Rhône White wines

Le Clos des Sources 2018 Côtes du Rhône

The nose is fruity, fresh as well as juicy. It reveals notes of ripe pink grapefruit, acidulous yellow plum as well as small notes of lemon associated with a touch of lemon flowers. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/ finely acidulous frame, freshness as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe/juicy lemon, ripe pink grapefruit and small notes of juicy green apple associated with a subtle hint of verbena.

Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)

Domaine des Remizières – Cuvée Christophe 2018 Crozes-Hermitage

The nose is elegant, fruity and offers freshness as well as precision. It reveals notes of crunchy Mirabelle plum, juicy/ripe quince and small notes of lemon associated with small touches of racy minerality, lemon flowers, apple flowers as well as a discreet hint of fresh green apple, beeswax and hazelnut. The palate is fruity, fresh, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame, gourmandize, a fine tension as well as suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy Mirabelle plum, fleshy quince and small notes of mandarine, zests associated with a touch of crushed apple as well as a subtle hint of sense of the place. Good length and persistence.

Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)

Héritiers Gambert – Les Hauts d’Eole 2018, Sélection Parcellaire

Crozes-Hermitage

The nose is fruity and offers minerality, freshness, a good definition as well as a very fine straightness. It reveals notes of yellow peach, crushed yellow peach and small notes of citrus associated with a touch of zests, dry green apple skin as well as a subtle hint of flowers, sage and racy minerality. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/slightly acidulous frame, a beautiful definition as well as gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/ juicy Mirabelle plum, quince and small notes of lemon/mandarine associated with a subtle hint of quénette, yellow apple as well as discreet hints of racy minerality, butter and toasted. Good length.

Score : 16/20 (92/100)

Domaine Laurent Habrard - Grand Classique 2018 Crozes-Hermitage

The nose is fruity, precise and offers a small fleshiness as well as a beautiful, gourmand and precise fruit. It reveals notes of ripe lemon, ripe quince and small notes of juicy kumquat associated with a touch of fleshy / juicy peach, orange, fine hints of exotic fruit as well as a very discreet hint of flowers tangerine and sense of place. The mouth is fruity, fresh, elegant, well-balanced, racy and offers fat (beautiful finesse of the fat), roundness, a beautiful finesse of the grain, a fine tension, a fine acidulous frame, a fine racy minerality, a fine density , juiciness as well as a beautiful definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy quince, fleshy Williams pear and small notes of vine peach associated with fine touches of mandarin / dried zest, quenette / passion fruits as well as a subtle hint of mesocarp, flowers, sense of place and a very discreet hint of pepper. Good length and persistence.

Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)

Cave de Tain – Grand Classique 2018 Crozes-Hermitage

The nose is mineral and offers freshness. It reveals notes of apple, quince, small notes of racy minerality associated with very fine hints of mesocarp, zests as well as a discreet hint of peach flowers (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame, tension as well as a fine suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/ripe lemon, juicy/crunchy quince and small notes of juicy peach associated with fine touches of green apple and garrigue/rosemary.

Score : 14.75+/20 (88-89/100)

Domaine de la Graveirette – Font de Crau 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a good definition. It reveals notes of fresh lemon, fresh pear, small notes of juicy mandarine associated with touches of juicy vine peach, racy minerality as well as a fine hint of white flowers. The palate is fruity, racy and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame, a good definition and a fine crunchiness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/ripe lemon, mandarine and small notes of zests associated with touches of green apple, crunchy vine peach as well as a hint of juicy quince and discreet hints of toasted/brioche. Good length and persistence.

Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)

Clos Saint Michel 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a fine gourmandize as well as precision. It reveals notes of lemon, green apple and pear associated with touches of juicy/acidulous quince as well as fine hints of acidulous plum, nutmeg and a subtle saline hint. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame, gourmandize, precision as well as a good definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy pear, quince and small notes of lemon associated with small touches of zests, Mirabelle plum and toasted bread. Good length and persistence.

Score : 16.75+/20 (94/100)

RHÔNE ROSÉ WINE

Château Boucarut – Cuvée Carenren 2018 Lirac

The nose is fruity and offers freshness as well as a fine power. It reveals notes of lemon, crunchy vine peach and small notes of fresh mandarine associated with a touch of fresh red cherry and fresh blackberry. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous, tension, a beautiful precision as well as straightness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe/juicy lemon, fresh cherry and small notes of fresh strawberry associated with a touch of cornflower as well as a discreet hint of crunchy apple. An imperceptible hint of toasted hazelnut on the persistence. Good length.

Score : 16/20 (92/100)

RHÔNE SWEET WINES

Domaine de Coyeux – Elegans 2016 Muscat de Beaumes deVenise

The nose is fruity and offers a small power as well as very fine intensity. It reveals notes of candied Mirabelle plum, crystallized orange zests and small notes of jam associated with a touch of crushed quince as well as discreet hints of white flowers/lily of the valley, honey and an imperceptible hint of lavender. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame, gourmandize, tension, precision, roundness as well as a certain small dynamism. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed quince, candied peach and small notes of candied lemon associated with hints of candied Mirabelle plum, marmalade as well as fine hints of honey, biscuit and a fine hint of elderberry flowers.

Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)

Domaine de Coyeux – Enigmae 2018 Muscat de Beaumes deVenise

The nose is fruity and juicy. It reveals notes of crystallized lemon and small notes crystallized vine peach associated with touches of crystallized mandarine as well as a discreet hint of zests. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy, gourmandize, suavity as well as a very fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crystallized red cherry, lemon and small notes of apple associated with touches of crystallized strawberry as well as a subtle hint of violet candy and discreet hints of peach flowers (in the background).

Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)

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