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Friday, June 28, 2024

2020 Lou Raiol


 A bit of disappointment. Good nose, usual chokeberry with some spices. But taste... Too much sugar. Aerator helps a bit, but not much.

Was OK with a sous vide steak. But I probably will not buy it again.

2022 Vergado Rosé


 Best Portuguese Rosé I tasted so far. To me, the best Rosé wines are made in Provence, this one feels similar. Rich taste, honey and spices. The nose is not that pronounced.
Was very good with grilled shrimp pizza.

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

2020 Agneau Rouge


 Initial impression wasn't very good. Black currant and sour cherry in the nose and taste. But also some slight bitter note, and the impression of too much sugar. But after spending about 30 minutes in the open bottle, taste noticeably improved. Bitter note almost gone, impression of sugar gone completely. This wine probably needs to spend several more years in the bottle. Or maybe an hour in the decanter.

Was good with grilled tuna.

Friday, June 21, 2024

2019 Les Bories


 Decent Côtes du Rhône. But something is missing. Mix of chokeberry and sour cherry in the nose and taste, overall not bad, but... I can't tell what's wrong, but something... This wine doesn't have class. Still not bad.

Was good with grilled chicken pizza.

Sunday, June 16, 2024

2018 Château Tertre du Boilon


 Decent Bordeaus. A bit too much sugar. Strong black currant note in the nose and taste. One more proof that 2018 was a tough year for French wines. Probably won't buy again, there are may good alternatives.

Despite sugar, was very good with grilled tuna.

Sunday, June 9, 2024

2016 Patric Lesec Richette


 It's not easy to buy Côtes du Rhône of the great 2016 for cheap. I did. I'm happy. Tasted this wine in US, where it was sold under Kirkland brand by Costco, but those were later vintages. None was as good as 2016.
Classic Côtes du Rhône. Strong nose and taste of chokeberry. Smooth, with great aftertaste. Hard to describe, you just need to try it to understad.

Enjoyed it with grilled beef liver.

2019 Chateâu Beaumont Les Pierriéres


 Very good Bordeaux. Strong nose and taste of black currant, with spices in the taste. Very low on sugar, a bit of sour note, usual for Blaye, which enhances taste. Will buy again, when available.

Enjoyed it with salmon grilled on a cedar plank.

Monday, June 3, 2024

2020 Bellevue Favereau


 Classic Bordeaux. Strong black currant note in the nose and taste. Almost no sugar. Good finish. I will definitely buy more.

Was great with grilled tuna.