Hachette Wine Guide rating: 2** (Outstanding wine) + Favorite
"In both white and red, this flagship cuvée from the Buzet winery once again proves its worth. It adds another Favorite its long list of accolades with this deep garnet 2011 vintage, with an expressive and intense nose of ripe fruit tempered by a slight touch of oak. On the palate, we appreciate its roundness, fleshiness, generosity, and velvety structure. Power and seduction come together in this Buzet, which can be enjoyed young or after a few years of aging." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2014)
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Eye
Deep garnet color
Nose
opens with notes of ripe black fruit underscored by subtle woody and toasted notes
Mouth
The attack is broad, with plenty of volume provided by a fine, well-integrated tannic structure. A racy, very elegant wine.
Serve
decant at 18-20°C
Open
3 to 4 hours before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairings
A perfect accompaniment to meat and cheese platters, it also goes very well with a dish of pan-fried porcini mushrooms...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rating (2014 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
Estate rated 2018 (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About wine:
Whether white or red, this flagship cuvée from the Buzet winery once again proves its pedigree. It adds a new Favorite its long list of accolades with this deep garnet 2011 vintage, with an expressive and intense nose of ripe fruit tempered by a slight touch of oak. On the palate, we appreciate its roundness, fleshiness, generosity, and velvety structure. Power and seduction come together in this Buzet, which can be enjoyed young or after a few years of aging.
About the estate:
A major cooperative in southwestern France, the Buzet winery produces numerous wines under the appellation (red, white, and rosé). It was founded in 1953, and the Buzet appellation was created twenty years later. It promotes sustainable viticulture, combining technical progress with natural practices.
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 39 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. FABRICE F. Published on 09/04/2019
A little too strong for my taste (too powerful)
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Review and opinion by Mr. CHRISTOPHE D. Published on 11/23/2016
A fine classic from the Southwest, rich and round with mellow tannins and beautiful red fruit flavors with a hint of vanilla!
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Review and opinion by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on 10/24/2016
At its peak in 2016. Very nice balance.
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Review and opinion by Mr. JEAN CHRISTOPHE G. Published on 09/27/2014
Excellent. Very well balanced. Ready to drink or keep.
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Review and opinion by Mr. STEPHANE T. Published on 07/09/2014
A beautiful, powerful, tannic wine, but it should be drunk quickly.
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Note and opinion by Mr. ALEXANDRE L. Published on 06/26/2014
For the price, there's no contest, but it deserves to age a little.
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Note and opinion by Mr. MICHEL J. Published on 10/06/2025
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Note and opinion by Mr. ALAIN S. Published on 11/18/2022
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Note and opinion by Mr. GREGOIRE M. Published on May 22, 2020
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Review and opinion by Mr. MICHAEL A. Published on 08/22/2019
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