Roc de Cambes 2023 – Côtes de Bourg

Roc de Cambes 2023 – Côtes de Bourg

A lovely fruity nose, gourmand, with good maturity. It expresses notes of kirsch cherry, blackberry and more slightly – crushed/fleshy blackcurrant, associated with touches of juicy-roasted raspberry, as well as fine hints of lily and a subtle hint of fresh blond tobacco. The palate is nicely juicy, fruity, fresh, mineral, racy, nicely defined, and offers…

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Domaine de Cambes 2023 – Côtes de Bourg

Domaine de Cambes 2023 – Côtes de Bourg

A lovely fruity, fresh, juicy nose, with sparkle. It expresses notes of bright redcurrant, fresh/pulpy strawberry and more slightly – fresh violet, associated with fine touches of blackcurrant as well as hints of cornflower and star anise. The palate is nicely carried, fruity, juicy and offers sparkle and a certain brilliance, all in delicacy and…

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Château les Genêts 2022 – Côtes de Bourg

Château les Genêts 2022 – Côtes de Bourg

The nose is spicy, peppery and offers a fine powdery side. It reveals notes of fresh cassis, fresh gray pepper and small varietal notes associated with touches of pulpy/ripe red fruits, fine hints of fresh spices as well as a discreet hint of vanilla and a discreet almost sappy hint. The palate is supple, fruity…

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Château Grand Jour 2019 – Côtes de Bourg

Château Grand Jour 2019 – Côtes de Bourg

The nose is a bit tight/closed. The wine needs to be decanted. There are notes of cooked blueberry, pulpy blackcurrant and more slightly morello cherry combined with subtle touches of ripe/acidulated berries as well as hints of cola, roast, lily and a touch of pepper. The palate is fresh, mineral, fruity and offers good definition,…

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Château Belair-Coubet Petit Verdot 2020 – Côtes de Bourg

Château Belair-Coubet Petit Verdot 2020 – Côtes de Bourg

The wine shows a medium ruby colour. The nose is dense and concentrated, slightly reductive, with air revealing notes of blackberries, black currant, a lot of spicy nuances, black pepper cardamom, a touch of lily. The palate is tight with mighty, grainy tannins, elevated acidity and well-balanced alcohol. The wine is dark and spicy but…

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Château Belair-Coubet Malbec 2020 – Côtes de Bourg

Château Belair-Coubet Malbec 2020 – Côtes de Bourg

The wine shows an intense ruby colour, though still quite light for a Malbec. The nose is dense and opulent, packed with juicy notes of red and black cherries, nuances of ripe black plums, a touch of cacao, chocolate and sweet spices. The palate is rich and decadent, revealing a lot of roundness, creaminess and…

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Château Belair-Coubet 2020 – Côtes de Bourg

Château Belair-Coubet 2020 – Côtes de Bourg

The wine shows a medium deep, opaque ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is dense and spicy, revealing notes of black cherries, blue plums and a touch of blackberries, all complicated by the intense notes of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. The palate is dominated by oak at the moment, showing rich notes of…

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Roc de Cambes 2021 – Côtes de Bourg

Roc de Cambes 2021 – Côtes de Bourg

The nose is fresh, elegant, deep, complex, with freshness, especially on the spicy side, and reveals some candied character, a fine intensity (in depth), a certain brilliance and roundness. There are notes of ripe/fresh blackberry, violet and more lightly coffee combined with hints of bright red berry/berry fruit as well as hints of toast, camphor…

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Château Belair-Coubet 2021 – Côtes de Bourg

Château Belair-Coubet 2021 – Côtes de Bourg

The nose is aromatic and reveals some power, a fine concentration and a fine grain. There are notes of blackberry, fresh flowers and, more slightly, sap, combined with hints of ripe red berries and a discreet hint of star anise and vanilla in the background. The palate is fruity, well-managed and offers juiciness, acidity, minerality,…

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Château Les Ardouins 2021 – Côtes de Bourg

Château Les Ardouins 2021 – Côtes de Bourg

The nose is fruity, aromatic, revealing a fine power, some concentration and a fine floral quality. There are notes of boysenberry, strawberry and slightly crushed red currant with hints of blueberry, violet, racy minerality, clay and a subtle, almost minty undertone. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, acidity, minerality, good definition, some power, fine…

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