This Haut-Montravel immediately comes across as 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 cloyingly sweet, with flavors of white fruit and apricot. A truly elegant treat!
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Eye
A light yellow color that will develop into a darker, clear, and brilliant gold
Nose
Delicate and elegant, with notes of pear, quince, and white flowers
Palate
Creamy yet retaining a nice freshness, 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 starting at
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 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 flying the Montravel flag high at this estate, which they inherited from Jean-François’s father. Today, the estate spans 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 actively involved in the estate’s operations and are taking the reins. Their extensive and well-structured lineup allows them to offer wines suited to every occasion. The new winery will enable them to take their vision even further, notably by producing a few experimental cuvées in addition to their regular offerings.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) 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 passing the reins 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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