Note: Fleurus 19/20, International Wine Challenge Gold Medal, "Quintessence has become one of the world's greatest wines" (Guide Hachette)
A masterpiece of perfection and a truly rare treat! Quintessence fully deserves the nickname "Gold of Wine," as its complexity and richness set it apart among the sweet wines of Jurançon. A truly exceptional wine harvested on Christmas Eve, picked over four successive rounds, and aged for two years in new oak barrels. The work of a perfectionist, just like Henri Ramonteu, resulting in a wine that every wine lover should have the chance to taste at least once!
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Eye
a dazzling amber-colored dress
Nose
with intensely expressive aromas, full of youthful vibrancy, featuring ripe apricot, praline, candied medlar, and roasted citrus
Palate
Well-balanced, lively and elegant, both vibrant and delicate, with a sumptuous texture, finishing with toasted, almost chocolatey notes
Serve
bottled at 11°C
Open
1 hour before serving
Drink from
2008
High point
2010-2012
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Un vin somptueux à déguster pour lui-même, pour essayer de percer le mystère du temps...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
This is the largest private estate in Jurançon and the most widely distributed brand in high-end restaurants and luxury wine shops. Henri Ramonteu has perfected the small-scale production of sweet wines with spectacular aromas and a fascinating finish. All share the estate’s signature style: fruitiness of great purity and concentration, balanced by the region’s characteristic liveliness. Top-notch.
Decanter
Rated property Recommended
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Gilbert & Gaillard
Rated property Recommended
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. Gilles D. Published on January 11, 2013
Fantastic, mind-blowing, extraordinary... I can't find the words to describe the journey that discovering this one-of-a-kind gem has been!
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