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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Château Beynat – Cuvée Léonard 2012 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Beynat – Cuvée Léonard 2012 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of fruit, undergrowth and pepper. The palate is balanced, dense and reveals a quite silky matter. In the mouth it expresses notes of blueberry cream, blackberry and slight notes of strawberry associated with hints of tobacco and leather. The tannins are fine and slightly dry. Good length.

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Château Les Moulins de Coussillon 2009 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Les Moulins de Coussillon 2009 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of plum, undergrowth, mushroom and slight notes of plum and spice. The mouth is structured and slightly tight. In the mouth it expresses notes of plum, blackberry and slight woody notes. Tannins are well built. There is a little lack of concentration.

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Château Roc de Tifayne 2010 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Roc de Tifayne 2010 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of black fruit associated with a few notes of mushroom. The mouth is fleshy, relatively elegant, right, balanced and offers a good matter. In the mouth it expresses notes of blackberry cream, blueberry and slight notes of cherry associated with a few toasted notes and vanilla. There are a few woody…

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Château Bréhat 2010 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Bréhat 2010 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is fine and elegant. It reveals notes of black currant and small fruits associated with a hint of spice. The palate is well structured, balanced, quite fleshy and offers small freshness and a good tension. In the mouth it expresses notes of wild strawberry, crushed strawberry and slight notes of dark berries combined…

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Château Moulin de Clotte – Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2010 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Moulin de Clotte – Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2010 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of ripe fruit and chocolate combined with a slight touch of butter. There is also a fine iodized touch. The mouth is fleshy, dense, tight and right. In the mouth it expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, plum and fleshy fruits associated with a touch of cocoa as well as fine woody…

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Château La Brande 2011 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château La Brande 2011 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is powerful, relatively complex and moderately powerful. It reveals notes of ripe fruit, blueberry and slight notes of strawberry, chocolate, cassis, truffle and woody notes. This vintage is more marked by the ageing than the vintage 2012. The mouth is fleshy, elegant, complex, gourmand and offers a small tension. A little freshness leads…

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