Château Moulin Caresse - Montravel Magie d'Automne 2020 (sec)
1*Étoile
Hachette
89/100
James Suckling
"Close your eyes and enjoy!"
“This vintage marks the final year of the transition to organic farming; it was fermented and aged in 300-liter oak barrels, where Sauvignon reigns supreme. The oak is barely noticeable in this wine, which captivates with its pronounced minerality and notes of flint. This character harmonizes beautifully with a pleasant liveliness, making it a wonderful pairing for seafood, a variety of cheeses, or even a good veal blanquette.” (Le Guide Hachette 2023)
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Eye
A lovely pale gold color with a hint of green
Nose
Delicate and elegant, floral, buttery, with notes of dried fruit and toasted almonds
Palate
A smooth attack, a lovely richness on the palate, a mineral freshness, and great length
Serve
At 12°C
Drink before
2025
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with fish in sauce and grilled shellfish, dishes prepared in sauce such as scallops in a curry-cream sauce, white meats, and cheeses; it also pairs well as an aperitif and with foie gras...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2027 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Sylvie and Jean-François Deffarge have proudly represented Montravel at this family-owned estate since 1749, which spans 38 hectares on the hillsides and the Vélines plateau. They have recently handed the reins over to their sons, Quentin and Benjamin, while remaining on hand to support them. The extensive lineup offers wines suitable for every occasion. The estate obtained organic certification in 2022.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2023) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated Estate: Award-Winning Wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
This vintage, fermented and aged in 300-liter oak barrels, marks the final year of the transition to organic farming, with Sauvignon Blanc reigning supreme. The oak is barely noticeable in this wine, which captivates with its pronounced minerality and hints of flint. This character harmonizes beautifully with the wine’s pleasant liveliness, making it a perfect pairing for seafood, a variety of cheeses, or a hearty veal blanquette.
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 handing the reins over 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.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 89/100
About the wine:
On the nose: peaches, sliced apples, almonds, pits, and lemon verbena. Hints of white pepper. Medium-bodied with lively acidity and a textured, mineral-driven palate. Pleasant finish. Ready to drink now.
Customer Rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and rating by Mr. DANIEL P. Posted on September 30, 2025
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Review and comment by Mr. GERARD L. Posted on March 28, 2024
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