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Becare du domaine de la Grange Tiphaine is a cabernet franc that finds in flint an ally towards maturity; it offers facets far removed from the vegetal and surprises us with its gourmandise, generosity and drinkability.

L'arbouse du Mas Bruguière is a pleasure wine that needs time to blossom. This organic Pic Saint Loup plays the gourmet, fruity card: it features notes of black fruit (blackberry, blackcurrant, blueberry) and hints of smoke. This organic wine has an ageing potential of 5 to 7 years. Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2024 : 91/100

Les Ouvrées du Clos de la Barthassade is a wine for great ageing, to be drunk over 10 years! Made from 50% Syrah, this wine is aged for 20 months in demi-muids, barrels and concrete eggs. The nose is already open, with notes of black fruit, spices and a hint of menthol. The palate is full-bodied, long and complex, with diabolical balance. It develops on notes of black fruit, roasting and spices, finishing on balsamic notes. A magnificent cuvée that rivals the appellation's best. Magnificent!

Les Gravettes du Clos de la Barthassade is a superb Terrasses du Larzac, predominantly Grenache. Fruity and greedy, this organic wine with silky tannins develops on notes of black fruits, sweet spices. Drink over 5 to 7 years!

Agath the blues from Domaine de la Bonne Tonne is a lovely Régnié with notes of fruit, spice and reglisse. Nice freshness and intensity for this lovely cuvée.

Les Charmes du domaine de la Bonne Tonne is a supple, gourmet Morgon, all finesse! A fruity, silky cuvée! This Beaujolais cru develops notes of red fruit, licorice and light spices. A real caress!

Montfalette du Mas d'Alezon is a great success. The nose is clean, complex and elegant with notes of black fruit and cooked Morello cherry, zan and pepper. On the palate, the attack is fleshy and smooth. It develops aromas of cherry brandy, candied orange, pepper and licorice. The balance is magnificent and the length excellent. Magnificent bottle.

Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2022: 95/100

Les Bancèls du domaine de Cébene <:strong>se développe sur des arômes de fumé propres aux schistes, graphite, réglisse, girofle, garrigue, cades, poivre blanc. En bouche, vous découvriez une explosion de fruits, une belle minéralité, beaucoup de finesse et des tanins soyeux. Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2019 : 15/20 90/100 The Wine Advocate 17+ Jancis Robinson - mill 2013

Here's a very pretty organic Lalande-de-Pomerol in a very sunny and powerful 2022 vintage. Château des Annereaux produces a wine with a fruity, harmonious attack. The elegant tannins are present but silky. The aromatic palette is marked by fruitiness and a restrained, mellow woodiness. Superb length. Elegance and balance rare in modern Bordeaux. We love this wine of character and elegance.

Chante Coucou 2022 from domaine Elian Da Ros is a sure bet in this vintage. The wine has a beautiful structure and develops on notes of red fruits, spices, licorice. Superb length. Cuvée Chante coucou is the estate's emblematic cuvée, the one that has made this estate one of the finest in the South-West.

Les Picasses 2022 is a superb Chinon produced by Château de Coulaine. It develops on fruity notes, a beautiful explosiveness and a lot of freshness . A superb Chinon.

A superb cuvée Claudius du domaine de la Grosse Pierre: an intense, fruity Chiroubles with lovely substance. An organic wine that's easy to pair with white meats or a charcuterie platter.

Carbonifère du Conte des Floris is a superb Languedoc red. Made mainly from Syrah, the nose develops sweet spices and black fruits (blueberry, blackcurrant). On the palate, this organic wine is smooth and velvety, with notes of black fruit, liquorice and pepper. Superb freshness on the finish, stretching out the wine.

The Costancia cuvée from la Ferme Saint-Martin is a great Beaume de Venise from the estate's highest plots. This organic wine has a typical Syrah nose, with notes of pepper, violets and spices. The palate is dense and fleshy, with good amplitude. One year's ageing in oak barrels adds a touch of finesse

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The Pécharmant cuvée Abbaye from domaine de l'ancienne Cure is the estate's finest cuvée. The nose develops on toasty notes from the barrels and black fruits. The palate is complex, with notes of blackcurrant, strawberry, raspberry and cherry, plus a few hints of vanilla and toast. The body is silky, even if the wine has a fine tannic structure.

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This Haut-Medoc du Château Mille Roses comes from 4 parcels classified as Haut-médoc around the Château . The soils are composed of fine, deep gravel. The majority of Merlot grapes give the wine a gourmet flavour, enhanced by silky, elegant tannins. A balanced, fine style, in line with the Margaux produced by the same Château. Very great Haut-Medoc.

Decanter: 90/100

A Menetou-Salon rouge du domaine Philippe Gilbert very well-balanced, all elegance. This organic red wine reveals subtle aromas of red fruit, such as cherry and raspberry, mingled with lightly spicy notes and a touch of undergrowth. On the palate, Menetou-Salon Rouge is supple and elegant, with fine tannins and good length.

RVF : 89/100

The 2021 Terrasses du Larzac cuvée from Mas des Brousses is a magnificent organic vin de garde to be enjoyed over 10 years. Black fruits, spices and velvety tannins!Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2022 : 92/100

The domaine du Domaine des Entrefaux cuvée possesses magnificent balance. Fruity, supple, with floral and spicy notes, this Crozes-Hermitage is a fine introduction to the domaine's wines, especially as the 2022 vintage is superb!

The cuvée les Millerands du domaine Sérol is made from 50-90 year-old vines planted on granite soil. Deep smoky nuances develop magically in this deliciously intense cuvée. A lovely gourmet wine.

Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2025: 91/100

Totço que cal, cuvée du Château Plaisance, has a lovely nose where red fruits, spices and discreet woodiness blend harmoniously. The palate is dense and velvety, fruity and invigorating, framed by spicy tannins. The whole possesses exceptional charm. A great bottle from the South-West that can be enjoyed now and over 5-7 years.

The nose of Vignes Oubliées develops delicate notes of garrigue and pepper. The palate is fruity, with notes of cherry, sweet (very fine tannins) and spicy (pepper, garrigue).

The Cuvée Les Lèbres from Domaine Chant des Loups is a superb Vacqueras. This organic wine has a deep red to purple color, a powerful and pleasantly fruity nose. On the palate, there are morello cherry notes accompanied by the scent of undergrowth. Superb balance.

The nose of Vignes Oubliées develops delicate notes of garrigue and pepper. The palate is fruity, with notes of cherry, sweet (very fine tannins) and spicy (pepper, garrigue). The finish is fresh, thanks to well-preserved acidity. A beautiful bottle of balance and refinement. To be discovered without delay!

Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2021 : 93/100