Trets-en-Provence · Tel: +33 (0)442 292 295

The Wine Estate

The Appellation Sainte-Victoire

The Tradition of "Vin Cuit"

Press reviews

Photographic library

Contact

Luxury Holiday Rentals

Weddings & special events

Share |

Press Reviews ...

Bettane & Desseauve 2012 Wine Guide

"All the wines have gained in structural freshness and purity of fruit. Selection is more rigorous and the wines more precise, arriving at a new level of quality in 2010."

2010 Olympe Rosé: 15.5 /20

"Black pepper and strawberry on the nose, in the mouth lip smacking, with a salty finish. A wine of pure pleasure."

2006 Mazarine Red: 15 /20

"The wood is beginning to integrate, leaving spices and a good intensity in the mouth, with a velvety attack."

2010 Mazarine Rosé: 16.5 /20

"Flavours of citron and bergamot, very sappy in the mouth, a food rosé, perfect with a rosemary roasted shoulder of pork."

2010 Jadis White: 16.5 /20

"This wine shows great potential; at the moment one can appreciate its taut length, and its rich finish. This is one of the best white wines of the vintage."

2008 Jadis Red: 16 /20

"The fruit is subtle and virtually airy, with spicy distinguished tannins in the background. A fine balance. The 2009 is smoother and 2010 is going to be excellent."

2010 Cuvée 1610 : 16.5 /20

"Is looking very hopeful, with fresh and spicy taut tannins."

Guide Hachette 2012

2009 Sainte Victoire Red: 1 star

"A deeply ruby red wine, made from equal parts of Syrah and Grenache. The complex nose betrays its barrel aging, with toasty, vanilla hints which don’t mask the black fruit scents. The supple, velvety palate is supported by fine, silky tannins which carry the aromas of barrel and fruit into the distance. To be drunk in a year or two from now, with spit roast game."

David Cobbold - Wine of the Week : Jadis 2008

"A fine and delicate nose with aromas that reminded me successively of fresh red fruit, wild herbs and mild spices, plus a slightly earthy touch that made me think, as well as its type of fruit aromas, very much of Burgundy in a warm year. This finesse is much in evidence on the palate, which is incredibly silky in its texture, with fruit flavours that also show freshness and focus. It feels warmer than a Pinot Noir, but is perfectly balanced for its type and has a lovely finish that tapers away gently: soft, smooth and elegant." (April 2011)

Cuisine et Vins de France - Hors-série Vins 2011

2010 Sainte Victoire Rosé:

"With rosés like this one, blessed with greater density than your average pink, the star of Provence can escape from its summer seasonality. These ‘Old Vines’ keep good freshness, marked by hints of pink grapefruit. They will go well with spicy dishes, or lamb with chick peas. 14/20"

2010 Jadis Red:

"In less time than it takes to say so, Olivier Dauga has inaugurated a program to discover the best terroirs to create a range of wines, starting with a simple thirst-quenching rosé to wines for laying down. The cuvée Jadis clearly shows the work undertaken, in particular with ambitious aging for this cellar-worthy red."

La Revue du Vin de France - May 2011 "Vintage 2010 Special Issue"

"Our Editor’s choice - Côtes de Provence : Olivier Dauga - Château Grand Boise :
The globe-trotting oenologist from Bordeaux, accompanied by his wife Cathy, has been in charge of wine making since 2008 at Château Grand Boise where he has made some very attractive reds this year. Dense, powerful wines, especially the Sainte-Victoire and Jadis wines."

Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2011

"All the wines have gained in freshness and in purity of fruit. Worth keeping a close eye on."

Olympe Rosé 2009 :

"Rosé in a fresh style, open and tasty to wake you up and warm up your voice before the first food of the day." (14 /20)

Sainte Victoire Red 2009 :

"We perceived an elegant structure with delicate aging, and the fruit appears at the finish." (14 /20)

Sainte Victoire Rosé 2009 :

"Delicious nose of crushed strawberries, powerful attack, plenty of length and above all an astounding finish with a very welcome slightly mineral touch - a real party wine." (15 /20)

Furthermore, these three wines carry the logo "Immediate happiness!" which distinguishes "a wine that is particularly tasty, accessible right away".

La Provence Special Issue : The best rosés of the world

Sainte Victoire Rosé 2009 : 93 pts

"Nicely coloured. Citrus, cherry and red currant on the nose. The mouth is lively and full of fruits with some delicate floral hints."

Guide Bettane & Desseauve 2010

"All the blends have gained in freshness in their make up and in purity of fruit. The most noticeable improvements are with the reds, where the opulent tannins are much to be appreciated."

Chateau Grand Boise Red 2008 :

"Tasted before blending, the different components show opulent fresh tannins and the wine might well receive a higher mark once bottled." (14.5 / 20)

Chateau Grand Boise White 2008 :

"A very floral nose, reminiscent of carnations, with hints of pepper. Showing fresh and joyous in the mouth." (13.5 / 20)

Chateau Grand Boise Rosé 2008 :

"Trickles down a treat, with hints of red fruits. This wine will accompany charcuterie." (13 / 20)

Sainte Victoire Rosé 2008 :

"With a deep colour reminiscent of a clairet from Bordeaux, this rosé has plenty of body and shows itself as very vinous, while still retaining freshness. To be drunk with grilled food and BBQs. A great success!" (15 / 20)

Guide Hachette 2010

Sainte Victoire Red 2007 :

"Facing Mount Sainte-Victoire, this 46Ha estate is centred round a 1610 bastide entirely renovated in 2006. They offer a red wine, light ruby red in colour, with a nose that is rich with cherry, liquorice, spices and chocolate, heightened with toasty, vanilla hints (it sojourned twelve months in barrel). This lightly toasted wood also structures the mouth and accompanies the hints of prune, morello and other fruits in alcohol which stretch out to a long finish."

Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2010

"Grand Boise is a good address, with a quality that is consistent throughout the range and attractive prices."

Sainte Victoire Rosé 2008 : Editor’s choice

"Honest pink robe, attractive. Delicate nose with mineral and floral hints. In the mouth, fresh, very approachable, with the same clean tastes. Long finish on acidulated fruit." (86 /100)

Mazarine Red 2006 :

"Intense , lively red robe. Black fruit and spices on the nose, underpinned with some wood. Mouth fleshy, aromatic and harmonious. Its structure and power encourage one to try it with a spicy/hot dish. A vintage which fulfils its promise." (88 / 100)

Mazarine White 2006 :

"Pale gold robe. Pleasant nose, evocative of sweet spices, vanilla and toasted almonds. On the mouth, a rich, opulent mouth-filling style, which remains elegant. The finish is very long and aromatic. For shellfish or an elegant fish course." (87 / 100)

Sainte Victoire Red 2007 :

"Attractive robe of sustained red. A fruity and engaging nose, underpinned by hints of tropical wood. On the mouth, full bodied and perfumed, with fruit enriched by touches of liquorice and sustained by a very modern use of wood." (86 / 100)

Chateau Grand Boise Rosé 2008 :

"Pale pink robe. A clean and engaging nose of soft red fruits. The mouth is full yet delicate, and the racy length is very attractive. A well made rosé, easy to drink with grilled and barbecued food." (85 / 100)

Chateau Grand Boise Red 2006 :

"Very powerful garnet robe. Nose of very ripe soft red fruit. The mouth is crunchy and light, fruit forward. A well constructed, very accessible wine, to accompany grilled food and charcuterie." (83 / 100)

Chateau Grand Boise White 2008 :

"Pale yellow robe. Pleasant fruity nose reminiscent of white peach and almond. The mouth combines fat, lively and perfumed qualities and its intensity, cleanness and freshness are very easy to appreciate. A pleasurable wine to drink as an aperitif or with a first course of fish." (83 /100)

Le Vin Cuit :

"Coppery orange robe. Nose, cooked fruit, associating orange, fig, with hints of soft toffee. Finely balanced, the freshness in the mouth brings these same flavours. A traditional aperitif well worth discovering." (86 / 100)