Domaine du Grand Tinel – Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2007 (white)

Domaine du Grand Tinel – Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2007 (white)

A nice wine, balanced , lively, powerful and of generosity. The nose is fruity and flowery (especially the peach blossoms). The mouth is on notes associated with some small white fruits yellow fruits, with floral notes and a few notes of bitter almonds.

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E. Guigal – Vignes de l’Hospice – Saint-Josèph 2011

E. Guigal – Vignes de l’Hospice – Saint-Josèph 2011

An elegant complex wine, powerful, opulent, intense and very fine. This wine is well made. The nose expresses notes of dark fruits, some woody notes associated with flowers. The palate is well structured and reveals ​​notes of black fruit (plum, black cherry …) and raspberry harmoniously married to woody notes. The tannins are elegant and perfectly integrated.

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Louis Cheze – Brèze – Condrieu 2012 (blanc)

Louis Cheze – Brèze – Condrieu 2012 (blanc)

A very aromatic dry white wine, fruity, flowery, complex and well done. The palate is very aromatic, balanced, mineral and quite long. It expresses notes of white fruits, flowers, apricot and more slightly associated with honeyed tropical fruit note. Presence of a small pretty nice acidity that brings freshness in the mouth.

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Paul Jaboulet Aîné – La Chapelle – Hermitage 2007

Paul Jaboulet Aîné – La Chapelle – Hermitage 2007

The nose shows notes of black fruits and spices along with some woody notes. The palate is fine, elegant, round, long and offers silky tannins. It expresses notes of black fruits (including prunes, blackberry, cherry) associated with red fruits (raspberry in particular) and some spices (such as mocha, pepper, cinnamon). Also minerality on the palate….

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Yves Cuilleron – Les Potiers – Saint-Péray 2012 (white)

Yves Cuilleron – Les Potiers – Saint-Péray 2012 (white)

A fresh, aromatic and delicious white wine. The nose is fruity, floral and with a touch of toast. The palate is balanced, fat, fit, fine and large. This nectar reveals notes of yellow fruits, melon, citrus, pineapple and flowers (white flowers and acacia). Also a slight woody note in the mouth. The finish is long…

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Yves Cuilleron – Terres Sombres – Côte-Rôtie 2011

Yves Cuilleron – Terres Sombres – Côte-Rôtie 2011

The nose is rich, deep and complex. This wine shows notes of black fruit (especially blackcurrant and black cherry) combined with notes of violet, tobacco, licorice, spices and roasting. Ample delicate mouth deep and rich, fresh and elegant. A good structure in the mouth. The tannins are well integrated and velvety.

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M & S Ogier D’Ampuis – L’Âme Sœur – IGP Collines Rhôdaniennes 2011

M & S Ogier D’Ampuis – L’Âme Sœur – IGP Collines Rhôdaniennes 2011

A synonym for fine wine and gourmet. The nose reveals notes of black fruits, spices associated with toasty notes. The palate is fruity, tasty, elegant and rather creamy. It expresses notes of cassis, blackberry, black cherry associated with red fruits (raspberry, juicy cherry) and some sweet spices.

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M & S Ogier D’Ampuis – Réserve du Domaine – Côte-Rôtie 2011

M & S Ogier D’Ampuis – Réserve du Domaine – Côte-Rôtie 2011

An elegant wine that is marked by spicy (sweet spices, pepper … ). It also expresses pretty fruity notes including red fruit (red cherry, raspberry) with, but slightly more, some black fruits. The palate is fresh, fine and well-built.

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M. Chapoutier – De l’Orée – Ermitage 2008

M. Chapoutier – De l’Orée – Ermitage 2008

A wine with fruity (white fruits, orange zest and lemon), flowers (including acacia), honey and spices. They are associated with notes of hazelnut, timber and small brioche keys. The palate is elegant, fine, powerful, mineral and quite smooth. A complex wine that exhibits a nice finesse. The finish is long and fresh.

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