Last year's "Coup de cœur" for the same vintage, but with a vat-aged cuvée, the domaine has done just as well with the wood-aged version. An intense ruby Madiran, with a powerful, open nose of jammy black fruit, fruit in brandy, vanilla and chocolate. After a supple, smooth attack, the wine is round and generous on the palate, with ripe, caressing tannins, firmer on the finish. Character and potential ". ( Guide Hachette des Vins 2019)
Features
Estate
Domaine Sergent
Cuvée
Cuvée Élevée en fûts de chêne
Vintage
2015
Designation
Madiran
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
100% Tannat
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
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 for 21 days.
Breeding
12 months in barrels (1/3 new barrels), regular racking
Alcohol content
14,5%
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
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with Gascon cuisine, grilled or marbled beef, Pyrenean cheeses.
Domain Sergeant
Madiran
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
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 (2019 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:
Last year's "Coup de Coeur" for the same vintage, but with a vat-aged cuvée, the domaine does just as well with the wood-aged version. An intense ruby Madiran, with a powerful, open nose of jammy black fruit, fruit in brandy, vanilla and chocolate. After a smooth, supple attack, the wine is round and generous on the palate, with ripe, caressing tannins, firmer on the finish. Character and potential.
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
3.7/5
on 27 reviews
Note and review by M. REMI M. Published on 06/05/2022
A tad rustic....
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Note and review by M. ETIENNE H. Published on 28/03/2019
for enthusiasts
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Note and review by M. JOACHIM B. Published on 11/02/2019
Excellent value for money, lots of substance, deep color, an excellent wine.
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Note and review by M. TIM C. Published on 04/04/2022
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Note and review by M. THIERRY S. Published on 19/12/2021
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Note and review by M. DOMINIQUE V. Published on 21/11/2020
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Note and review by M. SYLVAIN D. Published on 17/04/2020
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