Coteaux D&

Tardieu-Laurent

Coteaux Cornas Syrah 2016

Blackcurrant and leather notes. Very savoury on the palate - a little disappointing to be honest. See previous Delectable note. I haven’t had a lot of experience with Cornas and was looking forward to this because of its stellar reputation. I have a reasonable collection of Clape Cornas in my cellar which are not ready to drink yet. To be honest this was a bit underwhelming compared to many stellar Shiraz we are lucky enough to have in Australia. Hopefully the Clape, the Rostaing and the Jamet with time in my cellar will be impressive. — 4 days ago

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Tom Casagrande

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I love Cornas but generally am not a huge fan of this house.
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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@Tom Casagrande Ditto.
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I’ll “third” the above sentiments.

Egly-Ouriet

Cuvée des Grands Côtés Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes Coteaux Champenois Ambonnay Pinot Noir 2012

No doubt the finest Coteaux in all of Champagne, it’s particularly special to find this wine with some bottle age. From south facing 60+ year old vines in Ambonnay, 2012 is showing beautifully, drinking like a top notch red burg, perfumed, silky and pure with soft tannins and saline-mineral inflicted finale. Special wine. — a month ago

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Domaine de Bellivière (Eric Nicolas)

Rouge-Gorge Coteaux Du Loir Pineau d'Aunis 2022

This was a by-the-glass favorite at the Loire property where we stayed. Biodynamic Pinot d’Aunis. Lots of wild red berries complicated by earthy, peppery and floral tones — 2 months ago

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Bieler Père et Fils

Sabine Aix en Provence Rosé Blend 2022

Very dry with a long and rich flavor profile. Taste of spiced plum, green apple and a hint of sour at the end. Very light on aroma. — 2 days ago

Commanderie de la Bargemone

Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Grenache Blend Rosé 2024

With Shannon in Powell and enjoyed this in a sunny day. Pear crisp. Yum — 2 months ago

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Hugues Beaulieu

Hugues de Beauvignac Coteaux du Languedoc Picpoul-de-Pinet Blanc 2023

Lovely yellow, taste of citrus and green grass, very good finish. Dry with crisp, clean taste. — 3 months ago

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Domaine de Trévallon

Blanc Alpilles White Blend 2019

Still a baby, perfumed, smokey, nice acidity, lots of tropical and stone fruit, — 9 days ago

Brewer-Clifton

3-D Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2021

Bruised apple, ripe pineapple, chamomile, white lilies, smokey, a hint of flint stone. Luscious and sophisticated, we really loved this wine. Looking forward to tasting other vintages. — 12 days ago

Château d`issan

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

Somm David T
9.1

The US is now their #1 export market. You would be surprised at what some producers spend on labels. It is more than you think. All those countries, languages and different requirements for what needs to be written on them.

I think this is in a dumb faze or just closed down.

The nose is muted and not all that revealing. Soft blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, strawberries with powdery raspberries. Clayish soils, some clove, dark earth, very light herbs, notes of baking soda, sandalwood and dark withering flowers.

The palate is a little flat..showing stubbornness. Ripe but dullish; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, strawberries & raspberries. Dry clayish soils, dry top soil, limestone minerals, dark spice, clove, dark, rich earth, very light herbs, notes of baking soda, sandalwood that falls into cedar, soft tobacco with dark withering flowers and violets, its acidity is very good, the finish while balanced, polished, somewhat elegant, lacks some complexity today and lasts a minute.

I would reserve a full assessment of this one tasting it again in 5+ years. It is in need of further evolution.
— 2 months ago

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