"Beneath a dark color, this Merlot-dominant red draws a very ripe, round profile, highlighting the expression of fruit (very low-sulfur sensation) with a mineral touch." (Le Guide des bonnes affaires du vin 2015 - Gerbelle & Maurange). Beautiful substance that retains its crispness, in a rich, easy-drinking style!
Features
Estate
Jonc-Blanc
Cuvée
Les Sens du Fruit
Vintage
2012
Designation
Bergerac
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot Noir, 15% Malbec
Terroirs
clay-limestone soils (Cabernet Sauvignon), limestone plateau (Merlot), asteriated limestone (Malbec)
Viticulture
organic and biodynamic farming
Harvest
"Negative sorting" manuals
Winemaking
pre-fermentation maceration for 5 to 6 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, maximum fermentation temperature 28°C
Breeding
over 24 months in vats on fine lees, sulfur-free
Alcohol content
13,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
glossy coat
Nose
charming, fruity, with a delicious hint of spice
Mouth
beautiful, crisp texture in a rich, easy-drinking style that gives pride of place to the natural expression of the fruit
Serve
at 14-15°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with poultry, red meats, cheeses...
White rush
Bergerac
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain rated 1*Star (A serious, commendable production, in keeping with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
Having settled in Vélines in 2000, Isabelle Carles and Franck Pascal have chosen to produce pure, sulphur-free wines that are both easy to digest and fruity - wines you can drink. Certified biodynamic since the 2011 vintage, the 19-hectare estate has always been run according to the principles of organic farming, in order to protect both the environment and their health. Well done them, for without falling into the trap of vin nature, where fermentations run at full gallop, they produce a pretty coherent range, worked by terroir, without technicalities, in the Burgundian style.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2015 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (2021 guide) 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:
The Sens du Fruit 2012, with its subtle pulp, confirms the primeur tastings where the estate dominated its peers.
About the domain :
Situated on a clay-limestone terroir overlooking the right bank of the Dordogne, this estate is one of the driving forces behind the Bergerac revival. Isabelle Carles and Franck Pascal vinify lively, pure wines with intense expression and great freshness, which they offer at very affordable prices. The reds are sulfur-free and input-free, even at bottling. This approach is mastered: after aeration, the wines remain clean and well-balanced, with perfect, natural acidity.
RVF - Guide des Meilleurs Vins à moins de 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
With its dark color, this Merlot-dominant red has a very ripe, round profile, highlighting the expression of fruit (with very little sulfur) with a touch of minerality.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.7/5
on 3 reviews
Note and review by M. FABIEN B. Published on 28/05/2018
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Note and review by M. ERIC C. Published on 22/04/2018
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Note and review by M. QUENTIN R. Published on 04/11/2014
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