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Château Tour des Gendres - Moulin des Dames 2008

Côtes-de-Bergerac|Red wine|Organic

3.9/5 (10 customers)

16,5/20

RVF

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

16,5/20

Gault & Millau

A testament to perfect ripeness on a unique terroir, the Moulin des Dames cuvée comes from a plot bordered by truffle oaks. Much like its aging process, this is a wine that knows how to make you wait—rich and powerful, with aromas of violet, coffee, and roasted notes, enlivened by hints of citrus zest and delicate oak... A truly complete wine!

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Estate

Château Tour des Gendres

Vintage

Moulin des Dames

Vintage

2008

Designation

Côtes-de-Bergerac

Region

Southwest

Grape varieties

65% merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% malbec

Regions

clay-limestone soil with a high proportion of Aquitaine limestone

Viticulture

organic farming practices: soil cultivation, no herbicides or chemical fertilizers, respect for natural ecosystems

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

Complete destemming, followed by a 40-day maceration with micro-oxygenation under the pomace

Livestock farming

50% in new barrels and 50% in used barrels

Alcohol content

13,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

very deep color, black with purple highlights

Nose

rich and powerful, with aromas of violet, coffee, and roasted notes, enlivened by hints of citrus zest and delicate woodiness

Palate

rich and full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a finish of great elegance

Serve

at 14-15°C

Open

1 hour ago

Drink from

2016

Drink before

2018

Food and wine pairings

Perfect with duck breast, game, dishes with sauce, or a cheese platter...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2011 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)

Rated 3 stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the wine:

Aroma of black fruit and spices; on the palate, it is beautifully rounded with well-defined tannins.

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 regularly receive awards from 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. The estate was founded in 1981 by their father Luc, the son of farmer-winemakers and the 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.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated 16.5/20 (Very good)

About the wine:

A fruity and complex wine with aromas of blackcurrant, cinnamon, spices, and pepper. On the palate, it is dense, with tannins that are still slightly peppery and a hint of bitterness.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2011 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good wine)

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:

Even smoother and more harmonious, the 2008 Moulin des Dames captivates with its added finesse and refined finish.

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)

Customer rating

3.9/5

based on 10 reviews