Château Pierrail 2012 – Bordeaux

Château Pierrail 2012 – Bordeaux

This wine is rich, fruity and complex. It expresses notes of citrus, quince and grapefruit… In mouth this wine is fresh and round. Good length.

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Kamoshibito Kuheiji – Junmai Ginjo 50 (Eau du Désir 2011)

Kamoshibito Kuheiji – Junmai Ginjo 50 (Eau du Désir 2011)

This Sake expresses a high purity (made from spring water). It reveals aromas of ripe tropical fruits (papaya, mango, guava) but also of nectarine and melon. It’s round and mineral. This Sake expresses a slight mineral acidity on the finish to enhance fruits aromas.

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Daishichi Minowamon 50 Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo

Daishichi Minowamon 50 Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo

A very fruity Sake. It expresses aromas of green apple. A fresh and mineral Sake. It reveals on the mid-palate notes of anise and licorice to finish on a light bitterness (very nice).   

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Dassaï 23 – Junmai Daiginjo

Dassaï 23 – Junmai Daiginjo

This Sake expresses aromas of melon, watermelon and acacia. A slight acidity is present in the mid-palate and then gives way to subtle aromas of flowers … a Sake that expresses a beautiful purity.

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Dassaï 50 – Junmai Daiginjo

Dassaï 50 – Junmai Daiginjo

A delicious Saké. It is mineral and expresses aromas of sweet papaya, anise, lemongrass and notes of Granny apple accompanied by a slight acidity. Good length.

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Jean-Louis Ballarin – Cuvée Royale – Brut – Crémant de Bordeaux (Rosé)

Jean-Louis Ballarin – Cuvée Royale – Brut – Crémant de Bordeaux (Rosé)

(100% Cabernet Sauvignon) This wine reveals aromas of ripe red fruits (including strawberries and cranberry) associated with small hints of cassis. A quite light wine. The finish is medium long.

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Jean-Louis Ballarin – Cuvée Royale – Brut – Crémant de Bordeaux (white)

Jean-Louis Ballarin – Cuvée Royale – Brut – Crémant de Bordeaux (white)

(60% Semillon 30% Sauvignon Muscadelle 10%) This wine expresses fruity notes (including citrus, nectarines) associated with acacia, spices and brioche notes. Fine bubbles. A long finish with a hint of acidity and fruit.

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Chateau Peyfaures – Cuvée Dame de Coeur 2008 – Bordeaux Supérieur

Chateau Peyfaures – Cuvée Dame de Coeur 2008 – Bordeaux Supérieur

(90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon) A powerful, round and concentrated wine. It reveals fruits flavors (currant, black cherry, strawberry), spices, undergrowth with woody notes. The finish is long and reveals slight chocolate notes and pepper notes. The tannins are quite present. A promising wine but I advise it need to wait 2 years…

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Château de Berbec 2001 – Cadillac

Château de Berbec 2001 – Cadillac

(95% Semillon, Sauvignon 5%, 5% Muscadelle) A powerful and aromatic wine. It reveals notes of prunes, sweet mirabelle plum, pear and candied dried fruits (including grapes). A little freshness on the palate.

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Château Tour Léognan 2009 – Pessac Léognan

Château Tour Léognan 2009 – Pessac Léognan

A fresh, fruity and well-balanced wine. It reveals notes of citrus, slightly more white fruits associated with a small notes of brioche and woody notes.

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