Les Dégustations Ugo

Le Côt , c’est pas un cépage. C’est un caractère. Un peu râpeux au premier contact. Un peu sombre sur les bords. Mais quand tu prends le temps de le mâcher, il te colle un souvenir plein la bouche. L’autre jour, un verre de Côt posé devant moi. Pas de fioriture. Pas d’étiquette qui crie. Juste un rouge sombre, presque opaque, comme une nuit sans lampadaire. Je le sens, je goûte. Et là, je me dis : Mais pourquoi on parle si peu de ce cépage ? Parce que le Côt, on le connaît sous un autre nom. Un nom plus lisse. Plus exportable. Malbec. Mais ici, dans le Sud-Ouest, il s’appelle Côt. Et ce n’est pas un détail. Le Côt, c’est un vin qui marche en grosses chaussures. Il n’entre pas sur la pointe des pieds. Au nez : la mûre écrasée sur un jean, la prune noire, parfois le cuir, la terre chaude, le poivre et ce petit fond sombre, presque sanguin.  En bouche, c’est une matière. Pas une idée. Une texture. Ça accroche un peu les gencives quand il est jeune. Ça serre la main franchement. Mais...

🍷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  .  An extra brut unfiltered, mineral and taut, with chalky notes more than sugar . Champagne Cuvée Village Nesle-Le-Repons from Champagne Saint Philibert @champagnesaintphilibert .  🍇: 100% .  👀: The color is pale gold, almost crystalline. The bubbles are fine, pressed, disciplined; they rise straight, without any unnecessary waves . 👃: The first nose is clean and precise. Lemon, fresh zest, Granny Smith apple, bitten pear. Then come the serious notes: wet chalk, oyster shell, fresh almond . 👄: The attack is as direct as a riff from The Cure: no effect, but immediate tension. The bubbles are fine, integrated, almost saline. The wine glides along a mineral, elongated structure, with an acidity that makes you want another glass before you've even finished it. The finish is dry, clean, unapologetically extra brut, with a touch of elegant bitterness that pops—I love it. Un extra bru...

La première fois que j’ai entendu “Screaming Orgasm”, c’était dans un bar trop éclairé pour être honnête, un soir où la musique collait aux verres et où personne ne regardait vraiment l’heure. Un nom qui claque. Un peu vulgaire, un peu drôle. Et surtout : impossible à oublier. Un cocktail qui ne chuchote pas. Je ne vais pas te mentir. Ce cocktail, je ne l’ai pas commandé pour son équilibre aromatique ou sa place dans l’histoire de la mixologie classique. Je l’ai commandé pour le sourire du barman. Pour la réaction autour du comptoir. Pour ce petit moment de gêne joyeuse, presque adolescente, quand un mot dépasse la bienséance. Le Screaming Orgasm, c’est ça avant tout : un cocktail qui ne fait pas semblant, qui assume le clin d’œil graveleux et la gourmandise sans filtre. Flashback : années 80, moquette épaisse et néons fatigués. On est quelque part dans les années 1980. Là où les bars sentent encore la fumée froide, la laque et les espoirs un peu flous. La vodka...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  Larsen Cognac presents an approachable yet sophisticated blend, elegant without being stuffy . Aqua Ignis Cognac from Larsen Cognac @larsencognac .  👀: In the glass, it's a warm, luminous, almost sun-kissed amber . A cognac that embraces its age without being pretentious. The legs are slow and thick. .  👃: First nose: immediate sweetness. Vanilla, dried fruit, a hint of light caramel that melts gently . Then it opens up. Candied orange, ripe pear, a touch of spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of fine wood . 👄: The attack is round and caressing. No harshness, no sudden burst of heat. It settles in gently. The fruit returns: pear, dried apricot, then wood, spices, and a touch of cocoa. The texture is beautiful, enveloping, almost silky. The finish is long, bittersweet, with that little spicy twist that makes you want to go back for more without hesitation.   La Maison Lars...

🍷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...

Abonne toi gratuitement Long Island Iced Tea , le cocktail qui fait semblant d’être sage On dirait un thé glacé. Il n’en a jamais été un. Et c’est précisément pour ça qu’on l’aimes. Je l’ai longtemps snobé, ce cocktail. Trop vu. Trop mal fait. Trop associé à des verres en plastique, des pailles fluo et des lendemains difficiles. Et puis un soir, sans prévenir, il est revenu me chercher. Un comptoir en bois un peu collant. Une lumière jaune fatiguée. Un barman qui sourit en coin et qui me dit : « Tu veux un vrai Long Island ? »Pas un truc bourrin. Un truc équilibré.Presque élégant. Je dis oui. Évidemment. Un cocktail né pour tricher. Le Long Island Iced Tea, c’est un menteur professionnel. Il serait né au début des années 1920, en pleine Prohibition, sur Long Island, New York. À une époque où boire de l’alcool relevait plus de la contrebande que de l’apéro. L’idée ? Créer un cocktail chargé en alcool, mais visuellement inoffensif. Une boisson qui ressemble à un thé glacé pour ne pas att...

🍷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  .  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...

Un verre rouge. Épaisse. Un peu louche. Et pourtant… indispensable. Le Bloody Mary , c’est le seul cocktail qui ressemble à un plat. Ou l’inverse. Un truc qu’on boit à midi sans honte, avec des lunettes de soleil sur le nez et la gueule encore froissée de la veille. Un cocktail qui pique, qui réveille, qui soigne. Un cocktail qui ne cherche pas à séduire tout le monde. Et c’est exactement pour ça que je l’aime. Je suis attablé à un café un dimanche midi. Table en bois brut. Odeurs de café noir, de bacon, de pain grillé. Quelqu’un commande un Bloody Mary. Le serveur ne sourit même pas. Il hoche la tête. Comme si c’était une évidence. Un peu d’histoire (promis, pas chiant): Retour en arrière,Paris. Années 1920 au Harry’s New York Bar. Oui, Paris. Pas New York. Comme souvent avec les légendes. Un barman américain exilé, Fernand “Pete” Petiot, commence à mélanger vodka et jus de tomate. À l’époque, la vodka est encore une étrangère en Europe. Le mélange surprend, intrigue, dérange un peu. ...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  A champagne that doesn't hold your hand but takes you far away if you're willing to follow it . Extra Brut Champagne Cuvée Les Roses de Saint Philibert from Champagne Philibert @champagnesaintphilibert .  🍇: 80% Meunier, 15% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Noir .  👀: The color is pale gold, almost pearly. Fine, regular bubbles, disciplined like a troupe of new wave dancers . 👃: First nose: damp chalk, freshly striped lemon, a green apple bitten into with gusto. Then come more subtle notes: a hint of dried flower, a faded rose quality, almost a chic pot pourri and that little touch of salinity that makes you want to take another breath, just to make sure you're not dreaming . 👄: The attack is direct and forthright. Zero softness. Zero flattery. The texture is taut, almost chalky, with fine bubbles that caress rather than assault. The balance is achieved through freshness, noble bitterness, and candie...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  A hazy yet approachable French single malt, smoky yet accessible . Coperies Cuvée Les Brumes French Single Malt Whisky. Distilled, matured, and blended in Charente-Maritime . 👀: The color is golden, tending towards light amber. It shines just the right amount, with a gentle, almost nonchalant viscosity . 👃: First impression: a soft, not aggressive smoke. It's more like a dying wood fire than a blazing inferno. Then come notes of warm cereals, pale honey, a touch of lemon, almost zesty. The peat is there, but it whispers. It smells of damp heath, moss, wet wood . 👄: The attack is smooth, round, almost caressing. Not a slap, but rather a firm handshake. The texture is silky, well-rounded. The cereal notes return, accompanied by a malty sweetness, then the smoke gently settles in the background. The balance is clever: the peat provides structure without overpowering, adding depth. The finish is medium...