“An intense, brilliant, and crystal-clear garnet: the appearance of this 2013 is flawless. The wine is just as alluring on the nose, with elegant aromas of red and black fruits and subtle hints of spice, vanilla, and oak. Powerful on the palate, full-bodied, and bursting with jammy blackberry flavors, the wine unfolds with velvety tannins, then reveals a welcome freshness in a most delicate vanilla-tinged finish.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2016)
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Eye
black dress with purple highlights
Nose
Aromas of very ripe dark fruits. Notes of mocha and licorice
Palate
Full-bodied and well-structured. Silky tannins. Very long finish.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink starting at
2016
Drink before
2022
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs beautifully with grilled duck breast served with sautéed porcini mushrooms, grilled rib of beef, tournedos Rossini, roast veal with forest-style sauce, cassoulet, beef bourguignon, duck confit, and a selection of cheeses...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2016) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
Estate rated in 2018 (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
An intense, brilliant, and crystal-clear garnet color: this 2013 has an impeccable appearance. The wine is equally seductive on the nose, with elegant aromas of red and black fruits and subtle hints of spice, vanilla, and oak. Powerful on the palate, full-bodied, and opening up to notes of jammy blackberry, the wine unfolds with velvety tannins, then reveals a welcome freshness in a delicately vanilla-tinged finish.
About the estate:
A major cooperative in southwestern France, the Buzet Winery produces a wide range of wines under the appellation (including red, white, and rosé). It was founded in 1953, and the Buzet appellation was established twenty years later. The winery is committed to sustainable viticulture, combining technical advancements with natural practices.
Customer Rating
2.6/5
based on 46 reviews
Review by Mr. RAPHAEL L. Published on June 18, 2016
A smooth wine with notes of bell pepper and little finish. Decent value for the price, nothing more—in any case, it’s a far cry from the 3 stars Hachette gave it.
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Review by Mr. MATTHIEU D. Published on April 20, 2016
Average value for the price.
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Review and comment by Mr. LAURENT S. Posted on March 21, 2016
a bottle with a cork
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Review by Mr. PAUL HENRI C. Published on March 16, 2016
table wine. Easy to drink but unpretentious
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Review by Mr. FABIEN P. Published on March 12, 2016
Below average; doesn't match the description at all
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Review and comment by Mr. ERIC B. Posted on March 10, 2016
A huge disappointment! The "experts" at Hachette didn't taste what I did! I couldn't detect even the slightest hint of spice, vanilla, or oak... this wine has very little flavor. It feels like I'm drinking a Loire wine made from grapes that never saw the sun. I don’t understand how this differs from the advertised description. Judging by the other reviews, I see I’m not the only one who feels this way... Very disappointed
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Review by Mr. FLORENT B. Published on March 9, 2016
I agree with Philippe; the description has nothing to do with the wine I tasted: none of the aromas described are present, except for the freshness—not to mention the green notes or even the acidity. This is almost a scam; I’m not going to give Buzet another chance just yet.
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE W. Published on March 6, 2016
Is the wine in the bottle tasted by the experts at the Guide Hachette the same one? Despite decanting it and tasting it again the next day, I found the wine to be closed, very tannic, and very powerful. This wine isn’t appealing on the nose; the tannins aren’t integrated but rather aggressive, and I didn’t detect the advertised aromas of vanilla, blackberry, and licorice...
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Review by Mr. STEPHANE B. Posted on 02/17/2025
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Review and comment by Mr. PIERRE M. Posted on January 7, 2023
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