Domaine Saint Andrieu – Rouge 2017 – Côtes de Provence

Domaine Saint Andrieu – Rouge 2017 – Côtes de Provence

Syrah, Mourvèdre The wine shows a vivid ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is dense and aromatic, revealing nuances of ripe red and black cherries, crushed bramble and blackberries, pleasant nuances of garrigue and sweet spices. The palate is juicy and opulent with warming alcohol, moderate acidity and fine, smooth, slightly chalky tannins….

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Château Saint-Maur Cru Classé – L’Excellence Rouge 2021 – Côtes de Provence

Château Saint-Maur Cru Classé – L’Excellence Rouge 2021 – Côtes de Provence

Syrah 80%, Grenache 20% The wine shows a vivid and youthful ruby colour with a touch of purple. The nose is intense and fruity, revealing nuances of fresh, ripe forest berries like bramble, forest black raspberries and black berries, supported by nuances of sweet spices. The palate is smooth and polished with refreshing acidity, chalky,…

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Château Pas du Cerf – Rocher des Croix 2014 – Côtes de Provence La Londe

Château Pas du Cerf – Rocher des Croix 2014 – Côtes de Provence La Londe

Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre The wine shows a deep ruby colour. The nose is intense and aromatic, revealing nuances of wet leaves and forest floor, notes of cooked bramble and blackberry pie, a hint of sweet spices, roasted coffee and liquorice. The palate is powerful and bold with elevated alcohol, balanced by opulent fruit. The tannins…

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Château Pas du Cerf – Marlise 2013 – Côtes de Provence

Château Pas du Cerf – Marlise 2013 – Côtes de Provence

Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre (old vines) The wine shows a medium ruby colour with a touch of garnet. The nose is intensely oaky, opening up with nuances of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, with ripe red cherries, strawberries and jammy bramble in the background. The palate is dense and juicy, with elevated alcohol, moderate acidity and smooth,…

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Château Pas du Cerf – La Londe les Maures 2021 – Côtes de Provence

Château Pas du Cerf – La Londe les Maures 2021 – Côtes de Provence

The wine shows a vivid ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is youthful and reductive, needs time to open up. It is dominated by bright notes of blackberries and black pepper. The palate is juicy, with moderate acidity, still some fermentation notes and suave tannins. The wine reveals nuances of crunchy red and…

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Domaine Longue Tubi 2013 – Côtes de Provence

Domaine Longue Tubi 2013 – Côtes de Provence

The wine shows a medium ruby-garnet colour. The nose is dense, rustic and powerful, showing nuances of roasted meat, Mediterranean herbs like rosemary and thyme, a hint of dried red cherries and goji berries. The palate is relatively light and elegant, with chalky, fine-grained but very persistent tannins, refreshing acidity and a pronounced bitterness on…

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Clos Réal – Rouge 2020 – Côtes de Provence

Clos Réal – Rouge 2020 – Côtes de Provence

(Biodynamic) The wine has a medium ruby colour. The nose is slightly restrained, later opening up with nuances of raspberries and strawberries, a light floral touch and a hint of sweet spices. The palate is juicy, with good freshness, bold, astringent tannins and some bitterness on the finish. The wine shows a restrained profile of…

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Terres Ailées de Gonfaron – Rouge 2020 – Côtes de Provence Notre-Dame des Anges

Terres Ailées de Gonfaron – Rouge 2020 – Côtes de Provence Notre-Dame des Anges

Syrah, Carignan, Grenache The wine shows a deep ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is tight, closed, needs time to open up. It reveals nuances of sweet spices like cinnamon, a touch of dark cherries and black forest berries. The palate is juicy and fruity, offering nuances of black currant jam, blackberry pie,…

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Château Les Mesclances – Faustine 2018 – Côtes de Provence La Londe

Château Les Mesclances – Faustine 2018 – Côtes de Provence La Londe

The wine shows a pale ruby colour. The nose is smoky with a clear evidence of oak ageing, notes of cinnamon and cloves, a touch of nutmeg and cedar wood, with ripe notes of black and red berries in the background. The palate is round and juicy with intense flavour concentration, good freshness and well-managed,…

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Château Les Mesclances – Romane Rouge 2020 – Côtes de Provence

Château Les Mesclances – Romane Rouge 2020  – Côtes de Provence

The wine shows a youthful ruby-purple colour. The nose is slightly muted, need aeration before the service. It opens up with subtle aromas of blackberries and bramble supported by sweet spices. The palate is restrained as well, slightly bitter, with drying, astringent tannins and moderate fruit concentration. The wine reveals nuances of red and black…

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