Mas de Cadenet 2022 – Grande Garde – AOP Côtes de Provence Sainte Victoire

Mas de Cadenet 2022 – Grande Garde – AOP Côtes de Provence Sainte Victoire

The nose is fresh with a hint of menthol. We have fruits like plum. It’s tight. We also have a touch of leather. The second nose opens with animal touches and brandied cherry. The palate is fresh with a little roundness on the attack. We perceive this animal note in the background with powerful tannins…

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Chrysalis Vineyard – Norton 2021, Locksley Reserve – Virginia

Chrysalis Vineyard – Norton 2021, Locksley Reserve – Virginia

The nose is fruity, precise and offers a certain concentration, width as well as a certain deepness. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, pulpy cherry and small notes of roasted-juicy raspberry associated with touches of almost jammy small red fruits as well as fine hints of lavender, pepper and a very discreet almost balsamic hint….

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Chrysalis Vineyard – Barrel Select, Norton 2021 – Virginia

Chrysalis Vineyard – Barrel Select, Norton 2021 – Virginia

The nose is fruity and offers concentration, a certain aromatic deepness as well as a small power and aromatic intensity. It reveals notes of fig, crushed cassis and small notes of dried blackberry associated with touches of concentrated small red fruits as well as hints of pulpy cherry and a discreet hint of spices. The…

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Mas de Cadenet 2021 – AOP Côtes de Provence Sainte Victoire

Mas de Cadenet 2021 – AOP Côtes de Provence Sainte Victoire

The nose is fresh with notes of black fruits such as cherry and plum. We also perceive touches of black grapes. There is a nice freshness. The second nose opens with a discreet toast. The palate is fresh, peppery on the attack. There are notes of black fruits and a little bitterness. The tannins are…

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Greenhill Vineyard – Tannat 2021 – Virginia

Greenhill Vineyard – Tannat 2021 – Virginia

The nose is fruity and offers a fine power, a nice sweet spices side as well as a fine freshness. It reveals notes of violet, blackberry and small notes of nutmeg associated with touches of smoke as well as fine hints of wild cassis and sweet spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness,…

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Château des Ferrages 2022 – Mon plaisir – AOP Côtes de Provence Sainte Victoire

Château des Ferrages 2022 – Mon plaisir – AOP Côtes de Provence Sainte Victoire

The nose is fresh and fruity with notes of cherry and mint. The second nose opens with touches of sweet spices and juicy raspberry. The palate is fresh, fruity with notes of blackberry and red plum. The tannins are present, powerful and persistent until the finish. We have hints of juicy raspberry and a little…

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Hillsborought – Ruby 2021 – Virginia

Hillsborought – Ruby 2021 – Virginia

Beautiful fruity nose, gourmand and offers a certain deepness as well as power. It reveals notes of concentrated blackberry, black plum and small notes of graphene associated with touches of roasted-juicy small fruits, almost fine aromatic herbs hints as well as a discreet hint of flowers, lily and a subtle hint of nutmeg. The palate…

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Hillsborought – Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021 Vintners Selections – Virginia

Hillsborought – Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021 Vintners Selections – Virginia

The nose is spicy and peppery. It reveals notes of violet and small fresh black berries associated with touches of lily, fresh small red fruits as well as a hint of spices and a discreet hint of brambles. (in the background). The palate is nicely built, fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, a tangy frame, tension…

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Château Coussin 2021 – AOP Côtes de Provence Sainte Victoire

Château Coussin 2021 – AOP Côtes de Provence Sainte Victoire

The nose is fresh with a little darkness and a slight roundness. We perceive notes of juicy black cherry as well as light toast. The second nose is a little more floral with touches of potpourris and leather. The palate is fresh with a tangy attack. We have powerful tannins, marked then supple. There are…

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Zephaniah – Frienship 2020 – Virginia

Zephaniah – Frienship 2020 – Virginia

The nose is fruity, gourmand and offers concentration, deepness, matter, a certain richness as well as a nice maturity. A beautiful texture in richness, elegance and precision. It reveals notes of pulpy Bigarreau cherry, crushed blackberry and small notes of fleshy/crushed strawberry associated with a touch of blueberry, balsamic and a discreet hint of vanilla….

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