Les Dégustations Ugo

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  The kind of bottle you open for an aperitif… and that ends up telling the story of the whole evening . Côteaux d'Aix en Provence Rosé Cuvée Vallon des Anges from Domaine de Valdition .  Vintage: 2024 .  🍇: Grenache, Cinsault, Vermentino .  👀: This isn't a shy rosé. It has a peachy-pink color, bright like a tangy candy. Clear and crisp, it already suggests something refined but not boring .  👃: It starts off with a burst of fresh red fruits: crushed strawberry, redcurrant. Then it gently slides towards sunnier notes, white peach, a hint of citrus, like lingering grapefruit zest.And then, a nice little twist: a floral touch (rose, light jasmine), almost as if you'd placed your glass in a garden in springtime .  👄: A fresh, lively attack that awakens the senses without being aggressive. The mid-palate is superbly balanced: the Grenache brings fruit and volume, the Cinsault con...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  The wine that puts a smile back on your face during your meal . Beaujolais Villages red Cuvée Gamay de Guigui from Domaine Striffling .  Vintage: 2023 .  🍇: Gamay .  👀: In the glass, it's a vibrant ruby ​​red. A fluid, almost carefree color . 👃: Now this... it's a fruit extravaganza. Fresh cherry, redcurrant, raspberry crushed on a summer tablecloth.But wait... there's a hint of English candy underneath, like a strawberry Tagada that's gotten a bit of a sunburn. And a darker, almost licorice note . 👄: A bold, direct attack, no hesitation. The fruit explodes, but without overwhelming you: it's juicy, crisp, and incredibly easy to digest. The tannins? Supple, almost caressing. It's as if they don't want to disturb, just accompany. And then there's this freshness, a real backbone. It flows smoothly, makes you want to go back for more. The finish? Clean, crisp, with a touch of a...

Le cocktail qui murmure “dolce vita” en plein hiver. Il y a des cocktails qui claquent. Et puis il y a ceux qui chuchotent. L’Amaretto Sour, lui, ne fait pas de bruit. Il arrive comme une confidence. Pourquoi je t’écris ça : Hier soir, j’ai ouvert une bouteille d’amaretto en pensant juste “un petit verre vite fait”.Tu connais ce piège. Celui où tu crois boire un truc simple… et où c’est le souvenir qui te boit. Une odeur d’amande. Une douceur presque pâtissière. Et d’un coup je ne suis plus dans ma cuisine, je suis chez ma grand-mère, avec ses biscuits encore tièdes et un vieux disque de jazz qui crépite.Alors j’ai fait ce que font les gens raisonnables: j’ai sorti un shaker. L’histoire d’un cocktail qui n’aurait jamais dû devenir culte : L’Amaretto Sour est né dans les années 1970. Pas dans un speakeasy clandestin, pas dans un roman d’Ernest Hemingway, pas dans un bar enfumé de La Nouvelle-Orléans. Non,  il est né d’un coup marketing. La maison italienne Di...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  An approachable sparkling wine with style and character . Crémant d'Alsace Brut Cuvée Black Edition from Maison Arthur Metz .  🍇: Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling .  👀: In the glass, it sparkles with a pale gold hue and silvery highlights. The bubbles? Fine, consistent, like a little express train that never stops. It fizzes with class . 👃: The first impression is a gentle jolt: fresh apple, juicy pear, a touch of lemon that awakens you like a splash of cold water. Then it glides smoothly towards rounder notes: light brioche, white almond, and a subtle floral touch that makes you raise an eyebrow . 👄: The attack is lively, direct, almost audacious; it wakes you up without asking permission. Then it softens, it caresses: the grape varieties dance their gentle dance (Auxerrois and Pinot Blanc bringing sweetness, Pinot Gris for body, Riesling for a burst of freshness). It's bala...

Le Merlot, ou la tendresse qui claque Il y a des vins qui te serrent la main. Et d’autres qui t’ouvrent les bras. Le merlot, lui, t’attire sur le canapé, te sert un verre, et te regarde droit dans les yeux en disant : “Raconte-moi ta journée.” Et ça, mine de rien, c’est un pouvoir immense. Le mal-aimé magnifique : Je voulais vous écrire là-dessus depuis longtemps. Parce que le merlot, c’est un peu le type cool du lycée qu’on a pris pour acquis. Trop gentil. Trop accessible. Trop “facile”. Il a subi des vagues de hype, des vagues de mépris, des excès boisés des années 90, des parodies au cinéma. Et pourtant. Quand il est bien né, bien cultivé, bien respecté… Le merlot est une caresse structurée. Un velours avec une colonne vertébrale. Ça sent quoi, un merlot ? Ferme les yeux. Ça sent la prune noire qui éclate sous la dent. La cerise mûre qu’on vole sur l'arbre. Le cacao amer râpé sur un tiramisu du Dimanche. Dans les grands terroirs, ça peut sentir la truffe...

🍷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  .  Solid, deep, a little rebellious. The kind of bottle that makes you say, “Okay, now that’s wine.” .  Fronsac red, Cuvée Château de Carles .  Vintage: 2019 .  🍇: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc .  👀: In the glass, it’s a deep red, almost cherry black. A color that catches the light like well-maintained old leather . 👃: First impression: ripe black fruits, blackcurrant, blackberry, but not in a sweet jam. No, here it’s wilder, more earthy. A slightly boozy plum note, a hint of cold tobacco, and that little woody touch that evokes an antique piece of furniture in a country house . 👄: The attack is frank, direct. No frills. The tannins are present, but well-integrated, like solid shoulders supporting the wine. The fruit returns, but darker, deeper. It glides on an almost velvety texture, with a tension that keeps everything in perfect balance. And the finish: long, sligh...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  IGP Alpilles white wine, Cuvée L'Oratoire from Domaine de Valdition .  Vintage: 2023 .  🍇: Roussanne from old vines .  👀: In the glass, it's a luminous yellow, somewhere between warm straw and a golden sheen, like a slightly overexposed old Kodak photo from the 80s. It shines brightly . 👃: First nose: it starts off with ripe apricot, white peach, something sunny, almost sweet without being so. Then it evolves, gently… light honey, fresh almond, a hint of white flowers. And then, a little twist: a slightly herbaceous touch, as if a sprig of thyme had slipped into the fruit basket. It adds complexity, it intrigues . 👄: The attack is supple, almost caressing. It enters gently… and then it unfolds. Round but not heavy texture, like a soft cushion, but with a spring in its step. The fruit returns, more precise: pear, apricot, a touch of lemon that awakens everything like a good guitar rif...

La première claque, c’est la chaleur. Pas celle du radiateur. Celle qui colle aux vitres, qui embue les verres, qui fait glisser le fromage comme une avalanche lente et gourmande. La raclette , c’est pas un plat. C’est une ambiance. Il y a toujours un moment où ça commence mal (et finit très bien).  Tu connais la scène. On arrive avec une bouteille sous le bras. Il fait froid dehors. Genre froid qui pique les joues, qui te rappelle que t’es vivant. Dedans, ça sent déjà. Ce mélange de lait chaud, de pomme de terre vapeur, de charcuterie qui transpire doucement. La première tranche tombe, silence. Puis quelqu’un dit : “Attends… t’as pris quoi comme vin ?” Et là, mon ami, on rentre dans le vrai sujet. La raclette, c’est la raclette, mais c’est surtout la Savoie. Avant d’être une machine Tefal sur une table Ikea, la raclette, c’est un geste. Celui du berger dans les Alpes, côté Valais, Savoie ou Haute-Savoie. Un feu, une demi-meule, une lame. On “racle”, d’où le...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  It's the South in a bottle, the honest, slightly rock 'n' roll version . Rasteau red, Cuvée Les Adrès from Domaine de Trapadis .  Vintage: 2020 .  🍇: Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah .  👀: In the glass, it's an imposing color without being over the top: deep red, almost black at its core, with ruby ​​highlights. You can feel the South, the real South, the one that heats the stones and the mind . 👃: First sip: boom. Black cherry, ripe plum, something almost jammy but never heavy. And then it glides... a touch of garrigue, dried thyme, rosemary crushed between your fingers. There's a slightly wild side to it, like a walk in the hills after the rain. And then, without warning: a hint of spice, black pepper, almost bitter cocoa . 👄: The attack is direct, but not brutal; it's a firm handshake, not a punch. The Grenache brings that sunny, ample, almost generous quality, like an old friend pourin...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  A rosé that arrives like a sunset that's decided to throw a party . Côtes du Rhône rosé from Château des Coccinelles .  Vintage: 2025 .  🍇: Syrah, Grenache .  👀: In the glass, it's a rosé that wavers between peony petal and the strawberry candy we used to sneak as kids. Clear, bright, almost luminous . 👃: First nose: bam, fresh strawberry. Not Grandma's jam, no—the still-warm strawberry from the garden, with a hint of green leaf. Then, it unfolds gently: redcurrant, white peach, and a touch of citrus that awakens everything. And then a light, floral note, as if a rose had fluttered across the glass . 👄: The attack is direct, fresh, almost audacious. It hits you like the first sip of ice water after a day in the blazing sun.The texture is supple, uncomplicated, but not empty either: it glides smoothly, it's refreshing, it makes you want to come back for more without hesitation. The re...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  A deep, slightly rebellious red that blends power and charm without ever losing its focus . AOP Vinsobres red, Cuvée Clos des Échalas from Domaine Pascal et Richard Jaume .  Vintage: 2019 .  🍇: Grenache, Mourvèdre .  👀: Dense, dark, almost black color with deep ruby ​​highlights It clings well to the glass, coating slowly, promising real body . 👃: First impression: ripe black fruits, blackberry, black cherry, something slightly jammy but without heaviness. Then it embarks on a journey: sweet spices, cocoa, a hint of vanilla (thanks to the new oak barrels), and that touch of warm garrigue, as if the wine had spent the afternoon resting among thyme and rosemary . 👄: A bold, direct attack; it hits you without being forceful, but with confidence. The Grenache brings fruit, roundness, and an almost juicy quality. The Mourvèdre arrives behind like a bodyguard, providing structure, spice, a...