Château La Brande 2012 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château La Brande 2012 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of red currant and slight notes of fruits (in the background) and small black berries. The palate is fruity, well done, right, beautifully dense, tight, well balanced, relatively powerful, well structured and offers a good tension and a certain “aerial” side. In the mouth it expresses notes of…

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Château Ampélia 2009 – Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux

Château Ampélia 2009 – Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of ripe fruit associated with a few notes of fresh fruits, mushroom and undergrowth. The palate is well-balanced and reveals a small power. In the mouth it expresses notes of fresh/crunchy fruit, raspberry, cherry and blackberry combined with hints of oak and small toasted notes. The tannins are well built and…

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Château Ampélia 2012 – Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux

Château Ampélia 2012 – Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose is fresh and aromatic. It reveals notes of red fruit with a touch of truffle, mushroom and oak. The palate is fresh, juicy and well-balanced. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh fruits, cherry and blackberry associated with a touch of violet and a few woody/smoky notes. The tannins are fine…

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Château de Laussac – Cuvée Sacha 2012 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château de Laussac – Cuvée Sacha 2012 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is a bit closed. It reveals notes of ripe fruit and slight notes of sweet spices. The palate is dense, balanced and offers a small concentration. There is a little acidity on the attack. In the mouth it expresses notes of blackberry, quetsche plum and slight notes of black fruit and crushed strawberry…

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Château de Laussac 2012 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château de Laussac 2012 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is fruity. The palate is fruity, balanced, quite harmonious and quite “gourmand”. In the mouth it expresses notes of strawberry, plum, blackberry, cherry and slight notes of raspberry associated with few oaky notes as well as slight notes of bell pepper and spice. Good length.

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Château Cap de Faugères 2012 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Cap de Faugères 2012 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is aromatic, fruity and concentrated. It reveals notes of blackcurrant, blueberry and black cherry combined with a touch of spices (especially cloves), flowers and oak in the background. The palate is very fruity, concentrated, tight, elegant, balanced and offers a small freshness. In the mouth it expresses notes of blueberry, strawberry, raspberry and…

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Château Moya 2011 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Château Moya 2011 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of black fruits and dried flowers. The palate is rich and balanced. It reveals notes of blueberry, blackberry, blackcurrant and slight notes of red fruits (especially cherry). Good length and persistence on the palate.

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L’Ame de Fontbaude 2010 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

L’Ame de Fontbaude 2010 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of ripe fruits, black cherry, blackberry, chocolate, cocoa, and slight notes of coconut. The palate is concentrated, balanced and elegant. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe black fruits (black cherry, plum, fig) and slightly strawberry on the finish . Also some spicy / woody notes. The tannins are…

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Château Fontbaude 2010 – Cuvée Vieilles Vignes – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Château Fontbaude 2010 – Cuvée Vieilles Vignes – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose is fruity and gourmand. The palate is fleshy, structured, enveloping, quite intense and offers well-defined ripe fruits (cherry, plum) and toasted aromas. Tannins are well made. Good length.

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Le Pèlerin de Fontbaude 2012 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Le Pèlerin de Fontbaude 2012 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of black fruits (especially blackberry and plum) associated with some small hints of mushroom, as well as hints of black pepper. The palate is fresh. It includes aromas of strawberry, blackberry and plum. The tannins are well integrated but slightly dry. Nice long finish with a slight dryness.

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