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Château Moulin Caresse - Autumn Magic 2012 (Sweet)

Château Moulin Caresse - Magie d'Automne 2012 (Moelleux)

Grown on a south-facing plateau of Boulbènes on iron-rich clay soils, this sweet wine, with its pale yellow color, has a delicate and elegant nose, with hints of pear, quince, and white flowers. A creamy white wine that retains good freshness, rich on the palate without being cloying, with notes of white fruit and apricot… A delightful treat!

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Estate

Château Moulin Caresse

Vintage

Magie d'Automne

Vintage

2012

Designation

Côtes de Montravel

Region

Southwest

Grape varieties

80% Sémillon, 20% Muscadelle

Terroirs

a plateau of Boulbènes facing due south on iron-rich clay

Viticulture

sustainable farming

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

10-hour skin contact, fermentation in barrels (20% new oak)

Livestock farming

on fine lees in barrels (20% new) with the barrels being turned every few days for 8 months

Alcohol content

12%

Residual sugars

35 g/L

Eye

A light yellow color that will develop into a deeper gold, clear and bright

Nose

delicate and elegant, with notes of pear, quince, and white flowers

Palate

creamy yet refreshing, rich on the palate without being cloying, with notes of white fruit and apricot

Serve

at 8-10°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink from

2015

Drink before

2017

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy as an aperitif, with foie gras, a Roquefort and pear tart, blue cheeses, and bitter or tangy desserts (avoid overly sweet desserts); it pairs well with sabayons made with tart fruits (strawberries, citrus), and also works well in cocktails...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

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

About the estate:

Since 1981, Sylvie and Jean-François Deffarge have spared no effort in upholding the Montravel legacy on this estate inherited from Jean-François’s father. Today, it comprises 52 hectares located on the hillsides and the Vélines plateau. While the estate has not yet made the switch to organic farming, it strives to do the best it can. The next generation is already in the starting blocks: Quentin and Benjamin are now involved in the estate’s operations and are taking the reins. The extensive and well-structured portfolio allows them to offer wines suited to every occasion. The new winery will enable them to take their vision even further, notably by developing a few experimental cuvées as a complement to their existing range.

Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

A long-standing family estate (since 1749) situated on the hills above Montravel, this expansive property is now one of the leading names in the Bergerac region, thanks to the work carried out since 1990 (when the estate left the cooperative) by Jean-François Deffarge, a “self-taught oenologist,” who is now handing the reins over to his sons Benjamin and Quentin. The vineyard (50 ha) spans two distinct terroirs: clay-limestone slopes and a high plateau of boulbène. In the process of converting to organic farming.

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