Château Moulin Caresse - Montravel Magie d'Automne blanc 2023 (sec)
2*Étoiles
Hachette
89/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"Sauvignon at its most elegant!"
“The Sauvignon Blanc (80%) and Sauvignon Gris grapes used to create this cuvée underwent barrel aging on the lees, with bâtonnage, following maceration and the start of fermentation in tanks. This gives the wine a delicate flavor profile, blending white flowers, citrus, aromatic herbs, buttery notes, and mild spices. The aging also contributes to its round, silky texture. Well-integrated acidity provides balance and highlights aromas of white fruit with a hint of oak. A very elegant interpretation of Sauvignon.” (Le Guide Hachette 2026).
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Eye
A lovely pale gold color with a hint of green
Nose
Refined and elegant, with a delicate aromatic profile blending white flowers, citrus, buttery notes, and mild spices
Palate
A smooth attack, a silky, rounded texture, a mineral freshness, lovely acidity, and a very flavorful, zesty finish
Serve
At 12°C
Drink before
2027
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
Wine rated (2027 guide) 89/100
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
Wine rated (2026 guide) 2*Stars (Outstanding Wine)
Rated Estate: Award-Winning Wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
The Sauvignon Blanc (80%) and Sauvignon Gris grapes used to create this cuvée were aged on the lees in oak barrels—with regular stirring—after maceration and the start of fermentation in tanks. This process gives the wine a delicate bouquet, blending white flowers, citrus, aromatic herbs, buttery notes, and sweet spices. The aging also contributes to its round, silky texture. Well-integrated acidity provides balance and highlights aromas of white fruit with a hint of oak. A very elegant interpretation of Sauvignon.
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.
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