Côtes du Rhône white wines
plum, a racy minerality, a subtle hint of zan and an imperceptible hint of white pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, fat, gourmandize, fullness, a certain small unctuosity, delicacy, concentration (full of control), a crystalized side, finesse, a stretchy/ lengthened side, tension as well as a good finesse of the grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/pulpy apricot, pulpy quince, small notes of crushed physalis associated with touches of pulpy yellow peach, juicy/ripe kumquat as well as fine hints of bee wax, almond, fresh sage and a very discreet hint of butter.
Score : 16.75/20 (93-94/100)
yann Chave 2019
Crozes-Hermitage
(Organic) The nose is fresh, mineral, racy and offers complexity. This wine should be decanted. It reveals notes of small fresh fruits, white plum, small notes of fresh Mirabelle associated with small touches of quince, apricot flowers, fine hints of citrus, orange dry zests as well as a discreet hint of fresh local grove and a very discreet hint of patisserie/fresh almond. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers elegance, gourmandize, a beautiful juiciness, delicacy, tension as well as a fine straightness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/ fresh yellow plum, pulpy/fresh white plum, small notes of quince associated with touches of fresh apricot, fleshy apple, a subtle hint of kumquat, sage as well as a very discreet hint of almond (in the background) and an imperceptible hint of rosemary. Good length. There are very discreet hints of ripe almond and dry local grove in the persistence.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Domaine Belle – Les Terres Blanches 2019
Crozes-Hermitage
(Organic) The nose is elegant and offers a fine power, concentration, complexity as well as a discreetly tight grain. It reveals notes of fresh Mirabelle, white plum, small notes of white nectarine associated with small touches of quince/small crushed fruits, lychee, lemon flowers as well as a fine hints of zests, a racy minerality and a very discreet hint of patisserie. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, gourmandize, a good definition, finesse, elegance, a mineral/acidulous frame, a small richness (full of finesse), a certain concentration, fat, a beautiful racy minerality (reflects the terroir), energy as well as a beautiful guideline. On the palate this wine expresses notes of quince, pulpy/juicy Mirabelle, apricot, small notes of quince, pulpy/juicy Mirabelle, apricot, small notes of crushed apple associated with touches of kumquat, lemon, lemon flowers as well as a discreet hint of verbena and a very discreet hint of sense of the place (local biotope). A beautiful persistence on hints of honey and vanilla/toasted.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
A. Pradelle 2019
Crozes-Hermitage
The nose is fresh, mineral, elegant and offers a fine richness. It reveals notes of fleshy pear, crushed brugnon, small notes of quince associated with touches of zests, lilac as well as hints of almond flowers and a very discreet hint of fresh local grove. The palate is fruity, fresh (beautiful freshness) and offers elegance, a beautiful finesse of the fat, suavity, ampleness, a small sapidity, softness, gourmandize, a racy minerality as well as a very fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy physalis, quince, small notes of fleshy/juicy pear associated with touches of peach flowers, lemon as well as fine hints of lychee, discreet hints of almond flowers and an imperceptible hint of fresh sage.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Jean Esprit – Perles Ivoire 2019
Crozes-Hermitage
The nose is mineral, racy and offers a fine grain. It reveals notes of fresh lychee, brugnon, small notes of pear flowers associated with touches of beautiful fruits, a racy minerality as well as fine hints of nectarine. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral and offers suavity, a beautiful finesse of the fat, a good guideline, delicacy, a crystalized side as well as a very fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh lychee, juicy/fresh brugnon, small notes of quince associated with a touch of physalis, fresh kumquat, discreet hints of apricot, apricot flowers as well as a discreet hint of peach flowers and a racy minerality. Good length. There is a fine bitterness of fresh almond in the persistence.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Domaine Melody – L’Exception 2019
Crozes-Hermitage
The nose is fresh, fruity and offers a beautiful definition. It reveals notes of vine peach, bright apricot, small notes of citrus (mandarine, pink grapefruit) associated with small touches of lychee, passion fruits, peach flowers as well as a subtle hint of laurel/local grove. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/mineral frame, gourmandize, a good definition, elegance, a small tension, a beautiful freshness, a small crystallized side as well as a certain suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of quince, juicy/pulpy apricot, small notes of pink lychee associated with touches of vine peach, sugared grapefruit, peach flowers as well as a subtle hint of sense of the place (local biotope). A fine bitterness in the finish/persistence.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
M. Chapoutier – Les Tanneurs 2019
Saint-Péray
The nose is fresh, fruity and offers a fine richness. It reveals notes of crushed physalis, small ripe yellow plum associated with hints of quince, fresh lemon, discreet hints of caviar lemon, zests as well as a hint of mesocarp, sage and discreet hints of a racy minerality. The palate is fruity and offers an acidulous frame, a racy minerality, finesse, energy, a chiseled side as well as a beautiful freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh lemon, fresh/crunchy apple, small notes of fresh pear associated with touches of zests, small fresh/crunchy white plum as well as hints of racy minerality and fine hints of fresh sage and an imperceptible hint of almost bee wax/honey in the background.
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
M. Chapoutier – Haut Chamblard 2019
Saint-Péray
The nose is fresh, fruity and offers a small unctuosity, a beautiful finesse, delicacy as well as precision. It reveals notes of pulpy William pear, crushed brugnon, small notes of lychee associated with touches of pear flowers, apricot as well as very fine hints of passion fruits, crushed Mirabelle as well as hints of almond, hazelnut butter and a very discreet hint of almost candied orange zests. The palate is fruity and offers gourmandize, a small fullness, suavity, fat, richness (justly controlled), a certain tension, a small vivacity as well as a racy minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed Mirabelle, ripe quince, small notes of physalis associated with touches of crushed nectarine, lemon as well as fine hints of passion fruits, almond flowers, lemon flowers and a subtle hint of buttery brioche. Good length. A beautiful suavity and gourmandize in the finish. Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
Rémy Nodin – La Colline Dorée 2018, Classique
Saint-Péray
The nose is fresh, elegant and offers delicacy as well as finesse. It reveals notes of yellow apple, apricot, small notes of quince associated with small touches of small crunchy white fruits, Mirabelle, fine hints of small yellow flowers, a discreet hint of physalis as well as an imperceptible hint of nutmeg, almond and bee wax. The palate is fruity, elegant, delicate and offers minerality, a fine fullness/fat, finesse as well as an aerial side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of quince, apricot, small notes of crushed Mirabelle associated with touches of green apple, caviar lemon/citrus, a touch of physalis as well as delicate varietal hints/sage and bee wax. Good length. A beautiful wine full of delicacy !
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Rémy Nodin – Vieille Vigne du Suchat 2018
Saint-Péray
The nose is elegant, aerial and offers a small toasted/honey side. It reveals notes of crushed Mirabelle, pulpy William pear, small notes of lavender honey associated with touches of small crushed yellow fruits, lemon flowers as well as a subtle hint of sense of the place (local biotope), toasted hazelnut and a very discreet hint of vanilla. The palate is elegante, delicate, beautifully built and offers a beautiful finesse of the fat (surely from lies stirring), gourmandize, delicacy, precision, a good finesse of the grain, fullness as well as a small aerial side in the approach. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/fresh Mirabelle, small crushed yellow fruits, small notes of William pear associated with touches of apple flowers, verbena, sense of the place (local biotope) as well as hints of yellow apple, physalis, honey, toasted almond and a discreet hint of buttery brioche. Good length. An aromatic persistence with in particular a hint of eucalyptus. Congrats !
Score : 17/20 (94/100)