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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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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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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Figuière 2023 – Figure #2 – AOP Côtes de Provence

Figuière 2023 – Figure #2 – AOP Côtes de Provence

The wine is young. The first nose is fresh and fruity with notes of grape as well as red cherry. It is a little closed, reduced and needs oxygen to open. The second nose is fresh and floral with notes of peony. The palate is round on the attack with the aromatic power of youth….

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Domaine La Tourraque 2022 – Harmonie – AOP Côtes de Provence

Domaine La Tourraque 2022 – Harmonie – AOP Côtes de Provence

The first nose is fresh and tangy with notes of fruits such as red plum and blackcurrant. There is also a hint of tea and vanilla. The second nose is a little smoky, it needs air. The palate is fresh and tangy on the attack. We have notes of small, crunchy red fruits like redcurrant…

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Domaine La Tourraque 2023 – Classic – AOP Côtes de Provence

Domaine La Tourraque 2023 – Classic – AOP Côtes de Provence

The nose is fresh and fruity. A little tight with notes of dark fruits like blackberry and juicy cherry. We also perceive a small minerality and a hint of iron. There is also an imperceptible hint of laurel flower. The second nose is aromatic, fruity with notes of nice vanilla. The palate is fresh, fruity…

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Clos Réal 2021 – AOP Côtes de Provence

Clos Réal 2021 – AOP Côtes de Provence

The nose is fresh with notes of stewed black fruits such as blackberries. We also perceive a touch of potpourri and a toast in the background, almost imperceptible. The second nose opens up, more mentholated, more on cocoa, more on cooked fruit. The palate is fresh, round on the attack. There are notes of fresh…

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Cana – Rosé of Merlot 2023, Greenstone Vineyards

Cana – Rosé of Merlot 2023, Greenstone Vineyards

Beautiful deep color. The nose is fruity and fresh. It reveals notes of pulpy raspberry, pulpy peach and small notes of pulpy white fruits associated with touches of lychee as well as a hint of white flowers and a very discreet hint of exotic fruits. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a tangy frame,…

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Hillsborough Vineyards – Opal, Petit Manseng 2022 – Virginia

Hillsborough Vineyards – Opal, Petit Manseng 2022 – Virginia

The nose is fruity and racy. It reveals notes of small yellow fruits, straw and small notes of acacia flowers associated with touches of pineapple as well as fine hints of beeswax and an imperceptible hint of almost zest. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, roundness as well as fat. On the palate…

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October One Vineyard, O1V 2022, Viognier – Virginia

October One Vineyard, O1V 2022, Viognier – Virginia

The nose is fruity, taut, racy and offers a stretched side. It reveals notes of Williams pear, pulpy white peach and small notes of mirabelle plum associated with touches of small yellow fruits as well as a subtle hint of zest and a discreet hint of bergamot. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a…

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