Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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Red |
2017 Domaine de Cébène Faugères Les BancelsRed Rhone Blend more |
4/29/2024 - Marius Cavasdan Likes this wine: 91 pointsin a good place to drink now. Ripe and elegant. |
Red |
2018 Domaine Bernard Gripa St. JosephSyrah more |
4/29/2024 - Marius Cavasdan wrote: 90 pointsA bit reduced initially, then nose shows up with ripe black fruits, blackcurrants and black berries, some tar notes also. Needs 1h aeration. Rich nose announcying a smooth and ripe palate, on the same notes of ripe black fruits. Tannins are bien fondus. Nice Syrah from North Rhone, on a rich side. |
Red |
2007 Château KirwanMargaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/29/2024 - Marius Cavasdan Likes this wine: 91 pointswith leg of lamb, paired nicely. its drinking very nice now, Cabernet was domninant, black fruits, some vegetal/savory notes, tabacco. Fresh on the palate, smooth tannins. Elegant wine. |
Red |
2019 Caiarossa Pergolaia Toscana IGTSangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
4/22/2024 - Marius Cavasdan Likes this wine: 91 pointsColor shows a youtfull wine. initially reduced nose, but then it opens up. Savoury notes, olives, some tar, salty with ripe cherries and plums. |
White |
2021 Argyros Assyrtiko EstateSantorini more |
4/22/2024 - Marius Cavasdan Likes this wine: 91 pointsnice golden color. Nose with ripe yellow fruits. Saline and mineral notes. |
Red |
2017 Charles Joguet Chinon Les CharmesCabernet Franc more |
4/18/2024 - Marius Cavasdan Likes this wine: 91 pointscolor shows a bit of age, but still youthfull. Nose a bit reduced initially, then opens up with ripe cherries, sour cherries. Graphite, some mineral notes. Juicy and some bloody notes. On the palate is fresh, with nice structure, blue fruits and ripe cherries, but with sustained acidity. Integrated tannins. Very nice Cabernet Franc. |
Red |
2022 Domaine des Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun) Pinot Noir Bourgognemore |
4/15/2024 - Marius Cavasdan Likes this wine: 87 pointsnice refreshing Pinot. |
Red |
2020 Domaine de la Grosse Pierre Chiroubles Aux CrazGamay more |
3/5/2024 - Marius Cavasdan Likes this wine: 91 pointsdelicius gamay. has structure, black and red fruits with sustained acidity. Cherries. Finishes long. very nice food wine |
Red |
2012 Domaine Saint Nicolas Fiefs Vendéens Rouge Le PoiréNegrette more |
1/17/2024 - Marius Cavasdan wrote: 89 pointsa fresh and still tannic Negrette, even after 11 years. Deep ruby color, typical of the variety. Nose has some bloody character, could lead to a Syrah in a blind tasting. Notes of oak, although nicely integrated. Palate is fresh and with present tannins. Nice wine that drinks young. |
Red |
2018 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape TélégrammeRed Rhone Blend more |
1/8/2024 - Marius Cavasdan Likes this wine: 92 pointsvery fine grenache based du Pape. Drank perfectly. has nice strawberry and raspberries notes, some garigues also. Elegant, sofr tanning. Good length. Nice entry level CdP that is consistent in quality. |
Red |
2011 Château Vignelaure Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence RougeRed Blend more |
12/18/2023 - Marius Cavasdan Likes this wine: 91 points2/3 Cabernet Sauvignon and 1/3 Syrah from the cooler part of Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence appellation |
Red |
2018 Arianna Occhipinti Nero d'Avola Sicilia Siccagnomore |
12/14/2023 - Marius Cavasdan Likes this wine: 90 pointslow alcohol 12.5 that is so rare nowadays.. |
White - Fortified |
NV Domaine Lafage Rivesaltes Ambré Hors d'ÂgeGrenache Blanc, Grenache more |
12/14/2023 - Marius Cavasdan wrote: 88 pointsFloral nose, apricots, some dried fruits and toasty brioche. Palate is rich but balanced. Dried fruits. Long. A good sweet wine. |
Red |
2015 Crama Oprisor SmerenieDealurile Olteniei Red Blend more |
12/5/2023 - Marius Cavasdan Likes this wine: 91 pointsYoung color. Deep ruby red. Nose opens up. Cerise griottes. Some blueberries and leather notes. Palate has a refreshing acidity. Tannins wise it's smooth. Good length. Drinks perfectly now, but based on the color and acidity it can age for some years without difficulty. |
Red |
2020 Mas Cal Demoura Terrasses du Larzac Terre de JonquieresRed Blend more |
12/5/2023 - Marius Cavasdan Likes this wine: 92 pointsDeep purple red. Expressive nose. Red and black fruits. Cassis and blackberries. Sweet spices. Licorice. Palate is fruity and juicy with smooth tannins. Finishes smooth with a nice licorice freshness. |
Red |
2019 Chateau Musar Musar Jeune RedBekaa Valley Red Blend more |
11/27/2023 - Marius Cavasdan Likes this wine: 88 points50% Cinsault Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignonvintage of |
White |
2021 Domaine de Fondrèche Ventoux Blanc PersiaRoussanne more |
11/27/2023 - Marius Cavasdan Likes this wine: 91 pointsAged in foudre. |
Red |
2020 Antoine Sanzay Saumur-Champigny La PaterneCabernet Franc more |
11/22/2023 - Marius Cavasdan Likes this wine: 90 pointsAged in concrete. Deep color. Fragrant nose, violets and black 🍒. Very pure fruit, both on the nose and palate. Palate is fresh, good acidity, crunchy and croquant. Finishes with chalky fine tannins. Really nice balance between fruit, tannin and acidity. Very nice wine. |
White |
2020 Domaine Bernard Gripa St. Péray Les FiguiersWhite Rhone Blend more |
11/20/2023 - Marius Cavasdan Likes this wine: 92 pointsMid yellow in color. Expressive nose. Ripe yellow fruits. Quince and pear notes. Some almonds. |
Red |
2020 San Giusto a Rentennano Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
11/20/2023 - Marius Cavasdan Likes this wine: 92 pointsRuby red color. Expressive nose, raspberries, red 🍒. Very fragrant. Palate is juicy, nice acidity. Supple tannins, red 🍒 and raspberries also on the palate. Hint of leather and finishes with gripping (in a good way) tannins. Long. Excellent with the chops and fennel puree |
Red |
2020 Jean Foillard Morgon Côte du PyGamay more |
11/7/2023 - Marius Cavasdan Likes this wine: 92 pointsDeep ruby red in color. Fresh nose. Fresh red fruit..ripe red 🍒. Some leather, earthy notes also. So pure and fresh but with structure. Palate is very fresh, sustained acidity, ripe tannins. Same cherry and cranberries. Long. Excellent #wine. Can be cellared for a few more years but drinks excellent now |
White |
2021 Domaine Castera Jurançon SecManseng Blend more |
10/23/2023 - Marius Cavasdan Likes this wine: 91 pointsYellow color. Expressive and exotic nose. Ripe apples, some exotic fruits typical of the Manseng family. Nice flinty minerality. There is a nice structure with a nice fresh acidity finishes fresh. Very nice wine. |
White |
2020 Borja Perez Artífice VidueñosYcoden Daute Isora Listan Blanco, Palomino Fino more |
10/17/2023 - Marius Cavasdan Likes this wine: 91 pointsA very interesting and distinctive white from the islands - Tenerife. |
White |
2022 Mas Cal Demoura Vin de Pays de l'Hérault L'EtincelleWhite Blend more |
10/13/2023 - Marius Cavasdan Likes this wine: 90 pointsA white blend of mostly Chenin, Grenache and Marsanne, Viognier from the Languedoc. |
Red |
2021 Sottimano MatéVino da Tavola Brachetto more |
10/3/2023 - Marius Cavasdan Likes this wine: 89 pointsnice aromatic wine. fresh with a bit of grip. |