Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2018 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé de Graves

Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2018 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé de Graves

The nose is aromatic, elegant and offers a beautiful definition, gourmandize, a beautiful grain as well as power (full of finesse and delicacy). It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, crushed cassis, small notes of pulpy/juicy plum associated with touches of crushed strawberry as well as hints of small toasted berries, cardamom, vanilla pod, a very…

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Domaine de Chevalier 2018 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé de Graves

Domaine de Chevalier 2018 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé de Graves

The nose is fruity, fresh, elegant, carved and offers a certain richness of the fruit and a small concentration. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, crushed cassis, small notes of finely acidulous violet plum associated with fine touches of crunchy/juicy strawberry, a racy minerality as well as fine hints of camphor, chocolate, discreet hints of…

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Vieira de Sousa – 30 Years White Port

Vieira de Sousa – 30 Years White Port

The nose is elegant and offers power, a certain intensity, a beautiful definition, precision as well as gourmandize. It reveals notes of candied plum, dried fig and small notes of date associated with small touches of dried yellow grapes, caramelized mandarin as well as small hints of pâtisseries, dried fruits, dried apricot, discreet hints of…

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Dalva – Colheita 1989 – Golden White Porto

Dalva – Colheita 1989 – Golden White Porto

The nose is elegant, fruity and offers beautifully mastered power as well as intensity (finesse) and delicacy. It reveals notes of candied yellow peach, candied yellow berries and small notes of roasted pineapple associated with small touches of orange, caramelization, cedar as well as a hint of rosewood, fresh lychee, very discreet hints of sweet…

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Bulas – 20 Years White Porto

Bulas – 20 Years White Porto

The nose is fruity, elegant, beautifully structured and offers complexity, a beautiful gourmandize as well as a very fine incisive side. It reveals notes of jammy apple, crystallized pear and small notes of crystallized lemon associated with small touches of vine peach, lychee as well as fine hints of apple blossoms, acacia, hazelnut and patisseries….

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Fukuda Shuzo Co. Ltd (Nagasaki – Japan) – Fukuda Junmai Ginjo Yamadanishiki – 15% alc

Fukuda Shuzo Co. Ltd (Nagasaki – Japan) – Fukuda Junmai Ginjo Yamadanishiki – 15% alc

The saké is transparent with some silver reflects. The nose is discreet, light, with cooked rice and green melon notes. The mouth is much more intense and complex with an explosion of toasted flavors, cooked rice, cream and fruits. It brings a deep umami accompanied by a nice acidity. It’s smooth and full with a…

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Aihara Shuzo Co. Ltd (Hiroshima) – Ugonotsuki Jyusanya Tokubetsu Junmai – 13% alc

Aihara Shuzo Co. Ltd (Hiroshima) – Ugonotsuki Jyusanya Tokubetsu Junmai – 13% alc

The saké is water clear with a silver rim. The nose is about roasted rice, bread, chestnut and cooked pineapple. It needs a little bit of air to develop more intensity. The mouth has a nice freshness with some pineapple, cooked rice and cooked pear aromas. Some kirsch flavors are coming. It’s quite complex with…

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Kitaya Co. Ltd (Fukuoka – Japan) – Kitaya Souden Junmai Ginjo – 15% alc

Kitaya Co. Ltd (Fukuoka – Japan) – Kitaya Souden Junmai Ginjo – 15% alc

The saké is like clear spring water. The nose has got pronounced aromas of fruits like pineapple. It’s clean and classic with a hint of almond and anis seed. The mouth is fresh with cooked rice flavors, golden apple, litchi and tropical fruits. It also has a nice minerality and the finish is quite long…

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Fuji Brewing Company (Shimane – Japan) – Izumofuji Junmai Ginjo Red Label – 15% alc

Fuji Brewing Company (Shimane – Japan) – Izumofuji Junmai Ginjo Red Label – 15% alc

The saké is clear like water with a silver ring. The nose is clean with a nice flavors intensity. We can find fermented fruits like pineapple, golden apple but also roasted rice and chestnut. It is a full-bodied saké with a nice balance in the mouth. It’s sweet at the attack and then watery acidity…

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Ryujin Shuzo Co. Ltd (Gunma – Japan) – Ozeno Yukidoke Junmai Daiginjo Namazume Yamadanishiki 50 – 15% alc

Ryujin Shuzo Co. Ltd (Gunma – Japan) – Ozeno Yukidoke Junmai Daiginjo Namazume Yamadanishiki 50 – 15% alc

The saké is transparent with a pale straw color. The nose is intense with delicate notes of candied pineapple and dried orange. Some fresh fruits are appearing in the second nose like blood orange and lime with a lot of fresh cut herbs and honeysuckle. The tasting is fresh and intense also with a real…

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