Simonis – Riesling Clos des Chats 2015 – Alsace

Simonis – Riesling Clos des Chats 2015 – Alsace

The nose is fruity, fresh and slightly concentrated. It reveals notes of lemon, apple and slight notes of vine peach associated with a discreet hint of zests and lemon tree flowers/white flowers. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, fat and offers unctuosity, a slight acid frame, a beautiful “guideline”, a certain purity, gourmandise as well as…

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Château Palmer 2016  – Margaux, 3ème Cru Classé

Château Palmer 2016  – Margaux, 3ème Cru Classé

The nose is fine, elegant, racy as well as beautifully fresh and enchanting. It reveals notes of fresh/ripe blackberry, slight notes of fresh/ripe strawberry and discreet hints of raspberry/blueberries associated with hints of licorice stick, a few very discreet touches of grilled oak, slight notes of cornflower/violet as well as an imperceptible hint of coffee and…

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Les Forts de Latour  2016  – Pauillac

Les Forts de Latour  2016  – Pauillac

The nose is fresh and offers a beautiful finesse/delicacy. It reveals slight notes of fresh/ripe blackberry and slight notes of violet/lilac associated with discreet hints of ripe/fresh strawberry. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a beautiful acid/fresh frame, tension as well as a beautiful minerality and juiciness. In the mouth this wine expresses…

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Grand Vin de Château Latour 2016 – 1er Cru Classé à Pauillac

Grand Vin de Château Latour 2016 – 1er Cru Classé à Pauillac

The nose is fruity, elegant, racy and offers a certain richness (but full of balance and delicacy). It reveals notes of crushed blackberry, ripe/fresh strawberry and slight hints of cassis, racy minerality associated with discreet hints of cardamom, a slight/discreet hint of chocolate as well as very slight hints of violet and a very discreet hint…

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Château Palmer 2014 – Margaux, 3ème Grand Cru Classé

Château Palmer 2014 – Margaux, 3ème Grand Cru Classé

The nose is fruity, gourmand, aromatic and offers a (very) beautiful finesse and richness (but well-balanced!). It reveals notes of blueberry and cassis associated with slight hints of graphite, gray pepper as well as slight notes of crushed strawberry. The palate is fruity, mineral, silky, delicate, beautifully well-defined / melodious and offers an acid frame…

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Château Palmer 2012 – Margaux, 3ème Grand Cru Classé

Château Palmer 2012 – Margaux, 3ème Grand Cru Classé

The nose is fruity, fine, gourmand, precise, fresh and offers a certain richness. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild black berries and touches of ripe red fruit associated with slight notes of blueberry, liquorice, toasted oak as well as slight notes of caramelization and a hint of almond. The palate is fruity, fine, fluid, gourmand,…

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Château Palmer 2008 – Margaux, 3ème Grand Cru Classé

Château Palmer 2008 – Margaux, 3ème Grand Cru Classé

The nose is aromatic and slightly more austere than vintages 2012 and 2014. It reveals fine notes of oak and touches of coffee associated with fine touches of undergrowth as well as hints of cassis, dried blackberry and very discreet / fine hints of gray pepper. The palate is fruity, fluid, fine, mineral (frame), beautifully…

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Domaine de la Navicelle – Esprit de la Colle Noire 2015 – Côtes de Provence

Domaine de la Navicelle – Esprit de la Colle Noire 2015 – Côtes de Provence

The nose is aromatic and relatively fine. It reveals notes of green apple and pistil/white flowers associated with slight notes of white fruits, exotic fruits as well as a discreet hint of lemon and a very discreet hint of Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, juicy, fat, well-balanced, supple and offers finesse as well as…

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Carmel Winery – Kayoumi Vineyard – Riesling 2015 – Israël

Carmel Winery – Kayoumi Vineyard – Riesling 2015 – Israël

The nose is fruity, fresh and relatively fine. It reveals notes of brugnon and white fruits associated with slight notes of lemon, vine peach as well as a hint of quenette and slight notes of flint. The palate is fruity, fine, gourmand, fat, round and offers an acid frame and a fine minerality. In the…

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Domaines Schlumberger – Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives – Cuvée Christine 2013 – Alsace

Domaines Schlumberger – Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives – Cuvée Christine 2013 – Alsace

The nose is aromatic, elegant and expressive. It reveals notes of acacia flowers, rose, peony and fine notes of stewed white fruits associated with discreet notes of candied lemon, quince as well as a discreet hint of kumquat, mango and a discreet note of lilac. The palate is fruity, round, suave, fat, nicely well-balanced and…

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