“A wine with an intoxicating nose, featuring stone fruit and notes of cherry or plum brandy. On the palate, it is full-bodied, robust, and warm, yet the tannins are already well-integrated and the finish is balanced. A wine with character.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2022)
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Eye
A beautiful deep, intense garnet-vermilion red
Nose
Powerful, rich, and complex, with notes of ripe fruit and spices (vanilla, licorice)
Palate
Full-bodied and rich, sweet and generous, with fine tannins that become silky and well-integrated, offering length and power without excess; the nose displays aromatic complexity with hints of fruit preserved in brandy
Serve
At 14–16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a Rossini tournedos, a beef stew, game in sauce, or cheeses (such as Époisses)...
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Wine rated (guide 2022) Favorite
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Acquired in 2046 by the Bortolussi family, the estate is managed by sisters Claire and Marion, while sales are handled by Lionel Osmin. 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
Wine noted (guide 2022) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
A wine with an intoxicating nose, featuring stone fruit, cherry brandy, and plum brandy. On the palate, it is full-bodied, robust, and warm, yet the tannins are already well-integrated and the finish is balanced. A wine with character.
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, played a key role in the revival of 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 operations 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
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer rating
4/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. GREGORY P. Posted on August 24, 2025
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