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Château Moulin Caresse - Périgord Les Frangins Flingueurs 2019

Name: Château Moulin Caresse - Périgord Les Frangins Flingueurs 2019
Brand: Château Moulin Caresse
Rating: 3.4 (20 reviews)

IGP Périgord|Red wine

3.4/5 (20 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

powerful

dense

potential

red berries

ready-to-drink

favorite

“Benjamin and Quentin, the ‘Frangins flingueurs,’ have really made a splash with this Périgord red that breaks with the winery’s usual style by relying solely on Cabernet Sauvignon. ‘Brutal’? As the label suggests, echoing the cult film? Yes, if by that you mean color, power, and density. In the glass, you’ll also find ripe fruit and a hint of spice. On the palate, red fruit galore—cherry, plum, and smoothness. Made for immediate enjoyment, this wine could also be cellared.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2022)

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Estate

Château Moulin Caresse

Vintage

Les Frangins Flingueurs

Vintage

2019

Designation

IGP Périgord

Region

Southwest

Grape Varieties

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Regions

Clay-limestone plateau

Viticulture

In the process of converting to organic farming

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

Traditional

Livestock Farming

6 months in American oak barrels

Alcohol content

14%

Nose

Full-bodied and aromatic

Palate

Explosive fruitiness with a silky, full-bodied character and a hint of vanilla

Serve

14–16°C

Drink before

2024

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with a charcuterie board, red meat, grilled meats, or aged cheeses...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2027 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

Sylvie and Jean-François Deffarge have proudly carried on the Montravel legacy 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 suited to every occasion. The estate obtained organic certification in 2022.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2022) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)

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

About the wine:

Benjamin and Quentin, the “Frangins flingueurs,” have taken the wine world by storm with this Périgord red that breaks with the winery’s “conventions” by relying solely on Cabernet Sauvignon. “Du brutal”? As the label suggests, echoing the cult film? Yes, if by that you mean color, power, and density. In the glass, you’ll also find ripe fruit and a hint of spice. On the palate, red fruit galore—cherry, plum, and a smooth, velvety texture. Made for immediate enjoyment, this wine could also be cellared.

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 torch 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

3.4/5

based on 20 reviews

Review by Mr. STEPHANE V. Posted on August 16, 2022

I wasn't a fan—I found it too strong on the palate. Maybe it needs to age a bit to smooth out the roughness of the tannins. I prefer other wines from the Bergerac region to this one.