Château Tour des Gendres - Côtes-de-Bergerac La Gloire de mon Père 2021
91/100
Vert de Vin
"Tribute Vintage"
The wine has a deep ruby color. The nose is dense and noble, revealing nuances of ripe black plums, figs, a touch of blackcurrant, complemented by notes of sweet spices and cocoa. The palate is smooth and creamy, with balanced and refreshing acidity, well-controlled, fine-grained tannins, and a certain finesse and elegance. The wine opens with hints of tart red cherries, a touch of cranberry, a hint of blackcurrant leaf and fresh tobacco, a lovely spiciness and spice. Long and succulent finish." (Vert de Vin 2022)
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Eye
Deep red color with purple highlights
Nose
Very ripe black fruit, chocolate, licorice, violet, and toasted notes
Mouth
Generous with a dense and tight tannic structure
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with duck confit, wood-fired grilled duck breast, pan-fried mushrooms (especially chanterelles and porcini mushrooms)...
Bettane & Desseauve
3-star rating (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
This property is the stronghold of the Conti family. Luc de Conti bought 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 chose the path of beer. Fifty hectares are farmed organically and a small portion (12 hectares) biodynamically.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
An Italian story. In 1986, the Conti brothers joined forces, brought their families together, and founded the Conti company. Jean, Luc, their wives, and a cousin, Francis, who contributed his 20 hectares, followed in the footsteps of Vincenzo, who arrived there in 1925. Joined by the latest generation, they cultivate 60 hectares of vines (organic since 2005), supplemented since 2000 by a trading structure that sells wines from neighboring winegrowers who have also converted to organic farming. In 2022, Gilles and Margaux took over.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
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 separated from his cousin and, together with his children Margaux and Gilles, is building a new future for the estate. The vineyard, which is entirely organic, produces powerful white wines and red wines that conform to the classic standards of the Bergerac region. Beer, whiskey, and truffles will also now be part of the Conti label's offerings.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Vert de Vin
Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About wine:
The wine has a deep ruby color. The nose is dense and noble, revealing nuances of ripe black plums, figs, a touch of blackcurrant, complemented by notes of sweet spices and cocoa. The palate is smooth and creamy, with balanced and refreshing acidity, well-controlled, fine-grained tannins, and definite finesse and elegance. The wine opens with hints of tart red cherries, a touch of cranberry, a hint of blackcurrant leaf and fresh tobacco, a lovely spiciness and spice. Long and succulent finish.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 3 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 02/25/2025
Somewhat cautious following the discovery of this cuvée, which VDV praises. With low alcohol content and benefiting from long aging, this Bergerac offers a definite balance between freshness and richness in tart red fruits enhanced by spices and framed by a firm and dense tannic structure. With an eminently smooth texture, the palate glides with finesse and lightness towards a severe finish tinged with a few empyreumatic notes. Too early to drink and expensive. This thirst-quenching wine will be perfect for accompanying wood-fired grilled duck skewers with Béarnaise sauce when the time comes. Rating= 3.7.
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Note and opinion by Mr. GERARD D. Published on 05/02/2025
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Note and opinion by Mr. SERGE J. Published on February 15, 2025
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