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The 2018 Anjou Violette is deep rich and very intense but elegant on the pure and refined nose with dark fruit tea and kumquat aromas. Full-bodied deep and generous on the palate this is a full-bodied rich and generous silky-textured... Read More

Enchanting nose with red berries fresh violets dried chili and raw cocoa at first followed by dried flowers sandalwood and crushed peppercorns. Medium to full bodied with finely grained tannins. Charming with balance precision... Read More

Bramble berries currants white pepper bark and undergrowth on the nose. Medium body with polished tannins and fresh acidity. Juicy and supple with a core of succulent berries and more of the white pepper character coming through.... Read More

Still a barrel sample the 2023 Les Chasseignes shows a creamy lactic note that you won't have seen before as there was a little malo here in 2023 for the first time. There's a cooler greener nature with green herbs joining... Read More

Still undergoing its élevage in wood the 2023 Les Denisottes has surprising freshness akin to a shot of caffeine. It may not be as concentrated or rich as the 2022 but this wine shows promise. It positively sings like a soprano... Read More

The 2020 Pur Sang is a compact and focused style with excellent concentration. It is as pure as glacial water. While tender and charming at first it offers excellent precision which is not a word you'd normally associate with... Read More

Warm spiced apple, sun tea and ginger notes mark this version, which starts off open-knit and is quickly laced up with lemony acidity. There's a savory feel to the salty mineral and dried herb elements, with white grapefruit... Read More

For a demi-sec this leans toward the dry savory end of the spectrum. There are a lot of layers and substance to this with a savory thread of green herbs and bitter white tea weaving through elderflower quince and apple flavors... Read More

Plump with mango date and green fig notes but also brightly detailed with persimmon ginger powder mineral and green tea notes. Mouthwatering acidity holds it all together and extends the lengthy finish. Shows a touch more bass... Read More

Alluring and aromatic this seduces with honeysuckle quince and orchard fruit wrapped in salty leesy notes on the palate with a hint of toast. Salty density builds toward the finish with bitter mineral notes bringing balance along... Read More

Fresh-crushed apple quince and spice notes have an earthy dimension with hints of roasted agave and wet soil. There's beautiful range and just enough plumpness to make this generous yet it's held in check by a chalky mineral... Read More

A tightly coiled complex white that takes time to unfurl slowly revealing apple blossoms juicy nectarine lime and spiced orchard fruit shot through with sea salt and savory leesiness. Silky in feel with cooling stone minerality... Read More

Pale yellow. A complex bouquet displays lime lemon zest wet stone flowers and a hint of smoky herbs. Bright and energetic but youthfully taut offering tangy citrus and underripe orchard fruit flavors underscored by dusty minerals... Read More