La Réserve Saint Dominique 2021, Éric Bonnet, Vacqueyras

La Réserve Saint Dominique 2021, Éric Bonnet, Vacqueyras

Ruby colour with hints of garnet. The nose is full and fresh, with hints of mint, pepper, liquorice, blackberries and strawberries. On the palate, the fruit is rich and full. The spices tighten up the mid-palate and the finish is dominated by tannins. The tannins are spicy but remain in harmony with the fruit, which…

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Domaine La Fourmone, « Raço Racejo » 2020, Vacqueyras

Domaine La Fourmone, « Raço Racejo » 2020, Vacqueyras

Ruby colour. The nose reveals intense notes of liquorice, thyme, blackberries and raspberries. At the same time, a smoky, peppery note is developing. With a rather light density on the palate at first, the fruit quickly expresses its liveliness, its aroma and finally its richness. It is very consistent, particularly with the liveliness that gives…

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Halos de Jupiter 2021, Vacqueyras

Halos de Jupiter 2021, Vacqueyras

Attractive ruby purple colour, bright and light. Fresh, fruity nose of blackcurrant and strawberry. White pepper and liquorice soon emerge, adding impetus and complexity. Aeration releases gourmet notes of blackcurrant and raspberry. The attack on the palate is generous and full-bodied, with a fruity edge and a light but lively density. The lovely combination of…

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Domaine le Clos des Cazaux – Grenat Noble 2018 – Vacqueyras

Domaine le Clos des Cazaux – Grenat Noble 2018 – Vacqueyras

The wine shows a pale ruby garnet colour with a brightening rim. The nose offers nuances of ripe red and black cherries, strawberry compote, a hint of dried leaves and forest floor, a touch of sweet baking spices and nutmeg. The palate reveals intense fruit concentration, bold, astringent tannins and nice freshness, balancing the potent…

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Vidal-Fleury – Vacqueyras Rouge 2019 – Vacqueyras

Vidal-Fleury – Vacqueyras Rouge 2019 – Vacqueyras

The wine shows a medium ruby colour with a brightening, slightly garnet rim. The nose is intensely floral, revealing nuances of dried rose petals, cooked strawberries and cherry compote, complicated by notes of rosemary and gentian. The palate is juicy and intense, offering good fruit concentration, nice freshness and delicate, slightly drying, suave tannins. The…

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Domaine de la Charbonnière – Cuvée Spéciale 2019 – Vacqueyras

Domaine de la Charbonnière – Cuvée Spéciale 2019 – Vacqueyras

The wine has a deep ruby colour. The nose is restrained, needs aeration to open up. It reveals delicate aromas of red cherries, strawberries, a hint of almond and cherry drupe, a hint of sweet baking spices in the echo. The palate is juicy, warming and powerful, offering bold, ripe, rather astringent tannins and opulent…

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Domaine de la Charbonnière 2019 – Vacqueyras

Domaine de la Charbonnière 2019 – Vacqueyras

The wine shows an intense and vivid ruby colour. The nose is a bit restrained, with aeration revealing nuances of dark forest berries, blackberries and black plums, supported by nuances of cedar wood, nutmeg and cloves. The palate is dense and concentrated with good freshness, elevated alcohol and bold, drying, slightly rustic tannins. Notes of…

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Domaine La Fourmone – Le Poète 2020

Domaine La Fourmone – Le Poète 2020

(Organic) The wine shows a bright ruby colour. The nose is dense and concentrated, revealing notes of ripe dark cherries, nuances of sweet spices with a touch of cumin, anise and liquorice in the echo. The palate is powerful and austere at the moment, with bold, grippy tannins, nice juiciness and muscular body. The wine…

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Mas des Restanques – Vacqueyras Rouge 2020 – Vacqueyras

Mas des Restanques – Vacqueyras Rouge 2020 – Vacqueyras

(Organic) The wine shows a bright ruby colour. The nose is juicy and perfumed, revealing nuances of roses and violets, notes of black cherries and bramble, a hint of black olives and cocoa. The palate offers a lot of concentration, roundness, gourmandise, refreshing acidity, bold, ripe and juicy tannins, elevated alcohol that is well-balanced by…

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Domaine du Bois de Saint-Jean – La Ballade des Anglès 2020 – Vacqueyras

Domaine du Bois de Saint-Jean – La Ballade des Anglès 2020 – Vacqueyras

The wine shows an attractive, bright ruby colour. The nose is intense, fruity and vibrant, revealing nuances of ripe red cherries, wild strawberries and crushed raspberries, combined with notes of liquorice, sweet spices and black olive tapenade. The palate is round and creamy with extremely well-integrated alcohol, nice freshness, pulpy and juicy texture, fruity, ripe…

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