Languedoc white wines
Sauta Roc – In Bilico 2018
Languedoc
(organic) The nose offers a small concentration, a fine power as well as precision. The wine need to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of zest, juniper, garrigue and small notes lemon blossoms associated with a fine touch of anise, zest and fresh almonds. The palate is fruity, well balanced and offers a juicy / acidulous frame, a good definition, roundness, a good precision of the fruit, almost a fine aerial side (in the approach of balances) as well as a small fat. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of fleshy / fresh apple, fresh / juicy lemon and small notes of zest associated with touches of garrigue, arbutus as well as a subtle hint of sap pine, racy minerality (terroir) and discreet hints of fresh almond / almond blossom. Good length. Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Clos Marie – Manon 2019
Languedoc
(organic) The nose is fruity and offers gourmandize, a fine crunchiness as well as a certain intensity. There are notes of fleshy pear, crunchy apple and small notes of citrus (lemon, mandarin) associated with small touches of peach flowers, fine hints of thyme flowers, sage as well as discreet liquorice / anise. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, a small juiciness, precision, a very fine tension as well as energy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / fresh lemon, crunchy apple and small notes of zest associated with touches of fresh lychee, tangerine zest, fine hints of juicy / fresh quince, discreet hints of fresh anise, lemon blossoms and a hint of fresh thyme (in the background). Good length. Almost a discreet tannic sensation on the finish. Beautiful acidulous sensation on the finish. Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Mas Saint Laurent 2018
Languedoc
The nose is slighly tight and aromatic. The wine needs to be decanted. It reveals notes of quince, crushed pear and small notes of pulpy nectarine associated with touches of small yellow fruits, sage, green pine needles as well as discreet almost honeyed hints. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced, very discreetly tight and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, a small tension, a fine straightness, a good definition as well as a fine racy minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / fresh quince, juicy / fresh yellow apple and small notes of nectarine associated with touches of mandarin, sappy hints, sage as well as an imperceptible almost verbena hint and anise (in the background). There are a very fine firmness and a discreet hint of almond on the finish. Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Mas d’Espanet 2018
Languedoc
(organic) The nose is mineral, racy and offers a small concentration. It reveals notes of fleshy pear, pulpy vine peach and small notes of zest associated with touches of lemon blossom as well as discreet hints of fresh rosemary and an imperceptible hint of garrigue. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy / acidulous frame, suavity, a small roundness, a small fat, a fine tension, aromatic purity as well as a fine grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / fresh lemon, juicy / fresh mandarin and small notes racy minerality associated with touches of juicy green apple, zest, a subtle hint of fresh garrigue as well as an imperceptible hint of fresh rosemary. Good length. Presence of a subtle hint of pips and almonds on the finish. Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Le Conte des Floris – Lune Blanche 2018
Languedoc
(organic) The nose is aromatic, racy and offers an assertive style. It reveals notes of quince, gingerbread and small notes of dried zest associated with touches of mandarin flowers, dried small yellow fruits as well as an oxidative hint, discreet hints of beeswax and an imperceptible hint of chestnut butter. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, chiseled and offers an acidulous frame, a good guideline, precision, a beautiful freshness, fullness as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy quince, dried lemon zest and small notes of mirabelle plum associated with a touch of kumquat, dried small yellow fruits, yellow apple as well as fine hints of almonds, beeswax, toasted hazelnut, an oxidative hint and an imperceptible hint of roasted thyme (in the base).
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Domaine Clavel – Cascaille 2019
Languedoc
(organic) The nose is mineral. The wine needs to be decanted. It reveals notes of juicy / fresh lemon, lemon zest and small notes of tangerine zest associated with a touch of mesocarp, dried apple skin, slight hints of fresh rosemary as well as a discreet hint of verbena and sense of place (local biotop). The palate is fruity, mineral and offers a good finesse of the grain, a good definition, precision, aromatic purity, gourmandize as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy apple, lychee and small notes of juicy lemon associated with small touches of zest, tangerine, a discreet hint of apple blossoms as well as a subtle hint of fresh rosemary, rosemary blossoms, racy minerality and a sense of place (local biotop). Good length.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Sauta Roc – Piera Levada 2018
Languedoc
(organic) The nose is fruity, fresh, racy and offers a beautiful finesse (in its power). It reveals notes of fresh lemon, zest and small notes of fresh apple skin associated with fine touches of peach, fresh mandarin, a hint of citrus seed as well as discreet hints of sage, local grove and a very discreet hint of vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers suavity, a small fat, a fine acidulous frame, a fine chiseled side, roundness, gourmandize as well as precision. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of lemon, vine peach and small notes of fleshy green apple associated with small touches of zest, fine hints of quenette, apple blossoms, lemon blossoms, a subtle hint of sage as well as discreet hints of dry local grove and vanilla (in the background).
Score : 15.75+/20 (91-92/100)
Le Chant des Dolia 2018
Languedoc
The nose offers a fine richness, a fine fleshiness as well as a small concentration. It reveals notes of crushed apple, quince and small notes of dried zest associated with small varietal touches, dried laurel berries, garrigue as well as a subtle hint of anise (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, a small suavity, a good definition, roundness, gourmandize, a small sapidity, freshness, a small flattering side as well as a small deepness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy nectarine, pulpy apple and small notes of quince associated with small touches of zest, tangerine as well as a hint of tangerine seed, garrigue and a subtle hint of fresh rosemary. Good length. Presence of a subtle sapid hint (almost saline) on the finish / persistence.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Puech-Haut – Prestige 2019
Languedoc
The nose offers elegance, complexity, a certain richness (precisely managed), precision as well as a good finesse of the definition. It reveals notes of green apple, sage and small notes of verbena associated with touches of peach blossoms, lemon blossoms as well as slight hints of fresh garrigue. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced, racy and offers juiciness, roundness, a beautiful finesse of the grain, precision, a certain aromatic purity as well as a small aerial side in the approach of the structure / balance. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy lemon, fleshy / juicy green apple and small notes of zest associated with a touch of ripe seed, sage, fresh garigue, slight hints of pine sap, flowers (lemon blossom, rose) and rosemary flowers. Good aromatic persistence with floral hints.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Château Lancyre – D’ombre et de lumière 2019
Languedoc
The nose offers notes of toasted almond, toasted and small notes of apple skin associated with small touches of citrus, juicy quince as well as fine hints of sage, discreet hints of rosemary and a subtle hint of pine sap. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, roundness, fat, suavity, a small gourmandize as well as a fine chiseled side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / pulpy green apple, sweet white grapefruit and small notes of elderflower associated with touches of pine sap candy, white flowers, exotic fruits as well as discreet hints of fresh rosemary. Good length. Presence of small toasted hints, toasted oak and toasted almonds on the finish. Sapidity (an imperceptible hint of iodine) on the finish. Good persistence. Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)