Argyle Forest Estate Wins Gold at the 2014 Le Concours des Vins de Victoria
Argyle Forest Estate’s 2012 Betelgeuse Shiraz starred at the 2014 Le Concours des Vins de Victoria, taking out a Gold Medal in the Shiraz Class. Its colour is deep brilliant garnet. The nose exhibits a bouquet of blackberry and black cherry, with leathery low notes. Its alluring aroma opens up further with air and time. The palate shows an array of earthy nuances, peppercorns and attractive sarsaparilla characters – full of concentrated ripe fruits. Its chalky structural tannins and bright freshening acidity keeps this wine vibrant.
Le Concours des Vins commenced in 1990. The annual event is run by the French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, it brings together - French and Australian wine-producing cultures. The 2014 Le Concours des Vins de Victoria had Bernard Burtschy, wine writer for popular French daily newspaper Le Figaro as the Chair of the panel of French judges.
The 2014 Le Concours des Vins de Victoria showcased an extraordinary line-up of more than 475 Victorian wines from over 100 wineries. Our 2012 Betelgeuse Shiraz” was produced in a very small quantity from the Argyle Forest Estate vineyard. The wine was matured in old French oak barrels for 22 months prior to bottling. It is a fine, elegant, complex and savory wine. It will continue to develop for many years to come.
Argyle Forest Estate Wins Silver at the 2015 Le Concours des Vins de Victoria
Argyle Forest Estate’s 2013 Betelgeuse Shiraz starred at the 2015 Le Concours des Vins de Victoria, taking out a Silver Medal in the Shiraz Class. It is bright dark red in colour and has silky supple rich red and black fruit aromatics complemented by plum pudding spices and on the palate its full of concentrated ripe fruits.
Le Concours des Vins de Victoria involves a passionate and knowledgeable panel of judges made up of French wine experts and commentators, encompassing various segments of the industry - wine writers, winemakers, sommeliers and wine buyers who bring an incredible array of experience, to the judging.
Le Concours des Vins de Victoria 2015 was the 25th anniversary edition of the event and saw Bernard Burtschy, wine columnist at Le Figaro and member of the prestigious Grand Jury Européen, chairing the panel for the fifth consecutive year. Also veteran judges Gilles Lapalus (Vermouthier at Maidenii), Loic le Calvez (winemaker at Taltarni Vineyards), Dominique and Ben Portet (winemaker at Dominique Portet Winery), Christian Maier (Head Sommelier at RACV Club), and Jean-Michel Durivault (Biologist and taste expert) were part of the panel and have been strong advocates of the Concours for more than 10 years. Also for the first time France-based Sebastien Depis (Wine advisor and brand ambassador at Arc International / Chef & Sommelier) joined the judging panel.
Rob Geddes MW, author of Australian Wine Vintages
Rob Geddes MW, author of Australian Wine Vintages review of our Betelgeuse Shiraz 2012 gives it 95/100. He says " A full bodied red lovers wine. Spicy, ripe, fresh and complex Victorian shiraz with a spice box of white pepper, brown spices, and dried herbs, and lemon verbena in the aromas. The palate is ripe, bold, long, rich and even. The red and black fruits are high intensity in the middle palate with black peppery spicy edges running long and ripe, into licorice smoked meats and dark spices."
Argyle Forest Estate’s 2012 Betelgeuse Shiraz starred at the 2014 Le Concours des Vins de Victoria, taking out a Gold Medal in the Shiraz Class. Its colour is deep brilliant garnet. The nose exhibits a bouquet of blackberry and black cherry, with leathery low notes. Its alluring aroma opens up further with air and time. The palate shows an array of earthy nuances, peppercorns and attractive sarsaparilla characters – full of concentrated ripe fruits. Its chalky structural tannins and bright freshening acidity keeps this wine vibrant.
Le Concours des Vins commenced in 1990. The annual event is run by the French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, it brings together - French and Australian wine-producing cultures. The 2014 Le Concours des Vins de Victoria had Bernard Burtschy, wine writer for popular French daily newspaper Le Figaro as the Chair of the panel of French judges.
The 2014 Le Concours des Vins de Victoria showcased an extraordinary line-up of more than 475 Victorian wines from over 100 wineries. Our 2012 Betelgeuse Shiraz” was produced in a very small quantity from the Argyle Forest Estate vineyard. The wine was matured in old French oak barrels for 22 months prior to bottling. It is a fine, elegant, complex and savory wine. It will continue to develop for many years to come.
Argyle Forest Estate Wins Silver at the 2015 Le Concours des Vins de Victoria
Argyle Forest Estate’s 2013 Betelgeuse Shiraz starred at the 2015 Le Concours des Vins de Victoria, taking out a Silver Medal in the Shiraz Class. It is bright dark red in colour and has silky supple rich red and black fruit aromatics complemented by plum pudding spices and on the palate its full of concentrated ripe fruits.
Le Concours des Vins de Victoria involves a passionate and knowledgeable panel of judges made up of French wine experts and commentators, encompassing various segments of the industry - wine writers, winemakers, sommeliers and wine buyers who bring an incredible array of experience, to the judging.
Le Concours des Vins de Victoria 2015 was the 25th anniversary edition of the event and saw Bernard Burtschy, wine columnist at Le Figaro and member of the prestigious Grand Jury Européen, chairing the panel for the fifth consecutive year. Also veteran judges Gilles Lapalus (Vermouthier at Maidenii), Loic le Calvez (winemaker at Taltarni Vineyards), Dominique and Ben Portet (winemaker at Dominique Portet Winery), Christian Maier (Head Sommelier at RACV Club), and Jean-Michel Durivault (Biologist and taste expert) were part of the panel and have been strong advocates of the Concours for more than 10 years. Also for the first time France-based Sebastien Depis (Wine advisor and brand ambassador at Arc International / Chef & Sommelier) joined the judging panel.
Rob Geddes MW, author of Australian Wine Vintages
Rob Geddes MW, author of Australian Wine Vintages review of our Betelgeuse Shiraz 2012 gives it 95/100. He says " A full bodied red lovers wine. Spicy, ripe, fresh and complex Victorian shiraz with a spice box of white pepper, brown spices, and dried herbs, and lemon verbena in the aromas. The palate is ripe, bold, long, rich and even. The red and black fruits are high intensity in the middle palate with black peppery spicy edges running long and ripe, into licorice smoked meats and dark spices."