Château Moulin Caresse - Montravel Magie d'Automne 2020 (sec)
1*Étoile
Hachette
89/100
James Suckling
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"This vintage, fermented and aged in 300L oak barrels, marks the final year of conversion to organic farming, with Sauvignon reigning supreme. The wood is hardly noticeable in this wine, which seduces with its assertive minerality and flinty accents. A tone in harmony with a pleasant liveliness, which will go wonderfully with seafood, many cheeses, or even a good veal blanquette." (Le Guide Hachette 2023)
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Eye
Attractive pale gold color with a hint of green
Nose
Delicate and elegant, floral, buttery, notes of dried fruit and toasted almonds
Mouth
Soft attack, lovely richness on the palate, mineral freshness, very long finish
Serve
At 12°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with fish in sauce and grilled shellfish, dishes cooked in sauce such as scallops in a creamy curry sauce, white meats, cheeses, also ideal as an aperitif and with foie gras...
Bettane & Desseauve
3-star rating (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Since 1981, Sylvie and Jean-François Deffarge have spared no effort in flying the flag for Montravel on this estate inherited from Jean-François's father. Today, it covers 52 hectares located on the hillsides and plateau of Vélines. The estate has not yet made the leap to organic farming but strives to do its best. The next generation is already in the starting blocks: Quentin and Benjamin are now involved in the life of the estate and are taking it over. The extensive and well-structured range allows them to offer wines suitable for all occasions. The new winery will enable them to take their vision even further, notably with the development of a few experimental vintages.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2023) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
This vintage, fermented and aged in 300-liter oak barrels, marks the final year of conversion to organic farming, with Sauvignon reigning supreme. The wood is hardly noticeable in this wine, which seduces with its assertive minerality and hints of flint. A tone in harmony with a pleasant liveliness, which will go wonderfully with seafood, many cheeses, or even a good veal blanquette.
About the estate:
A very old family property (1749) located on the heights of Montravel, this vast estate is now one of the benchmarks in the Bergerac region, thanks to the work carried out since 1990 (when it left the cooperative) by Jean-François Deffarge, a "self-taught oenologist," who is now handing over the reins to his sons Benjamin and Quentin. The vineyard (50 hectares) covers two very distinct terroirs: clay-limestone slopes and a high plateau of boulbène. In conversion to organic farming.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 89/100
About wine:
On the nose, peaches, sliced apples, almonds, stone fruits, and lemon verbena. Notes of white pepper. Medium-bodied with lively acidity and a textured, mineral palate. Pleasant finish. Ready to drink now.
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. DANIEL P. Published on 09/30/2025
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Note and opinion by Mr. GERARD L. Published on 03/28/2024
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