Les Dégustations Ugo

Fruit-forward, punchy, completely unpretentious, and possessing a remarkable, natural elegance. A Morgon with real character—it’s got a fantastic groove. . Morgon ‘Cuvée Charmes’ – Domaine Famille Melinon . Vintage: 2022 . 🍇: 100% Morgon . 👀: It’s an instant eye-catcher in the glass—a deep, dark, brilliant ruby ​​hue. It’s dense, clinging to the sides with thick, heavy tears that hint at serious power under the hood. . 👃: The nose hits you right away. It’s like black cherry jam having a wild fling with sweet spices. It’s fleshy, redolent of crushed blackberries and fresh peonies, with a touch of smoky minerality—reminiscent of sun-warmed stone after a summer storm. No heavy oak or artificial vanilla here; just pure, raw, vibrant fruit. . 👄: On the palate, the attack is bold, direct, and uncompromising. The texture is silky, yet with enough substance to remind you that this is serious Beaujolais—a far cry from the mass-produced, industrial-style ‘primeur’ wines. The frui...

Sometimes, a white wine from the Languedoc looks you straight in the eye and reminds you why you stopped drinking plain water. . Languedoc white, *Le Chemin des Garrenes* cuvée from Château Capion . Vintage: 2022 . 🍇: Roussanne, Clairette, Rolle, Viognier . 👀: In the glass, it makes an immediate statement. The color glows with a golden, sun-drenched intensité, reminiscent of ripened wheat under the midday sun, or the glint of a gold ring left behind on a warm, sandy beach. It is perfectly limpid. . 👃: On the nose, it’s an explosion. It begins with a bold hit of ripe white fruits, think luscious, melting pear, before shifting directly into notes of sun-baked *garrigue* (wild Mediterranean scrubland) and thyme, accented by the rich, floral touch characteristic of Viognier, evocative of a bouquet of honeysuckle. . 👄: On the palate, the entry is crisp and direct, quickly giving way to a roundness that feels almost tactile—an enveloping sensation, much like an oversized cash...

Château Coquillas 2023—the signature cuvée from Château de France, nestled in the heart of this Pessac-Léognan gem. . Pessac-Léognan red, Château Coquillas cuvée, from Château de France . Vintage: 2023 . 🍇: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot . 👀: The moment you pour it, it makes a statement. It’s a dark, deep, almost shadowy red—reminiscent of the leather jackets Michael Jackson wore in *Thriller*. A vibrant ruby ​​rim kisses the edge of the glass. It’s brilliant. You can sense the concentration immediately, yet it possesses a natural elegance that doesn’t need to wait in line to get into the club. . 👃: Stick your nose in, and—BAM—it’s an emotional rollercoaster. It’s as if a freshly picked wild blackberry hitched a ride with a Havana cigar, crossed paths with notes of noble cedar, and picked up a hint of a freshly sharpened pencil. Then, on a second pass, a twist of black pepper and jammy dark fruits transports you straight back to childhood—stealing licorice candies from the b...