Domaine du Cauffour 2018 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Domaine du Cauffour 2018 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is fruity, finely dry and offers power. It reveals notes of ripe wild blackberry, juicy/ripe cassis and small notes of wild strawberry associated with a touch of wild raspberry, violet, liquorice stick as well as very discreet hints of cardamon, varietal and tea. The palate is fruity, well-balanceda and offers freshness, minerality/a mineral…

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Château Clos Chaumont 2018 – Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux

Château Clos Chaumont 2018 – Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose is fruity and offers a fine intensity as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of ripe blackberry, ripe cassis and small notes of liquorice associated with small touches of red fruits as well as discreet hints of liquorice and discreet hints of almost saline minerality. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced…

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Château Joanin Bécot 2018 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Joanin Bécot 2018 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a good definition. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, ripe blackberry and small notes of small wild red fruits associated with hints of liquorice, racy minerality as well as discreet hints of tonka bean and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, harmonious, silky and offers a good definition,…

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Domaine de L’Aurage 2018 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Domaine de L’Aurage 2018 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is fruity and offers concentration as well as a small power. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of roasted associated with small touches of fleshy raspberry, fresh strawberry as wwell as fine hints of flowers, cocoa, toasted, very fine hints of grilled bread and an imperceptible hint of tea. The…

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Château de Monbadon 2016 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Château de Monbadon 2016 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose is aromatic, structured and well-built. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and more lightly of blueberry, wild strawberry associated with touches of small wild berries as well as points of pepper, mocha and spices. The mouth is juicy, fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a good juiciness, gourmandise as well as a…

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Château Le Rey – Les Rocheuses 2017 – Castillon Cotes-de-Bordeaux

Château Le Rey – Les Rocheuses 2017 – Castillon Cotes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is fresh, crunchy and offers intensity. It reveals notes of vanilla, toasted notes and wild blackberry combined with slight touches of fresh / crunchy red fruits, slight touches of sweet spices as well as an imperceptible touch of Cuben pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy, slightly tight and offers a beautiful definition, tension, freshness, an…

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Château Le Rey – Les Argileuses 2017 – Castillon Cotes-de-Bordeaux

Château Le Rey – Les Argileuses 2017 – Castillon Cotes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is aromatic and offers a slight intensity. It reveals notes of cassis and blueberry associated with small notes of strawberry, flowers as well as discreet hints of liquorice, lily and terroir / loamy soil. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, (very) slightly tight and offers a beautiful juiciness, a very beautiful freshness, minerality, dynamism, a crunchy fruit, a bit tight grain, an…

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Château La Brande 2017 – Castillon Cotes-de-Bordeaux

Château La Brande 2017 – Castillon Cotes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is aromatic and gourmand. It reveals notes of cassis, strawberry and small notes of cocoa associated with fine notes of juicy berries, blackberries and fine / discreet toasted touches. The palate is fruity, juicy, (very) slightly tight and offers a beautiful acid frame, freshness, a good definition, fat and a fine silkyness. On…

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Château Joanin Bécot 2017 – Castillon Cotes-de-Bordeaux

Château Joanin Bécot 2017 – Castillon Cotes-de-Bordeaux

The nose reveals a small concentration as well as a small freshness. It reveals notes of blackberry, black pepper and more slightly bell pepper associated with small notes of cassis/red fruits as well as a hint of toasted and zan. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a good definition, a fine acid fram,…

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Château de Monbadon 2017 – Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux

Château de Monbadon 2017 – Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose offers gourmandize, a good structure as well as a small intensity/concentration. It reveals notes of boysenberry, ripe raspberry and more slightly cassis associated with fine touches of cherry kirsh associated with hints of black tea, Sichuan peppper, fine hints of spices as well as discreet hints of cocoa (in the background) and a…

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