Château La Prade 2015 – Francs – Côtes de Bordeaux

Château La Prade 2015 – Francs – Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose is fruity and fine. It reveals notes of cassis, cassis bud and fine notes of blueberry associated with a hint of plum and Zan. The palate is fruity, gourmand, generous, sleek, rich, concentrated and offers a nice acid frame, tension and a nice silky matter. On the palate this wine expresses notes of…

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Château Joanin Bécot 2015 – Castillon – Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Joanin Bécot 2015 – Castillon – Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is fruity, gourmand, generous and fine. It reveals notes of blackberry jam, cassis and a fine touch of plum associated with a touch of rose, strawberry and mocha. The palate is fruity, gourmand, well defined and offers a slight tension as well as a nice silky and slightly unctuous matter. In the mouth…

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Clos Lunelles 2015 – Castillon – Côtes de Bordeaux

Clos Lunelles 2015 – Castillon – Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose is fruity, fin and juicy. It reveals notes of cassis, flowers (iris, a touch of violet) and blackberry associated with slight notes of minty liquorice. The palate is fruity, gourmand, mineral, relatively fleshy and offers a nice freshness, finesse, a beautiful grain as well as a silky matter. In the mouth this wine…

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Château La Brande 2015 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château La Brande 2015 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is fruity, aromatic as well as relatively powerful and fine. It reveals notes of blackberry, crème de cassis and chocolate combined with a few discreet oaky notes. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, relatively gourmande and offers minerality and suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black fruit (blackberry, black cherry, cassis)…

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Sweet Bordeaux by Château Fayau 2013 – Première Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Sweet Bordeaux by Château Fayau 2013 – Première Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of citrus (lemon, orange) and slight notes of pineapple and acacia. The palate is fruity and relatively light. In the mouth it expresses notes of candied white fruits and slight notes of granny apple and honey combined with a touch of pineapple and orange in the background. Correct…

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Château Les Hauts de Palette 2011 – Côtes de Bordeaux

Château Les Hauts de Palette 2011 – Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose reveals warm aromas and ripe fruit combined with hints of coffee and leather. The palate is tight, smooth, typical, balanced and relatively dense and fresh. In the mouth it expresses notes of blackcurrant and blackberry associated with a touch of blueberry, strawberry, black cherry as well as a few woody notes and sweet…

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Château Fayau – Cuvée Jean Médeville 2012 – Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Fayau – Cuvée Jean Médeville 2012 – Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of spices, dead leaves and woody notes associated with a hint of pepper. The palate is tight, smooth, typical, fresh and reveals a small tension. The attack reveals notes of red fruits. In the mouth it expresses notes of cream of red fruit, black berry and blackberry associated with a hint…

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Château Le Doyenné 2012 – Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Le Doyenné 2012 – Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of fruit associated with a few slight notes of undergrowth and truffle and a touch of oak. The mouth is fat. It expresses notes of cherry, blackberry and plum combined with a touch of raspberry as well as slight notes of spices. The tannins are tight and slightly firm.

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Château Lamothe de Haux – Cuvée Valentine 2011 – Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Lamothe de Haux – Cuvée Valentine 2011 – Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is aromatic and relatively concentrated. It reveals notes of fruit, blackcurrant buds, tobacco and spices. The palate is tight, fleshy, dense, concentrated and provides a certain tension. In the mouth it expresses notes of stewed black fruit associated with slight notes of spices, woody notes and a touch of chocolate. The tannins are…

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Château Lamothe de Haux – Première Cuvée 2012 – Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Lamothe de Haux – Première Cuvée 2012 – Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of coffee, ripe fruit and a few slight woody notes. The palate is fresh and balanced. In the mouth it expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, quetsch plum and red fruit combined with hints of vanilla and notes of oak/toasted. The tannins are fine and integrated. Good length.

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