Note: Best Affordable Wines 2009 (RVF) 16.5/20, Gault Millau 16/20 + Coup de Coeur, Bettane & Desseauve 15/20
"A charming Cahors that asserts its beautiful personality, rich in color and flavor." (Gault & Millau Guide 2009). This classic cuvée from the estate sets the standard for the best the Cahors appellation has to offer in this price range. This 2005 vintage is powerful and very enjoyable now, but can also be cellared for a few years. Excellent value for money!
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Eye
Beautiful bright red dress
Nose
aromas of red berries with hints of licorice and light oak
Palate
rich and full-bodied with lovely fruit
Serve
Decant at 16°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2008
High point
2009
Drink before
2012
Production
60,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with grilled beef, rabbit with prunes, cassoulet, foie gras, duck confit, game terrine, roasted poultry, blood sausage, or Rocamadour cheese.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
A classic estate of the appellation, producing robust, tannic Cahors wines, albeit at the cost of a certain austerity in the entry-level wines. The "Expression" cuvée, made from the finest vines on the third terrace, is of exemplary consistency.
Decanter
Rated property Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
According to legend, the branches of a centuries-old oak tree once provided a secluded spot for the romantic trysts of a beautiful woman named Martine. Since 2016, Alain Gayraud has handed the reins to his children, Lise and Benjamin—who bring extensive international experience to the table—to lead this historic estate (founded in 1883), located on the edge of the Lot region. The vineyard covers 37.5 hectares (in the process of converting to organic farming) and faces due south. A pillar of the Cahors appellation.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
The future of the Gayraud family estate now lies in the hands of Benjamin and Lise, Alain’s children. The new generation brings greater vitality and modernity to the wines, which focus on fruit expression. We must commend the progress made by this great 37.5-hectare estate, which, aided by climate change, is making the most of its terroir situated on the three terraces of the Lot.
Wine Spectator
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Rated: Recommended
Gilbert & Gaillard
Rated property Recommended
Vinous
Rated: Recommended
Andreas Larsson
Rated property Recommended
Customer rating
3.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. SERGE C. Published on March 18, 2022
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Review by Mr. DANIEL M. Posted on September 26, 2021
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Review by Mr. STEPHANE S. Posted on August 3, 2014
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