Côtes du Rhône white wines

Domaine Eyguestre – Le Maupas 2019

Côtes du Rhône Villages, Séguret

The nose is fruity, racy and offers a certain intensity as well as a small concentration. It reveals notes of zests, quince, small notes of fresh kumquat associated with small touches of small fresh yellow fruits, fresh apricot, apricot flowers as well as discreet hints of verbena/fresh grove and an imperceptible hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced and offers juiciness, gourmandize, delicacy, a beautiful aerial approach as well as a bright fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh Mirabelle, fresh lemon, small notes of crunchy/ fresh nectarine associated with touches of small bright yellow fruits, sage, apricot flowers as well as discreet hints of fresh verbena and apple flowers. A beautiful delicate wine !

Score : 16/20 (92/100)

E. Guigal 2019

Côtes du Rhône

The nose is fruity and offers richness, freshness as well as precision. It reveals notes of quince, kumquat, small notes of candied Mirabelle associated with small touches of lemon, apple as well as very fine hints of zests, subtle hints of vanilla and a very discreet hint of sage. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, fat, a small suavity, gourmandize, freshness, a good definition, a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as a certain richness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of quince, Mirabelle, small notes of crushed pear associated with touches of candied mandarine, mandarine zests, mesocarp, hints of lychee, sage as well as very discreet hints of fresh local grove and vanilla. Good length.

Score : 15.75+/20 (91-92/100)

Domaine de l’Amauve – La Vigne de Louis 2019

Vaucluse I.G.P.

The nose is aromatic, slightly tight and offers concentration as well as a certain power. It reveals notes of violet, cherry, small notes of cherry blossom associated with touches of blueberry, small wild fruits, hints of tobacco box, laurel berries as well as hints of sweet spices, cardamom, vanilla and an imperceptible hint of local grove (in the background). The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, acidulous, slightly tight and offers a beautiful definition, tension, finesse, a certain delicacy, power full of finesse, deepness as well as freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/fleshy cherry, acidulous redcurrant, small notes of acidulous/juicy blackberry associated with touches of violet, blueberry, camphor, liquorice, juicy/fresh cassis as well as hints of tonka bean, sweet spices, cardamom and a very discreet hint of vanilla (in the background). Tannins are precise, well-built and elegant. Good length.

Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)