“A beautiful deep color with purplish highlights. An inviting nose with subtle toasted notes, spice, blackcurrant, plum, and a woody undertone. A supple attack; on the palate, it is structured, dense, full-bodied, and somewhat reserved, with vegetal notes that are still somewhat disjointed—a well-crafted wine that should be allowed to age gently.” (Le Guide des Vins 2017 - Gilbert & Gaillard)
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Eye
Dark Black Cherry Dress
Nose
Elegant and refined, with notes of forest floor and very ripe black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, cooked prunes)
Palate
Well-balanced with a beautiful structure and round tannins. Pleasant freshness. Notes of dark fruit and a woody finish. Good length
Serve
Decant at 18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2018
Drink before
2025
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with duck breast, wild boar stew, a rib of beef, flavorful red meats, beef stew...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2018 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)
Rated 3*Stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
A powerful, concentrated, rich, and ripe Montravel—one to be cellared for a few years; a fine bottle in the making.
About the estate:
Since 1981, Sylvie and Jean-François Deffarge have spared no effort in flying the Montravel flag high at this estate, which they inherited from Jean-François’s father. Today, the estate spans 52 hectares located on the hillsides and the Vélines plateau. While the estate has not yet made the switch to organic farming, it strives to do the best it can. The next generation is already in the starting blocks: Quentin and Benjamin are now actively involved in the estate’s operations and are taking the reins. Their extensive and well-structured lineup allows them to offer wines suited to every occasion. The new winery will enable them to take their vision even further, notably by producing a few experimental cuvées in addition to their regular offerings.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
A very old family estate (1749) located on the hills above Montravel, this vast property is now one of the leading names in the Bergerac region, thanks to the work carried out since 1990 (when the estate left the cooperative) by Jean-François Deffarge, a “self-taught oenologist,” who is now passing the reins to his sons Benjamin and Quentin. The vineyard (50 ha) spans two distinct terroirs: clay-limestone slopes and a high plateau of boulbène soil. Currently in the process of converting to organic farming.
Gilbert & Gaillard
Wine rated (2017 guide) 89/100
About the wine:
A beautiful deep color with purplish highlights. An inviting nose with subtle toasted notes, spice, blackcurrant, plum, and a woody undertone. A supple attack; on the palate, it is structured, dense, full-bodied, and somewhat reserved, with vegetal notes that are still somewhat disjointed—a well-crafted wine that should be allowed to age gently.
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