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🍷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 white wine from Provence that embraces its freshness, yet still possesses substance . Côtes de Provence Blanc Cuvée Classic from Domaine de la Tourraque @domainelatourraque .  Vintage: 2024 .  🍇: Rolle, Sémillon .  👀: In the glass, it's clear, crisp, and luminous. A pale yellow color with green highlights . 👃: First nose: fresh, immediate, clean. It smells of freshly zested lemon, a pear bitten into with gusto, and a touch of white peach. Then it gently evolves towards something sunnier: a floral, almost honeyed touch, thanks to the Sémillon, but without ever becoming sweet . 👄: Lively, direct, and straightforward attack. The Rolle takes the lead: tension, freshness, and energy. Then the Sémillon emerges in the background, adding a cushion, volume, and a touch of elegant richness. It's balanced, fluid, and incredibly easy to drink. The finish is clean, lemony, slightly saline, a l...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  This Coquette cuvée lives up to its name. It charms without being flashy, it seduces without artifice. It's a sincere Chenin Blanc, straightforward and true to itself . Vouvray Sec Cuvée Coquette from the Vouvray winery .  Vintage: 2020 .  🍇: Chenin Blanc .  👀: In the glass, it's a brilliant pale gold, almost luminous. Clear, crisp, with that subtle visual energy that makes you tilt your nose before you even realize it . 👃: First nose: freshly bitten apple, juicy pear, lemon zest. Then it unfolds: a touch of white flowers, a hint of wet stone, damp chalk. It's precise, straightforward . 👄: The attack is lively, frank, almost audacious. Then the substance arrives: a taut but not thin palate, with that typical Chenin Blanc texture that coats the palate without weighing it down. The balance is precise, even surgical: well-integrated acidity, clean fruit, a saline finish that makes your...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  A Gros Manseng that doesn't hold back: fresh, fruity, vibrant . Côtes de Gascogne white wine, Gros Manseng cuvée from Domaine de Laguille @domainelaguille .  🍇: Gros Manseng .  👀: In the glass, it's luminous. Pale yellow with green highlights, like a Granny Smith apple under a fluorescent light . 👃: First nose: boom, the fruit. Fresh citrus, grapefruit, crisp lemon. Then come the crunchy pear, the slightly underripe pineapple, and that little exotic touch that makes your mouth water unexpectedly. In the background, a discreet floral note, almost spring-like, and a freshness reminiscent of the skin of a freshly picked grape . 👄: Lively, direct attack. The Gros Manseng arrives with its natural energy: it pops without being aggressive. The texture is supple yet taut, like a tightly pulled thread . The balance is perfect: fruit, freshness, and a touch of roundness that prevents the wine from...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  Monbazillac 2022 from Haut Montlong: smooth but not flabby, sunny yet balanced . Monbazillac Cuvée Tradition from Domaine de Haut Montlong @domaineduhautmontlong .  Vintage: 2022 .  🍇: 100% Sémillon .  👀: In the glass, it's pure gold, slightly amber, like a sunset that's decided to linger for another five minutes. Brilliant, clean, almost luscious to the eye. The legs are slow, thick, and flow confidently. Not in a hurry . 👃: First nose: roasted apricot, acacia honey, peach in syrup. Second nose: it becomes more complex, it lingers. Candied orange zest, beeswax, a touch of quince, and that little something extra… like a tart fresh from your grandmother's oven, windows open, late summer . 👄: The initial taste is supple, enveloping, almost caressing. The sweetness is there, yes, but balanced by a well-judged freshness. Satiny texture, clean balance. This isn't a Monbazillac that cling...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  Château des Coccinelles 2024 A sunny, fluid, and engaging white wine. The kind of wine that reminds you that pleasure, sometimes, is simply a good glass at the right time . Côtes du Rhône white from Château des Coccinelles .  Vintage: 2024 . 🍇: Roussanne, Grenache .  👀: In the glass, it's a bright, pale yellow, almost golden . 👃: The nose arrives calmly but precisely. White flowers, a touch of fresh apricot, juicy pear, then that lingering Mediterranean note: dried herbs, sweet almond . 👄: The attack is supple, almost caressing. The Roussanne provides a slightly enveloping texture, while the Grenache Blanc adds freshness and vibrancy.  It's balanced and easy to drink: not too rich, not too acidic. The finish is smooth and clean, with a sensation of ripe fruit and a touch of salinity that makes you want to come back for more. What a pleasure!   Château des Coccinelles...

Abonne toi gratuitement 🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  A lively, luminous, mineral 2022 Menetou-Salon that prioritizes immediate enjoyment without sacrificing precision . Menetou-Salon white, Cuvée Clos de Coquin from Domaine Chavet de la Farge @charvetdelafarge .  Vintage: 2022 .  🍇: Sauvignon Blanc .  👀: The wine is as clear as a spring morning, with a pale yellow hue tending towards freshly squeezed lemon. It shines brightly, without any frills . 👃: It opens a window onto a garden where lemon, blackcurrant bud, and white flowers whisper secrets. A hint of crushed grass. Then riper notes emerge: crisp white peach, yuzu zest, a touch of warm stone. It's precise, clean .  👄: A fresh, lively attack that immediately grabs you. The texture is fine, taut but not thin. Lemon and peach vie for center stage, and behind them, a minerality that slams the door shut, reminding you that you're definitely in the Loire Valley. A long,...

Abonne toi 🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  🇬🇧A simple, straightforward, ultra-fresh white from Provence, and it works. . Côtes de Provence Blanc from Domaine Croix-Rousse @domainecroixrousse . Vintage: 2024 .  🍇: 100% Vermentino .  👀: In the glass, Les Clarielles shines like a slice of lemon resting on a pebble. It's pale, crystalline. You know, that slightly golden sheen that tells you: watch out, I may look demure, but I have a sharp edge. .  👃: Crisp pear, grapefruit zest, a touch of fresh hawthorn. It smells of the garrigue just after the rain, when the grasses are raising their heads. It breathes the South; it's clean, crisp, precise. .  👄: A direct, almost biting attack, like a lime has decided to breakdance. Taut, juicy texture with a slightly creamy base that provides just the right amount of sweetness. The balance is perfect: freshness + white fruit + a saltiness that tickles your tongue and lengthe...

Abonne toi 🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  🇬🇧Liquid sunshine and almond cream: Châteauneuf-du-Pape in a slow jam style Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc from Château La Nerthe @chateaulanerthe Vintage: 2020 🍇: Roussanne, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc 👀: In the glass, it shines like a gold medal in the sun. Golden yellow, straw-colored highlights, dense, almost oily. 👃: First nose: roasted pear, lavender honey, and that touch of dried flower that evokes linen sheets in a southern home. Then it opens up to fresh almond, beeswax, a hint of linden blossom. A fragrance that is both rich and calm, like a slow dance at the end of the evening. 👄: Ample attack, almost creamy. It coats the palate, it unfolds, it doesn't seek lightness but voluptuousness. Candied white fruits, a zest of citrus to prevent it from becoming syrupy, and that delicate salinity that puts everything in its place. It's long, warm, caressing. A velvety texture, ...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  🇬🇧Hello corkscrew lovers. And you, what will you discover today? . Gewurztraminer Alsace cuvée François Meyer from the Pierre Yves and Virginie Meyer estate @vinsmeyerbliensch . Vintage: 2023 . 🍇: Gewurztraminer . 👀: A pale gold with blond honey highlights, the kind of color that makes you hungry before you've even tasted it. It shines like a freshly baked mirabelle plum tart. Dense, sunny, almost sensual. . 👃: It explodes immediately. Lychee, rose, exotic fruits, a little candied ginger, and a hint of honey. This is a Gewurz that doesn't pretend: floral, opulent, without shyness. .  👄: On the palate, it's a spicy caress. The attack is round, generous, almost sweet without being heavy. The fruit is ripe, the aromatics take you by the hand and take you for a ride. There's volume, but also that little nervousness that keeps everything balanced. Long, slightly peppery finish that leaves you w...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  🇬🇧A lively and sincere Riesling, which crashes like a fresh wave and leaves a salty trace on your heart. .  Old Vine Riesling, Cuvée Thal, from Domaine Virginie and Pierre-Yves Meyer @vinsmeyerbliensch .  Vintage: 2023 .  👀: In the glass, it's a light yellow. Clear, brilliant. Just looking at it makes you want to bite into it. . 👃: First a smack of lime, then a wave of white flowers, and that hint of a wet stone after a storm. Digging a little deeper: a zest of grapefruit, a touch of white peach, and that slightly petroly scent typical of Riesling that whispers in your ear, "I'm from Alsace, baby."  It's fresh, precise, almost mineral. . 👄: The attack is sharp, lively, and tense. Then the wine gently rounds out: a fine, fluid texture, carried by an acidity that pulses and makes your mouth water. The fruit returns, juicy, somewhere between green apple and candied lemon. And behi...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  🇬🇧Hello corkscrew lovers. And you, what are you going to discover today?  .  Cairanne blanc cuvée Silice from @domaineboissoncairanne  .  Vintage: 2024 Age of vines 25 years  .  Grape variety: 45% Clairette, 30% Grenache Blanc, 25% Roussane.  .  Yellow gold color  . A fresh nose with notes of citrus and flowers. A little touch of honey.  .  When tasting, this wine reveals a pleasant sweetness in the mouth, enhanced by delicious fruity notes. We perceive aromas of exotic fruits, green apples and nectarines. Its persistence in the mouth is remarkable, ending with nuances of pear and melon. A real success for this Cairanne blanc. Bravo to the estate!  . Tasted on a capon with forest sauce  ________________________________ 🇫🇷Hello les amoureux du tire-bouchon. Et vous, qu'allez-vous découvrir aujourd'hui ?  .  Cairanne blanc cuv...

🍷🇺🇸 And 🇫🇷 Description of the pinned domain in the comments .  🇬🇧Hello corkscrew lovers. And you, what is your latest Gewurztraminer?  .  🍷AOP Gewurztraminer 2019 cuvée Soleil d'automne from Domaine Alphonse Meyer et fils  .  🍇100% Gewurztraminer  .  💰€21.00 / bottle .  👁️A deep gold color  . 👃A nose, expressive on notes of exotic fruits  .  💋A voluptuous mouth, full of generosity and delights. A true symphony of flavors unfolds, evoking quince, honey and candied apricots. The harmony is sublime, enhanced by a slight freshness in the finish that encourages you to serve yourself again.  The persistence in the mouth is remarkable, ending with scents of roses. This wine, imbued with sweetness, is a real feast for the senses.  . 🧆Tasted on an apple pie straight from the oven  ______________________________ 🇫🇷Hello les amoureux du tire-bouchon. Et vous, quel est votre dernier Gewurztraminer ?...

🍷🇺🇸 And 🇫🇷 Description of the pinned domain in the comments .  🇬🇧Hello corkscrew lovers. And you, do you know this appellation?  .  🍷AOP Irouleguy blanc 2022 cuvée Xuri from the Irouleguy cellar  .  🍇Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng.  Aging: On lees with stirring in barrels and tuns for 6 months.  .  💰17.10€ / bottle .  👁️A golden yellow color .  👃A nose with notes of exotic fruits, citrus fruits.  .  💋A wine with fruity and velvety flavors, offering a delicious sweetness that tickles the taste buds. Its aromas evoke mango, pineapple and lychee. A light aging in barrels and tuns gives it a beautiful intensity and a seductive complexity.  On the palate, it lingers pleasantly, with a finish reminiscent of sour candies and citrus fruits, bringing a little freshness and a perfect balance. This vintage really won me over. . 🧆Tasted on a barbecued caramelized pineapple  _________________________________...

🍷🇺🇸 And 🇫🇷 Description of the pinned domain in the comments .  🇬🇧Hello corkscrew lovers. Do you know this IGP?  .  🍷IGP Haute Vallée de l'Aude Chardonnay cuvée Panorama by Anne de Joyeuse  .  🍇100% Chardonnay  plot selections on high-altitude clay-limestone soils.  .  👁️A brilliant gold color  . 👃A nose with floral and citrus notes  .  💋A deliciously fresh palate, with mineral and almost lemony notes. Its style is of a certain elegance, with a perfectly balanced fruitiness. We find aromas of green apples, grapefruit, pears, pineapple and white flowers. A good length in the mouth, with a delicate finish of lightly grilled nuts.  This wine offers a remarkable aromatic richness, it is a real success. . 🧆Tasted with grilled salmon steaks  ____________________________________________ 🇫🇷Hello les amoureux du tire-bouchon. Connaissez-vous cette IGP ?  .  🍷IGP Haute Vallée de l'Aude Chardonnay...

🍷🇺🇸 And 🇫🇷 Description of the pinned domain in the comments .  🇬🇧Hello corkscrew lovers. And you, do you know the Altesse grape variety?  .  🍷AOP Roussette du Bugey 2022 organic from the Martin Barbaz estate  .  🍇Altesse .  👁️A golden color with green highlights  . 👃A nose with notes of white fruits, flowers, flint, gunflint, lemon.  .  💋When tasting this wine, we are transported by its minerality, its fruity sweetness and its light taste of butter. Its roundness and aromatic character make it a unique taste experience. We find aromas of ripe fruits such as apple, pear, white peach and quince. The perfect balance between freshness and fruity flavor is remarkable.  Its length in the mouth is pleasant, leaving a refreshing finish with citrus notes, which provides a very pleasant salivating and saline sensation. It is a beautiful discovery that I highly recommend.  . 🧆Tasted on a Risotto of Saint Jacques  ...