Domaine de Coste Chaude – L’Octave 2018 – Côtes du Rhône Villages Visan

The nose is fruity and offers juiciness, intensity as well as a fine power. It reveals notes of kumquat, ripe brugnon and small notes of mandarine associated with fine touches of zests as well as a hint of racy minerality and a very discreet hint of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy frame, suavity, gourmandize as well as a good definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe/juicy kumquat, mandarine and small notes of fleshy brugnon associated with a touch of apricot, lemon as well as discreet hints of zests and elderflowers (in the background). Good length and persistence.