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Ancienne Cure
Domaine L'Ancienne Cure - Monbazillac L'Abbaye 2015
Domaine L'Ancienne Cure - Monbazillac L'Abbaye 2015

Domaine L'Ancienne Cure - Monbazillac L'Abbaye 2015

Monbazillac|White wine
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3*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

89/100

RVF

rich
sweet
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“With two ‘ Favorites,’ Christian Roche stands out in an appellation that has particularly impressed tasters this year with its truly remarkable quality. And this cuvée, which has already reached the top of the rankings several times, is simply exceptional. The color is a magnificent old gold, with amber hues. The nose, of extraordinary complexity, evokes candied lemon, dried fruits, gingerbread, pepper, and almond against a backdrop of briny notes. The palate is very rich and surprisingly full-bodied, but it is the subtle balance between sweetness, acidity, and alcohol that truly impresses. A great sweet wine that seems to make time stand still and whose aging potential appears infinite.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019)

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Estate

Domaine L'Ancienne Cure

Vintage

L'Abbaye

Vintage

2015

Designation

Monbazillac

Region

Southwest

Grape Varieties

50 % Sémillon, 40 %Muscadelle, 10% Chenin

Regions

Clay soils

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Careful sorting of botrytized and sun-dried grapes

Wine Production

Racking, then transfer to new barrels; fermentation at 20°C for 180 days

Livestock Farming

In new barrels

Alcohol content

13%

Residual sugars

128 g/L

Eye

Beautiful golden dress

Nose

With aromas of dried fruit, stewed fruit, and citrus

Palate

Smooth with excellent body. A lingering, fresh, and well-balanced finish

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2030

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs very well with foie gras and a selection of blue cheeses (Bleu, Roquefort, Stilton)

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Bettane & Desseauve

4-Star-Rated Estate (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

Christian Roche has come a long way since obtaining organic certification in 2012 for his entire estate (50 hectares, including 33 for white wines and 17 for reds). He produces a wide range of perfectly crafted wines, both red and white. The entry-level wines are flavorful and approachable, the result of meticulous viticulture, while the top vintages are models of precision and complexity. In November 2021, Christian Roche passed away and made his wife, Nathalie, promise to carry on the legacy. And that is exactly what she is doing, supported by her children and her son-in-law.
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2019 guide) 3* "Coup de Coeur " (Exceptional Wine)

Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

With two “ Favorites,” Christian Roche stands out in an appellation that has particularly impressed tasters this year with its truly remarkable quality. And this cuvée, which has already reached the top of the rankings several times, is simply exceptional. The color is a magnificent old gold, with amber hues. The nose, of extraordinary complexity, evokes candied lemon, dried fruits, gingerbread, pepper, and almond against a backdrop of briny notes. The palate is very rich and surprisingly full-bodied, but it is the subtle balance between sweetness, acidity, and alcohol that truly impresses. A great sweet wine that seems to make time stand still and whose aging potential appears infinite.

About the estate:

As the fifth generation to cultivate vines, Christian Roche inherited part of the family estate in 1984 and, five years later, set up his winemaking facility. Based in the former presbytery in Colombier and with a 50-hectare vineyard (predominantly white grape varieties) on varied soils, cultivated organically, he had made his estate—supplemented by his work as a wine merchant and winemaker—one of the must-visit destinations in the Bergerac region. Following his untimely death in 2021, his wife Nathalie continues his legacy.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2021 guide) 89/100

Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

Gingerbread, smooth honey with a subtle smoky crunch, quince paste, and apricot dominate the palate.

About the estate:

A presbytery atop the hill gives its name to the vineyard, whose rows wind down the hillsides to the road where Christian Roche has set up his wine shop. The vineyard, which has been organic since 2012, includes several appellations—including 3 hectares in Pécharmant—and is divided into four lines: Jour de fruit, L’Extase, and L’Abbaye, plus a sulfur-free wine: Ça sulfit! While the lineup has been modernized with this label, all the wines remain true to the classic fundamentals of the Bergerac region. Christian Roche passed away in the fall of 2020, but the L’Ancienne Cure adventure continues thanks to his wife, Nathalie.

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