France
Vaudon Pineau De Charentes
Pineau des Charentes Blanc boasts a golden amber hue with a rich and round bouquet. Aromas of dried fig, vine blossom, and vanilla from its 18-month French oak aging invite you in. On the palate, it delivers a smooth blend of floral notes, honeyed sweetness, and a touch of almond, creating a balanced and complex flavor profile.
Ideal as an aperitif or paired with desserts, this Pineau des Charentes offers a delightful and versatile tasting experience. Its harmonious blend of fruity, floral, and nutty elements ensures a satisfying finish.
Mejean 2019 Graves
Larrivaux 2019 Haut Medoc
Vgc Monnieres 2017 Muscadet St Fiacre
Doyac Haut Medoc 2021 Cru Borgeois
Château Doyac produces a charming, well-balanced Haut-Médoc that has garnered praise in recent years. The wine is fruit-rich and finely tuned – overflowing with plump dark fruits (black cherry, cassis) yet kept lively by good freshness and structure. On the nose it shows aromas of ripe blackberry and plum along with subtle notes of peppery spice, cedar, and cocoa.
The palate is rounded and rich, with a refined, silky texture and supple tannins that give gentle structure. Layers of juicy Merlot-driven fruit are complemented by hints of dark chocolate, sweet spice, and a touch of graphite minerality. Despite the ripeness of fruit, Doyac remains elegant and medium-bodied, not heavy. The finish is impressively long and smooth, with soft tannins and lingering blackcurrant and vanilla notes.
In short, Château Doyac offers lots of fruit, balance and finesse – a modern Haut-Médoc that is full of charm, approachable when young (thanks to its polished tannins), yet with enough depth and acidity to age a bit. The overall impression is one of harmony: a fine core of ripe fruit, gentle oak influence, and a long, elegant close.
Doyac Le Pelican 2021 Haut Medoc
Le Pélican is the special cuvée or second wine of Château Doyac, crafted to be open-knit and earlier-drinking while retaining the estate’s polished style. It shares Doyac’s modern, fruit-forward character with an extra level of approachability.
In the glass, Le Pélican offers vivid aromas of red and black berries (raspberry, currant, blackberry) along with hints of oak spice and floral notes. The palate is medium-bodied and smooth – expect juicy, punchy fruit flavors that are fresh and easy-going. The tannins here are softer and more immediately supple, allowing the wine’s creamy dark fruit and subtle vanilla-cocoa notes to take center stage. A touch of peppery spice or graphite from the terroir adds interest.
The wine has good balance, with a lively acidity keeping the ripe fruit in check, and a rounded, silky finish that leaves impressions of sweet blackberry and a whisper of oak. As a whole, Le Pélican de Doyac is seductive and crowd-pleasing – it delivers the essence of the Haut-Médoc (cassis, cedar, fine tannin) in a more relaxed, ready-to-enjoy package, making it perfect for drinking while the grand vin ages.
Moulin Borie 2015 Listrac Medoc
Pelle 2018 Salon Rouge Morogues
100% Pinot Noir grown on Kimmeridgian marl and limestone. Aged in a combo of 70% wood *Foudres and used 400L barrels) and 30% tank for 12 months.
The terroir of the village of Morogues combined with strict vineyard practices results in a beautiful Pinot that would not be out of place in a tasting of Volnays.
Clos De Nines 2018 L’Oree
A ripe and expressive southern French red showing generous aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and plum layered with garrigue herbs, cracked pepper, and a hint of cocoa. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with supple, rounded tannins and a warm, fruit-driven core balanced by subtle spice and Mediterranean earthiness. Plush yet composed, finishing long and gently savoury with lingering dark fruit and herbal lift.
Rabasse Charavin 2016 Cairanne
A mature and savoury Southern Rhône red showing evolved aromas of black cherry, dried plum, and blackberry layered with garrigue herbs, leather, and peppery spice. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with softened tannins, offering a balanced core of resolved dark fruit, earthy undertones, and subtle dried herb complexity. Harmonious and well-settled on the finish, with lingering notes of spice, black fruit, and a gentle rustic warmth reflective of classic Cairanne development.
Pietradolce 2022 Etna Bianco
This wine is pure volcanic poetry. Grown on the slopes of Mount Etna, Pietradolce Bianco is made from the Carricante grape that thrives in lava rock and seems to speak its language. It opens with lemon zest, crushed rocks, and a breeze of wild herbs, like standing on a windy cliff with the sea in the distance. The palate is electric: razor-sharp acidity wrapped in a sleek, mineral frame. It’s lean but full of intention, finishing with a smoky, saline snap that lingers like a secret. Perfect with fresh oysters, grilled swordfish, or late-night stargazing when the air smells like stone and sea.