Domaine L'Ancienne Cure - Monbazillac L'Abbaye 2022 (liquoreux - 50cl)
2*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
92/100
RVF
"A benchmark in Monbazillac, already named a Hachette favorite five times."
"Aromas still linger in the empty glass," notes one taster. That's how present this sweet wine is, "old-fashioned" according to the same judge. Meaning: "dense, broad, concentrated." Its daffodil color is dazzling. Its aromas of ripe exotic fruits and candied mandarin zest herald a beautiful freshness. These aromas are echoed on the palate, tinged with vanilla from 24 months of barrel aging, in a round and opulent mouthfeel, whose richness is counterbalanced by a lively and long finish. A sweet wine in the tradition of the estate's 2020 and 2015 vintages. Of note is its original blend, dominated by Muscadelle (60%), blended with Sémillon, Ondenc, and Chenin." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2025).
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Eye
Intense golden colour
Nose
Complex and intense, aromas of exotic fruits and candied citrus fruits, with hints of vanilla and honey.
Mouth
Full-bodied, beautifully smooth, delicate aromatic palette, woody and candied, toasted and honeyed, fresh and persistent finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2036
Food and wine pairing
Pairs well with foie gras, a selection of blue cheeses (Bleu, Roquefort, Stilton), or simply as an aperitif...
Bettane & Desseauve
4-star rated estates (top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
Christian Roche has come a long way since obtaining organic certification for his entire estate (50 hectares, 33 of which are white and 17 red) in 2012. He produces a wide range of perfectly vinified wines, both red and white. The entry-level wines are tasty and easy to drink, the result of demanding viticulture, while the grand cuvées are models of precision and complexity. In November 2021, Christian Roche passed away and made his wife Nathalie promise to continue the adventure. This she did, supported by her children and son-in-law.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2025) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2025) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
"Aromas still linger in the empty glass," notes one taster. That's how present this sweet wine is, "old-fashioned" according to the same judge. Meaning: "dense, broad, concentrated." Its daffodil color is dazzling. Its aromas of ripe exotic fruits and candied mandarin zest promise beautiful freshness. These aromas are echoed on the palate, tinged with vanilla from 24 months of barrel aging, in a round and opulent wine whose richness is counterbalanced by a lively and long finish. A sweet wine in the tradition of the estate's 2020 and 2015 vintages. Of note is its original blend, dominated by Muscadelle (60%), blended with Sémillon, Ondenc, and Chenin.
About the domain :
The fifth generation to cultivate vines, Christian Roche inherited part of the family estate in 1984, and set up his own winery 5 years later. Established in the former presbytery of Colombier, and boasting a 50-hectare vineyard (with a predominance of white vines) with varied soils, managed organically, he had made his estate, complemented by a wine merchant-breeder activity, one of the Bergerac region's must-haves. After his untimely death in 2021, his wife Nathalie continues his work.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 92/100
Domaine rated (guide 2025) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with good production levels, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
The Abbey with its comforting smokiness and lovely notes of quince. A beautiful creation, with a juicy, umami-rich vine peach finish.
About the domain :
A presbytery at the top of the hill gives its name to the vineyard, whose rows tumble down the slopes to the road where Christian Roche has set up his sales cellar. The vineyard, organic since 2012, has several appellations, including 3 hectares in Pécharmant, and is divided into four: Jour de fruit, L'Extase and L'Abbaye, plus a sulfur-free wine: Ça sulfit! While the range has been modernized with this new label, all the wines remain true to the classic Bergerac fundamentals. Christian Roche passed away in autumn 2020, but the L'Ancienne Cure adventure continues thanks to his wife Nathalie.
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