Syrah – Vinumlector

Les Armes des Princes Principauté d’Orange Vaucluse IGP

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:31:09 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Deep red coloured wine.

NOSE
The nose shows expressive and complex aromas of blackcurrant, cherry-red with violet highlights.

PALATE
On the palate, notes of tart red berries. Pleasant to drink young, it has a clean and frank attack on the palate, and is a supple, fruity wine.

AGEING
9 months in concrete vats, then 3 months in bottle to round out and soften the tannins.

PAIRING
With pizzas, sausages, grilled meats and generally with all types of Mediterranean cuisine. It’s a typical bistro wine, an everyday wine.

RATINGS

Aubert & Mathieu Fugue Limited Edition

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:30:23 +0000

Friends since school, Anthony Aubert & Jean-Charles Mathieu challenged themselves to create a range of wines in their image, by bringing a touch of originality and modernity to their cuvées. Created in 2018, they are part of an eco-conscious approach, more transparent and more sustainable. This commitment is evident from the vine to the bottle with organic cuvées or in conversion. Carbon neutrality is the brand's primary commitment. In 2022, 70% of all the cuvées will be certified by an environmental label. Eco-responsible packaging comprehends recycled and lightweight glass bottles, sustainable caps, labels and boxes. Sustainable viticulture makes possible to plant hundreds of trees each year works and to safeguard and protect the bees, its environment and the beekeeping heritage of Languedoc. "Tired of our respective professional lives, we left everything to pursue a slightly crazy dream: to create wines like us, a little unconventional and offbeat" - Anthony Aubert & Jean-Charles Mathieu Certified Organic Agriculture, Fugue is a vibrant, textured, and energetic wine. Syrah is blended with an unexpected grape variety, Nielluccio, for an original and sincere expression. Vinified with whole bunches and aged in concrete eggs, the wine unfolds a refined palate, free of artifice and rich in personality. An unvarnished approach, where the balance lies between tension and sincerity.

For more info, visit Aubert & Mathieu website. VARIETALS Syrah and Nielluccio VINTAGE 2024 Download Tasting Note

Casas del Bosque Private Reserve La Trampa

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Juan Cúneo Solari founded Casas del Bosque in 1993, at a time when the Chilean wine industry was pursuing quantity over quality. His commitment to quality is evident in the Gran Reserva Cabernet, a wine which is a great exponent of this characteristic variety of Chile that finds one of its most typical expressions in the Maipo Valley.

The origin of “La Trampa” dates back to the early 2000’s, when the dream of the “Great Chilean Cool - Climate Red” began to take shape through an innovative proposal of planting low-yielding Syrah on granitic soils at the top of the hills. Later, advances in topography and knowledge of the vineyards led the team to plant Malbec in the same soils and in another part of the hill facing east, where the best Pinot Noir were already cultivated.

Over the years, experience showed that complementing our Syrah with Malbec and, later, Pinot Noir would give rise to this great wine, achieving a deep finesse and elegance like no other blend from a cold climate.

For more info, visit Casas del Bosque website. VARIETALS 65% Syrah, 30% Malbec, 5% Pinot Noir VINTAGE 2022 Download Tasting Note

Seigneur d’Aupenac Saint-Chinian AOP

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:29:15 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Intense ruby color with purple highlights.

NOSE
Aromas of red and black fruits (raspberry, blackberry) and spicy notes of pepper and licorice.

PALATE
On the palate, the attack is silky and the tannins are well integrated. Flavors of ripe fruit and dark chocolate are complemented by a lovely mineral freshness. The finale is long and elegant.

AGEING
After a delicate carbonic maceration (with whole bunches), the wine is aged in French oak barrels for 18 months.

PAIRING
Perfect with roast duck, herb-battered lamb, or mature cheeses like Roquefort and Comté. It also pairs well with dishes such as porcini risotto or grilled vegetables.

RATINGS

4.1

M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem Côtes-du-Roussillon Villages Latour de France AOP

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:28:52 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Beautiful dark garnet dress.

NOSE
Initial nose reserved with a dominant graphite, leather, then intense notes of pepper, black fruit and garrigue.

PALATE
The attack is rich, dense; the rest is fleshy, sunny, long sapid finish, served by fine tannins and a beautiful freshness.

AGEING
Maturing takes place half in vats and the other half in barrels depending on the year.

PAIRING
At its best with duck confit and rib steak.

RATINGS

93-95pts

92pts

3.9

Hat Trick Alentejano Vinho Tinto

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:28:52 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby red colour.

NOSE
Aromatic, beautiful intensity aromas of ripe red and black fruit and spiciness.

PALATE
Spicy and full of ripe black fruits with tannins and acidity, with light wood notes bearing providing extra complexity and perfectly balance. Elegant, soft, round and mouth caressing.

AGEING
8 months of wood aging.

PAIRING
Good with slow-cooked meat and stews with spicy notes, BBQ and roast poultry. Also easy to combine with fried or grilled lamb and strong, hard cheeses with compôte.

RATINGS

3.8

Dezzani 8 Bucce Piemonte Rosso DOC

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:28:29 +0000

The Dezzani Winery was founded in 1934 in Cocconato, in the province of Asti. The town is located 491 meters above sea level on the renowned Riviera del Monferrato. The history of our wines is closely linked to this territory, to its ideal microclimate for growing unique vineyards, and to its authentic tradition. The historical remains of Romanesque, Gothic, and medieval architecture frame the rows of Barbera, Albarossa, Cabernet, and Syrah, making the landscape even more captivating. The name “8 Bucce” celebrates the uniqueness of this wine, crafted from a masterful blend of eight grape varieties. The native Piedmontese varieties, Barbera, Dolcetto, Freisa, Bonarda, and Albarossa, are elegantly combined with Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon, lending depth, roundness, and structure. This wine reflects a vision where tradition and modernity merge into a timeless style, embracing a philosophy that honors native Piedmontese grapes while integrating international varieties to create unique and distinctive blends. For more info, visit Dezzani website. VARIETALS Dolcetto, Merlot, Barbera, Bonarda, Cabernet, Freisa, Syrah, Albarossa VINTAGE 2022 Download Tasting Note

Topo Lisboa Tinto

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:42:15 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby red.

NOSE
Characterized by its aromatic exuberance, with notes of red fruits and vanilla.

PALATE
On the palate, it’s fruity with velvety notes of ripe red fruits, balanced by hints of spices, chocolate, and some oak. It’s an elegant wine with firm tannins and a fruity finish.

AGEING
Aging took place in oak barrels.

PAIRING
Pasta, roasted vegetables and cured meats.

RATINGS

3.8

M. Chapoutier Monier de la Sizeranne Hermitage

Vinum Lector Staff — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:01:49 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
The color comes alive with a brilliant and deep garnet red.

NOSE
On the nose it intertwines a subtle bouquet in which red fruits – raspberry and blackcurrant – blend delicately with elegant notes of liquorice.

PALATE
Generous and velvety, it reveals an intense flavour profile characterised by notable concentration and a sophisticated finish with expressive notes of blackcurrant, raspberry and pepper.

AGEING
For 18 months in barriques (15% new) and small foudres.

PAIRING
It pairs ideally with grilled beef fillet served with pepper and roasted sweet potatoes.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now or for the next 10 to 15 years.

RATINGS

92pts

16.5/20

4.2

Domaine Saint-Étienne Les Albizzias Côtes-du-Rhône Bio

Vinum Lector Staff — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:27:32 +0000

The story began with Michel Chapoutier, a unique man with a thirst for knowledge, definitely one of a kind. He seeks to discover and reflect the full potential of his terroirs and let the soils express their true character. This now forms the basis of the M. CHAPOUTIER ethos to reveal the very best of what the soils have to offer. This domain held a twin appeal for M. CHAPOUTIER: a vineyard already converted to organic in Montfrin in Gard county, and a section in Costières de Nîmes, where the company did not yet own vineyards. The first visit to this beautifully-maintained vineyard was promising, and in 2018, a range of appellations – Côtes-du-Rhône, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Costières de Nîmes and Pays d’Oc – have been produced. The vineyard plots are located in the commune of Montfrin. This wine comes from a soil composed of deep red clay and siliceous pebbles of various sizes brought by the sea some several million years ago.

Organic wine

For more info, visit M. Chapoutier website. VARIETALS Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan VINTAGE 2023 Download Tasting Note