Domaine Chiroulet Grande Reserve Côtes de Gascogne 2018

Domaine Chiroulet Grande Reserve Côtes de Gascogne 2018

On the nose the wine is open, accessible and expressive, showing nuances of red cherries, strawberries, cranberries, raspberries with a touch of cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and bell pepper. The palate is fresh, straight-forward and elegant with bold, grippy but fine-grained tannins supported by intense fruity notes of red plums, red cherries, barberry and goji berries….

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Domaine Chiroulet Terroir Gascon Côtes de Gascogne 2020

Domaine Chiroulet Terroir Gascon Côtes de Gascogne 2020

The nose is delicate and fine, showing notes of raspberries, strawberries, red and black cherries, plums with a touch of dried herbs, bell pepper and spices. The palate is elegant and fresh with a nice tangy acidity and chewy, slightly drying tannins. The palate reveals notes of red fruits, cherry wood, cranberry, some bay leaf…

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Domaine de Plaisance Marselan Côtes de Gascogne 2020

Domaine de Plaisance Marselan Côtes de Gascogne 2020

The nose is exuberant, open and gourmand demonstrating very dark fruits, blackberries, blackcurrant, black plums, black cherries, some prunes and spices. The palate is round, smooth and opulent with bold but well-managed, chewy tannins, refreshing acidity, a lot of concentration but still fresh and vivid. The wine is revealing crunchy but ripe black fruits, blueberry…

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Les Frères Laffitte Le Petit Gascoun Côtes de Gascogne 2021

Les Frères Laffitte Le Petit Gascoun Côtes de Gascogne 2021

The nose is fresh and youthful revealing nuances of black fruits, blackberries, black cherries, black plums, some notes of cinnamon, black and bell pepper. The palate is juicy with crispy acidity, present but round and well-balanced tannins, notes of crunchy Boysen berries, blackberries, a hint of blackcurrant and cassis. The finish is fruity, pleasant and…

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Domaine Laffitte Malbec Côtes de Gascogne 2021

Domaine Laffitte Malbec Côtes de Gascogne 2021

The nose is restrained, smoky, young and still turbulent with notes of black cherries, blackberries, black plums, a bit of resin and black pepper. The palate is juicy and fresh with nuances of crunchy black fruits and spices. The tannins are smooth and well-managed. The finish is crisp, vivid and straight-forward.

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Entras Bordeneuve Côtes de Gascogne 2020

Entras Bordeneuve Côtes de Gascogne 2020

The nose is vivid, gourmand, juicy revealing some ripe strawberries, almost jammy notes, red and black cherries, blueberry pie, sweet spices. The palate is dry and straight and elegant, showing the same set of fruits but much more restrained and delicate. The wine shows very fresh with the present but well-managed tannins. Pleasant, fruity finish…

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Entras Colina Oeste Côtes de Gascogne 2018

Entras Colina Oeste Côtes de Gascogne 2018

The nose is powerful, fruity, smoky with nuances of blackcurrant, blackberries, black plums, a touch of rubber, cloves and black pepper. The palate is juicy, opulent revealing sweet Boysen berries, black cherries and tar. The tannins are massive, slightly drying. Fruity, refreshing, tannic finish. Wine made in a natural style.

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Domaine de Miselle Merlot-Tannat Côtes de Gascogne 2019

Domaine de Miselle Merlot-Tannat Côtes de Gascogne 2019

The nose is a bit restrained and smoky, revealing crunchy red berries and some floral notes after aeration. The palate is discreet showing notes of red fruits, red cherries, red currant, plums with a touch of spices like black pepper. The tannins are present but mellow and smooth. The wine is light, simple, easy to…

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Villa Dria Ronde des Fruits Merlot/Syrah Côtes de Gascogne 2020

Villa Dria Ronde des Fruits Merlot/Syrah Côtes de Gascogne 2020

The nose is exuberant, rich and fruity showing notes of ripe strawberries, raspberries, red and black cherries, red plums supported by a touch of vanilla. The palate is gourmand, juicy, fresh showing crunchy fruits and a hint of spicy. The tannins are present, a bit drying but well-managed. The finish is fruity and pleasant but…

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Picardon Le Rouge Côtes de Gascogne 2020

Picardon Le Rouge Côtes de Gascogne 2020

The nose is delicate, floral and spicy showing nuances of dried raspberries, strawberries, rose petals, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves. The palate is round, subtle and soft with gourmand notes of ripe red berries, plums, sour cherries and spices. The tannins are soft and velvety. Very light, delicate and elegant. Fruity, pleasant finish.

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