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Saturday, October 26, 2019

2018 Patrick Lesec Côtes du Rhône Villages



Bad. This one is distributed by Costco under Kirkland brand. Harsh alcohol smell, unrefined taste, lots of sugar. Will not buy it again.

Monday, October 21, 2019

2018 Domaine des Hunadiéres


Luberon Rosé. Interesting wine. Strong honey nose, a lot of honey in taste (like real honey was added). Some spices. Maybe 2018 Provence Rosé has some extra honey in it?
Was a great complement to sole grilled on a cedar plank.

2015 Domain du Somail



Bought it because thought it can be like Côtes du Rhône: same grapes, Mourvedre and Syrah. Not even close. Sharp alcohol smell, sour, but with some sugar. Drinkable, but I won't buy it again.
On a side note, Robert Parker gave it 90 points. Well, tastes differ, I wouldn't give it even 80.

Sunday, October 13, 2019

2018 Buti Nages




Different year, different taste. 2016 was grassy and citrusy, this one honey and spices. Still very good Rosè, more like those from Provence.
Was very good with seafood paella.

Monday, October 7, 2019

2016 Château Marjosse


Disappontment. Too much sugar, very average taste. Drinkable, but of 2016 there are better Bordeaux contenders.


2016 Château Petit Freylon



Wonerful Bordeaux. This one is sold under Costco's trademark, Kirkland. Strong taste of black currant, no sugar whatsoever, very good taste overall.
Was exceptional with arctic char pie.

Saturday, October 5, 2019

2016 Santa Cristina



Wonderful Italian wine. Spices, burnt caramel, fruits and something more, something I can't point exactly.
Was perfect with smoked salmon pizza.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

2017 Le Domaine de la Presidente



Probably the worst Côtes du Rhône I've ever tasted. A lot of sugar. Impression of a very sweet fruit drink with some alcohol in it. Not buying again, not this vintage at least.