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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 a light 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 cloyingly sweet, 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

Regions

the Boulbènes plateau, facing due south, on iron-rich clay

Viticulture

sustainable farming

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

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

Livestock Farming

on fine lees in barrels (20% new) with the barrels “turned” for 8 months

Alcohol content

12%

Residual sugars

35 g/l

Eye

A light yellow color that will deepen to a darker 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; notes of white fruit and apricot come through.

Serve

at 8-10°C

Open

1/2 hour 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 (be careful with desserts that are too sweet); 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 estate (2027 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

Sylvie and Jean-François Deffarge have proudly represented Montravel at this family-owned estate since 1749, which spans 38 hectares on the hillsides and the Vélines plateau. They have recently handed the reins over to their sons, Quentin and Benjamin, while remaining on hand to support them. The extensive lineup offers wines suitable for every occasion. The estate obtained organic certification in 2022.

Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated Estate: Award-Winning Wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

A very old family estate (1749) located on the hills above Montravel, this vast 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 soil. Currently in the process of converting to organic farming.

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