Clos Lunelles 2014 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Clos Lunelles 2014 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is concentrated. It reveals notes of black fruit associated with fine notes of spices, cinnamon and licorice. The mouth is fleshy, balanced and fruity. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blueberry candy associated with slight notes of plum as well as small notes of violet and spices. Tannins are fine, numerous…

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Château Cap de Faugères 2014 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Cap de Faugères 2014 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is fresh and pleasant. It reveals notes of fruits and slight notes of menthol associated with few woody notes. The palate is fresh, silky, deep and offers a nice tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry liquor, black cherry and slight notes of red fruit. Tannins are fine. Good length.

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Château La Brande 2014 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château La Brande 2014 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is aromatic and concentrated. It reveals notes of cherry, blueberry, raspberry and blackberry cream associated with slight notes of graphites and sweet spices. The palate is fruity, precise, racy, perfectly balanced, deep and offers a beautiful matter and a small acid frame that leads the tasting. On the palate this wine expresses notes…

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Château Alcée 2014 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Alcée 2014 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

(95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc) The nose reveals notes of black fruit associated with small floral notes and a hint of Sichuan pepper. The palate is fresh, mineral, fruity, well structured and offers juicy fruits and a fresh frame that leads the tasting. Nice tension in the mouth. This wine expresses notes of juicy fruit,…

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Château Côte Montpezat – Cuvée Compostelle 2014 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Côte Montpezat – Cuvée Compostelle 2014 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is racy. It reveals notes of cassis with a touch of peony. The palate is fruity, fresh and balanced. In the mouth it expresses notes of blackcurrant, blackcurrant buds, ripe and slight notes of dark berries combined with notes of sweet spices. Tannins are well built. Good length. The finish is slightly mineral.

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Château des Rochers 2009 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château des Rochers 2009 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of red fruit associated with a touch of truffle, wood/grilled notes, dried red fruit and a small note oxidation. In the mouth it expresses notes of cherry cream and notes of blueberry associated with a touch of plum and a few notes of oxidation and slight notes of pepper on the…

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Château Moulin de Clotte – Vieilles Vignes 2012 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Moulin de Clotte – Vieilles Vignes 2012 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of humus, undergrowth and fruit associated with a small wooded/toasted note. The palate is balanced, fresh, typical and reveals a medium body. In the mouth it expresses notes of plum and blackberry associated with a few notes of sweet spices and tobacco in the background. The tannins are fine and firm….

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Château Beynat 2012 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Beynat 2012 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of red fruits, ripe black fruit and slight notes of undergrowth, mushroom, humus and slight woody notes. The palate is harmonious, silky, fruity, quite precise and provides a certain tension. In the mouth it expresses notes of blueberry, strawberry and raspberry combined with a few notes of spices, violets and vanilla…

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Château Côte Montpezat – Cuvée Compostelle 2012 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Côte Montpezat – Cuvée Compostelle 2012 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose reveals warm aromas and notes of ripe fruit associated with a few notes of spices, dried leaves and wood. The palate is fresh, relatively precise and reveals a certain tension. In the mouth it expresses notes of blueberry, blackcurrant and strawberry associated with a few notes of sweet spices (especially vanilla) and wood….

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Château Lamartine – Cuvée Hommage 2012 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Lamartine – Cuvée Hommage 2012 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of coffee, espresso and black truffle. The palate is fleshy, balanced, velvety and reveals a certain tension. In the mouth it expresses notes of cassis, blackberry and blueberry combined with a hint of strawberry, chocolate and coffee. Tannins are well built but currently a bit firm. Good length and persistence.

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