Château Barbé 2012 – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Barbé 2012 – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose offers a little complexity. It reveals ripe fruit notes associated with some toasty notes and slight notes of chocolate. The palate is fresh, dynamic, well-balanced and offers a beautiful texture/matter. In the mouth it expresses notes of blueberry cream, strawberry and slight notes of fig associated with a few notes of sweet spices,…

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Château La Carelle 2012 – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château La Carelle 2012 – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of leather, black fruit and cassis associated with a few slight woody notes. The palate is fresh, typical, lively, suave/soft and provides a certain tension. In the mouth it expresses notes of crushed strawberry and black fruits. The tannins are fine. Good length.

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Château Des Tourtes 2012 – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Des Tourtes 2012 – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of fresh fruit. The palate is fresh, balanced but there is a slight lack of depth/intensity. In the mouth it expresses notes of crushed strawberry, blackberry and blackcurrant buds associated with a few notes of cassis and a slight vegetal note. There are also some woody notes that come to support…

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Château Haut Colombier 2012 – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Haut Colombier 2012 – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is fruity. It expresses notes of red fruits associated with cassis. The palate is fresh, juicy, dense and offers a beautiful texture/matter and a good tension. In the mouth it expresses notes of crushed strawberry, blackberry, plum and slight notes of black berry associated with a few woody notes, slight spicy notes and…

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Château Siffle Merle 2012 – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Siffle Merle 2012 – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of cassis and leather associated with a few earthy notes, notes of blackcurrant leaf and spices (including Sichuan pepper). The palate is fresh, straight, rather fat and offers a good tension. In the mouth it expresses notes of juicy red fruit combined with hints of blackberry and blueberry. The tannins are…

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Château Les Vieux Moulins – Cuvée Les Hélices 2011 – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Les Vieux Moulins – Cuvée Les Hélices 2011 – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is a bit messy. It reveals notes of ripe fruits, earthy notes and undergrowth. The palate is fleshy, structured and balanced. In the mouth it expresses notes of crushed strawberry, blackberry and slight notes of mocha in the background. Tannins are well made. Good length.

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Château La Raz Caman 2011 – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château La Raz Caman 2011 – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of ripe fruit associated with a few coffee notes and a slight hint of roasting. The palate is harmonious, velvety, relatively elegant, well-balanced and offers a nice matter/texture. In the mouth it expresses notes of strawberry, blackberry and plum associated with few woody notes as well as slight toasted notes and…

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Château Cap Saint Martin – Cuvée Prestige 2011 – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Cap Saint Martin – Cuvée Prestige 2011 – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of blackcurrant and plum. The palate is fleshy and reveals a certain tension. In the mouth it expresses notes of fleshy plum, blackberry and slight notes of cherry associated with a few toasted notes, sweet spices and a touch of blackcurrant buds on the finish. The tannins are…

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Château Frédignac – Cuvée Prestige 2011 – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Frédignac – Cuvée Prestige 2011 – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of leather, undergrowth and slight notes of mushroom. The palate is fresh, fruity, juicy, relatively gourmand and well-balanced. In the mouth it expresses notes of blueberry, black cherry and slight notes of strawberry associated with some very light notes of coffee and vanilla on the finish. The tannins are fine and…

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Château Petit Boyer 2011 – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Petit Boyer 2011 – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is fruity and lively. It reveals notes of black currant, black cherry, plum and slight notes of blackcurrant leaf associated with a touch of tobacco in the background. The palate is fresh, fruity, supple and reveals a small density and small tension. In the mouth it expresses notes of strawberry, blackberry and plum…

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