Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon + Syrah = the sort of thing a few more people in France might want to think about Domaine de Cassaigne Côtes de Gascogne 2011, South West France (£9.99 Rude Wines) Quite a polished style – maybe too polished? – with spicy cinnamon and clove pepping […]
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The second of a couple of 2013 rosés from Yves Grassa’s Domaine du Tariquet – the, first, Rosé de Pressée, is HERE Domaine du Tariquet Marselan Rosé Côtes de Gascogne 2013, South West France (£9.40 Wineservice, Old Butcher’s Wine Cellar) Gentle red berry aromas with a touch of spice – cinnamon? […]
Domaine du Tariquet Marselan Rosé Côtes de Gascogne 2013
The first of a couple of 2013 rosés from Yves Grassa’s pioneering Domaine du Tariquet – watch for the Marselan some time next week (UPDATE – it’s now live HERE) Domaine du Tariquet Rosé de Pressée Côtes de Gascogne 2013, South West France (£9.40 Wineservice) Smells of sweet, just-cooked strawberries, […]
Domaine du Tariquet Rosé de Pressée Côtes de Gascogne 2013
El Esteco Tannat 2011, Calchaqui Valley, Argentina (£7.49 Marks and Spencer) Plush, chocolatey and fleshy, offers New World sweetness and ripeness of fruit with Old World earthiness, just on right side of raisinny, with a meaty edge to its plummy blackberry flavours. B+ Domaine Chiroulet Côtes de Gascogne Grande Réserve […]
Wine Tasting Video: Tannat-based wines from South West France & ...
Esprit de Labastide Gaillac Perlé 2012 (£5.95 The Wine Society) Crisp young style, with an Alka Seltzer-like saltiness to its ripe apple, pear and lemon flavours and a prickle of CO2 to add freshness. OK, but just a little hollow. C+ Producteurs Plaimont Rive Haute Colombard Sauvignon Côtes de Gascogne […]
Wine Tasting Video: Five white wines from South West France
World Malbec Day? Malbec World Day? Whichever way round it is, this is the third year on which April 17th has seen celebrations for all things Malbec-y – more info here. Here’s me setting into eight examples, all from Argentina, unless specified. Château de Chambert Cahors Malbec 2008, South West […]