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Il y a des cocktails qui annoncent la couleur. Et puis il y a le Long Island Iced Tea. Lui, il te regarde droit dans les yeux avec sa robe ambrée, son air innocent de thé glacé... et il prépare tranquillement l'un des plus beaux traquenards de l'histoire des bars. C'est un costume trois pièces porté par un hooligan. Et c'est précisément pour ça qu'on l'aime. Je me souviens de la première fois où j'en ai commandé un. Je voulais "un truc frais". Le serveur a souri. Ce sourire-là. Celui qui en dit long sans rien dire. Quelques minutes plus tard, un grand verre arrive. Des glaçons, une rondelle de citron, une couleur de thé glacé. Une gorgée, du citron, un peu de cola, une douceur presque trompeuse. Je me suis dit : Finalement, ça se boit tout seul.  Erreur de débutant. Le Long Island ne se boit pas. Il négocie avec toi. Il te fait croire qu'il est léger, puis il te rappelle, vingt minutes plus tard, qu'il contient prati...

A rosé produced in small quantities, yet one with real personality. Production: approximately 1,400 bottles. . IGP Vaucluse Rosé, *Le Meilleur de Nous* cuvée, from the mothers of the De Boel France family. . Vintage: 2025 . 🍇: 75% Caladoc, 25% Carignan. . 👀: A luminous pale pink hue, with a subtle sparkle that makes you want to hold the glass up to the window just for the sheer pleasure of it. Visually fresh and delicate. . 👃: And this is where it gets interesting. The Caladoc brings a lovely fruitiness, while the Carignan adds a bit of depth and dimension. On the initial nose, I pick up fresh small red fruits—strawberry, redcurrant, raspberry—evoking that crisp, fresh-picked fruit sensation straight from the market. Then come tangier, almost vegetal notes that make your mouth water. It smells like summer—not the picture-postcard kind with overpriced deckchairs, but rather summer at 7:37 PM, when the heat is starting to fade, someone has set a charcuterie board on the ta...

Champagne G. Tribaut Rosé de Réserve 1er Cru is a rosé Champagne that strikes a fine balance between freshness, fruitiness, and delicious indulgence. . Champagne Brut Rosé 1er Cru, "Rosé de Réserve" cuvée from Maison G. Tribaut . 🍇: 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir . 👀: In the glass, the color is a luminous salmon pink, with a sparkle that makes it look almost as if a sunset has been captured in the glass. The bubbles are fine, steady, and elegant. And that color... It promises deliciousness without veering into candy-like sweetness. . 👃: Red fruits take the lead. On the first sniff: fresh strawberry, raspberry, and redcurrant, with a hint of crisp red fruit character. The Chardonnay provides a backdrop of lemony, floral freshness that keeps the profile from becoming jammy. Then there is a more vinous, almost slightly spicy note, reminding us that the Pinot Noir is a key player here, not just a background extra. It is fresh, indulgent, and precise. . 👄: The atta...

What if the Big Bad Wolf actually had a soft heart? . Pic Saint-Loup Red, "Le Grand Méchant Loup" cuvée by Vignobles Vellas . Vintage: 2023 . 🍇: Syrah, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre . 👀: In the glass, it’s dark and deep—almost like garnet velvet. A color that doesn't ask for permission to enter the room. You can already sense the dark fruit behind the glass: something generous and sun-kissed, with a hint of mysterious shadow lingering in the background. In short, visually, the wolf is baring its fangs. . 👃: Syrah leads the way with dark fruit and spicy, peppery notes, while Grenache brings ripe fruit into the mix. Mourvèdre plays the tough guy, offering wilder, earthy notes with a touch of licorice. It smells a bit like blackberry jam decided to go camping in the *garrigue* scrubland. There’s sunshine, wild scrub, spices, and fruit. A truly mouth-watering nose. . 👄: The attack is bold and generous, with that dark fruit returning immediately. There is plenty of ...

Le chasan. Ou le cépage dont presque personne ne parle. Il y a des cépages qui remplissent les verres.Et puis il y a ceux qui remplissent les conversations. Le chassan, lui, fait partie d'une troisième catégorie. Celle des cépages qu'on croise presque par hasard, au détour d'une bouteille, avant de se demander : mais pourquoi je n'en ai jamais entendu parler ?. J'adore ces rencontres-là. Elles ont quelque chose des vieux disques trouvés chez Emmaüs ou des petits restaurants sans enseigne. Personne ne les met en avant, personne ne fait la queue devant. Et pourtant...Il suffit d'une gorgée. Et quelque chose s'allume. Il y a quelques semaines, je tombe sur un vin élaboré avec du Chasan. Le premier nez m'a surpris. Des fleurs blanches, une pêche encore un peu ferme. Une touche d'amande fraîche. Puis cette sensation presque crémeuse, comme une noisette écrasée dans une brioche tiède. Pas un vin démonstratif, pas un vin ...

A red IGP Côtes de Thongues blending three grape varieties that, together, can easily turn your glass into a mini Mediterranean getaway. . IGP Côtes de Thongues red, "Pech de Montfo" cuvée from Domaine Coste Rousse . Vintage: 2024 . 🍇: Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault . 👀: Deep, brilliant ruby ​​red color, with a hint of violet intensity reminding you that the 2024 vintage is still a youngster. It makes you want to dive right in with your nose before you’ve even swirled the glass. . 👃: Fruit takes the lead: cherry, blackberry, black raspberry, with a touch of ripe plum. The Syrah adds a peppery, slightly spicy edge; the Grenache smooths things out; and the Cinsault brings a touch of freshness to the mix. It’s rich and sun-kissed, yet never heavy. . 👄: The attack is supple and fruity, with a solid presence on the palate but without delivering a "tannic punch." The fruit feels almost crisp and fresh—cherry, plum, and dark berries—followed by spices and a hint...

Ron Colombia 10 Year Old from Maison Naud is a rum that leans into rich, indulgent flavors without sacrificing structure. . Ron Colombia 10 Year Old (Colombian rum) by Maison Naud . 🍇: Aged for 10 years in Bourbon casks in Colombia, followed by 6 years in French oak barrels. . 👀: In the glass, it displays a deep, luminous amber hue with copper highlights that catch the light beautifully. Visually, it makes a statement: this is no shy rum hiding in the glass. It is warm, radiant, and enveloping—a color reminiscent of a piece of antique waxed wood after a day in the sun. . 👃: Initial nose: vanilla, caramel, toasted wood. Then come richer, more indulgent notes—dried fruits, prune, and cocoa—with a hint of brown sugar that invites you to explore further.The bourbon cask has clearly left its mark: vanilla, roundness, and richness. Underlying this, the French oak adds a touch of elegance and structure—spicy, woody notes with an almost pastry-like quality. . 👄: The entry is ro...

🍷Eng slide 2 and 4 et Fr slide 1 et 3 .  A Sauvignon that doesn't try to show off—it simply aims to be delicious. . Vin de Pays du Val de Loire (White), Sauvignon cuvée from Vignoble Robineau (Anjou) . Vintage: 2025 . 🍇: 100% Sauvignon . 👀: In the glass: sunshine with a lemony twist. The color is pale, luminous yellow with lovely silvery highlights. Visually, it is clean, almost crystalline. It’s the kind of color that makes you want to serve the wine well-chilled and put on your sunglasses. . 👃: On the nose: a basket of citrus fruits. The initial impression goes straight to citrus—lemon and grapefruit—with a hint of freshly grated zest.Then come the more vegetal and herbaceous notes typical of Sauvignon: a touch of boxwood, fresh grass, something almost spring-like. It reminds me of a walk in the garden after a rain shower. . 👄: On the palate: fresh and crisp. The attack is clean and lively. This Sauvignon doesn't beat around the bush: it arrives with well-bal...

A sun-kissed, luscious rosé that is incredibly easy to love. The kind of rosé that reminds you that summer isn't just a season it's a state of mind. . Château de Rasque "Alexandra" Cuvée Côtes de Provence Rosé . Vintage: 2025 . 🍇: 50% Cinsault, 50% Grenache . 👀: In the glass, it’s pure Provence magic. A luminous, pale pink hue with glints reminiscent of the first rays of sunlight hitting the Mediterranean. Clean and radiant. . 👃: On the nose, it opens with fresh red berries: strawberry, raspberry, and redcurrant. Then come citrus notes and a floral touch, evoking the sensation of biting into a garden in full bloom in June. Refined and luscious. . 👄: On the palate, the attack is lively and thirst-quenching. The 50% Cinsault brings delicacy and freshness, while the 50% Grenache adds a bit more body and richness. The overall profile is smooth and balanced, with a saline finish that makes you want to take another sip immediately. The kind of wine that empt...