Domaine L'Ancienne Cure - Bergerac L'Extase 2014
Sud Ouest
Red
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Hachette
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15,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
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14,5/20
RVF
"Born of Merlot (55%) and Cabernet Sauvignon, this 2014 seamlessly blends red fruit and vanilla nuances. On the palate, its richness, concentration, vigorous tannins and woodiness respect the fruit. Great potential". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2017)
Features
Estate
Domaine L'Ancienne Cure
Cuvée
L'Extase
Vintage
2014
Designation
Côtes de Bergerac
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon
Terroirs
calcareous soils
Viticulture
certified organic
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
fermentation with cap punching. Oxygenation under marc.
Breeding
15 months in barrels
Alcohol content
13,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Nose
candied aromas and notes of sweet spices
Mouth
delicate, silky tannins
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with spiced lamb tagine, duck breast with Espelette pepper...
Domaine L'Ancienne Cure
Bergerac
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 15.5/20 (Very good wine)
4-star rated estates (top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the wine:
Already highly aromatic, this wine releases precise aromas of crushed fruit, astonishing for the vintage. The palate is powerful and juicy. The extraction is just right.
About the domain :
Christian Roche has come a long way since obtaining organic certification for his entire estate (50 hectares, 33 of which are white and 17 red) in 2012. He produces a wide range of perfectly vinified wines, both red and white. The entry-level wines are tasty and easy to drink, the result of demanding viticulture, while the grand cuvées are models of precision and complexity. In November 2021, Christian Roche passed away and made his wife Nathalie promise to continue the adventure. This she did, supported by her children and son-in-law.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2017 guide) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
Made from Merlot (55%) and Cabernet Sauvignon, this 2014 blends red fruit and hints of vanilla. On the palate, it's interesting for its richness, concentration, vigorous tannins and woodiness that respect the fruit. Great potential.
About the domain :
The fifth generation to cultivate vines, Christian Roche inherited part of the family estate in 1984, and set up his own winery 5 years later. Established in the former presbytery of Colombier, and boasting a 50-hectare vineyard (with a predominance of white vines) with varied soils, managed organically, he had made his estate, complemented by a wine merchant-breeder activity, one of the Bergerac region's must-haves. After his untimely death in 2021, his wife Nathalie continues his work.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (2018 guide) 14.5/20 (Good wine)
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 domain :
A presbytery at the top of the hill gives its name to the vineyard, whose rows tumble down the slopes to the road where Christian Roche has set up his sales cellar. The vineyard, organic since 2012, has several appellations, including 3 hectares in Pécharmant, and is divided into four: Jour de fruit, L'Extase and L'Abbaye, plus a sulfur-free wine: Ça sulfit! While the range has been modernized with this new label, all the wines remain true to the classic Bergerac fundamentals. Christian Roche passed away in autumn 2020, but the L'Ancienne Cure adventure continues thanks to his wife Nathalie.
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