This Haut-Montravel is immediately refined and elegant, offering lovely notes of pear, quince, and white flowers. A smooth, creamy sweet white wine that retains a nice freshness; it’s rich on the palate without being cloying, revealing white fruits as well as apricot. A truly elegant treat!
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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
2013
Drink before
2016
Food and Wine Pairings
A déguster à l’apéritif, sur du foie gras, une tarte au roquefort et poire, sur des fromages bleus et des desserts amers ou acidulés (attention aux desserts trop sucrés), convient pour les sabayons avec fruits acidulés (fraises, agrumes), également en cocktail...<br/>
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.
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.
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN G. Published on August 3, 2014
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