Domaine Mouthes Le Bihan - La Lionne et le Désert 2011
16/20
RVF
15,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
“The oaky notes fade away, leaving a lovely wine (90% Sémillon with a touch of Muscadelle) that is smooth, rich, and comforting, with a hint of oxidation.” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2017 – RVF)
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Nose
intense aromas of ripe fruit
Palate
round, smooth, and rich
Serve
at 10-12°C
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2025+
Food and wine pairings
It pairs well with fruit desserts (apricot tart, pineapple charlotte, etc.) and blue-veined cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2017 guide) 15,5/20 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
With a mahogany hue, the bouquet bursts with notes of baked fruit and red berries; a lovely, easy-drinking, well-balanced wine.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2017 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
The woody notes fade away, leaving a lovely wine (90% Sémillon with a touch of Muscadelle) that is smooth, rich, and comforting, with a hint of oxidation.
About the estate:
When Jean-Mary and Catherine Le Bihan took over the family farm, they set their sights on the hillsides of Duras. It was a wise decision, as they have elevated the estate to one of the best in the Southwest. In this appellation that is struggling to gain recognition, this estate, using standard grape varieties, produces original wines that are enjoyable to drink young or built for aging, such as the superb Perrette and the 2014 Noisetiers, tasted from a magnum. Clémence, one of their daughters, has joined them.