"Enthusiasm sums up the jury's discussions about this 100% Tannat wine. Aged in vats after delicate manual extraction to bring out the best without excess, this Madiran is nonetheless intense and dark, opening with powerful aromas of black cherry, plum, and spices. On the palate, the density of the velvety tannins is underscored by a striking freshness, promising length and solid aging potential. The whole concludes with an aromatic festival of ripe fruit and spices." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2025)
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Eye
Attractive color with a deep, intense garnet-vermilion red hue
Nose
Powerful, rich, and complex, with notes of dark fruit and spices (balsamic, licorice)
Mouth
Ample and generous, with fine, silky, well-integrated tannins, giving length and power without excess, and brilliant freshness.
Serve
At 16°-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2026-2027
Drink before
2032+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with a Rossini tournedos, stew, game in sauce, cheese (Époisses), etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Acquired in 2046 by the Bortolussi family, it is managed by sisters Claire and Marion, while Lionel Osmin is responsible for marketing. The estate is committed to promoting biodiversity in the vineyard (HVE3 certification obtained). The quality of the vintages is consistent, and the wines combine full-bodied structure with finesse. An unmissable destination.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rating (2025 guide) 2* Favorite
Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
Enthusiasm sums up the jury's discussions about this 100% Tannat wine. Aged in vats after delicate manual extraction that brings out the best without excess, this Madiran is nonetheless intense and dark, opening with powerful aromas of black cherry, plum, and spices. On the palate, the density of the velvety tannins is underscored by a dazzling freshness, promising length and solid aging potential. The whole concludes with an aromatic festival of ripe fruit and spices.
About the estate:
Founded around 1850, this family estate has been passed down through six generations. Following in the footsteps of his father Louis, Didier Barré, who took over in 1983, contributed to the revival of Madiran, of which he was one of the standard-bearers. In 2017, sisters Claire and Marion Bortolussi (daughters of Alain Bortolussi of Ch. Viella) took over the reins of this flagship 25-hectare estate, forming a partnership with wine merchant Lionel Osmin to manage the estate and market its wines. The conversion to organic farming began in 2020.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2024 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
100% Tannat, the Aulet 2022 is more faithful to the spirit of Madiran than its counterpart Charles de Batz. It reveals a dense, complex, and balanced bouquet of violet, wild black berries, licorice, and blackberries, mixed with a subtle touch of oak. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, rich and enveloping, with a fine, fleshy fruit core and structured tannins that assert themselves in a long, penetrating finish. Macerated for 30 days and aged for 16 months in barrels, this is a well-executed Madiran.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About wine:
The Berthoumieu estate, located in the commune of Viella, in the heart of Madiran, produces a very structured wine. It has the solid, dry tannins of a young Tannat, with a rich black fruit base that will develop as it ages.
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