"Bold and structured, this rich wine was bottled without sulfur. It has a beautiful juicy texture and a lovely black fruit profile. These qualities go hand in hand with the wine's dense structure, which promises considerable aging potential. Drink from 2026 onwards." (Wine Enthusiast 2022)
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Eye
Deep, intense garnet-vermilion color
Nose
Complex, notes of blackberries and plums with spices (vanilla, licorice), then notes of undergrowth and tobacco with aeration.
Mouth
Ample and fleshy, sweet and generous, fine tannins that become silky and enveloping, giving length and power without excess, the same aromatic complexity as on the nose, some notes of fruit in brandy, a soft finish with sweetness.
Serve
At 14-16°C
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with a Rossini tournedos, stew, game in sauce, cheese (Époisses), etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Acquired in 2046 by the Bortolussi family, it is managed by sisters Claire and Marion, while Lionel Osmin is responsible for marketing. The estate is committed to promoting biodiversity in the vineyard (HVE3 certification obtained). The quality of the vintages is consistent, and the wines combine full-bodied structure with finesse. An unmissable destination.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Founded around 1850, this family estate has been passed down through six generations. Following in the footsteps of his father Louis, Didier Barré, who took over in 1983, contributed to the revival of Madiran, of which he was one of the standard-bearers. In 2017, sisters Claire and Marion Bortolussi (daughters of Alain Bortolussi of Ch. Viella) took over the reins of this flagship 25-hectare estate, forming a partnership with wine merchant Lionel Osmin to manage the estate and market its wines. The conversion to organic farming began in 2020.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About wine:
Bold and structured, this rich wine has been bottled without sulfur. It has a beautiful juicy texture and a lovely black fruit profile. These characteristics go hand in hand with the wine's dense structure, which promises considerable aging potential. Drink from 2026 onwards.
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Note and opinion by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on 06/25/2025
The best wine from southwestern France tasted during our October 2024 evening. A beautiful nose of black fruits. The palate is full-bodied with a chocolate finish. I had never tasted a Tannat grape variety that had not been aged in wood before, and I am charmed by this one. A second bottle tasted during a grape variety evening in June 2025 gave the same impression, with a touch of sweetness on the finish.
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