Château Tour des Gendres - Côtes-de-Bergerac La Gloire de mon Père 2023
93/100
RVF
1*Étoile
Hachette
“Cuvée Hommage, with a rare balance”
“There isn’t a single barrel on this estate that isn’t intended to produce a wine with pronounced oak character. Well known to readers, the estate’s ‘historic’ Côtes-de-Bergérac undergoes a long maceration (30 days), without seeking excessive extraction, and is aged for 18 months in large oak casks on the lees. The 2023 vintage blends the appellation’s four grape varieties, with a significant proportion of Malbec (45%) and Cabernets. We appreciate its aromas of stewed red fruits and its powerful, structured palate—slightly austere on the finish—which highlights the freshness of the Cabernets. A sign of great potential.” (Le Guide Hachette 2027).
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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
2033
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with duck confit, wood-fired grilled duck breast, sautéed mushrooms (especially 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 is the family stronghold of the 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 rated (2027 guide) 1*Star ( Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
No oak barrels are used at this estate, which does not seek to impart pronounced oak notes. Well known to readers, the estate’s “historic” Côtes-de-Bergérac undergoes a long maceration (30 days)—without seeking to extract excessive tannins—and is aged for 18 months in large oak casks on the lees. The 2023 vintage blends the appellation’s four grape varieties, with a significant proportion of Malbec (45%) and Cabernets. We appreciate its aromas of stewed red fruits and its powerful, structured palate—slightly austere on the finish—which highlights the freshness of the Cabernets. A sign of great potential.
About the estate:
Savagnin, a grape variety from the Jura region, is making its debut in the Bergerac region! A craft brewery and a distillery are further diversifying 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. The estate was founded in 1981 by their father Luc, the son of farmers and winemakers and the grandson of Italian immigrants who settled in the region in 1925. The estate, which now spans 30 hectares, began transitioning 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 (2027 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 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, managed entirely using organic farming methods, produces full-bodied whites and reds that adhere to the classic styles of the Bergerac region. Beer, whiskey, and truffles will also now be part of the lineup for the Conti label’s celebrations.
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
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