Domaine Viret – Trilogie L 2004 – Côtes du Rhône Villages Saint-Maurice

Domaine Viret – Trilogie L 2004 – Côtes du Rhône Villages Saint-Maurice

A 100% Syrah wine that needs to be decanted before being tasted. A fruity, deep and gourmand wine. It is characterized by aromas of juicy fruits. It expresses notes of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), black fruits and spices (black pepper). The palate is fruity, well built/structured, well-balanced and expresses accurate notes of juicy fruits. Good length.

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Château de Romarin 2013 – Les Baux de Provence

Château de Romarin 2013 – Les Baux de Provence

A beautiful fruity, pleasant and well-made wine. The nose is fresh and reveals aromas of red berries (strawberry, raspberry…), and notes of apricots. In mouth the wine is fresh and fruity. It reveals notes of crispy fruits (especially raspberry and strawberry). This wine is round and well balanced.

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Château Pontet-Canet 2013 – 5ème Cru Classé, Pauillac

Château Pontet-Canet 2013 – 5ème Cru Classé, Pauillac

A wine that according to Alfred Tesseron owes its high proportion of Merlot (rare on this bank of the Garonne and especially this year), its opulence and texture in mouth can be explain by the biodynamics agriculture (Alfred Tesseron). The nose is fruity, deep, rich, elegant and expresses notes of black fruits (blackberry, black cherry,…

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Château Palmer 2013 – 3ème Cru Classé, Margaux

Château Palmer 2013 – 3ème Cru Classé, Margaux

Beautiful purple color. The nose reveals notes of flowers, black fruits and toasted notes. The palate is balanced, well structured, mineral, elegant, delicate and complex. It expresses notes of black fruits (cassis, blackberry, black cherry, plum), minerality and more discreetly a few notes of cherry and sweet spices. A certain lightness in the mouth but…

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La folie Lucé – Grand Ecart 2010 – Coteaux de Saumur

La folie Lucé – Grand Ecart 2010 – Coteaux de Saumur

This wine has an aromatic bouquet of richness / complexity that is rare! It reveals notes of candied fruit (quince, pear, mango, pineapple, fig), dried fruits (apricot notemment) and spices. In the mouth it also expresses notes of nectarine, tea and muesli. The finish is long and fresh. It gets on tangy notes of citrus, apricot, pineapple…

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La folie Lucé – Autrement 2012 – Saumur Champigny

La folie Lucé – Autrement 2012 – Saumur Champigny

(ageing in oak barrel) Regarding the latest “other” is necessarily still young but promising, very fruity (cherry, cherry, blackcurrant). It is well balanced, dynamic and with a beautiful frame. The tannins are young and eager to soften. (Still in barrel)

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La folie Lucé – ENCORE 2011 – Saumur Champigny

La folie Lucé – ENCORE 2011 – Saumur Champigny

(ageing in oak barrel) A nectar more spicy (pepper) that the two previous vintages. The mid-palate is more “exuberant” but still notes of red fruit (raspberry) crisp, cherry and black fruits. It is characterized by a few spicy notes on the palate accompanied by a slight hint of mint. A gourmet wine on the palate,…

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La folie Lucé – Autrement 2010 – Saumur Champigny

La folie Lucé – Autrement 2010 – Saumur Champigny

(ageing barrel) A vintage still ripe cabernet notes. It reveals beautiful notes of cherry and cassis along with little notes of roasted coffee and licorice. A fresh wine, round, fruity and a nice full-bodied. 

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La folie Lucé – Autrement 2009 – Saumur Champigny

La folie Lucé – Autrement 2009 – Saumur Champigny

(ageing in oak barrel) A wine expressing typical notes of ripe cabernet. It expresses notes of cherry, blackcurrant, cherry and raspberry combined with notes of violets and spices (pepper). The fruits are crisp on the palate. Aromas of blackberry and plum are also proving in the mouth. The tannins are silky. The after taste is liquorice.

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La folie Lucé – L’Ecart 2011 – Saumur

La folie Lucé – L’Ecart 2011 – Saumur

A mineral wine, fresh developing a beautiful bouquet of white fruits (including apple granite), papaya and smoky notes / brioche. The palate is round, dynamic and delicious, with a nice balance. It expresses notes of apple granite, white fruits along with some citrus notes.

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