Régis Vacher, Domaine du Caillou, La Herpinière 2022 – Saumur – Champigny

Régis Vacher, Domaine du Caillou, La Herpinière 2022 – Saumur – Champigny

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity with purple reflections. The nose is pure, precise and aromatic, with distinct mineral and herbaceous notes integrated into a bouquet of freshfruit. It expresses notes of fresh blueberry, crushed blackcurrant, bigarreau cherry, raspberry and redcurrant, combined with a touch of limestone, cut grass, blackcurrant leaf and…

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Thierry Germain, Domaine des Roches Neuves, Clos de l’Echelier 2021 – Saumur – Champigny

Thierry Germain, Domaine des Roches Neuves, Clos de l’Echelier 2021 – Saumur – Champigny

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity with purplish reflections. The nose is reduced at first, but reveals a fruity and floral bouquet after aeration. It expresses notes of crushed strawberry, raspberry, red cherry, blueberry, combined with notes of lily, violet and blackcurrant leaf, as well as avery fine touch of ground nutmeg…

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La Source du Ruault 2021 – Saumur – Champigny

La Source du Ruault 2021 – Saumur – Champigny

The wine offers a brilliant ruby color. The nose expresses a lot of fruit (slightly tart) and a nice freshness. We find notes of bigarreau cherry, raspberry, cranberries, red currants as well as a very fragrant floral bouquet (wildflowers, cornflower, a touch of rose). On the second nose, there are a peppery and herbaceous touch…

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Prgin – Babic 2019

Prgin – Babic 2019

The wine shows a pale ruby-garnet colour. The nose is slightly meaty and smoky, offering nuances of red cherries, strawberries, complicated by subtle notes of Mediterranean herbs and iron. The palate is juicy and fruity, with pleasant notes of raspberries and strawberries, good balance of alcohol and acidity. The tannins are soft and polished. Good…

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Kastel Sikuli – Merlot Rosé 2022

Kastel Sikuli – Merlot Rosé 2022

The wine shows a moderate rosé-salmon colour. The nose is slightly reductive, offering nuances of iodine, red current, a touch of grapefruit and strawberry. The palate is fresh and simple, fruit-forward, revealing elevated acidity and pronounced minerality. A hint of positive bitterness on the finish.

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Korta Katarina – Zinfandel 2018

Korta Katarina – Zinfandel 2018

The wine shows medium ruby-garnet colour. It reveals intense nose of red fruits, cooked raspberries and strawberry compote. The palate is bold and powerful with warming alcohol, muscular and rustic tannins, fruity character of ripe red fruits and sweet baking spices. The finish is slightly drying.

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Rizman Winery – Pošip Nonno 2021

Rizman Winery – Pošip Nonno 2021

Deep yellow-golden colour. The nose is intense, revealing nuances of nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves, a hint of yellow melon and pear, ripe and also overripe apples. The palate is powerful, with a delicate touch of bitterness, moderate acidity, offering nuances of almonds, herbs, camomile and green tea. The wine shows slightly more developed than it…

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Terra Madre Winery – Pošip sur lie 2021

Terra Madre Winery – Pošip sur lie 2021

Intense golden yellow colour. The nose is slightly oxidative, revealing nuances of hazelnuts, then some pollen and floral notes, nuances of peach blossom, a touch of grapefruit zest. The texture is creamy combined with elegant, vertical structure, moderate acidity, nuances of Mediterranean shrub and yellow fruits. Pleasant bitterness on the finish.

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Fratelli Savigliano 2021 – Moscato d’Asti DOCG

Fratelli Savigliano 2021 – Moscato d’Asti DOCG

The nose is fruity and offers a certain gourmandize. It reveals notes of quince paste, mandarin paste and small notes of vine flowers associated with fine touches almost of dried apricot. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, an acid frame, a fine tension, a nice acidity, a small creaminess as well as a…

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Scarpa Tacco 12 2021 – Moscato d’Asti DOCG

Scarpa Tacco 12 2021 – Moscato d’Asti DOCG

The wine has a pale lemon yellow color. The nose is a bit shy. There are fresh notes of lemon juice, fresh white grapes, fresh white peach as well as acacia and green apple in the background. On the palate, the flavors are sweeter: the wine expresses notes of candied yellow plum, very ripe, even…

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