Domaine de la Préceptorie – Terres Nouvelles 2015 – AOC Côtes du Roussillon

Domaine de la Préceptorie – Terres Nouvelles 2015 – AOC Côtes du Roussillon

The nose is aromatic, fresh and offers gourmandise as well as a small power. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, ripe blueberry and small notes of blackberry associated with a hint of Bigarreau cherry, black olive as well as an imperceptible touch of thyme (in the background), tonka bean and an imperceptible toasted touch /…

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Domaine Augustin 2016 – Collioure

Domaine Augustin 2016 – Collioure

The nose is aromatic, elegant and straight. It reveals notes of cooked cassis, black cherry and small notes of blueberry associated with touches of liquorice, black olive, rocky / racy minerality as well as an imperceptible touch of colas and garrigue (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, precise, straight, slightly tight and offers…

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Parcé Frères – Grenat 2015 – Maury

Parcé Frères – Grenat 2015 – Maury

The nose is fresh and ripe. It reveals notes of crushed / jammy blackberry, fresh cassis and menthol licorice associated with a hint of garrigue as well as a subtle hint of cherry jam. The palate is well-balanced and offers a (very) beautiful freshness, a fine acid frame, dynamism, roundness as well as fat. On…

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Domaine Augustin – Adeodat 2015 – Collioure

Domaine Augustin – Adeodat 2015 – Collioure

The nose is elegant, fruity and offers freshness, a fine intensity as well as a good maturity. It reveals notes of boysenberry and cooked cassis combined with touches of ripe wild strawberry, minty liquorice, racy minerality as well as a very discreet hint of black cherry, garrigue and salty minerality. The palate is fruity, well-balanced,…

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Domaine de Barroubio – Vieilles Vignes 2013 – Jean Miquel – Minervois

Domaine de Barroubio – Vieilles Vignes 2013 – Jean Miquel – Minervois

(80% Carignan, 20% Grenache) The nose is fruity and relatively powerful. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and slight notes of small black berries associated with fine notes of undergrowth, aromatic herbs, blueberry, saline minerality and a touch of tobacco. The palate is fruity, balanced, quite gourmand and juicy. In the mouth this wine expresses…

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François Lurton – Mas Janeil – Le Traou de l’Ouille 2012 – Côtes du Roussillon

François Lurton – Mas Janeil – Le Traou de l’Ouille 2012 – Côtes du Roussillon

The nose is elegant, fat and fruity. It reveals notes of almond, mirabelle plum, apricot, white fruits and slight notes of citrus associated with small notes of honey, notes of yellow peach as well as light notes of warm stones. The palate is fruity, fat, round, elegant and quite precise. In the mouth it expresses…

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Col du Vent 2014 – Languedoc – Côteaux du Languedoc

Col du Vent 2014 – Languedoc – Côteaux du Languedoc

(50% Grenache, 50% Cinsault) The nose is fruity and quite gourmand. It reveals notes of Tagada strawberry, raspberry and slight notes of flowers (rose, Lila) associated with hints of spices and yellow fruit. The palate is nicely fat, soft, balanced, quite unctuous, gourmand and offers a nice fruitiness. In the mouth it expresse notes of…

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Domaine La Madura – Classic 2012 – Saint-Chinian

Domaine La Madura – Classic 2012 – Saint-Chinian

The nose is powerful and fruity. It reveals notes of ripe black fruit (black cherry, plum) and cherry in kirsch associated with notes of strawberry, flowers (rose, blueberry) and spices and a fine note of garrigue. The palate is fat, racy, round, fruity, powerful, harmonious and quite fleshy. Small minerality on the palate. It expresses…

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Château Montfin – Cuvée Mathilde 2012 – Corbières

Château Montfin – Cuvée Mathilde 2012 – Corbières

The nose is powerful. It reveals notes of cherry, cassis and flowers combined with oaky notes as well as notes of spices such as pepper, cedar and a hint of vanilla. The palate is fruity, smooth, harmonious, supple, mineral and well-balanced. In the mouth it expresses notes of plum, raspberry, cherry and strawberry compote associated…

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Domaine de l’Engarran – Cuvée La Lionne 2012 – Pays d’Oc

Domaine de l’Engarran – Cuvée La Lionne 2012 – Pays d’Oc

The nose reveals notes of black fruits, strawberry, blackcurrant, garrigue, spices (nutmeg, pepper) and dark chocolate powder. The palate is round, juicy, fruity, full and rather elegant. On the palate this wine reveals notes of blueberry, black currant, blackberry and black berries combined with some notes of cocoa, spices and roasting. It also expresses small…

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