Domaine Cottebrune – Le Cairn 2023 – AOC Faugères

Domaine Cottebrune – Le Cairn 2023 – AOC Faugères

The nose is intense and aromatic, with notes of fruit such as pear, baked apple, and ripe lychee. There are also hints of citron zest. The second nose opens with hints of banana and mango. The palate is fresh, intense, and sweet, with notes of pear, ripe lemon zest, and lychee. There is a slight…

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Château de la Liquière 2023 – AOC Faugères

Château de la Liquière 2023 – AOC Faugères

The nose is aromatic, fresh, and fruity, with notes of cooked lemon and a hint of banana. The second nose opens with slightly vegetal and pear notes. The palate is fresh with a floral attack of honeysuckle. There are hints of pineapple and mango, still with a hint of vegetal. The finish is mouthwatering.

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Domaine la Grangette – Poule de Pic 2024 – AOP Picpoul de Pinet

Domaine la Grangette – Poule de Pic 2024 – AOP Picpoul de Pinet

The first nose is fresh and fruity with notes of lemon and apple. The second nose is slightly vinous, still fresh but more aromatically discreet. The palate is slightly sparkling on the attack. There are notes of ripe lemon, juicy white peach, and grapefruit. It’s simple with good acidity. The finish is floral.

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Domaine Daurion 2023 – AOP Languedoc

Domaine Daurion 2023 – AOP Languedoc

The first nose is aromatic with orange blossom and juicy white peach. The second nose opens with this floral note still present as well as a hint of bergamot and white grape. Lovely. The palate is fresh and fruity with bergamot, lemon and orange blossom. There is a hint of juicy white peach. The finish…

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Domaine Ollier Taillefer – Clos des Murettes 2024 – AOP Faugères

Domaine Ollier Taillefer – Clos des Murettes 2024 – AOP Faugères

The first nose is discreet with notes of peach and orange blossom. The second nose opens with more peach and lemon notes. The palate is fresh and tangy with a pronounced hint of orange blossom from the start. Then, we perceive hints of lemon and peach. It is light and discreet. The finish is on…

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La Chevalière – Laroche Chardonnay 2024 – IGP Pays d’Oc

La Chevalière – Laroche Chardonnay 2024 – IGP Pays d’Oc

The first nose is discreet with a hint of lychee and white pepper. The second nose opens with white grapes and green apple. Aromatic. Delicious. The palate is fresh and fruity with notes of lemon, apple, and a light touch of cream. It’s simple with a saline almond finish.

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Château de Caraguilhes – La Font Blanche 2023 – AOP Corbières

Château de Caraguilhes – La Font Blanche 2023 – AOP Corbières

The first nose is toasted and buttery. It’s intense, with a hint of grilled lemon. The second nose opens more gently, with notes of yellow peach and butter. The palate is tangy from the start, with notes of butter and pine needles. We detect a lovely juicy lemon and pineapple. The finish is slightly astringent,…

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Domaine les Caizergues – Les Magnarelles 2024 – AOP Languedoc

Domaine les Caizergues – Les Magnarelles 2024 – AOP Languedoc

The first nose is intense and fruity. There are notes of orchard fruits such as yellow peach and nectarine. There are also hints of pink grapefruit and lychee. The second nose opens with a hint of smoky minerality. The palate is tangy from the start with notes of pink grapefruit, yellow lemon, and white peach….

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Domaine Ollier Taillefer – Allegro 2023 – AOP Faugères

Domaine Ollier Taillefer – Allegro 2023 – AOP Faugères

The nose is intense with notes of dried banana, dried apricot, and apple. There is a very fresh, almost mineral aspect. The second nose opens with notes of yellow peach in syrup, mango, basil, and fine nutmeg. The palate is fresh, tangy on the attack with notes of orange blossom, lemon zest, and juicy yellow…

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La Croix Chaptal – Clairette Blanche 2022 – AOC Languedoc

La Croix Chaptal – Clairette Blanche 2022 – AOC Languedoc

The first nose is aromatic with a slight smoky note, almost sweet spices. The second nose opens with nutmeg but also orange zest and orange blossom. The palate is clear, intense with a slight bitterness. We find citrus fruits with yellow lemon but also a slight note of yellow peach. There is a slight salinity…

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