Terres Ailées de Gonfaron – Rouge 2020 – Côtes de Provence Notre-Dame des Anges

Terres Ailées de Gonfaron – Rouge 2020 – Côtes de Provence Notre-Dame des Anges

Syrah, Carignan, Grenache The wine shows a deep ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is tight, closed, needs time to open up. It reveals nuances of sweet spices like cinnamon, a touch of dark cherries and black forest berries. The palate is juicy and fruity, offering nuances of black currant jam, blackberry pie,…

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Château Les Mesclances – Romane Rouge 2020 – Côtes de Provence

Château Les Mesclances – Romane Rouge 2020  – Côtes de Provence

The wine shows a youthful ruby-purple colour. The nose is slightly muted, need aeration before the service. It opens up with subtle aromas of blackberries and bramble supported by sweet spices. The palate is restrained as well, slightly bitter, with drying, astringent tannins and moderate fruit concentration. The wine reveals nuances of red and black…

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Château Les Mesclances – Cuvée Saint Honorat 2019 – Côtes de Provence

Château Les Mesclances – Cuvée Saint Honorat 2019  – Côtes de Provence

The wine shows a medium ruby colour with a watery edge. The nose is slightly lactic, offering nuances of strawberry yogurt, milk chocolate, a touch of ripe red cherries and strawberries, a hint of Mediterranean scrub. The palate is relatively light, lacks concentration and length, offering smooth tannins and moderate acidity. The wine opens up…

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Domaine du Dragon – Hautes Vignes 2020 – Côtes de Provence

Domaine du Dragon – Hautes Vignes 2020 – Côtes de Provence

Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre The wine shows a deep ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is slightly restrained, needs some air to open up. The wine offers profound notes of ripe red cherries, raspberries, with a touch of kirsch and dried goji berries, supported by delicate nuances of sweet spices and Mediterranean herbs….

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Château Maïme – Heritage 2021 – Côtes de Provence

Château Maïme – Heritage 2021 – Côtes de Provence

Syrah, Grenache The wine shows a bright, youthful ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is slightly reductive, the wine will benefit from decanting and bottle ageing. It opens up with nuances of blackberries and black currants, delicate nuances of black pepper and garrigue, a touch of tonka beans. The palate is juicy, very…

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Château Maïme – Origine 2016 – Côtes de Provence

Château Maïme – Origine 2016 – Côtes de Provence

Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre The wine shows a bright ruby colour with a touch of garnet. The nose is deep and already well developed, revealing nuances of mocha, tonka beans and cacao, supported by notes of ripe black plums, figs and prunes in the background. The palate is juicy and round, with beautiful fruit…

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Château Barbanau – L’Instant 2021 – Côtes de Provence

Château Barbanau – L’Instant 2021 – Côtes de Provence

40% Syrah, 60% Grenache (Biodynamic) The wine shows a deep ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is open and exuberant, revealing gourmet nuances of blackberry and black currant jam, a touch of balsamic, nuances of sweet and pungent spices like black pepper and liquorice, a touch of bay leaf and Mediterranean scrub. The…

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Figuière – Première 2020 – Côtes de Provence

Figuière – Première 2020 – Côtes de Provence

(Organic) The wine shows a pale, bright ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is delicately spicy, offering nuances of forest raspberries, blackberries, a touch of bramble and cassis, supported by subtle notes of black pepper and liquorice. The palate is juicy and refreshing with crunchy acidity, intense fruity character and present but polished…

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Château Montaud – Terres de Ravel 2019 – Côtes de Provence

Château Montaud – Terres de Ravel 2019 – Côtes de Provence

The wine shows a very pale ruby-garnet colour. The nose reveals nuances of crunchy cherries and strawberries, a touch of orange peel and lavender. The palate is refreshing, with moderate concentration and delicate tannins, a light, kind of “pinotesque” style. The palate mirrors the nose with nuances of citrus oil and crunchy red berries. Unusual…

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Château Astros – Cuvée du Commandeur 2019 – Côtes de Provence

Château Astros – Cuvée du Commandeur 2019 – Côtes de Provence

The wine shows a pale, transparent ruby colour with a watery rim. The nose is Intense, offering nuances of laurel and bay leaf, hints of red fruits and pomegranate. The palate is juicy and fresh, revealing notes of red fruits like strawberries and raspberries, hints of sweet spices and garrigue. The tannins are astringent and…

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