Château Val d’Arenc 2020 – Bandol

Château Val d’Arenc 2020 – Bandol

(Organic) The wine shows a bright ruby colour. The nose is slightly restrained, needs some air to open up. It reveals nuances of spices like cloves, nutmeg and black pepper, hints of liquorice and Mediterranean herbs, notes of blackberries and forest raspberries are showing through after some time. The palate is bold and juicy, with…

Read more »

Domaine Marie Berenice 2021 – Bandol

Domaine Marie Berenice 2021 – Bandol

(Organic) The wine shows a bright ruby colour. The nose is intensely oaky, revealing nuances of sweet spices like vanilla, cloves and cinnamon, supported by notes of ripe and overripe red cherries, raspberries and strawberries, a hint of milk chocolate and cherry liqueur. The palate is dense and powerful, with bold, grippy tannins, intense fruit…

Read more »

Terrasses de Fontanieu – Rouge 2020 – Bandol

Terrasses de Fontanieu – Rouge 2020 – Bandol

The wine shows a medium ruby colour. The nose is restrained, needs aeration before the service. The nose reveals nuances of blackberries, Mediterranean herbs and a light animalistic touch. The palate is powerful, with moderate acidity, bold, drying tannins, a touch of bitterness. It opens up with notes of ripe black cherries, a touch of…

Read more »

Château Vannières 2020 – Bandol

Château Vannières 2020 – Bandol

The wine shows a medium ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is slightly restrained, offering notes of sweet spices like nutmeg and vanilla, followed by nuances of cedar wood, a touch of milk chocolate and cacao, with delicate nuances of ripe raspberries and strawberries in the background. The palate is ripe and juicy,…

Read more »

Domaine des Baoux 2021 – Coteaux d’Aix en Provence

Domaine des Baoux 2021 – Coteaux d’Aix en Provence

(Organic) The wine shows a youthful ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is intensely fruity, offering nuances of forest raspberries, a touch of bramble and black currant, a hint of black currant leaf and fresh tobacco. The palate is juicy and exuberant with attractive fruit concentration, bold but smooth and polished tannins, good…

Read more »

Domaine d’Eole – Rouge 2020 – Coteaux d’Aix en Provence

Domaine d’Eole – Rouge 2020 – Coteaux d’Aix en Provence

(Organic) The wine shows a bright ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is restrained, needs time and air to open up. The palate is delicate and fine with polished tannins and good freshness. The wine reveals nuances of ripe dark berries like blackberries and bramble, combined with savoury nuances of herbs and soya…

Read more »

Domaine d’Eole – Cuvée Léa 2017 – Coteaux d’Aix en Provence

Domaine d’Eole – Cuvée Léa 2017 – Coteaux d’Aix en Provence

(Organic) The wine shows a dense ruby colour with a touch of garnet. The nose reveals nuances of black olives tapenade, soya sauce and balsamic, complemented by nuances of Mediterranean herbs and blackberries. The palate is juicy and dense with good freshness, opulent flavour intensity and polished tannins. The wine has a distinct savoury profile…

Read more »

Les Beates 2019 – Coteaux d’Aix en Provence

Les Beates 2019 – Coteaux d’Aix en Provence

(Organic) The wine shows a vivid ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is smoky, revealing nuances of leather and game, with ripe blackberries and forest raspberries in the background. The palate is dense with grippy, rustic tannins and moderate fruit intensity. The palate mirrors the nose with animalistic nuances, complemented by notes of…

Read more »

Château Bonisson – La Cuvée B Rouge 2019 – Coteaux d’Aix en Provence

Château Bonisson – La Cuvée B Rouge 2019 – Coteaux d’Aix en Provence

Syrah, Grenache et Cabernet Sauvignon The wine shows a bright ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is fruity, slightly reductive, opening up with nuances of crunchy blackberries and blueberries, a hint of raspberry coulis and a delicate note of violets. The palate is juicy and fresh, offering good fruit concentration, refreshing acidity and…

Read more »

Château Bonisson – La Petite Causerie 2020 – Coteaux d’Aix en Provence

Château Bonisson – La Petite Causerie 2020 – Coteaux d’Aix en Provence

Syrah, Grenache et Cabernet Sauvignon (Organic) The wine shows a vivid ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is tight, slightly reductive, needs aeration before the service. It opens up with animalistic nuances with black cherries and bramble in the echo. The palate is relatively light, even slightly diluted, offering moderate fruit concentration, tannins…

Read more »