Bründlmayer Ried Heiligenstein 1ÖTW Riesling ‘Alte Reben’ Magnum 2002 – Kamptal

Bründlmayer Ried Heiligenstein 1ÖTW Riesling ‘Alte Reben’ Magnum 2002 – Kamptal

The nose is restrained, powdery nose, opening up with notes of pollen and flower honey, some balsamic notes. The palate is fresh, saline, savoury, very ethereal, light and lean, with zesty acidity, notes of salted lemons, pickles and soaked apples. The finish is refreshingly saline, long and lingering.

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Fritsch Ried Mordthal 1ÖTW Riesling Magnum 2010 – Wagram

Fritsch Ried Mordthal 1ÖTW Riesling Magnum 2010 – Wagram

The nose is intensely floral, revealing notes or ripe Amalfi lemons, apricots, jasmine and pollen. The palate is juicy and succulent, with still very fresh acidity, very elegant, ethereal texture, light and aerial, offering notes of citrus fruits, lemons and grapefruits, zesty, clear and precise. Nice grip on the long finish.

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Domaine Taupenot-Merme – 2021 – Mazoyères-Chambertin

Domaine Taupenot-Merme – 2021 – Mazoyères-Chambertin

This estate has decided to separate this cuvée from Charme-Chambertin from 2020 onwards in order to precise its terroir marked by more power. But this 2021 vintage is more about finesse than power. Its splendid nose is accompanied by sour red fruits such as wild strawberry and cherry, and also very floral like violet. On…

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Domaine Denis Mortet – ‘Ma cuvée’ 2021 – Gevrey Chambertin

Domaine Denis Mortet – ‘Ma cuvée’ 2021 – Gevrey Chambertin

This estate makes 2 cuvées in the village of Gevrey village. “Mes Cinques Terroirs” comes from parcels in the southern part, and ‘Ma cuvée’ is from the northern part. Arnaud Mortet has perfectly interpreted the character of this delicate vintage, while keeping his own dense style. It is true that its colour, its first nose…

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Maison Cassagne and Vitailles, “Combarels. …A la Lumière” – 2020, Terrasses du Larzac

Maison Cassagne and Vitailles, “Combarels. …A la Lumière” – 2020, Terrasses du Larzac

The wine has a pale ruby color. The nose is aromatic, of medium intensity (+). Many floral notes in the bouquet: there are notes of fresh and dried roses, lilies, and cherry blossom, as well as subtle spices (white pepper, liquorice, cumin, fresh nutmeg) and a very slight saline hint and minerality. The fruits on…

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Maison Cassagne et Vitailles, “Les Chausmes” – 2020, Montpeyroux-Languedoc

Maison Cassagne et Vitailles, “Les Chausmes” – 2020, Montpeyroux-Languedoc

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose is aromatic (medium (+) intensity) and complex. It reveals spicy and warm notes of dark chocolate, cocoa, sweet spices (cinnamon, liquorice, nutmeg, a slight touch of vanilla) as well as flowers (lavender, lily, lotus). The notes of red fruits complete the sophisticated bouquet of…

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Maison Cassagne et Vitailles, “Nimalaya”, Vieux Carignan 2020, Vin de France

Maison Cassagne et Vitailles, “Nimalaya”, Vieux Carignan 2020, Vin de France

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose is bright, pronounced and juicy. The bouquet expresses richness, maturity and complexity. It reveals notes of small fresh fleshy red fruits (cranberries, raspberry, red currant, bigarreau cherry), acidulous black fruits (fresh blackcurrant, blueberry), cranberry syrup, as well as floral touches (elderflower, cherry flower, peony,…

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Château Rouquette sur Mer – 2020, L’Esprit Terroir, La Clape

Château Rouquette sur Mer – 2020, L’Esprit Terroir, La Clape

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose has expressive aromas of small red fruits (tangy red cherry, red currant, raspberry, cranberries) with a hint of salinity. There are also very slight toasted and smoky notes, with subtle hints of spices (white pepper, liquorice, nutmeg) and garrigue. On the palate, the attack…

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Domaine de La Réserve d’O – 2020, Terrasses de Larzac

Domaine de La Réserve d’O – 2020, Terrasses de Larzac

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose has a medium (+) intensity and a nice complexity. It expresses the aromas of tangy black berries (wild blackberry, blueberry, Morello cherry) and sweet red berries (red cherry, crushed strawberry, raspberry coulis). There are also sweet spices (cinnamon, liquorice, a hint of anise, and…

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Château Doisy-Daëne 2012 – Barsac

Château Doisy-Daëne 2012 – Barsac

The nose is aromatic, delicate, complex and offers spiciness, a fine intensity, a nice grain as well as a voluptuousness in its aroma. It reveals notes of mirabelle plum, jammy quince and small notes of raisin associated with touches of fresh marmalade, candied apple, hints of pastries, almond as well as an imperceptible almost malty…

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