Château Moulin Caresse - Périgord Les Frangins Flingueurs 2019
2*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
“Benjamin and Quentin, the ‘Frangins flingueurs,’ have caused quite a stir with this Périgord red, which breaks from 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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Nose
Full-bodied and aromatic
Palate
Explosively fruity 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...
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.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2022) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
Benjamin and Quentin, the “Frangins flingueurs,” have caused quite a stir with this Périgord red, which 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.
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.