Southwest Wines

Château Flotis

'Si Noire...' Fronton Negrette

2020 vintage. This Négrette has more power than the Folle Noire d'Ambat, but the tannin is a bit more rustic, and the nose is more smoky/ spicy than floral. This needs food, worked well with lentils. Abv. 14%. If I didn't misunderstand Anne Ribes, this wine is not produced anymore these days. — 13 days ago

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Peter van den Besselaar

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Fronten is really interesting

Château Bouscassé

Madiran Tannat Blend 2018

Ming L
9.1

Just like the ‘17 bottling, this is a robust, structured red with deep black fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. Started off with light barnyard, the Tannat delivers dense plum and licorice, supported by Cabernet Sauvignon’s cassis and Cabernet Franc’s herbal lift. Firm tannins and vibrant acidity promise another 8-10 years aging potential.
Such a great value!

— 4 months ago

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Domaine du Cros (Philippe Teulier)

Marcillac Fer Servadou

Drank with Duncan with Roast Lamb in Deal — 5 months ago

Domaine Le Roc

La Folle Noire d'Ambat Fronton Negrette

2022 vintage. Any wine that smells like roses gets my attention. In this case the roses are intertwined with spices, and it is hard to find wines this cheap that smell so nice. A delicious,uncomplicated, spicy and fruity Negrette, with a little tannic bite that can be served slightly cold. Abv. 12,5%. This organic Fronton delivers lots of pleasure and character, and it sells for a song. — 16 days ago

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Domaine Cosse et Maisonneuve

Le Combal Cahors Malbec

Nice red berry, smooth, mildly dry. Good now — 3 months ago

Didier Dagueneau

Les Jardins de Babylone Jurançon Petit Manseng 2014

Jeremy Shanker
9.2

Might have been at peak a few years back, but still great to try. — 4 months ago

Douglas, Tom and 3 others liked this

Fabien Jouves

Tu Vin Plus Aux Soirees Cabernet Franc Malbec

Delicious red wine from Toulouse — 5 months ago

Château Montus

Madiran Tannat Blend 2007

Sturdy and tannic. Not dark nor brooding. Still enough fruit to keep things balanced. I actually kinda missed the usual barn, poop and cattle smell. — 3 months ago

Peter liked this

Domaine Cosse et Maisonneuve

La Fage Cahors Malbec 2021

Ted
9.0

Ripe juicy fruit. Soft tannins. Solid Malbec. — 4 months ago

Jeni
with Jeni
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