"A deep, youthful color for this Madiran, with a powerful yet subtle nose of candied or macerated black fruit, licorice and spices. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, fleshy and suave, supported by ripe, flavorful tannins and beautiful fruit. A generous, gourmand and flattering style ". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2018) Available now!
Features
Estate
Domaine Sergent
Vintage
2015
Designation
Madiran
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
70% Tannat, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
Total destemming. Fermentation in stainless steel vats. 21-day vatting period
Breeding
30 months in cement vats
Alcohol content
14 %
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep, youthful color
Nose
powerful and subtle, with notes of candied black fruit, liquorice and spices
Mouth
full-bodied, fleshy and suave, sustained by ripe, flavorful tannins. Generous and gourmet
Serve
at 16°C
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with exotic dishes rich in spices, tagines, couscous...
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
Wine rated (2018 guide) 2*Coup de Coeur (Outstanding wine)
Domain rated (guide 2024) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
A deep, youthful color for this Madiran, with a powerful yet subtle nose of candied or macerated black fruit, licorice and spices. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, fleshy and suave, supported by ripe, flavorful tannins and beautiful fruit. A generous, gourmand and flattering style.
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.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.2/5
on 88 reviews
Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 11/03/2020
Drunk in 11/19. Too modern a Madiran for my taste. The suppleness of the Cabernet attenuates the specificity of the Tannat. A wine without personality. Same observation in 03/20.
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Note and review by Mme LAURE M. Published on 07/04/2019
Deserves to be opened a good hour before serving. Deep but restrained on the palate. Excellent with roast chicken.
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Note and review by M. LAURENT K. Published on 18/03/2019
entry-level wine, which didn't convince me. It's better to take it up a notch.
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Note and review by M. THIERRY S. Published on 21/12/2018
A very good Madiran, appropriately tannic, fruity and well-structured.
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Note and review by M. JEAN LUC L. Published on 18/10/2018
Good value for money
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Note and review by M. BRUNO D. Published on 23/07/2018
Wine with character, should come into its own with another 3 to 4 years.
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Note and review by M. GUY D. Published on 08/06/2018
3
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Note and review by M. ROBERT M. Published on 20/05/2018
needs to mellow over time
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Note and review by M. NICOLAS C. Published on 13/05/2018
Bof bof, a little light and a real lack of depth
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Note and review by M. PATRICK M. Published on 12/05/2018
not very present on the nose, but well perfumed on the palate with a sooty aroma and the typical character of the tannat, well present in terms of volume and texture, but of average length.
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