Wines to discover… and savor !
Château LafauriePeyraguey 2017
Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé
The nose is elegant, aromatic, racy, fine and offers a small spicy side, a fine grain as well as a beautiful controlled power. It reveals notes of quince, small yellow frits and small notes of nutmeg, citrus associated with touches of fresh/juicy vine peach, apple, hints of spices, nutmeg as well as discreet hints of pepper and ginger. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a small unctuosity, gourmandize, an acidulous/juicy frame, fat as well as a fine freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crystalized lemon, crystalized mandarine and small notes of quince associated with fine touches of pineapple in syrup, peach in syrup as well as fine hints of candied ginger, almond, spices as well as an imperceptible hint of coffee (in the background). Good length. There are discreet hints of honey and almond on the finish/persistence. A beautiful gourmand and elegant wine!
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Bouchard Ainé & Fils Genevrières 2008 Meursault 1er Cru
The nose is fruity, elegant, racy and complex. It reveals notes of quince and crushed small yellow fruits and small notes of apple associated with fine touches of butter, hazelnut, cooked peach and brioche. The mouth is fruity, wellbalanced and offers juiciness, tension, roundness, fat, a beautiful racy grain as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy quince, juicy yellow plum and apple combined with touches of butter, toasted hazelnut, almond as well as an imperceptible hint of beeswax. Good length and persistence.
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Château Beynat,
Tout en Merlot
Cuvée des Lyres 2017 Castillon Côtes-de-Castillon Organic wine
The nose is aromatic, fruity, racy and offers a fine power. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, small wild berries and small notes of cassis associated with fine touches of small red berries as well as a subtle hint of sweet spices and nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, juiciness, gourmandize as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe/juicy blackberry, cassis and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of violet, fleshy/juicy violet plum as well as a subtle hint of liquorice. Tannins are wellbuilt. Good length.
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Château Bélair-Monange 2011
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru,
1er Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity, racy and offers delicacy. It reveals notes of blackberry, small black fruits and small notes of very ripe raspberry associated with touches of racy minerality/flint (terroir) as well as fine hints of nutmeg, sweet spices and a very discreet hint of mild tobacco. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, a fine acidulous frame, tension as well as gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of very ripe raspberry, fleshy/juicy blackberry and small notes of fleshy/crushed blackberry associated with a touch of wild strawberry, cornflower, a fine touch of small blue fruits as well as hints of clove, caramelization and very discreet hints of sweet spices. Tannins are elegant and racy. Good length.
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Domaine de Suremain Clos L’Evèque 2017 Mercurey 1er Cru
The nose is fruity, flowery, structured and very finely tight. It reveals notes of cherry, blackberry and small notes of ripe raspberry associated with fine touches of violet, cornflower as well as hints of chocolate, Cuben pepper and nutmeg. The palate is fruity, juicy and offers a small freshness, minerality as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe raspberry, ripe redcurrant and small notes of plum associated with fine touches of violet, cassis, cornflower as well as hints of graphite, nutmeg and sweet spices. Good length.
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Philipponnat - Blanc de Noirs 2012
Extra-Brut
Champagne
The nose is elegant, fruity and offers a juicy/fresh fruit. It reveals notes of fresh lemon, lemon flowers and small notes of apple associated with discreet hints of fresh litchee, rose and an imperceptible toasted hint. The palate is fruity, elegant, fine and offers delicacy, deepness, an acidulous/juicy frame, a fine creaminess as well as a fine tension. The effervescence is very fine. On the palate this Champagne expresses notes of lemon juicy green apple and small notes of crunchy nectarine associated with fine touches of lemon/juicy mandarine as well as discreet hints almond and brioche. Good length.
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