Red Wines
Comments = I really like the price-quality ratio offered by this wine. A bright acidity, a complex palate and a long finish. A prime example of what a very very good Pinot Noir from New-Zealand can be. All this at a very affordable price given its great quality. I really advice you to try it (especially if you never had any New Zealand’s Pinot Noir in the past).
Final Grade = A-
Comments = Complex and nuanced fruits characteristic of the Pinot Noir grape (forest fruits, currant, cassis…) with a bright acidity and a good tension of the palate reflecting its unique terroir. This wine offers a beautiful elegance and a racy finish.
Final Grade = A
Comments = Complex and intense aromas dominated by a bouquet of red fruits, with hints of truffle and mineral notes. It has excellent, well-defined mouthfeel and firm, powerful but high-quality tannins. The finish is extremely long, elegant and deep with notes of red fruits, liquorice, tobacco and a hint of menthol. This wine just needs to be aged for at least one (preferably two) decades in the right conditions to be able to express its full potential.
Final Grade = A+
Comments = A true legend! Totally lives up to its reputation! This wine still displays a vibrant acidity (despite being from 2011) together with a powerful tannic structure. However, its balance aromas-acidity-tannins is exceptional and its finish is long, persistant and complex centered around aromas of dark fruits, tobacco and hints of cedar. This wine is very rare because it has only been produced in 20 exceptional vintages since 1952 (and in limited quantity each time). Therefore, if you have a chance to get your hand on one bottle, you will be among the lucky few who can enjoy this true portuguese treasure.
Final Grade = A++
Comments = Stunning! I was impressed with the level of freshness and precise acidity this wine can display given its tannic structure and great aromatic intensity. Its aroma-acidity and aroma-tannin balance is just perfect. On the palate it is powerful, complex and deploys many varied nuances of fruit with floral notes and delicate aromas derived from vanilla. The finish is incredibly long and persistent with a very subtle mineral touch. This wine has great aging potential and I strongly recommend letting it age for at least 15 or 20 years before opening it in order to appreciate the true potential of this masterpiece.
Final Grade = A++
Comments = Finesse, purity and length are the key words to best describe this exceptional wine. A wide aromatic range, a perfect balance between aromas-acid and aromas-tannins. A long, fairly round and complex finish. In short, everything is there to make a great wine with great aging potential.
Final Grade = A+
Comments = A red wine of great gastronomy that skilfully combines finesse and power to achieve breathtaking precision on the palate. The tannins although present know how to be forgotten to allow to appreciate beautiful aromas of black fruits and beautiful spicy notes. A long and complex finish that smells of the South, Provence and the local scrubland.
Final Grade = A
Comments = a very beautiful wine from my region of origin which knows how to express the full potential of Mourvèdre in this unique terroir of the Pézénas region which mixes gravel, sand and basaltic soil together with light maritime breezes. A good presence in the mouth with a good acidity-aroma balance. Silky and slightly velvety tannins go perfectly with aromas of black fruits centered around blackberry and a lengthy finish. It is without any doubt among the greatest wines of the region.
Final Grade = A
Comments = Concentration and elegance are the key words to describe the beauty of this wine. An exceptional wine, produced in small quantities and extremely sought after. An aromatic mouth centered around the characteristic aromas of Tempranillo (cherry, fig, dill) with hints of spices accompanied by subtle and perfectly integrated woody notes. A long, deep, captivating and slightly velvety finish that evolves each time you taste a new sip. It is undoubtedly a master piece that rivals the greatest wines.
Final Grade = A++
Comments = Stunning! The 2011 vintage is a mythical “riserva” from Quintarelli, it is one of the most sought after Valpolicella vintages of the 2010s from this producer. Its aromas have evolved to become more tertiary and be centered on chocolate, cocoa and liquorice. With this wine, we are in the perfection of what man and nature can produce. This wine is undoubtedly a very good financial investment as well as a real treat for connoisseurs.
Final Grade = A++