The colour is medium purple. At first the nose is dominated by animal musk. Fortunately, with some air it fades away and leaves space to more pleasant earthy notes and some prunes. In the mouth an explosion of savour characterises the final. An enjoyment that seems to finish abruptly, only to surprise a few seconds later by coming back for a long-lasting aftertaste rich in fruity sensations. Continue reading “Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde de Vidal-Fleury 2009”
Tag: France
Domaine des Remizières Cuvée Particulière 2013
The colour is pale gold. On the nose raspberry liqueur and almonds. In the mouth pretty tasty, with an aftertaste that last for quite a while.
This wine is made with 100% Marsanne grapes by Domaine des Remizières, a family owned estate located in the commune of Mercurol, in the northern Rhône Valley. Continue reading “Domaine des Remizières Cuvée Particulière 2013”
Jean-Paul Thévenet Morgon “Vieilles Vignes” 2013
The colour is medium garnet and a bit cloudy. On the nose sour cherries and some earthy notes. In the mouth fresh and at first a bit prickly. The finish is abrupt, but later some fruity flavours come back and stay for a little.
Morgon is one of the 10 Beaujolais crus located on the slopes on the western side of the Saone River. Continue reading “Jean-Paul Thévenet Morgon “Vieilles Vignes” 2013”
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2006
This 13 years old white Bordeaux has a deep gold colour. On the nose a discreet aroma of citrus, mango and a hint of herbs. In the mouth well balanced, with a refreshing acidity. The aftertaste last for a long while, it is discreet as the aroma and is characterised by honeyed notes.
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte is located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux. Continue reading “Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2006”
Chateau Margaux 2012
I tasted the Grand Vin of Chateau Margaux along its two second wines: Pavillon Blanc & Pavillon Rouge.
Pavillon Rouge 2012 is a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and some Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Chateau Margaux 2012 is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and a bit of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Continue reading “Chateau Margaux 2012”
La Croix de Beaucaillou 2012
The colour is deep ruby. The nose has a spicy and minty character, with green and smoky notes. In the mouth smooth, but not much of an aftertaste worth mentioning.
The 2012 Bordeaux vintage has been a challenging one, due to lousy weather that caused major problems for the ripening of Cabernet Sauvignon. The resulting wines are very variable. Continue reading “La Croix de Beaucaillou 2012”
Tariquet Classic 2018
The colour is medium straw. On the nose an inviting aroma of apricot, peach, bergamot and ananas. In the mouth refreshing and as pleasant as on the nose, with a corresponding aftertaste that last for quite a while and completes the experience with some saltiness.
This (in France) hugely popular white wine is produced under the Cotes de Gascogne IGP. Continue reading “Tariquet Classic 2018”
Astrolabe Fronton 2014
This wine is deeply pigmented. On the nose notes of violet, blackberries and some spices. On the palate it is velvety and pleasant, but the finish leaves you with a disturbing bitterness, which I guess is due to a suboptimal use of oak. Fortunately, after some exposition to air, this defect disappears. Nevertheless, I find this imperfection a real shame, given the otherwise pleasant profile of this wine made with a unique grape variety: Négrette. Continue reading “Astrolabe Fronton 2014”
Fébus Jurançon Sec 2017
On the nose the typical aroma of apricot and citrus of the Manseng grapes comes forward, although in a faint version. In the mouth there is a prickly acidity at a level I personally find kind of disturbing. Beside some light apricot hint, no aftertaste worth mentioning.
Jurançon is, along with Marcillac, Gaillac, Fronton and Madiran, one of the five French AOC I intended to visit in July during my last trip to France with my son. Continue reading “Fébus Jurançon Sec 2017”
Château Pape Clément 2005 vs 2009
On the nose the 2009 is at first very elegant, mentholated with some prune. After some time more spices come out, rosemary and sandalwood can be detected. In the mouth the wine has a similar evolution. At first very smooth, showing firm, but already well integrated tannins. After a while the tannins become more gripping and drying. Continue reading “Château Pape Clément 2005 vs 2009”