Château Ampélia 2022 – Castillon-Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Ampélia 2022 – Castillon-Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is fresh, fruity, elegant, mineral and racy, nicely defined with an infusion side. We find notes of boysenberry, elegant roasted cherry and more particularly graphene, associated with notes of minerality, touches of small ripe black fruits and infusion, as well as a subtle hint of sweet pepper. The palate is nicely juicy, fruity,…

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Clos d’Hervé by Beynat 2022 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Clos d’Hervé by Beynat 2022 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is beautifully conducted, pure, deep and delicate. A small power. We find notes of bright blackcurrant, shiny cherry and small notes of juicy/fresh small fruits associated with touches of black tea/bergamot, lily and fine and delicate spicy hints. Beautiful silky texture of the nose. The palate is fruity and offers a beautiful freshness,…

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L’Âme de Fontbaude 2022 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

L’Âme de Fontbaude 2022 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is beautifully fruity, marked by notes of graphite, delicate spices and offers deepness, an incisive side as well as a nice finesse of grain. It needs be decanted. It reveals notes of bright boysenberry, brilliant raspberry and small notes of small pulpy/juicy black fruits associated with a touch of plum blossom, infusion and…

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Château Fontbaude – Sélection Vieilles Vignes 2022 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Fontbaude – Sélection Vieilles Vignes 2022 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is gourmand, aromatic and deep. It reveals notes of creamy blackberry, toast and small notes of sweet spices associated with touches of bright blueberry, roasted strawberry as well as hints of cornflower, infusion, a hint of fresh incense, a subtle sappy hint (in the background) and toasted hints. The palate is fruity, beautifully…

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Château Beynat – Cuvée Léonard 2022 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Beynat – Cuvée Léonard 2022 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is fruity, ripe and deep, with a certain darkness and a nice maturity sometimes flirting elegantly with roasted fruit. A fine floral hint is also present. It reveals notes of crushed blackcurrant, roasted and elegant raspberry and small notes of concentrated blueberry associated with touches of small bright black berries/ juniper berries as…

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Château Beynat – Désolé c’est un Bordeaux 2022 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Beynat – Désolé c’est un Bordeaux 2022 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is pretty, fruity, precise and offers a fine power and concentration. It reveals notes of concentrated blackcurrant, dense blackberry and small notes of elegant strawberry associated with touches of violet liquorice stick as well as fine hints of star anise and a discreet vanilla nuance. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a…

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Château Pavillon Beauregard 2022 – Lalande-de-Pomerol

Château Pavillon Beauregard 2022 – Lalande-de-Pomerol

The nose is mineral and racy, with a floral and spicy touch, reminiscent of pepper. There are notes of violet, Sichuan pepper, as well as touches of racy gravel, associated with nuances of fresh lilac and fresh flowers, as well as hints of liquorice stick and toast. The palate is nicely built, fruity and floral,…

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Domaine de Mandourelle, L’Âmes de mes ancêtres 2023 – Rabassa – IGP Vallée du Paradis

Domaine de Mandourelle, L’Âmes de mes ancêtres 2023 – Rabassa – IGP Vallée du Paradis

The nose is well-built, nicely mineral and offers tension, a small spicy side as well as a frank, precise and tense grain. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, black pepper and small notes of wild raspberry associated with a touch of clove as well as fine hints of liquorice and toast. The palate is nicely…

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Domaine de Mandourelle, L’Âmes de mes ancêtres 2023 – Esth Toy – IGP Vallée du Paradis

Domaine de Mandourelle, L’Âmes de mes ancêtres 2023 – Esth Toy – IGP Vallée du Paradis

The nose offers a certain concentration, purity in its deepness, silkiness as well as a nice graphite grain. We find notes of wild blackberry, red berries and small notes of balsamic associated with hints of flowers as well as a hint of sweet pepper. The palate is nicely built, fruity, well-balanced and offers freshness, tension,…

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Domaine Peter Sichel – Terre Sichel – IGP Pays de Cucugnan

Domaine Peter Sichel – Terre Sichel – IGP Pays de Cucugnan

(AB. 100% Grenache) Beautiful, elegant, precise and mellow nose that offers some spiciness, a discreet fruitiness as well as delicacy in its grain and texture. We find notes of pulpy raspberry, small bright wild red fruits and small notes of thyme flowers associated with touches of nutmeg, spices, a hint of strawberry tree, hazelnut as…

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