Les Dégustations Ugo

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  A luminous, precise, and indulgent Blanc de Blancs that is incredibly easy to love. . Blanc de Blancs cuvée from the G. Tribaut house . 🍇: 100% Chardonnay. Dosage: 6g/L . 👀: In the glass, it glows with a pale, almost sun-drenched gold hue, with highlights playing between ripe lemon and fresh straw. The bubbles rise with quiet elegance. It sparkles and feels alive, inviting you to bury your nose in the glass before you even stop to think. . 👃: The nose is a true playground. Chardonnay takes center stage without overpowering the other elements. You find ripe citrus, lemon zest, crisp apple, and fresh pear. Then come richer, more indulgent notes: warm brioche, delicate hazelnut, and a touch of white blossom evoking the sensation of walking past a garden just after a summer rain. Underlying it all, a chalky note quietly hints at the vines' origins, planted across the chalky soils of Hautvillers (90% Pre...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  The kind of bottle where you pour yourself a glass to taste it, and oddly enough the bottle ends up empty. . Costières de Nîmes Red, "Esprit de Famille" cuvée from Domaine La Bergerade . Vintage: 2023 . 🍇: Syrah and Grenache . 👀: A deep ruby ​​hue dense yet not opaque with a brilliant sheen that catches the light. It swirls slowly in the glass, clinging well to the sides... you can tell right away this isn't going to be a shy wine. . 👃: And honestly, it kicks off immediately. A beautiful explosion of dark fruit: blackberry, black cherry, and plume almost compote-like. Then the Syrah begins to tell its story with a hint of freshly ground black pepper and a touch of violet almost dried lavender. Next, the oak aging adds its own signature or rather, a touch of fine wood bringing more enveloping notes: bitter cocoa, licorice, and a whisper of subtle vanilla. . 👄: The attack is supple, generous, an...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  A Morgon that reminds you why well-crafted Gamay can absolutely school bottles three times the price. . Domaine Striffling "Grand Charmette" Morgon (Red) . Vintage: 2022 . 🍇: Gamay. Vine age: 80 years . 👀: That color... a black-cherry red leaning slightly toward deep ruby, with a brilliant, almost brazen sheen. It’s clean, lively, vibrant. Not a tired wine. It pulses with energy. . 👃: It opens with an incredibly generous basket of dark fruit: ripe Burlat cherry, wild blackberry, fresh plum. Then, something wilder and earthier emerges—notes of damp forest floor after an August thunderstorm. A hint of fruit pit, a subtle floral touch. And above all, that unapologetic "natural wine" character. . 👄: No unnecessary foreplay. It hits the palate with dazzling, pure, almost crunchy fruit. Gamay playing its most authentic tune here. Supple yet lively texture. It glides beautifully but retains a d...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  An uninhibited, textured, luminous white wine that manages to be technical without being boring. . IGP Pays d'Oc white, "Rien à Cirer" cuvée by Anne de Joyeuse . Vintage: 2025 . 🍇: 100% Rolle . 👀: A brilliant, pale yellow hue with almost silvery highlights. It sparkles with that near-crystalline purity sometimes found in certain Mediterranean whites. The legs are fine and unhurried. It looks fresh, clean, and precise. . 👃: Initial nose: delicate. Then it opens up gently. Fresh pear, white peach, candied lemon zest. A hint of acacia blossom lingers like a memory of spring. And beneath it all, a subtle mineral sensation—slightly chalky—that adds tension. . 👄: The attack is crisp and direct. It kicks off with super-clean lemony tension, then the texture kicks in. And there, a surprise: the amphora aging imparts a distinctive grain. There is real depth and dimension—an almost tactile, slightly pow...

Il y a des cocktails qui arrivent dans une pièce comme un feu d’artifice. Et puis il y a ceux qui entrent comme un type en costume sombre, parfaitement taillé, qui ne dit rien…mais qui impose immédiatement le respect.Le Godfather , c’est exactement ça.Pas de mousse. Pas de décoration absurde. Pas de verre fumé avec trois branches de romarin brûlé devant Instagram.Juste deux ingrédients, deux.  Et honnêtement, je crois que c’est ce qui le rend fascinant.Parce que personne ne sait vraiment d’où il vient.Et plus je creuse son histoire…plus j’ai eu l’impression que ce cocktail racontait quelque chose de beaucoup plus grand que deux bouteilles mélangées dans un verre.Il raconte notre rapport au goût, à l'image, au cinéma au marketing et surtout…à cette étrange habitude qu’ont les humains de toujours réécrire l’histoire autour d’un verre. D’ailleurs, parlons-en.Parce qu’il existe non pas une…mais trois histoires autour du Godfather.Trois versions, trois vérités po...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  The kind of bottle that reminds you that a good wine is sometimes simply the one that makes you want to linger at the table longer than planned. . IGP Alpilles Rosé "Cuvée 1888" from Domaine de Saint Roch . Vintage: 2024 . 🍇: Caladoc and Merlot . 👀: At first glance, a distinct salmon hue—bright and luminous. It is clean, vibrant, and lively. . 👃: Immediate first impression on the nose: crushed strawberries. Then come redcurrant, fresh raspberry, and a hint of tangy candy. Underlying this is a more Mediterranean nuance: dried herbs, a subtle floral touch, and a breath of sun-baked *garrigue*. It smells like summer. . 👄: The attack is supple and immediately fresh. Fruit flavors arrive quickly—strawberry, fresh cherry, and a subtle hint of stone-fruit pit that adds depth. The Caladoc contributes a generous, slightly wild fruit character, while the Merlot smooths everything out with gentle roundness. ...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  This wine is like a basket of dark fruit that’s been resting in a stone cellar. . Vinsobres Red, "Altitude 420" cuvée from Domaine Jaume . Vintage: 2022 . 🍇: Grenache and Syrah . 👀: It’s dense in the glass. Deep. A dark ruby ​​hue with still-vibrant violet highlights. It clings beautifully to the glass, with thick legs slowly trickling down. You can tell right away this wine isn't here just to make up the numbers. . 👃: Immediate first impression: black cherry, wild blackberry, and ripe plum. Then it opens up. And that’s where it gets interesting. Notes of dry *garrigue* (wild scrubland), thyme crushed between your fingers, a touch of black pepper, and a hint of licorice gently emerging in the background. It smells of the South, clearly. Very cool. . 👄: Now things get exciting. The attack is bold—not aggressive, just precise. The fruit explodes instantly: Burlat cherry, black plum, stewed blueb...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  Sometimes, you don’t need a grand château—just a bottle that shows up and says, “Relax, I’ve got this.” . IGP Pays d'Oc white, *Rien à Cirer* cuvée from Anne de Joyeuse . Vintage: 2025 . 🍇: Viognier . 👀: First visual impression: a pale yellow hue with very clean golden highlights. . 👃: It makes an immediate impact on the nose.Fresh apricot, white peach, acacia flowers, and a touch of ripe pear.Then, gently emerging in the background, a more intriguing note—something reminiscent of an infusion or even white tea, with a subtle honeyed undertone. The amphora aging works wonders here, letting the fruit speak for itself. . 👄: The attack is supple and immediate.It glides effortlessly across the palate. The Viognier delivers its signature generosity—yellow fruits, apricot nectar, and a rich texture that coats the mouth beautifully. But the cool part is how the amphora breaks the cliché of the overly exube...

Il y a des vins qui demandent la permission et puis il y a ceux qui entrent dans la pièce comme un riff de basse dans un club de jazz enfumé à 1h du matin. L’Alicante Bouschet , c’est ça. Un vin qui te serre la main fort. Qui parle avec les bras, qui laisse des traces sur les dents, les verres, les souvenirs. La première fois que j’ai vraiment compris ce cépage, c’était dans une cuisine du Sud. Pas dans une dégustation chic avec des crachoirs alignés comme des soldats tristes. Non. Une vraie cuisine. Une table rayée par le temps. Une terrine encore tiède. Un saucisson qui transpirait légèrement. Et ce vin, opaque, presque noir, le genre de rouge qui ressemble à une vieille encre oubliée dans un stylo plume. Pendant longtemps, l’Alicante Bouschet a eu une réputation un peu ingrate. Le cépage des gros rendements. Des vins puissants mais rustiques. Celui qu’on utilisait pour “donner de la couleur”. Comme si la couleur était une honte.Ça me rend toujours...