Château Tour des Gendres - Parcellaire Les Gendres 2010
15,5/20
RVF
17/20
Bettane & Desseauve
15/20
Gault & Millau
“A pure, grand-style Merlot with savory tannins that have softened after another year; it is briny, vibrant, and of great purity. The 2-hectare plot on limestone was planted by Luc de Conti’s father. ” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2015). A wine characterized by a beautiful balance between roundness, density, and liveliness, supported by a complex aromatic palette (blackberry, morello cherry, subtle oak...)
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Eye
deep, dark color
Nose
A subtle blend of black and red berries, with hints of licorice and a lovely freshness
Palate
characterized by a beautiful balance of roundness, body, and liveliness, supported by a complex array of aromas (blackberry, morello cherry, subtle oak notes...)
Serve
at 14-17°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with red meat, grilled dishes, roasted poultry...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 17/20 (Reference wine)
Rated 3 stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
A pure, elegant Merlot with a delicious tannic structure that has softened after another year; it is briny, vibrant, and of great purity. The 2-hectare plot on limestone soil was planted by Luc de Conti’s father.
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 15/20 (Very good)
About the wine:
A warm, inviting palate. The palate wanders through slightly dry notes. The fruit lies somewhere between strawberry and morello cherry. Its acidity-driven finish makes it a perfect pairing for duck breast with cranberries.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15,5/20 (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:
Les Gendres is a structured, pure, complex, and deep wine.
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
4/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. MICHEL D. Posted on 06/09/2023
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Review by Mr. CLEMENT D. Published on 11/24/2015
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE B. Published on August 5, 2014
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