Domaine L'Ancienne Cure - Monbazillac L'Abbaye 2020 (liquoreux - 50cl)
Sud Ouest
White
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2*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
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90/100
RVF
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89/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"It delighted our tasters, who immediately praised the delicacy of its aromatic palette (Hachette)".
"Aged 24 months in barrel, this 2020 is original in its blend: as much Muscadelle as Semillon (45%), completed by 10% Ondenc, a traditional South-West grape variety that fell into oblivion after the phylloxera crisis. Intense gold, it delighted our tasters, who immediately praised the delicacy of its aromatic palette, blending acacia, exotic fruit and candied citrus, tinged with vanilla from the barrel. Full-bodied, candied, roasted, honeyed and woody, the palate is a good extension of the nose, with a fresh, persistent finish". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2024)
Features
Estate
Domaine L'Ancienne Cure
Cuvée
L'Abbaye (50 cl)
Vintage
2020
Designation
Monbazillac
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
45% Muscadelle, 45% Sémillon, 10% Ondenc
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
24 months in barrels
Alcohol content
12.5%
Residual sugars
120 g/l
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense golden colour
Nose
Aromas of acacia, exotic fruit and candied citrus, with hints of vanilla.
Mouth
Delicate aromatic palette, woody and candied, roasted and honeyed, fresh and persistent finish.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with foie gras, a selection of blue-veined cheeses (Bleu, Roquefort, Stilton)...
Domaine L'Ancienne Cure
Monbazillac
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 89/100
4-star rated estates (top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the wine:
Intense nose of candied fruit, pineapple, resin and flint, smooth and rich on the palate, with a lively finish.
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
Wine rated (guide 2024) 2*Coup de Coeur (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
Aged 24 months in barrel, this 2020 is original in its blend: as much Muscadelle as Semillon (45%), completed by 10% Ondenc, a traditional South-West grape variety that fell into oblivion after the phylloxera crisis. Intense gold, it delighted our tasters, who immediately praised the delicacy of its aromatic palette, blending acacia, exotic fruit and candied citrus, tinged with vanilla from the barrel. Full-bodied, candied, roasted, honeyed and woody, the palate is a good extension of the nose, with a fresh, persistent finish.
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
Wine rated (guide 2024) 90/100
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 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:
The Monbazillac 2020 L'Abbaye smells of botrytis with notes of nougat and mango, but it's too young for the moment.
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.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by Mlle ANTOINETTE C. Published on 13/02/2024
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