Château La Lieu – Batilde Philomène 2019 – Coteaux Varois en Provence

Château La Lieu – Batilde Philomène 2019 – Coteaux Varois en Provence

(Organic) The wine shows a medium ruby colour. The nose is full of Mediterranean herbs, garrigue, nuances of bay leaf and black olives, combined with notes of ripe blackberries and sour cherries. The palate is dense with bold, grippy, still very astringent tannins and good freshness. The palate offers nuances of spices like cinnamon and…

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Patrick Mourlan – Sans Soufre 100% Nature 2022 – Coteaux Varois en Provence

Patrick Mourlan – Sans Soufre 100% Nature 2022 – Coteaux Varois en Provence

(Organic, without added sulphites) The wine shows a deep purple colour. The nose is reductive and restrained, needs aeration. It opens up with notes of black berries like blackberries and bramble, a touch of liquorice and black pepper. The palate is straightforward and fruity, revealing notes of bruised cherries, ripe blackberries and blueberries, a touch…

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Château La Calisse – Cuvée Étoiles 2016 – Coteaux Varois en Provence

Château La Calisse – Cuvée Étoiles 2016 – Coteaux Varois en Provence

Syrah, Grenache et Cabernet Sauvignon (Organic) The wine shows a bright ruby colour. The nose is intense, slightly jammy, offering nuances of black cherry compote, some overripe bramble and cassis, a hint of milk chocolate and strawberry yogurt. The palate is dense and opulent with elevated, warming alcohol, bold and chalky tannins, moderate acidity and…

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Château des Annibals – La RIbotte 2019 – Coteaux Varois en Provence

Château des Annibals – La RIbotte 2019 – Coteaux Varois en Provence

(Organic) The wine shows a medium ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is intensely spicy, offering nuances of ripe red cherries, a touch of raspberries and strawberries, delicate hint of cassis in the background. The palate is powerful with grippy, astringent tannins, intense fruit concentration and moderate acidity. The wine offers nuances of…

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Château des Annibals – Fesse-Mathieux 2020 – Coteaux Varois en Provence

Château des Annibals – Fesse-Mathieux 2020 – Coteaux Varois en Provence

(Organic) The wine shows a medium ruby colour. The nose is slightly muted, will benefit from aeration. It opens up with nuances of fresh raspberries, raspberry compote and strawberry marmalade. The palate in intensely fruity, very flattering and juicy, with elevated acidity, present but velvety tannins and beautiful concentration of flavours. The wine offers intense…

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Mas de Cadenet – Rouge 2020 – Côtes de Provence Sainte Victoire

Mas de Cadenet – Rouge 2020 – Côtes de Provence Sainte Victoire

Syrah, Grenache (Organic) The wine shows a deep ruby colour. The nose is dense and smoky, offering nuances of ripe red and black cherries, a hint of tobacco, black pepper and sweet spices. The palate is full and opulent with moderate acidity and fine tannins. The palate lacks the concentration of the nose, mirroring it…

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Château de Léoube – Rouge de Léoube 2020 – Côtes de Provence

Château de Léoube – Rouge de Léoube 2020 – Côtes de Provence

(Organic) The wine shows a vivid ruby colour with a hint of purple. The nose is straightforward and fruity, offering nuances of ripe blackberries, forest raspberries and bramble, complemented by nuances of violets and peonies. The palate is juicy and intense with elevated alcohol and acidity, opulent fruit intensity and bold, but well-managed and polished…

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Château de Léoube – Love by Léoube 2019 – Côtes de Provence

Château de Léoube – Love by Léoube 2019 – Côtes de Provence

(Organic) The wine shows a pale ruby colour. The nose is delicately fruity, revealing nuances of ripe forest berries like blackberries and bramble, combined with nuances of Mediterranean herbs and sweet spices. The palate is juicy and dense with bold, grippy tannins, elevated fruit intensity and good freshness. The wine offers nuances of Boysen berries…

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Château de Léoube – Rouge Secret de Léoube 2018 – Côtes de Provence

Château de Léoube – Rouge Secret de Léoube 2018 – Côtes de Provence

(Organic) The wine shows a pale ruby colour with a garnet tinge. The nose is ripe and already developed, revealing nuances of overripe red cherries and raspberries, a hint of roasted coffee and smoke, a touch of figs and cacao. The palate is savoury and saline, with nice freshness, grippy but well-managed tannins and delicate…

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Domaine des Peirecèdes – Le Fil d’Ariane 2020 – Côtes de Provence

Domaine des Peirecèdes – Le Fil d’Ariane 2020 – Côtes de Provence

(Organic) The wine shows a bright ruby colour. The nose is fruity and perfumed, revealing nuances of fresh and brushed blackberries, bramble and forest raspberries, combined with nuances of spices and garrigue. The palate is juicy and delicate, with relatively light body, good freshness, fine tannins and moderate fruit concentration. The wine offers nuances of…

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