Octavie is like crossing over to "the dark side of the force." Dark, spicy, lively, vibrant, and graceful all at once, this wine projects its power right from the nose with notes of licorice that hint at a certain depth. The palate is full-bodied and generous, tightened by beautiful acidity and endowed with firm tannins. A few years in the cellar will further tame this Persan from elsewhere.
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Eye
Intense
Nose
Expressive and deep with notes of spice and licorice... its power and "dark" side are palpable.
Mouth
Dark and concentrated, spicy (licorice stick), full-bodied, generous, taut with beautiful acidity, a lively, graceful wine with tight tannins, suitable for aging.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
Take the time to let the bottle rest and allow yourself to become familiar with this wine. Aerate recent vintages in advance and let them open up and reveal themselves to you.
Drink from
2027
Drink before
2043
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with game, cold cuts, red meat, etc.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2023 guide) 93/100 Favorite 2020 vintage)
Rated estate (2024 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
Adrien Berlioz, Gilles Berlioz's young cousin (and neighbor), settled here in 2006. A demanding and rigorous winemaker, he cultivates all his vines organically (Demeter certification in 2020), including those located on the steepest slopes. With 14 different cuvées on just over 5 hectares, quantities are very limited and these artisanal wines are hard to find. We admire the diversity, energy, and frankness of these cuvées, which are contemporary yet deeply rooted in the Savoyard identity and age gracefully. Adrien's latest project is the restoration of a forgotten vineyard in Détrier, at the gateway to the Gelon Valley, with four hectares of heritage grape varieties grown on pergolas (Bia Blanc, Barbin, Joubertin, Verdesse, Mondeuse Blanche and Noire, Altesse)! Year after year, the estate confirms its central place among the region's elite, a benchmark for both wine lovers and young winemakers who are settling in the Alpine vineyards with ever-higher ambitions.
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