Clos del Rey – La Noia 2022 – IGP Côtes Catalanes

Clos del Rey – La Noia 2022 – IGP Côtes Catalanes

The nose is aromatic, round, toasted and gourmand. There are notes of crushed nectarine, fresh toast and small notes of acacia/sap associated with touches of physalis, a discreet hint of apricot as well as discreet hints of pepper and sage. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, roundness, gourmandise, a tangy structure, energy as well…

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Domaine La Part des Anges – Parcelle Secrète 2022 – IGP Côtes Catalanes

Domaine La Part des Anges – Parcelle Secrète 2022 – IGP Côtes Catalanes

(white Carignan) The nose is fresh, racy and offers a fine floral side as well as a discreet oxidative-fresh hint and minerality. There are notes of crunchy nectarine and fresh sap associated with touches of crunchy small fruits as well as hints of fresh garrigue and a discreet hint of fresh sage. The palate is…

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Domaine Sol Payré – Plaisir Blanc, NV – IGP Côtes Catalanes

Domaine Sol Payré – Plaisir Blanc, NV – IGP Côtes Catalanes

The nose offers a fine concentration, a fine power as well as a present and relatively fresh grain. It reveals notes of quince, racy minerality and small notes of fresh pepper associated with fine touches of fresh yellow berries as well as a discreet hint of zest. The palate is nicely juicy, fruity, structured, textured…

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Domaine de Vezian – La Faune de Vezian 2023 – IGP Côtes Catalanes

Domaine de Vezian – La Faune de Vezian 2023 – IGP Côtes Catalanes

The nose is fruity and offers a certain power, a stretched grain as well as a very fine mellowness. There are notes of yellow apple, small dried white fruits and small notes of flowers associated with a discreet sappy hint as well as a subtle hint of pepper. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness,…

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Domaine Bisconte – La Légende 2023 – IGP Côtes Catalanes

Domaine Bisconte – La Légende 2023 – IGP Côtes Catalanes

The nose is spicy and offers a nice texture, a certain controlled power, a fine spicy side, harmony as well as a certain complexity. The palate is nicely juicy, fruity and offers gourmandise, a tangy frame, a beautiful suavity, tension, precision, energy as well as a fine crunchiness. On the palate this wine expresses notes…

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Domaine Bisconte – Macabeu, Cuvée des Cabanes 2023 – IGP Côtes Catalanes

Domaine Bisconte – Macabeu, Cuvée des Cabanes 2023 – IGP Côtes Catalanes

(granite sands) Beautiful racy nose which offers deepness, precision as well as concentration/aerial power. It reveals notes of quince, almost fresh tannins and small fresh yellow fruits associated with fine hints of almost floral/fresh sap and anise. The palate is nicely gourmand, precise and offers width, a tangy structure as well as a certain mellowness….

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Riberach, Hypothèse Rouge 2016 IGP Côtes Catalanes

Riberach, Hypothèse Rouge 2016 IGP Côtes Catalanes

Made exclusively of Carignan, this wine offers a deep and concentrated character. It’s intense, enchantingly fragrant and profound with precise and clean aromas of ripe red berries, cassis, scrubland and graphite. The palate offers a good vibrancy & tension while maintaining the same complexity and purity.

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Riberach, Hypothèse Blanc 2016 IGP Côtes Catalanes

Riberach, Hypothèse Blanc 2016 IGP Côtes Catalanes

Made exclusively from Carignan gris vines with an average of 50 years old, this wine shows a massive mineral component. Quite austere and surprising, the wine feels like pure rock juice. The acidity is highly framing the palate.

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Riberach, Synthèse Blanc 2016 IGP Côtes Catalanes

Riberach, Synthèse Blanc 2016 IGP Côtes Catalanes

The Riberach project started in 2006 with 20 acres of vineyard, with the aim of making wines that reflect terroir, soil and climate. A blend of Macabeu, Carignan, Grenache Blanc & Grenache Gris, this wine is dry and filled with fresh citrus fruit expression. Other aromas include white flowers, fennel, white pepper and a decent…

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Domaine Olivier Pithon, Mon P’tit pithon rouge 2016 IGP Côtes Catalanes

Domaine Olivier Pithon, Mon P’tit pithon rouge 2016 IGP Côtes Catalanes

Young vines of Grenache Noir bought in 2008. This wine is a crisp and bright, lighter styled blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache noir and Syrah. Fresh red berries & a slight touch of sweet spices are joined by a refreshing acidity. It’s easy-drinking in every way.

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