Les Hauts De Bastide

Brotte

Les Hauts de Barville Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2020

I expected stronger aromas and deeper flavors — 6 months ago

Les Hauts Plateaux

Alpes De Haute Provence Rosé Rhône Blend

Really enjoying! And I don’t love rose wines. Light and easy drinking. — 8 months ago

Les hauts de Larrivet Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan White Bordeaux Blend 2020

Château Larrivet Haut-Brion – 2020
Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux – France 🇫🇷

Overview
This white Bordeaux is built on the classic backbone of Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and (often) a dash of Muscadelle. What makes this cuvée stand out is the use of egg-shaped concrete vats for fermentation and aging — these facilitate a gentle, natural stirring of the lees and preserve freshness without imparting oak character.

Aromas & Flavors
Tropical notes, citrus zest, white blossoms, and a soft mineral streak. The influence of the egg vats gives it a rounded texture without harsh edges.

Mouthfeel
Silky yet crisp — the texture is elegant, clean, and balanced. The finish lingers with refreshing clarity.

Food Pairing
Fantastic with seafood (oysters, scallops), grilled fish, or creamy goat cheese.

Verdict
One of my favorite Pessac-Léognan whites — this expression marries Bordeaux structure with modern winemaking finesse. Great value and beautifully made. Cheers!
📌 Did You Know?
Egg-shaped concrete vats create a “micro-vortex” during fermentation, gently stirring the wine and keeping lees suspended. That subtle movement adds texture and complexity without the overt influence of oak — a technique growing in popularity among modern Bordeaux blancs.
— a month ago

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La Bastide Blanche

Bandol Blanc White Blend 2023

Pale lemon in color with a golden hue.

Fresh and rich nose of citrus, lemons, apples, pears and light earth.

Medium plus in body and buttery with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with apples, apricots, pears, lemons, light earth, spices and white pepper.

Nice finish with limes and earth notes.

This is a very tasty white wine from Bandol. Rich and fruit forward. A great entry level white wine.

Nicely balanced and easy drinking. Showing nice complexity with elegance. Spicy and interesting.

Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 62% Clairette, 13% Ugni Blanc, 10% Bourboulenc, 9% Rolled and 6% Sauvignon.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$25.
— 5 months ago

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Domaine de la Bastide

Rouge Cotes Du Rhone Figue

Nice, easy to drink, good structure, mild tannin, and yummy — 9 months ago

La Bastide Saint-Dominique

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2022

Great minerality. Exactly what it should be. — 22 days ago

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Les Hauts de Smith Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of ripe red fruit, rose petals, dried red flowers and eucalyptus. Red and black cherry/raspberry and boysenberry fruit on the palate along with additional notes of chocolate, toffee, savory spices and mint. Well integrated oak on the long and slightly chewy finish. Rustic, well balanced and beautifully aged. Thanks for sharing this one, Ron B! — 4 months ago

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Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Les Hauts de Smith Pessac-Léognan White Bordeaux Blend 2024

Very peculiar spectrum of aromas. Freshly cutted pineapple and pear. White peach and grapefruit. Very nice and long finish.
A bit flex on the mid palate but lingering pleasant finish
— 7 months ago

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