Château d’Aiguilhe 2020 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Château d’Aiguilhe 2020 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a nice fleshy side as well as a fine richness. There are notes of crushed blackberry, almost roasted cherry and, more slightly, crushed red berries combined with hints of pulpy violet plum, star anise and a subtle hint of limestone/terroir, nutmeg and a very discreet hint of saltiness….

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Clos Lunelles 2020 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Clos Lunelles 2020 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose is elegant and offers delicacy in its power. There are notes of crushed blackberry, crunchy blackcurrant and more slightly blueberry, crunchy blueberry combined with hints of crushed currants and almost smoky, local biotop and fine pepper and a discreet almost rosemary edge. The palate is fresh, mineral, nicely juicy and offers delicacy as…

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Domaine de l’A 2020 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Domaine de l’A 2020 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose is elegant, aromatic and spicy. There are notes of ripe wild red berries, pepper and, more slightly, violets, combined with hints of wild strawberry, plum blossom and almost aniseed and balsamic notes. The palate is mineral, fresh, elegant, airy in its richness and offers a nice fatness, roundness, a fine coating quality, a…

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Château Alcée 2020 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Château Alcée 2020 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose is fruity and offers gourmandise, a peppery edge and a fine floral touch. There are notes of pulpy blackberry, crushed strawberry and, more slightly, violet, combined with a touch of violet plum, a hint of black pepper, lily and a discreet hint of sediment. The palate is mineral, balanced and offers juiciness, accuracy,…

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Château Joanin Bécot 2020 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Château Joanin Bécot 2020 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose is fruity, fresh, elegant and offers a nice concentration of finesse, depth, a nice little varietal/infused side (in the background) as well as a nice elegant, powerful and racy grain. There are notes of fresh wild blackcurrant, pulpy boysenberry and more slightly Cuben pepper combined with hints of fairly ripe raspberry and almost…

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L’Aurage 2020 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

L’Aurage 2020 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose is aromatic and offers elegance, some power, fine grain and depth. There are notes of ripe blackcurrant, violet and slightly camphor combined with hints of juicy/pulpy cherry, smoke, fresh pepper, fresh nutmeg and a discreet hint of mocha. The palate is nicely acidic, fruity and offers accuracy, acidity, gourmandise, good ripeness and a…

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Clos du Milieu 2020 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Clos du Milieu 2020 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose is fruity and offers a certain brightness and attractive fruit. There are notes of creamy blackcurrant, creamy strawberry and more slightly crushed redcurrant combined with hints of graphite, tonka bean, fine almost toasted/caramelised notes and a subtle hint of clove and vanilla. The palate is juicy, flattering, gourmet and offers a nice finesse…

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Château La Brande 2020 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Château La Brande 2020 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose is fruity, racy, elegant and offers some depth and fine grain. There are notes of ripe blackcurrant, ripe/chunky black berries and more slightly strawberry combined with a fine touch of blue berries, nutmeg, graphite and a discreet hint of pepper. The palate is nicely fruity, elegant, juicy, airy and offers a nice definition,…

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Château Le Rey – Les Rocheuses – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Château Le Rey – Les Rocheuses – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose is fruity, creamy, fresh and offers some concentration and precision. There are notes of black currant liqueur, fairly ripe blueberry and more slightly roasted cherry combined with hints of star anise and limestone/sense of place. The palate is nicely fresh, fruity and offers concentration (but in freshness), depth, a nice richness (in balance)…

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Château le Rey – Les Argileuses 2020 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Château le Rey – Les Argileuses 2020 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose is fresh, clean, precise and straightforward, offering depth, power, a peppery edge and a fine, powerful grain. There are notes of boysenberry, fresh pepper and more slightly fresh spices combined with hints of star anise and a fine saline touch, crushed raspberry and discreet hints of fresh vanilla/sweet tobacco. The palate is nicely…

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