VertdeVin Magazine

I’m very pleased to present you the new issue of VERTDEVIN magazine, the 2021-2022 Winter issue. this 19th edition of the magazine introduce an eclectic selection of wines from several countries. To start this new issue we chose with my team, Joanie,

What is the story of your Maison de Champagne? Where is it located? Christian Briard: My Maison is nestled in the heart of the Marne Valley western part, kingdom of the Meuniers. Its establishment is recent (a dozen years) but its history is much lon

Meeting with Domaine Rolet, one of the spearheads of the Arbois appellation. What is the signature of the estate’s wines? What makes it possible to recognize them in blind tasting? Regarding red wines, we have something very gourmand and crunchy. I t

Since its creation, VertdeVin Magazine has offered qualitative tasting comments about wines and spirits from around the world. We realized that we can’t love wines and spirits without being in love with gastronomy. This is why we regularly offer food

Mura Mura, a new winery in Monferrato area, have hosted a special and international convention last November 5. Starting by the point the world of wine can’t be decisive to sort out the problems caused by climate change, this conference enhances the

Running from Bolgheri to Lazio, extending throughout the southern Province of Grosseto, Maremma’s a wild and extended land that has now proven to be an immensely promising wine region. As unknown as it may be, for now, the region’s reputation used to

The 161st Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction reached € 12.6 million, a historic vintage for the oldest charity auction in the world. New Record Price for Charity Barrel: The ‘Pièce des Présidents’ On November 21, 2021 the 161st Hôspices de Beaune wine w

Saint-Julien, 2ème Grand Cru Classé This wine expresses notes of juicy raspberry, juicy / tangy blackberry and more slightly of juicy / tangy cherry, tangy plum associated with touches of cornflower, pulpy fruits as well as fine hints of nutmeg, toas

Sancerre The nose is elegant, delicate and offers complexity, a certain deepness and a fine grain. It reveals notes of lime, honeysuckle, small notes of lemon associated with delicate touches of zests, lime and discreet hints of local biotope. The pa

Arbois The nose is fruity, zesty with notes of juicy / crunchy vine peach. Along with the lemon zest, there are hints of juicy / fresh lime as well as hints of lychee and lime blossoms, not to mention a subtle hint of almond. There is also a hint of

This Champagne has a nice deep straw color with different sizes of bubbles. They are quite fast. The mousse is soft. The first nose is fresh, fruity with cooked apple notes, almond and roasted hazelnuts. The second nose is all about white pepper and

Marsannay The nose is fruity and offers a certain aromatic power and a well-mastered concentration. It reveals notes of crushed blackberry, crushed strawberry and small notes of crushed small blue fruits associated with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, fin

Côtes de Provence Pierrefeu Nice ruby color, limpid and shiny. The first nose is a little bit closed and animal. Notes of undergrowth, mushroom (porcini mushrooms), humus. An animal and metallic side appears. We perceive fruits such as black cherry a

Languedoc The nose is fruity, racy and offers a certain radiance as well as a fine power. It reveals notes of blackberry, bright strawberry and more slightly small redcurrants associated with nutmeg, spices and a discreet hint of liquorice. The palat

Saint-Emilion The nose offers a fine power and fruit. It reveals notes of blackberry, blackcurrant and more slightly ripe red berries associated with a touch of violet as well as fine hints of cardamom, tonka bean and a very discreet hint of toast. T

Montagne Saint-Emilion On the nose it is fruity, well-rounded and offers power, delicacy as well as a nice fine texture. It reveals notes of bright cassis / finely tangy, crunchy strawberry and more slightly cherry associated with small touches of bl

Fronsac On the nose it is fruity and offers a little calcareous power as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of fresh strawberry, cassis and more slightly fresh blackberry associated with fine touches of racy minerality as well as a discre

Barsac, 1er Grand Cru Classé de Sauternes The nose is fruity, syrupy, fresh, elegant, racy and offers a certain energy. There are notes of quince, lemon paste and small notes of mandarin paste associated with touches of pineapple in syrup, a hint of

Pessac-Léognan The nose is fruity and offers freshness as well as a very fine intensity. It reveals notes of cassis, racy minerality and more slightly strawberry associated with touches of pepper, salinity as well as fine hints of spices. The palate

Willamette valley Light & fruity in style, this Pinot noir shows suppleness and varied berries aromas. A slight hint of peppercorn and clove appears on the finale. The acidity is tart and the structure is lean. Score: 14.75+/20 (89/100) Eola-Amity Hi

Baldissero d’Alba, Nessuna Menzione On the nose is fruity and it offers a certain generosity, a little tension as well as a slight sensation of sweetness. It reveals notes of candied cherry, candied raspberry and slight hint of plum associated with f

Nizza DOCG On the nose it is fruity, fresh and offers a fine varietal touch. It reveals notes of blackcurrant, blackberry and more lightly violet associated with small touches of small black fruits as well as discreet hints of pepper. The palate is f

Sicilia DOC The nose is aromatic, flowery. It reveals notes of exotic fruits and small notes of ripe apricot associated with slight hints of lemon blossom, a very discreet hint of grove, crushed yellow fruits and an imperceptible hint of iodine. The

Columbia Valley, Washington Filled with bold fruitiness, red cherry, brambleberry, raspberry, blackberry, this dark-colored wine also has a lot of oak presence and hints of cajun. Overall, this is a powerful, but balanced wine, with an overall low ac

Scotch Whisky Very nice amber color, limpid and clear. Very nice floral nose with hints of roses. There are also grains and dried fruits such as apricot and orange. There is a beautiful complexity with a smoky side that emerges. It’s fresh and tangy

Armagnac (Maturing in barrels of Château Doisy Daëne. Bottled in: 09/2021. 45.2%) The nose is aromatic, elegant and offers fruit as well as delicacy in its power. There are notes of candied lemon, quince and small notes of dry white grapes associated