This cuvée captivates with an intense and enchanting nose, revealing successive waves of generous aromas of blackcurrant, Burlat cherry, and plum. On the palate, the wine impresses with its richness, concentration, and lovely texture. A wine of character, already irresistible today, that will also reveal its full potential over the next ten years!
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Eye
Ruby color with purplish highlights
Nose
Intense and expressive, with aromas of blackcurrant, Burlat cherry, and plum, and sweet, spicy notes
Palate
Smooth, beautifully rounded, with an impressive mouthfeel; well-balanced, with a long, harmonious finish
Serve
Decant at 17°-18°C
Open
Let it breathe for 1 hour beforehand
Drink before
2029
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with grilled veal chops, leg of lamb with flageolet beans, duck confit, hare à la royale, soft cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2027 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2027 guide): 2* stars (A solid and recommendable production, though a bit more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Sylvie and Jean-François Deffarge have proudly carried on the Montravel legacy at this family-owned estate since 1749, which spans 38 hectares on the hillsides and the Vélines plateau. They have recently handed the reins 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
Rated Estate: 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 torch 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.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
Made from grapes grown in vineyards located on the hillside that stretches eastward from Saint-Émilion and Castillon, this wine has a rich structure. Unlike its western counterparts, the blend includes 30% Malbec. With its aromas of black pepper and spicy notes of black fruit, this wine should continue to improve with age.