“Made from Merlot (50%), Malbec (30%), and Cabernet Franc, aged for 18 months in oak barrels, this is an intense, full-bodied, elegant, and fresh red wine suitable for aging, with fine tannins and distinct, subtle empyreumatic oak notes (smoke, tobacco) that are still very present.” (Le Guide Hachette 2024).
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Eye
Dark cherry-black dress
Nose
Elegant and refined, with notes of forest floor and ripe black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, cooked prunes)
Palate
Elegant, balanced by a beautiful structure and round tannins, with pleasant freshness and fine tannins, characterized by subtle empyreumatic oak notes (smoke, tobacco)
Serve
Decant at 18°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with duck breast, wild boar stew, rib of beef, flavorful red meats, beef stew...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 3 stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Since 1981, Sylvie and Jean-François Deffarge have spared no effort in upholding the Montravel name 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 involved in the estate’s operations and are taking the reins. The extensive and well-structured portfolio allows them to offer wines suited to every occasion. The new winery will enable them to take their vision even further, notably by developing a few experimental cuvées as a complement to their existing range.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2024 guide) 2* Stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
Made from Merlot (50%), Malbec (30%), and Cabernet Franc, and aged for 18 months in oak barrels, this is an intense, full-bodied, elegant, and fresh red wine suitable for aging, with fine tannins and a distinct, subtle empyreumatic oak character (smoke, tobacco) that remains very pronounced.
About the estate:
A long-standing family estate (since 1749) situated on the hills above Montravel, this expansive 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. In the process of converting to organic farming.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 89/100
About the wine:
Aroma of black plums, crushed raspberries, cedar, and dried thorns. Medium-bodied with firm yet velvety tannins. Slightly austere structure and finish.
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