Côtes de Gascogne
Domaine de Maouries Les Grappes 2021
Côtes de Gascogne the nose is straight and fruity showing notes of lemon, lime, gooseberries, fresh cut grass with a touch of menthol, sage and dried herbs. the palate is round demonstrating ripe pineapples, peaches, even some melon and mango. the wine has a solid acidity backbone and a pleasant bitter-sweet finish with a discreet smoky and spicy note.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Domaine de Papolle Quatre C 2020
Côtes de Gascogne the nose is intense, floral and aromatic with notes of white flowers, acacia, honey suckle, lemon, pomelos and grapefruit zest. on the palate the wine is light, perfumed and refreshing with ripe nuances of tropical fruits, limes, lemons, mandarins, kumquats, some light and pleasant bitterness and juicy finish.
Score : 14/20 (87/100)
Domaine de Papolle Chardonnay 2020
Côtes de Gascogne the nose is delicate and refined with nuances of white peaches, yellow apples, pears, apple blossom, honeysuckles and lemons. the palate is light, energetic, juicy, revealing notes of yellow fruits, green apples, melons, apricots. Moderate finish with some bitterness in the background.
Score : 13.75+/20 (86-87/100)
Domaine Chiroulet Terres Blanches 2021
Côtes de Gascogne the nose is fresh, intense and exuberant showing notes of lemon, lime, gooseberry, green grass, honeysuckle and hints of chalky minerality and saltiness. the palate is straight-forward and juicy with refreshing acidity and juicy, enveloping texture. It reveals notes of ripe yellow apples, pear, amalfi lemons and a pleasant salinity. the finish is slightly, pleasantly bitter with a lot of freshness and salinity.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Domaine Chiroulet Miocène 2020
Côtes de Gascogne the nose is opulent, rich and powerful. It shows notes of exotic fruits, pineapples, mango, kumquat along with ripe lemons, some orange peel, ginger and spices. the palate is completely dry though exuberant and ripe demonstrating powerful structure supported by the zesty acidity. the wine reveals the spectrum of tropical flavours underlined by a firm mineral backbone and savory touches. the finish is lingering and powerful with a lot of freshness and a hint of grapefruit bitterness.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Domaine Chiroulet La Côte d’heux 2020
Côtes de Gascogne the nose is a bit restrained, showing some spice notes of ginger, cinnamon and vanilla underlaid by ripe pineapples, mango, yellow apples, pomelos and sweet lemons. the palate is powerful, opulent, rich and structured. It has weight without becoming heavy. the wine reveals expressive flavours of mango, orange peel, grapefruit, pineapple, oriental spices, saffron and curcuma. the finish is long, enveloping and bitter-sweet adding to the overall freshness of the wine. Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)
RED WINES
Picardon Le Rouge 2020
Côtes de Gascogne the nose is delicate, floral and spicy showing nuances of dried raspberries, strawberries, rose petals, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves. the palate is round, subtle and soft with gourmand notes of ripe red berries, plums, sour cherries and spices. the tannins are soft and velvety. Very light, delicate and elegant. fruity, pleasant finish.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Villa Dria Ronde des Fruits Merlot/syrah 2020
Côtes de Gascogne the nose is exuberant, rich and fruity showing notes of ripe strawberries, raspberries, red and black cherries, red plums supported by a touch of vanilla. the palate is gourmand, juicy, fresh showing crunchy fruits and a hint of spicy. the tannins are present, a bit drying but well-managed. the finish is fruity and pleasant but slightly short.
Score : 14+/20 (87/100)
Domaine de Miselle Merlot-tannat 2019
Côtes de Gascogne the nose is a bit restrained and smoky, revealing crunchy red berries and some floral notes after aeration. the palate is discreet showing notes of red fruits, red cherries, red currant, plums with a touch of spices like black pepper. the tannins are present but mellow and smooth. the wine is light, simple, easy to drink. Score : 14+/20 (87/100)
Entras Colina Oeste 2018
Côtes de Gascogne the nose is powerful, fruity, smoky with nuances of blackcurrant, blackberries, black plums, a touch of rubber, cloves and black pepper. the palate is juicy, opulent revealing sweet Boysen berries, black cherries and tar. the tannins are massive, slightly drying. fruity, refreshing, tannic finish. wine made in a natural style.
Score : 14+/20 (87/100)
Entras Bordeneuve 2020
Côtes de Gascogne the nose is vivid, gourmand, juicy revealing some ripe strawberries, almost jammy notes, red and black cherries, blueberry pie, sweet spices. the palate is dry and straight and elegant, showing the same set of fruits but much more restrained and delicate. the wine shows very fresh with the present but well-managed tannins. pleasant, fruity finish with a touch of cherry drupe and kirsch.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Domaine Laffitte Malbec 2021
Côtes de Gascogne the nose is restrained, smoky, young and still turbulent with notes of black cherries, blackberries, black plums, a bit of resin and black pepper. the palate is juicy and fresh with nuances of crunchy black fruits and spices. the tannins are smooth and well-managed. the finish is crisp, vivid and straight-forward.
Score : 14+/20 (87/100)
Les Frères Laffitte Le Petit Gascoun 2021
Côtes de Gascogne the nose is fresh and youthful revealing nuances of black fruits, blackberries, black cherries, black plums, some notes of cinnamon, black and bell pepper. the palate is juicy with crispy acidity, present but round and well-balanced tannins, notes of crunchy Boysen berries, blackberries, a hint of blackcurrant and cassis. the finish is fruity, pleasant and lingering.
Score : 14.5/20 (88/100)