Floc de Gascogne
RED WINES
Domaine de Maouhum Floc de Gascogne
The nose is fruity, precise and offers a fine power, freshness and a fine straightness. It reveals notes of cherry, crushed strawberry and small notes of ripe/fresh raspberry associated with fine hints of cherry flowers/white flowers associated with a very discreet hint of spices and an imperceptible hint of mirabelle plum. The palate is fresh, fruity and offers fatness, sugar/richness, a very fine straightness, tension as well as a fine acidulous frame/freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/ripe red cherry, ripe strawberry and small notes of ripe raspberry associated with very fine hints of crushed plum, flowers, cherry and liquorice. Good length and persistence.
Score: 16+/20 (92-93/100)
HDM
Floc de Gascogne
The nose is fruity and offers a fine richness as well as intensity. It reveals notes of candied strawberry, candied raspberry and small notes of blackberry associated with a fine touch of cherry as well as vert discreet hints of violet and liquorice. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, juiciness as well as a small fresh frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of candied strawberry, candied raspberry and small notes of candied cherry as well as very fine hints of liquorice and an imperceptible hint of nuts fruits. Good length. A fine sugar on the finish.
Score: 14.5+/20 (88/100)
Domaine Entras Floc de Gascogne
The nose is fresh, fruity, elegant and offers a certain complexity. It reveals notes of juicy slightly kirsch cherry, candied/ripe raspberry and small notes of fresh/ripe blackberry associated with fine notes of cherry flowers/violet as well as very fine hints of liquorice (in the background) and an imperceptible hint of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, juiciness, suavity but well-defined/precise/well-built, a beautiful guideline and a small tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe/ kirsch cherry, fleshy strawberry and small notes of fleshy/ juicy cassis associated with very fine hints of flowers as well as a discreet hint of orange (in the background) and fruits cake/spices. A good aromatic, gourmand and suave persistence on candied red fruits.
Score: 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Ferme de Gagnet Floc de Gascogne
The nose is fruity, fresh and aromatic. It reveals notes of kirsch cherry, jammy cassis and small notes of plum jam associated with very fine hints of spices as well as very discreet hosts of liquorice and a subtle hint of violet. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, elegant, precise and offers tension / straightness, a good freshness, gourmandise, a fine depthness as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of kirsch cherry, crushed / ripe cassis and small notes of jammy blackberry combined with a hint of strawberry jam as well as a discreet hint of orange marmalade, liquorice and an imperceptible hint of chocolate. Good length.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Domaine Chiroulet Floc de Gascogne
The nose is fresh, aromatic and offers power as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of ripe/candied strawberry and small notes of kirsch cherry associated with very fine touches of cassis, flowers (cherry, a hint of fresh violet) as well as very fine hints of almond and an imperceptible hint of coffee/cocoa on the finish. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, juiciness, suavity/fat, a fine tension as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of kirsch cherry, almond, cocoa as well as very discreet hints of flowers and an imperceptible hint of gray pepper (in the background). Good length and persistence. A fine hint of alcohol on the first and second caudalie then a fine note of candied/kirsch red fruits and almond
until the 4th/5th caudalie.
Score: 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)
WHITE WINES
HDM
Floc de Gascogne
The nose is fruity and offers a fine concentration and richness. It reveals notes of crushed apple, quince and small notes of wild small yellow fruits associated with very discreet hints of vanilla and an imperceptible hint of dry fruits. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame as well as fine suavity and juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/ juicy peach, juicy/crystallized lemon and small notes of juicy apple associated with a subtle hint of juicy quince.
Score: 14.25+/20 (87-88/100)
Domaine de Maouhum Floc de Gascogne
The nose is fresh, fruity, precise and offers a small richness. It reveals notes of white flowers, candied apple and small notes of small yellow plum associated with very discreet hints of spices/vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers freshness, a fine aerial side as well as richness/suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of candied apple and small notes of small yellow plum, candied peach associated with very slight hints of flowers, spices. A hint of sugar/ sweetness on the finish.
Score: 15/20 (89-90/100)
Domaine Entras Floc de Gascogne
The nose is fresh, fruity, elegant and offers elegance as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of crunchy white fruits, white flowers associated with fine hints of fresh citrus, a very discreet hint of jasmine and an imperceptible hint of vanilla. The palate is fruity, elegant, fresh, well-balanced and offers a good definition, precision as well as a very fine straightness/precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy/juicy flat peach/apple and small notes of juicy/firm small yellow fruits associated with fine hints of flowers as well as very discreet hints of racy minerality/limestone. A good persistence.
Score: 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Domaine Chiroulet Floc de Gascogne
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers power and straightness. It reveals notes of quince, ripe/fleshy mirabelle plum and small notes of crunchy yellow peach associated with fine touches of white flowers and discreet hints of citronella. The palate is fruity, elegant, well-balanced and offers freshness, a mineral frame, a beautiful definition as well as precision and a good structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pear associated with fine touches of orange blossom as well as very discreet hints of fresh almond. Good length. A very discreet hint of toasted oak and an imperceptible hint of vanilla/chocolat (on the background). Good length. A good persistence. A very discreet hint of alcohol on the second and third caudalie.
Score: 16+/20 (92-93/100)