Les Dégustations Ugo

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  We’re heading to the Côtes de Thongue in the south, where the sun seems to have signed a permanent contract. . IGP Côtes de Thongue Rosé, "Le Manpôt" cuvée from Domaine Bassac . Vintage: 2025 . 🍇: Cinsault, Cabernet Franc, Vermentino . 👀: The color hovers between salmon, pale copper, and a sunset refusing to leave the stage. The legs are steady and unhurried. You can already sense there’s some real substance under the hood. . 👃: First impression: it’s bursting with ripe red fruit. Crushed strawberry, jammy raspberry, and a cherry just starting to ease into vacation mode. Then, the supporting cast arrives. A touch of white peach, a hint of citrus zest, some dried flowers... and a woody caress that never tries to steal the spotlight. The barrel aging adds subtle vanilla, sweet spices, and almost a suggestion of toasted brioche. . 👄: The attack is supplie almost tender. Then, the wine gains depth and...

🍷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...

🍷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...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  A generous, earthy red, with that rare blend of unapologetic rusticity and true Mediterranean elegance . Côtes du Roussillon red, Cuvée Dotrera from Domaine Mas Llossanes .  Vintage: 2019 .  🍇: Carignan and Grenache .  👀: A deep, intense garnet color with dark ruby ​​highlights . 👃: It opens with generous dark fruit: blackberry, black cherry, ripe plum. Then, the Carignan begins to speak. And that's where it gets interesting. There's a dry garrigue character, thyme crushed between the fingers, black olive tapenade, cracked pepper. A few seconds later, almost animal notes emerge. A subtle leather, cocoa, a hint of smoke, very southern, very vibrant .  👄: The attack is surprising. It's immediately expansive. The Grenache brings ample fruit, an almost sun-drenched roundness. Then the Carignan takes over. The tannins are present but elegant. Not aggressive, rather that rustic chic w...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  A full-bodied, sensual, spicy red, with enough depth to captivate wine lovers . Vdf red Cuvée La Diva from Domaine Terre des Dames .  Vintage: 2021 .  🍇: Syrah 55%, Grenache 30%, Allicante 15% .  👀: In the glass, it displays deep rubies with garnet highlights. The legs are slow, thick, almost languid… the kind of wine that takes its time before telling its story . 👃: First nose: a powerful burst of dark fruit. Black cherry, wild blackberry, candied plum. Then it gently shifts. Pepper, tapenade, bitter cocoa, a hint of sun-baked garrigue. It smells of the South without being overly sentimental. The aging in large French oak barrels is superbly managed: the wood doesn't mask the wine, it simply gives it an elegant finish before it's released . 👄: The attack is supple, almost charming. And then, bam: the wine expands. The Syrah provides the backbone, the Grenache softens the edges with...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  A vibrant, deep, sun-drenched Catalan red without heaviness . IGP Côtes Catalanes red, Cuvée Au Dolmen from Domaine Mas Llossanes .  Vintage: 2019 . 🍇: Carignan, Syrah, Grenache, Chenanson .  👀: In the glass, it's deep. Dark red with garnet highlights that gently begin to evolve into something more mature. The legs are slow, almost oily . 👃: It starts with stewed black cherry, sun-drenched blackberry, then veers towards something wilder. Warm garrigue. Black olive. Pepper. And behind it, an almost sanguine, animalistic, yet elegant sensation . 👄: It arrives broad, supple, generous. A velvety attack, but with cowboy boots underneath. The fruit is there, ripe and full, but never heavy and jammy. The Carignan brings that slightly edgy vibrancy that keeps the wine from becoming cloying after just two glasses. The Syrah adds a touch of spice, the Grenache warmth, and the Chenanson… well, it p...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  A white wine from the South with heart and sunshine in its veins . IGP Vin de Pays d'Oc white wine, Diva Blanche cuvée from Domaine Terre des Dames .  Vintage: 2024 .  🍇: Grenache Blanc .  👀: Pale yellow color, bright like a holiday morning. It's like a ray of lemon juice squeezed into a glass . 👃: Juicy pear, perfectly ripe white peach, and that little note of fresh almond that sets the scene. Behind it, the garrigue makes its presence known: thyme, wild fennel, something a little warm, almost Mediterranean right down to the tips of your sandals . 👄: The attack is always fresh; the Grenache Blanc knows how to remain polite, but very quickly, it expands. The texture is fuller, rounder, almost enveloping. It's about comfort and immediate pleasure, but with a backbone that holds everything together. The finish is slightly saline, with that touch of noble bitterness that reminds you th...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  Les Darons 2023: a southern red that uncorks good vibes faster than an 80s hit on the radio . AOC Languedoc red, Cuvée Les Darons, from Maison Jeff Carrel @jeffcarrelofficiel .  Vintage: 2023 .  🍇: 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Carignan .  👀: Deep ruby ​​red, almost velvety, with garnet highlights. The wine is dense but not opaque; it remains vibrant and luminous . 👃: First nose: black cherry bursts onto the scene, juicy, almost jammy. Then come the other aromas: wild blackberry, a touch of warm garrigue (sun-dried thyme and rosemary), and a subtle peppery note from the Syrah .   👄: The attack is supple and generous. The Grenache takes center stage, with red fruit filling the mouth, round and sunny. The Syrah brings a touch of spice and structure that prevents the wine from becoming syrupy. And the Carignan… discreet but clever… adds freshness and a touch of tannin that awak...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  AOC Grès de Montpellier red wine, Cuvée Ultreïa from Domaine Mas de Martin .  Vintage: 2018 .  🍇: Grenache, Syrah .  👀: In the glass, it's a deep red, almost dark garnet . 👃: First nose: the garrigue arrives unexpectedly. Thyme, rosemary, tapenade—we're clearly in the South, not on a postcard, but in the real world. Then come the black fruits: crushed blackberry, ripe plum, and that little peppery touch typical of Syrah that tickles your nose. With aeration, it becomes softer, deeper: a hint of cocoa, a black olive . 👄: The attack is direct but warm. No harshness, more like a firm handshake. The substance is there: round, enveloping, almost velvety, the Grenache brings the sunshine, the Syrah the backbone. Beautiful balance of alcohol and freshness, nothing overpowering. The tannins are present but polished. The finish is long, spicy, slightly saline, with that little something extra that makes...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  Dame Blanche 2024 is a luminous, tactile, and vibrant white wine. A wine for the present moment . IGP Vin de Pays d'Oc white wine, Cuvée Dame Blanche, from Domaine Terre des Dames .  Vintage: 2024 .  🍇: 100% Grenache Blanc aged in amphora .  👀: In the glass, it's a luminous pale yellow, almost pearly. The color is delicate, elegant, and unadorned: natural yet stunning . 👃: Initial aromas: fresh pear, white flowers, lemon zest. Then it opens up gently, revealing notes of almond, wild fennel, and a touch of minerality… A bit like a spring flowing through a field of dry grass at sunrise . 👄: The attack is direct and clean. The texture is fluid and almost caressing. The Grenache Blanc expresses itself with elegance rather than brute force. It's saline, with a touch of bitterness on the finish (the good kind of bitterness, reminiscent of grapefruit peel). The amphora does its job perfect...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  A deep, Mediterranean, and authentic red from the Larzac region . Terrasses du Larzac red, Cuvée Fin Fond from Domaine Terre de Feu .  Vintage: 2019 .  🍇: Old vines Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Carignan .  👀: In the glass, a deep, almost garnet red with brick-red highlights . 👃: The nose grabs you immediately. Ripe black fruit, black olive, tapenade, dried herbs, thyme crushed between your fingers. And then that animal touch, a bit wild, warm stone, a distant wood fire. It's as if the Mourvèdre invited the Carignan to have a smoke behind the cellar while the Cinsault watched the sunset. It's Mediterranean, without the postcard imagery . 👄: On the palate, it attacks smoothly, almost tenderly. Then it stretches out. The substance is there, but without heaviness. The tannins are patinated, polished by time, like a jacket you wouldn't dare throw away. It's juicy, saline, slightly bitter on the ...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  A full-bodied, honest, and expressive Languedoc red that makes you want to refill your glass without hesitation. AOC Languedoc Montpeyroux red, Cuvée Les Éléments from Domaine Terre de Feu @domaineterredefeu Vintage: 2019 🍇: Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan 👀: The color is deep, dark without being opaque. A garnet red with still-vibrant highlights. You can already sense the old vines that have seen summers that were too hot and winters that weren't always kind. 👃: It opens with aromas of garrigue, thyme crushed between your fingers, and warm stone. Then come the black fruits: blackberry, black cherry, slightly jammy but not sticky. Behind that, there's something darker, almost wild. A hint of pepper, a touch of smoke. It smells of the South, with character. 👄: The attack is supple, almost reassuring. And then the wine unfolds. The Syrah brings tension and spice, the Carignan adds a touch of cri...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  🇬🇧When elegance has a taste of the South . Côtes du Roussillon Villages Les Aspres red, L’Astre Noir cuvée from Château Montana @chateau_montana . Vintage: 2022 . 🍇: Syrah, Grenache, Carignan . 👀: The color is dense, opaque, a deep purple with garnet highlights. It's easy to see why it's called "L'Astre Noir": it's a wine that doesn't shine, it gleams. . 👃:First nose: ripe black fruit, blackcurrant, blackberry, a hint of blueberry jam. Then comes garrigue, bay leaf, a hint of black pepper, and that slightly wild, almost animal base. With air, it opens up to notes of cocoa and a touch of blond tobacco. .  👄: A frank, generous, and full-bodied attack. It's sunny without being heavy, dense without being stifling. The tannins are present but polished. It rolls off the tongue with a velvety, almost pulpy texture. The black fruit returns, accompanied by a subtle spicy bitternes...