“Bold and well-structured, this rich wine was bottled without sulfur. It offers a lovely, juicy body and a beautiful framework of black fruit flavors. These qualities complement the wine’s dense structure, which promises considerable aging potential. Best enjoyed starting in 2026.” (Wine Enthusiast 2022)
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Eye
Deep, intense garnet-vermilion color
Nose
Complex, with notes of blackberries and plums along with spices (vanilla, licorice), followed by notes of forest floor and tobacco after aeration
Palate
Full-bodied and rich, sweet and generous, with fine tannins that become silky and well-integrated, providing length and power without excess; the same aromatic complexity as on the nose, with hints of fruit preserved in brandy, and a smooth finish with a touch of sweetness
Serve
At 14-16°C
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a tournedos Rossini, a beef stew, game in sauce, or cheeses (such as Époisses)...
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
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, 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 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 (2022 guide) 92/100
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
Bold and well-structured, this rich wine was bottled without sulfur. It offers a lovely, juicy body and a beautiful framework of black fruit flavors. These qualities complement the wine’s dense structure, which promises considerable aging potential. Best enjoyed starting in 2026.
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on 06/25/2025
The best wine from the Southwest tasted at our October 2024 tasting event. A lovely nose of black fruits. The palate is full-bodied with a chocolatey finish. I had never before tasted a Tannat that wasn’t aged in oak, and I’m charmed by this one. A second bottle tasted during a varietal tasting in June 2025 received the same rating, with a hint of sweetness on the finish.
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