Cuvaison – Chardonnay 2023, Hudson, Truchard Vineyard SonSonChard Los Carneros – Napa Valley

Cuvaison – Chardonnay 2023, Hudson, Truchard Vineyard SonSonChard  Los Carneros – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and aromatic. It reveals notes of kumquat, sweet mandarin and small notes of crushed yellow peach, as well as discreet hints of buttered brioche in the background. The palate is well-built, supple and offers a fine unctuosity, gourmandise, a tangy frame, energy, a certain roundness and an enveloping side. It also…

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Hark Vineyards – Petit Manseng 2021 – Monticello

Hark Vineyards – Petit Manseng 2021 – Monticello

The wine has a lemon yellow color of medium intensity. The nose offers tension, gourmandise, and freshness. It opens with notes of candied citrus (candied blood orange, candied lemon peel), which are then complemented by notes of ripe pineapple, a touch of guava, fresh Golden apple, as well as ripe lemon and grapefruit. There are…

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Michael Shaps, Honah Lee Vineyard, Petit Manseng 2021 – Monticello

Michael Shaps, Honah Lee Vineyard, Petit Manseng 2021 – Monticello

The wine has a medium to deep lemon yellow color with light golden highlights. The nose is juicy, fleshy, and concentrated, yet offers a lovely freshness. It expresses notes of crushed yellow apple, crisp white peach, juicy apricot, as well as fresh blood orange, lemon zest and honey, a hint of wax, white flowers (acacia,…

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Southwest Mountains Vineyards, Petit Manseng 2022 – Monticello

Southwest Mountains Vineyards, Petit Manseng 2022 – Monticello

The wine has a lemon yellow color of medium intensity. The nose offers concentration and freshness, a tangy citrus frame that is slightly sweet thanks to a touch of citrus jam and candied lemon peel. It expresses aromas of grapefruit zest, a touch of bitter orange marmalade, as well as the delicacy of ripe and…

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Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery, Loving Cup White 2023 – Monticello

Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery, Loving Cup White 2023 – Monticello

The wine has a pale lemon yellow color. The nose is fragrant and open: it combines the delicacy of juicy stone fruits (white peach, apricot) and pineapple, refreshed by a tangy citrus hint (yellow lemon zest, blood orange, a very light touch of lime in the background). There is also a fragrant floral bouquet: acacia,…

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Château Goudichaud « Héritage » 2023 – Graves de Vayres

Château Goudichaud « Héritage » 2023 – Graves de Vayres

The wine has a pale lemon yellow color. The nose is fruity, gourmand, slightly vanilla-like (the wine benefits from aeration). It expresses notes of ripe exotic fruits (pineapple, passion fruit, a hint of papaya), juicy white melon, white peach, tangy apricot, as well as notes of sweet but refreshing citrus fruits (pomelo, orange zest, ripe…

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Château Fage 2023 – Graves de Vayres

Château Fage 2023 – Graves de Vayres

The wine has a pale lemon yellow color. The nose offers gourmandise, a touch of sweetness at the opening and an enveloping side. We first smell the aromas of yellow peach, ripe apricot, candied yellow lemon, orange, fresh pineapple, complemented by tangy touches of yellow lemon zest, passion fruit, grapefruit, as well as an elegant…

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Domaine du Seuil – Château du Seuil 2024 – AOP Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence

Domaine du Seuil – Château du Seuil 2024 – AOP Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence

The nose is round, luscious, and fruity, with notes of juicy white peach, pineapple, and pear. There’s a certain delicacy. The second nose opens with finesse with a hint of licorice and herbs. The fruit is still present. The palate is fresh and luscious, with notes of lemon, pear, and juicy white peach. There’s a…

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Domaine du Seuil – Auro Rousso 2024 – IGP Méditerranée

Domaine du Seuil – Auro Rousso 2024 – IGP Méditerranée

The nose is aromatic and fruity with notes of citrus fruits such as lemon and mandarin. There is also a hint of juicy yellow peach. The second nose opens with more intensity. It is delicious. The palate is fresh, slightly sparkling on the attack. We find the rather white, juicy peach, as well as green…

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Mas Farchat – L’Ecrin Blanc 2023 – AOP Languedoc

Mas Farchat – L’Ecrin Blanc 2023 – AOP Languedoc

The nose is fresh, discreet, and aromatic with hints of lime and white peach. It’s also mineral. The second nose opens with delicacy, a slight creaminess, and sapidity. The palate is fresh, tangy, and creamy. There is a hint of toast, almost milk chocolate. There are discreet aromatics of baked apricot and apple. The palate…

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