Domaine de Pignan 2020 – Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Domaine de Pignan 2020 – Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose is expressive, fragrant and spicy. It offers precise and pronounced, but delicate notes of sweet spices: clove, nutmeg, fresh liquorice, white pepper, coriander seeds and fresh vanilla, combined with hints of aromatic herbs, which bring freshness and elegance. There are notes of fresh peppermint,…

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Domaine de Pignan 2021 – Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Domaine de Pignan 2021 – Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose is very aromatic, very fragrant and complex. It offers an expressive spiciness, as well as warm notes of slightly roasted herbs. There are pronounced notes of cloves, ground cumin, roasted coriander, fresh liquorice, white pepper, roasted bouquet garni (thyme, roasted rosemary, dried bay leaf),…

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Domaine L’Abbé Dîne 2022, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Domaine L’Abbé Dîne 2022, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light straw yellow colour. The nose offers nuances of exotic fruits, mango and nectarine. The breadth of the fruit is immediately apparent on the palate, with pineapple and grapefruit adding to the warmth. The white pepper, which was subtle on the nose, takes on a more massive character on the palate, particularly on the long…

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Domaine L’Abbé Dîne 2021, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Domaine L’Abbé Dîne 2021, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The wine shows a light cherry colour. The nose is open, with red cherries, a hint of kirsch and a very fine touch of pepper. The palate is exhilaratingly light. Very approachable and resolutely red-fruited, it exudes energy and can be enjoyed straight away. The very supple tannins also support this approach. Note the spiciness…

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Domaine Mouriesse, Tour d’Ambre 2020, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Domaine Mouriesse, Tour d’Ambre 2020, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

A shiny ruby colour with a light brick hue on the rim. The nose is deep and complex, with subtle notes of leather, concentrated fruit and elegant woodiness. This concentration is immediately echoed on the palate, with juicy, massive fruit. Red plums, cherries and raspberries display their density and crunchiness. A subtle, refreshing hint of…

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Domaine Cellier des Princes, Blason du Prince 2020, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Domaine Cellier des Princes, Blason du Prince 2020, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Ruby colour with a light brick hue. Initially the nose explodes with sweet spices. A blast of cumin and black pepper quickly fades with aeration. Notes of small red berries and a light hint of liquorice show through. The palate is full-bodied, with delicious notes of red cherries, strawberries and raspberries. Spices take over on…

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Château Mont-Redon 2022, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Château Mont-Redon 2022, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light straw yellow colour. The nose is ample, with hints of acidity and yellow peach and a very slight, subtle hint of orange blossom. The attack on the palate is broad, with a very opulent body, starting with peach, then nectarine and finally orange. There is a hint of creaminess, but this is quickly taken…

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La Bastide Saint Dominique 2022, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

La Bastide Saint Dominique 2022, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Pale straw yellow colour with a hint of salmon. The nose is fresh and very intense. Subtle brioche notes quickly develop over opulent stone fruit, fresh apricot and flat peach. The palate is instantly broad and fresh, making the wine immediately accessible. Stone fruits dominate. The finish is complicated with hints of clementines and oranges,…

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Manon de L’Arnesque 2019, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Manon de L’Arnesque 2019, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Deep, shiny colour, with hints of ruby, garnet and brick. Intense nose, expressing great freshness and concentration. Notes of cedar, toasted hazelnuts, coffee, fresh blackcurrants and raspberries. Aeration is necessary to bring out the fresh spicy notes that make the wine even more complex. The palate is delicate but also very concentrated. The oak imprint…

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La Bastide Saint Dominique 2021, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

La Bastide Saint Dominique 2021, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light garnet colour with a cherry hue. The nose is deep and delicate, with subtle spicy and floral notes complementing the progressively fuller red fruit character. The palate is delicate, with fresh raspberries and strawberries. It doesn’t take long for the spices to make their presence felt, giving the wine a lively quality. A touch…

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