Domaine Sergent - Cuvée Elevé en Fûts de Chêne 2012

Name: Domaine Sergent - Cuvée Elevé en Fûts de Chêne 2012
Brand: Domaine Sergent
Rating: 4.2 (16 reviews)

Madiran|Red wine

Sud Ouest

Red

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4.2/5 (16 customers)

16/20

RVF (G&M)

"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.

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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.