Quinta do Vale Meão Douro 2020 (cask sample)

Quinta do Vale Meão Douro 2020 (cask sample)

The nose is restrained, still closed, needs time to open up. The palate is dense, juicy with notes of crunchy red cherries, cranberries, strawberries, garrigue, dried herbs and sweet spices. The tannins are bold and opulent, young but ripe and juicy. Good persistence and freshness.

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Van Zellers & Co CV Douro Branco 2019 (late release)

Van Zellers & Co CV Douro Branco 2019 (late release)

The nose is dense and concentrated revealing notes of spices, cloves, cinnamon, yellow and citrus fruits. The palate is saline, mineral, oaky, showing good concentration of yellow fruits, very Burgundy style. Te wine is delicious with a dense texture and lingering, salty finish.

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Château Val d’Arenc Blanc Bandol 2021

Château Val d’Arenc Blanc Bandol 2021

The wine is bright and limpid. It has a pale lemon color that has green highlights. he first nose is aromatic with notes of grapefruit zest, juicy lemon but also white pepper. We find warm notes of woody, vanilla. There is also a creamy, buttery aspect that accompanies some green aromas of aromatic herbs. With…

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Château Maïme Heritage AOP Côtes de Provence 2021

Château Maïme Heritage AOP Côtes de Provence 2021

The wine has a moderately intense dark cherry robe, it is clear and shiny. The first nose is aromatic and immediately we smell the bouquet of roses. Then we fall back on more saline elements with minerality. The second nose still lets the powdery flowers express themselves with rose and violet. We have rather black…

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Domaine de Gayolle Syagria AOP Coteaux Varois en Provence 2020

Domaine de Gayolle Syagria AOP Coteaux Varois en Provence 2020

The wine has a beautiful limpid and shiny color which is on the deep cherry with purple reflections. The first nose is aromatic, vinous with small jammy black fruits such as blackberry and cherry. Alcohol is slightly present. The violet and the rose are in the background. The second nose is smoky, sweet, vanilla. The…

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Château Tour Saint Honoré Olivier Côtes de Provence La Londe 2017

Château Tour Saint Honoré Olivier Côtes de Provence La Londe 2017

This wine has a medium-pale ruby color with some tile reflections. It is clear and shiny. The first nose is an invitation to walk in a priest’s garden! There are many aromatic herbs such as mint but also rosemary and bay-sage. We also have black fruits like cherry and a hint of peppery rose. In…

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Jas d’Esclans Cru Classé Cuvée du Loup AOP Côtes de Provence 2016

Jas d’Esclans Cru Classé Cuvée du Loup AOP Côtes de Provence 2016

This wine has a limpid and shiny color. It has a nice dark ruby color. The initial nose is aromatic with stewed black fruits such as blackcurrant and blackberry. We also feel the barrel with sweet spices, pepper and vanilla. The second nose is powerful with fruits in alcohol such as cherries in brandy. We…

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Domaine Naïs Symphonie de Naïs AOP Coteaux d’Aix en Provence 2019

Domaine Naïs Symphonie de Naïs AOP Coteaux d’Aix en Provence 2019

The wine has a beautiful melon colour, limpid and shiny, with a certain intensity. The nose is intense, fruity with developed aromas. We find the candied melon but also the yellow peach in syrup. Little by little, the woody scents emerge with light cedar wood but also vanilla and in the background a discreet cumin….

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Château Vignelaure AOC Coteaux d’Aix en Provence 2021

Château Vignelaure AOC Coteaux d’Aix en Provence 2021

The wine has a beautiful pale pink color. It is clear and shiny. The first nose is fresh, subtle with notes of rose petal and white peach. The second nose is creamier with apricot. Everything remains delicate. The tasting is fresh and fragrant. We have a nice controlled acidity from the attack. We have small…

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Domaine des Peyre Paparazzi n°009 IGP Méditerranée 2021

Domaine des Peyre Paparazzi n°009 IGP Méditerranée 2021

The wine is bright and limpid with a pale melon colour. The first nose is fresh and aromatic with notes of white peach and mango. There are also some flowers but they are difficult to describe. The second nose is gourmand on small red fruits as well as blood orange zest. The attack is delicate,…

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