"Vintage after vintage, this cuvée expresses a very personal character, punctuated by powerful notes of menthol and eucalyptus, which in 2012 melt into the beautiful ripeness of the fruit. The palate is suave and full, supported by high-quality, tight but rounded tannins". (Le Guide des bonnes affaires du vin 2016 - Gerbelle & Maurange)
Features
Estate
Domaine Sergent
Cuvée
Elevé en fûts de chêne
Vintage
2012
Designation
Madiran
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
100% Tannat
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
Total destemming and crushing. Pre-fermentation maceration at 11-13°C for 5 days. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks and malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks.
Breeding
12 months in oak barrels, 1/3 new
Alcohol content
15%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
rich and complex, with notes of black fruit, liquorice, cinnamon and vanilla
Mouth
Harmonious, with present, well-coated tannins and mellow woody notes. Powerful and very long
Serve
at 16°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairing
is a perfect match for Gascon cuisine, grilled or marbled beef, and cheeses from the Pyrenees.
Domain Sergeant
Madiran
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain rated (2020 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
Founded in 1902 by Hubert Dousseau, the estate is now run by two sisters with very complementary characters: Corinne, in charge of the vines and the winery, and Brigitte, in charge of administration (and ducks, for which she makes excellent preparations). As the estate has grown over the years, and now covers 23 hectares, the winery has followed suit, consisting today of a series of rooms, but equipped with modern facilities. The proof: in 2019, they should be awarded the HVE3 label.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domain rated (guide 2024) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
In 1902, Hubert Dousseau acquired the estate. Since 1995, Brigitte and Corinne, his great-granddaughters, have managed a 22-hectare vineyard. They have converted a small Gascon house in the heart of the vineyards into a gîte, and offer not only wine, but also foies gras, confits and duck breasts.
RVF - Guide des Meilleurs Vins à moins de 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange
Wine rated (2016 guide) 16/20 (Excellent)
About the wine:
Vintage after vintage, this cuvée expresses a very personal character, punctuated by powerful notes of menthol and eucalyptus, which in 2012 melt into the beautiful ripeness of the fruit. On the palate, the wine is suave and full-bodied, with high-quality tannins that are tight yet rounded.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.2/5
on 16 reviews
Note and review by M. JOACHIM B. Published on 24/05/2018
An excellent Madiran, exceptional value for money, very powerful wine with great length, subtly spicy, good ageing potential.
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Note and review by M. THIERRY S. Published on 21/02/2018
15.5% but what freshness. The hint of eucalyptus gives the soft, velvety tannins an irresistible dynamism!
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Note and review by M. YANNICK P. Published on 30/08/2020
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Note and review by M. PIERRE D. Published on 03/07/2019
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Note and review by M. JEAN LOUIS M. Published on 30/04/2019
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Note and review by Mme VICTORIA Y. Published on 18/04/2019
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Note and review by Mme CHRISTIANE K. Published on 04/03/2019
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Note and review by M. PIERRE EMMANUEL M. Published on 20/06/2017
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Note and review by M. LAURENT G. Published on 13/06/2017
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Note and review by M. LAURENT B. Published on 14/03/2017
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