Château Tour des Gendres - Côtes-de-Bergerac Les Anciens Francs 2018
94/100
Bettane & Desseauve
92/100
RVF
92/100
Wine Enthusiast
“We love this 100% Cabernet Franc cuvée, produced only when the vintage is suitable. The nose is vibrant and refined, with notes of fresh raspberry, sweet mint, and spices; the palate is delicate without being thin, very spicy and fruity, with lovely body, freshness, and incredible length. Magnificent! ” (The Bettane + Desseauve Guide). Finesse and elegance in this wine built for aging!
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Eye
Deep, dark color
Nose
Pair with fresh red berries, with notes of toast and blackcurrant jam
Palate
This age-worthy wine offers a rich, full-bodied attack with notes of dark fruit, a powerful, tannic structure, lovely minerality, finesse, and elegance.
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with game, roasted red meat...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 94/100
Rated 3 stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
We love this 100% Cabernet Franc cuvée, produced only when the vintage is right. The nose is vibrant and refined, with notes of fresh raspberry, sweet mint, and spices. On the palate, it’s delicate without being thin, very spicy and fruity, with lovely body, freshness, and incredible length. Magnificent!
About the estate:
This estate has long been the family stronghold of the de Conti family. Luc de Conti purchased the estate in 1981. His cousin Francis and his son Guillaume joined him, while his daughter Margaux chose another estate (Barouillet) and his son Gilles pursued a career in brewing. Fifty hectares are farmed organically, and a small portion (12 hectares) is farmed biodynamically.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Savagnin, a grape variety native to the Jura region, is making its debut in the Bergerac region! A craft brewery and a distillery further diversify the estate’s offerings. With Gilles and Margaux de Conti, the new generation—full of ideas—took over this family estate in 2022. While creating original vintages, they continue to produce the appellation wines that have made Château Tour des Gendres famous, founded in 1981 by their father Luc, the son of farmer-winemakers and grandson of Italian immigrants who settled in the region in 1925. The estate, now 30 hectares in size, committed to organic farming in 1996, prior to receiving certification in 2009.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
Cabernet Franc grown on limestone for Les Anciens Francs, a cuvée bursting with aromas of red berries, grenadine, and spices, with elegant tannins.
About the estate:
The 52-hectare estate has recently been divided between the two branches of the family. Luc de Conti, who has been delighting us with his Bergerac wines for twenty-five years, has parted ways with his cousin and, together with his children, Margaux and Gilles, is building a new future for the estate. The vineyard, entirely organic, produces full-bodied whites and reds that adhere to the classic standards of the Bergerac region. Beer, whiskey, and truffles will also now be part of the lineup for the Conti label.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2021 guide) 92/100
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
This rich, aromatic, and smoky wine comes from a plot of old Cabernet Franc vines. It is very young, displaying blackcurrant fruit and considerable acidity, which will mellow as the wine ages. The structure is well-balanced, and the wine will be impressive. Best enjoyed starting in 2023. Organic.