Château Tour des Gendres - Côtes-de-Bergerac La Gloire de mon Père 2022
93/100
RVF
1*Étoile
Hachette
“Cuvée Hommage, a wine of rare balance”
"One of the estate's flagship wines, and one of its oldest ( Favorites several Favorites its credit, the first being a 1995). Composed of equal parts Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc and aged for 18 months in 30-hectoliter casks, the 2022 displays an intense, very youthful color with violet hues and opens with cocoa- and menthol-tinged oak. Cherry notes emerge alongside the oak in a balanced palate with good length. Its fairly delicate structure will allow this wine to be enjoyed for years to come.” (Le Guide Hachette 2026).
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Eye
A deep red color with violet highlights
Nose
Deep, with beautiful intensity, aromas of candied orange and blackberry, with hints of licorice and menthol
Palate
Smooth and elegant, with delicate tannins and a lovely balance, featuring subtle hints of freshness
Serve
At 16-17°C
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with duck confit, wood-fired grilled duck breast, sautéed mushrooms (such as chanterelles and porcini), game in sauce...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 3 stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
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
Wine noted (guide 2026) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
One of the estate’s flagship wines, and one of its oldest ( Favorites several Favorites its credit, the first being a 1995). Composed of equal parts Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc and aged for 18 months in 300-liter casks, the 2022 displays an intense, very youthful color with violet hues and opens with cocoa- and mint-like oak notes. Cherry notes emerge alongside the oak in a balanced palate with good length. Its fairly delicate structure will allow this wine to be enjoyed for years to come.
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 (2026 guide) 93/100
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:
La Gloire de mon Père is more full-bodied and concentrated.
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
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
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