Joy Attitude Terroirs d’Argile Côtes de Gascogne 2018

Joy Attitude Terroirs d’Argile Côtes de Gascogne 2018

The colour is beautifully golden. The nose is powerful, spice, oaky and opulent. It shows nuances of sweet tropical fruits – pineapple, mango, kumquat, supported by a broad palate of spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, curcuma and curry, along with some smoky, almost animalistic notes. The palate is direct, juicy and enveloping, demonstrating weight…

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Domaine de Joy l’Eclat Côtes de Gascogne 2021

Domaine de Joy l’Eclat Côtes de Gascogne 2021

The nose is straight-forward, a bit closed, mostly citrusy. It shows notes of lemon, grapefruit, white flowers and a slight smoky touch. The palate is round, smooth, fruity, showing some weight and nuances of ripe apples and pears, along with pineapple and guava. The finish is pleasant but short.

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Joy Selection La Vie en Joy Sauvignon Blanc & Gros Manseng Côtes de Gascogne 2020

Joy Selection La Vie en Joy Sauvignon Blanc & Gros Manseng Côtes de Gascogne 2020

The nose is fresh, citrusy and fruity with a nice touch of salinity and wet stones. It reveals nuances of lemon, lime, green apples, sweet pears and white flowers. On the palate the wine has moderate weight still remaining fresh and juicy. It shows more tropical fruit, some passion fruit, pineapple and a bit of…

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Domaine Chiroulet La Cote d’Heux Côtes de Gascogne 2020

Domaine Chiroulet La Cote d’Heux Côtes de Gascogne 2020

The nose is a bit restrained, showing some spice notes of ginger, cinnamon and vanilla underlaid by ripe pineapples, mango, yellow apples, pomelos and sweet lemons. The palate is powerful, opulent, rich and structured. It has weight without becoming heavy. The wine reveals expressive flavours of mango, orange peel, grapefruit, pineapple, oriental spices, saffron and…

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Domaine Chiroulet Miocène Côtes de Gascogne 2020

Domaine Chiroulet Miocène Côtes de Gascogne 2020

The nose is opulent, rich and powerful. It shows notes of exotic fruits, pineapples, mango, kumquat along with ripe lemons, some orange peel, ginger and spices. The palate is completely dry though exuberant and ripe demonstrating powerful structure supported by the zesty acidity. The wine reveals the spectrum of tropical flavours underlined by a firm…

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Domaine Chiroulet Terres Blanches Côtes de Gascogne 2021

Domaine Chiroulet Terres Blanches Côtes de Gascogne 2021

The nose is fresh, intense and exuberant showing notes of lemon, lime, gooseberry, green grass, honeysuckle and hints of chalky minerality and saltiness. The palate is straight-forward and juicy with refreshing acidity and juicy, enveloping texture. It reveals notes of ripe yellow apples, pear, Amalfi lemons and a pleasant salinity. The finish is slightly, pleasantly…

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Domaine Capmartin 2020, Madiran

Domaine Capmartin 2020, Madiran

Organic) On the nose, offers some intensity, fine texture and depth. It reveals notes of wild berries, violets and slightly dark berries combined with hints of grey pepper, spices, licorice, black currant and fine nutmeg. On the palate, fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, smoothness, fat, good structure as well as definition, roundness and fine tension….

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Le Petit Gascoûn 2020 – IGP Côtes de Gascogne Rosé

Le Petit Gascoûn 2020 – IGP Côtes de Gascogne Rosé

The nose is fresh, racy and offers a small power. It reveals notes of zest, tangerine and small notes of redcurrants associated with fine touches of lemon as well as an imperceptible hint of pineapple. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, smoothness, a nice roundness, fat, freshness, minerality as well as gourmandize. On the…

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Domaine Laffitte 2020 – IGP Côtes de Gascogne Rosé

Domaine Laffitte 2020 – IGP Côtes de Gascogne Rosé

The nose is fruity and offers juiciness as well as freshness. It reveals notes of fresh green apple, fresh nectarine and small notes of redcurrants associated with hints of lemon as well as fine hints of lilac and citrus. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, roundness, a nice balance as well as an…

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Domaine de Pellehaut – L’escoubasso 2018, Family Réserve – Côtes de Gascogne IGP

Domaine de Pellehaut – L’escoubasso 2018, Family Réserve – Côtes de Gascogne IGP

The nose is fruity and offers a fine concentration as well as a fine freshness. It reveals notes of quince, mango, small notes of candied apple associated with small touches of lychee, pear flowers and discreet hints of almond. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, freshness, a beautiful acidulous frame, gourmandize, elegance and a…

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