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Domaine L'Ancienne Cure - Monbazillac L'Abbaye 2015

Sud Ouest

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89/100

RVF

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liquoreux
favorite

With two "coups de cœur", Christian Roche soars above an appellation that has particularly impressed tasters this year, with a truly remarkable level of quality. And this cuvée, which has already reached the top step several times, is quite simply exceptional. The color is a magnificent old gold, with amber nuances. The uncommonly complex nose evokes candied lemon, dried fruit, gingerbread, pepper and almond against a background of iodized scents. The palate is rich and surprisingly voluminous, but it's the subtle balance between sugar, acidity and alcohol that impresses. A great liquoreux that seems to suspend time and whose ageing potential seems infinite". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019)

Features

Estate

Domaine L'Ancienne Cure

Cuvée

L'Abbaye

Vintage

2015

Designation

Monbazillac

Region

Southwest

Grape varieties

50 % Sémillon, 40 %Muscadelle, 10% Chenin

Terroirs

Clay soils

Viticulture

Certified organic

Harvest

Careful sorting of botrytized and passerillé grapes

Winemaking

Settling then transfer to new barrels, fermentation at 20°C for 180 days

Breeding

In new barrels

Alcohol content

13%

Residual sugars

128 g/l

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Beautiful golden color

Nose

Aromas of dried fruit, stewed fruit and citrus fruit

Mouth

Unctuous with excellent volume. Persistent, fresh and well-balanced finish.

Serve

AT 10-12°C

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Goes well with foie gras and a selection of blue-veined cheeses (Bleu, Roquefort, Stilton).

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domain rated 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)

About the domain :

Christian Roche has come a long way since obtaining organic certification for his entire estate (50 hectares, 33 of which are white and 17 red) in 2012. He produces a wide range of perfectly vinified wines, both red and white. The entry-level wines are tasty and easy to drink, the result of demanding viticulture, while the grand cuvées are models of precision and complexity. In November 2021, Christian Roche passed away and made his wife Nathalie promise to continue the adventure. This she did, supported by her children and son-in-law.

Guide Hachette des vins

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2019 guide) 3*Favorite (Exceptional wine)

Domain rated (guide 2024) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the wine:

With two "coups de cœur", Christian Roche soars above an appellation that has particularly impressed tasters this year, with a truly remarkable level of quality. And this cuvée, which has already reached the top step several times, is quite simply exceptional. The color is a magnificent old gold, with amber nuances. The uncommonly complex nose evokes candied lemon, dried fruit, gingerbread, pepper and almond against a background of iodized scents. The palate is rich and surprisingly voluminous, but it's the subtle balance between sugar, acidity and alcohol that impresses. A great liquoreux that seems to suspend time and whose ageing potential seems infinite.

About the domain :

The fifth generation to cultivate vines, Christian Roche inherited part of the family estate in 1984, and set up his own winery 5 years later. Established in the former presbytery of Colombier, and boasting a 50-hectare vineyard (with a predominance of white vines) with varied soils, managed organically, he had made his estate, complemented by a wine merchant-breeder activity, one of the Bergerac region's must-haves. After his untimely death in 2021, his wife Nathalie continues his work.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2021 guide) 89/100

Domaine rated (2024 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

Gingerbread, tender honey with a fine smoky crunch, quince paste and apricot dominate the palate.

About the domain :

A presbytery at the top of the hill gives its name to the vineyard, whose rows tumble down the slopes to the road where Christian Roche has set up his sales cellar. The vineyard, organic since 2012, has several appellations, including 3 hectares in Pécharmant, and is divided into four: Jour de fruit, L'Extase and L'Abbaye, plus a sulfur-free wine: Ça sulfit! While the range has been modernized with this new label, all the wines remain true to the classic Bergerac fundamentals. Christian Roche passed away in autumn 2020, but the L'Ancienne Cure adventure continues thanks to his wife Nathalie.

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