"Bilbo is a wine with straightforward fruit, fine tannins and a finish reminiscent of raspberry." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 - RVF) Halfway between the fruitiness of Beaujolais and the spiciness of the Rhône Valley, Bilbo finds its place in its delicate Mediterranean aromas. Serve slightly chilled!
Features
Estate
Domaine de la Réserve d'O
Cuvée
Bilbo
Vintage
2020
Designation
Languedoc
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
50% Cinsault, 30% Grenache, 20% Syrah
Terroirs
Clay-limestone gravel at 400m altitude
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
20-day maceration, traditional vinification with indigenous yeasts, no additives
Breeding
8 months in raw concrete and stainless steel vats, moderate use of sulfites added at bottling
Alcohol content
14,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Ruby red
Nose
Strawberry, plum and spice aromas
Mouth
Concentrated, supple tannins, delicate notes of black fruit, garrigue and tobacco
Serve
AT 15-16°C
Open
1/2 front
Drink before
2024-2025
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled or smoked meats...
Domaine de la Réserve d'O
Languedoc
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
La Réserve d'O is a ten-hectare estate located in Arboras, in the hills above the Terrasses du Larzac. Founded in 2004 by Frédéric and Marie Chauffray, and run according to biodynamic principles, it has quickly become one of the area's favorite addresses. The cuvée that bears the estate's name has a very gourmet, long-lasting style, with no aging in wood. It has evolved a great deal, and since 2011 has been one of the Languedoc cuvées that count. Bilbo, in homage to the city of Bilbao, is predominantly Cinsault, while hissez-o has a higher proportion of Syrah. These are good representatives of the Terrasses du Larzac appellation, in a rather fleshy style.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Situated high up on the Causse d'Arboras, the vines (12 ha) seek out the earth beneath the stones. Established in 2005, Marie, the new president of the Terrasses du Larzac syndicate, and Frédéric Chauffray work biodynamically, using gentle methods (minimum SO2, no yeasting, fining or filtration) to produce grapes that are carefully selected.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (guide 2022) 90/100
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Bilbo is a wine with clean fruit, fine tannins and a raspberry finish.
About the domain :
Frédéric Chauffray has two passions: rock and wine. In the end, he chose between his Gibson guitar and winegrowing. A wine merchant with his wife Marie since 1990, in 2004 he moved to the Terrasses du Larzac, in the commune of Arboras, at an altitude of some 400 meters, to found Réserve d'O. Thanks to this cool geographical location, in the foothills of the Larzac plateau below the Col du Vent, and a highly respectful, low-interventionist agronomic approach, the couple soon signed up for open, joyful wines, far removed from the more austere, Jansenist signatures of some wines in the area. The precise management of aromatics and tannins leads us to award this estate its first star.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 23/05/2023
A bomb of fresh berries, spices and garrigue herbs. With its remarkable freshness, Bilbo seduces from the outset with its greediness and great ease, due mainly to its tender, caressing flesh and pulpy fruit. Its excellent balance is reinforced by its full-bodied structure, which also contributes to its volume, providing pleasant sensations throughout the tasting. To prolong our pleasure, the fresh finish is marked by an infinite persistence of tart cherry, punctuated by a touch of licorice bitterness and a few notes of blond tobacco. This warm, tender cuvée went down well with a Basquaise-style farm chicken from Périgord, enhanced by a pinch of Espelette pepper. Score = 4.3.
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Note and review by M. BENOIT C. Published on 08/08/2023
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