Rhône White
Domaine de l’Amauve
2017 Réserve
Côtes du RhôneVillages, Séguret
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a fine grain, a certain richness but in elegance. It reveals notes of black cherry, zan and small notes of very ripe blueberry associated with fine touches of crushed strawberry, violet as well as hints of cuben pepper, cola, black olive as well as very discreet hints of the and garrigue. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers gourmandize, a fine acidulous frame as well as a certain deepness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, small ripe/juicy red fruits and small notes of ripe/juicy blueberry associated with small touches of black olive, zan, discreet hints of camphor. Tannins are elegant and well-built. A beautifully gourmand wine!
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Château Mourgues du Grès - Capitelle 2016 Costières de Nîmes
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a fine richness. It reveals notes of Bigarreau cherry, small red berries and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of plum, lily/violet as well as fine hints of black olive, nutmeg, spices and zan. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, gourmandize, a good definition as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy raspberry, bigarreau cherry, small notes of small red berries associated with touches of juicy/fleshy plum as well as fine hints of flowers, spices and discreet hints of sense of the place. Tannins are very discreetly marked. Good length.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château Mourgues du Grès Terre de Feu 2016
Costières de Nîmes
The nose is fruity and offers juiciness, a fine crunchiness and a fine concentration. This wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of raspberry, small red berries, small notes of fleshy/juicy cassis associated with fine touches of violet as well as hints of racy minerality. The palate is fruity, fresh, well-balanced and offers a fine grain, a fine gourmandize and suppleness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of red cherry, small berries, small notes of crunchy raspberry associated with fine touches of violet, crunchy plum, fine hints of racy minerality, thyme as well as very discreet hints of spices, tobacco and a subtle hint of pepper. Tannins are very finely firm. Good length. A discreet firmness on the finish.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Pierre et Jérome Coursodon - L’Olivaie 2018 Saint-Joseph
The nose is fruity, concentrated, elegant, racy and offers power. It reveals notes of black cherry, blackberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of ripe bigarreau cherry, wild black berries as well as hints of racy minerality, sense of the place, liquorice and a very discreet hints of spices. The palate is fruity and offers richness, a fine acidulous frame, tension as well as deepness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe/juicy black cherry, small wild black berries and small notes of cornflower associated with fine touches of rose laurel, iris, crushed blueberry as well as hints of coffee, mocha and spices.
Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)
Cave Saint-Désirat, Septentrio 2018 Saint-Joseph
The nose is fruity and offers power and a fine grain. It reveals notes of black cherry, small wild black berries, small notes of fleshy raspberry associated with a discreet hint of liquorice and nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, tension as well as a fine fat/suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, small black berries and small notes of violet associated with touches of cassis, small wild red berries as well as hints of rosemary. Tannins offer suppleness.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100) Cave de Tain - Grand Classique 2018 Saint-Joseph
The nose is fruity and offers power, a small tension and precision. It reveals notes of wild red berries and crushed blueberry associated with discreet hints of roasted, grilled, black olive as well as an imperceptible hint of olive tree and liquorice. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame as well as a good definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy bigarreau cherry, small crunchy red berries and small notes of blueberry associated with fine touches of violet, toasted, vanilla as well as a subtle hint of black olive and tobacco. Tannins are precise and structuring.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Héritiers Gambert - Esprit de Granit 2017, Selection Parcellaire
Saint-Joseph
The nose offers power, a small concentration as well as a small aromatic power. It reveals notes of blackberry, blueberry and vanilla associated with touches of raspberry, violet, very fine toasted hints, crushed strawberry as well as a discreet hint of dry mild tobacco and Cuben pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, a mineral frame, tension, precision as well as gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy black cherry, wild strawberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of fleshy/juicy blueberry, plum as well as hints of black olive, sage/thyme and vanilla.
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
Laurent Habrard - Sainte Epine 2018
Saint-Joseph
The nose is fruity, powerful and offers a fine grain, intensity as well as deepness. It reveals notes of blackberry, black cherry and small notes of wild berries associated with touches of rose, crunchy blueberry, pepper as well as hints of racy minerality and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/slightly acidulous frame, gourmandize as well as harmony. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy strawberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of fleshy/juicy black cherry associated with touches of violet, rose candy as well as toasted hints, vanilla, nutmeg and thyme. Tannins are elegant and well-built. Good length. Good persistence.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Domaine de Rochevine - Coeur de Rochevine 2016
Saint-Joseph
The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers power, richness and a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of wild strawberry associated with touches of violet, Cuben pepper, nutmeg, ripe blueberry as well as hints of zan, tea and camphor. The palate is fruity and offers freshness, minerality, tension, a beautiful guideline as well as a good definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy cassis, small notes of wild strawberry associated with touches of blueberry as well as hints of Bourbon vanilla, violet, rose, black olive and zan. Tannins are elegant and racy. Good length.
Score : 17.5+/20 (95-96/100)
Domaine Rochevine 2018 Saint-Joseph
The nose is fruity and offers a fine grain, intensity as well as concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of violet associated with touches of small red berries, crunchy red cherry as well as hints of racy minerality, olive tree/sense of the place and slight hints of tobacco. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame, gourmandize as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, fleshy/ juicy cassis and small notes of Bigarreau cherry associated with touches of roasted, sage as well as hints grey pepper. Tannins are well-built. Good length.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)