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Domaine Berthoumieu - Charles de Batz 2015

Madiran|Red wine

3.8/5 (5 customers)

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

93/100

Wine Enthusiast

“The best wine from this historic estate is made almost entirely from Tannat, which gives it a strong, dense structure. But the Tannat’s tannins are balanced by the bold, ripe concentration of black fruit. This wine is still developing and will likely be ready starting in 2022.” (Wine Enthusiast)

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Estate

Domaine Berthoumieu

Vintage

Charles de Batz

Vintage

2015

Designation

Madiran

Region

Southwest

Grape Varieties

90% Tannat, 10% Cabernet-Sauvignon

Regions

Old vines, over 50 years old, growing on clay-and-gravel soils

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Fermentation with 30 days of maceration in tanks holding 50 to 80 hl, with manual punching down

Livestock Farming

18 months in oak barrels—50% new and 50% previously used for wine

Alcohol content

14.5%

Eye

A beautiful, deep red color, almost black

Nose

A blend of spices with notes of elderberry, blackberry, and prune

Palate

Powerful yet smooth, with superb tannin concentration

Serve

Decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2025

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with red meats (Tournedos Rossini, beef ficelle, stews), game (hare à la Royale, Salmis de Palombes), and cheeses (Epois and Vieux Lille)...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 15/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the wine:

Well-structured, spicy, straightforward, and genuine, it remains a timeless classic. Ripe fruit accompanied by spices, menthol, and licorice. Best served after decanting.

About the estate:

Acquired in 2046 by the Bortolussi family, it is managed by sisters Claire and Marion, while Lionel Osmin handles sales. The estate is committed to promoting biodiversity in the vineyard (HVE3 certification obtained). The quality of the wines is consistent, and they combine full-bodied structure with finesse. A must-visit destination.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

Founded around 1850, this family-owned estate has been passed down through six generations. Following in the footsteps of his father, Louis, Didier Barré, who took over in 1983, helped revitalize Madiran, becoming one of its leading advocates. In 2017, sisters Claire and Marion Bortolussi (daughters of Alain Bortolussi of Château Viella) took the reins of this flagship 25-hectare estate by forming a partnership with wine merchant Lionel Osmin to manage the vineyard and market the wines. The transition to organic farming began in 2020.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

About the wine:

The best wine from this historic estate is made almost entirely from Tannat, which gives it a strong, dense structure. But the Tannat’s tannins are balanced by the bold, ripe concentration of black fruit. This wine is still developing and will likely be ready starting in 2022.

Customer Rating

3.8/5

based on 5 reviews