Château de Chausse – Diamant 2022 – AOP Côtes de Provence

Château de Chausse – Diamant 2022 – AOP Côtes de Provence

The nose is intense with notes of vanilla and juicy, ripe yellow lemon. There’s also a hint of racy minerality. The second nose opens with more minerality and more smokiness. The palate is fresh and dynamic with good acidity. There are notes of vanilla, but also lemon and pear. The whole is juicy, leading to…

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Domaine Naïs – Symphonie de Naïs 2023 – AOP Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence

Domaine Naïs – Symphonie de Naïs 2023 – AOP Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence

The first nose is fresh and fruity with a lovely toasted, vanilla note from its barrel aging. The second nose opens with green notes of lime, pineapple, and ripe lemon. It’s delicious. The palate is fresh and fruity with a note of toast and pine right from the start. There’s an almost menthol side with…

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Domaine Daurion 2023 – AOP Languedoc

Domaine Daurion 2023 – AOP Languedoc

The first nose is aromatic with orange blossom and juicy white peach. The second nose opens with this floral note still present as well as a hint of bergamot and white grape. Lovely. The palate is fresh and fruity with bergamot, lemon and orange blossom. There is a hint of juicy white peach. The finish…

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Domaine Ollier Taillefer – Allegro 2023 – AOP Faugères

Domaine Ollier Taillefer – Allegro 2023 – AOP Faugères

The nose is intense with notes of dried banana, dried apricot, and apple. There is a very fresh, almost mineral aspect. The second nose opens with notes of yellow peach in syrup, mango, basil, and fine nutmeg. The palate is fresh, tangy on the attack with notes of orange blossom, lemon zest, and juicy yellow…

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Château Capion – Le Chemin des Garrennes 2022 – AOP Languedoc

Château Capion – Le Chemin des Garrennes 2022 – AOP Languedoc

The first nose is mineral, almost smoky and fresh with notes of toasted almonds and ripe melon. The second nose opens with a hint of white pepper and ripe lemon. The palate is round on the attack with a tangy side that comes later. There are notes of butter, pine sap as well as lemon…

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La Gravette de Corconne – Vieilles Vignes 2023 – AOP Languedoc

La Gravette de Corconne – Vieilles Vignes 2023 – AOP Languedoc

The first nose is fresh and delicate with a beautiful minerality. The second nose opens with notes of ripe yellow lemon, baked apple, and pineapple. There is a slight hint of pepper. The palate is fresh and round with good acidity. We find notes of lemon and toasted almond. There is a slight salinity with…

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Château Mire L’Etang – La Clape 2024 – AOP La Clape

Château Mire L’Etang – La Clape 2024 – AOP La Clape

The nose is aromatic with notes of lemon. A racy minerality is also evident. The second nose is more powerful with notes of grapefruit and white peach. There is also a saline impression. The palate is fresh with a salinity from the start. There are notes of yellow lemon, juicy peach, and lychee. The finish…

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Château La Tulipe Noire – Blanc de Blanc 2024 – AOP Côtes de Provence

Château La Tulipe Noire – Blanc de Blanc 2024 – AOP Côtes de Provence

The nose is aromatic, powerful with notes of orchard fruits such as apricot, juicy nectarine and vine peach. We also perceive hints of citrus fruits such as mandarin and yellow lemon. The second nose opens with the same aromatic, greener, on lime. The palate is fresh, aromatic with lime and juicy white peach. There is…

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La Chouette du Chai – L’Orfraie 2023 – AOC Languedoc

La Chouette du Chai – L’Orfraie 2023 – AOC Languedoc

The nose is aromatic with a hint of nutmeg. There is also a touch of apple. The second nose opens with minerality and hints of yellow peach. There are also sweet spices. The palate is acidic on the attack with an almost browned buttery side. There are notes of ripe lemon as well as nutmeg….

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Château Léoube – Love by Léoube Blanc 2024 – AOC Côtes de Provence

Château Léoube – Love by Léoube Blanc 2024 – AOC Côtes de Provence

The nose is fresh and fruity with notes of orchard fruits like juicy yellow peach as well as pink grapefruit and ripe yellow lemon. The second nose opens with more aromatics. It is gourmand. We find the same notes as the first nose with a little pineapple. The palate is fresh, juicy with notes of…

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