Rating: Bettane & Desseauve 17/20, RVF 16.5/20, Guide Hachette 1* (Very successful wine), Gault Millau 14/20
“A dizzying nose of blueberry, blackberry, and eucalyptus; the tannins are at once long, taut, well-integrated, silky, and juicy, with a lovely minty finish. This is the wine of the vintage, and this is confirmed with each tasting.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2012)
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Eye
A beautiful deep cherry red color
Nose
refined and elegant, with notes of forest floor and ripe black fruits, blackcurrant, and cooked prunes
Palate
well-balanced with a beautiful structure and round tannins. The whole is enveloped in a freshness that reveals Montravel’s iron-rich terroir
Serve
at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2012
High point
2015
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairings
Pair with game, duck, wild boar stew, hare à la royale, or a rib of beef...
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 estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
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.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Ms. MARIE LOUISE C. Published on April 18, 2013
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Review by Mr. PASCAL B. Published on 02/24/2013
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