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Cuvée Thaddeus Bordeaux Rouge (France) Review | La Cave Noire

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Cuvée Thaddeus Bordeaux Rouge (France) Review | La Cave Noire Every once in a while, you open a bottle that makes you double check the price. This was one of those. Cuvée Thaddeus Bordeaux Rouge is an organic, naturally fermented Bordeaux that just quietly overdelivers. No gimmicks. Just really good wine. In the glass it leans into those deeper fruit notes. Black plum, blackberry, a little dark cherry. It has that cozy, rounded Bordeaux feel where the fruit is generous, but the wine never gets heavy or over the top. What I liked most is how easy it is to drink. It has enough structure to feel like a proper red, but it stays relaxed and smooth the whole time. We ended up drinking it with sourdough pizza, focaccia dipped in olive oil and vinegar, and a bowl of red sauce pasta. Honestly it felt perfect for that kind of meal. Simple food, good wine, nothing complicated. This is exactly the type of bottle I love finding. Something that tastes like it should cost more than it does, and that ...
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Laura Lardy Beaujolais Villages Rouge (France) Review | La Cave Noire

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Laura Lardy Beaujolais Villages Rouge (France) Review | La Cave Noire From the hills of Fleurie comes something quietly confident. Laura Lardy’s Beaujolais Villages Rouge feels familiar the moment it hits the glass. The nose carries a soft mix of leather, smoke and oak, grounded and calm, with a hint of something deeper waiting underneath. Made from 100 percent Gamay grown on granite soil and picked by hand, it is a wine that holds onto its roots. On the palate, dark fruit and spice take the lead, with blackcurrant, pepper, tobacco and that same leathery thread from the nose. It feels more classic than wild, shaped by the land and the touch of someone who knows when to let the fruit speak. The finish is dry with a whisper of cranberry and light tannins that fade cleanly. It is simple, honest and beautifully made, the kind of bottle that reminds you why Beaujolais never needs to shout to be heard. Picture it with roast chicken fresh from the oven, the skin just crisp enough to ...
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Location: Brighton, Brighton and Hove, UK
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Domaine Marcel Lapierre Raisins Gaulois — 2023 (France) Review | La Cave Noire

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Domaine Marcel Lapierre Raisins Gaulois — 2023 (France) Review | La Cave Noire We’ve been wanting to open this one for a while. A smooth, dry Gamay from Beaujolais that hits every note just right. On the nose you get leather, vanilla spice, blackberry and raspberry. There’s a lift of brightness too, that kind of fresh energy you only get from young fruit. On the tongue it’s dry, light and easy. Low in tannins, fruit forward, with strawberry and cranberry leading the way. A touch tart, clean, the sort of wine you reach for without thinking twice. The late Marcel Lapierre was one of the true pioneers of natural wine in France. Since his passing in 2010, his son Mathieu has carried that same spirit forward, making wines that are pure, expressive and built for pleasure. Raisins Gaulois 2023 comes from younger vines grown on granite soils in Beaujolais. It is made naturally, using organic farming and native yeasts, with only a short fermentation to keep things bright and fresh. It is th...
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Location: Brighton, Brighton and Hove, UK
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Coince ta Bulle Pet Nat (France) Review | La Cave Noire

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Coince ta Bulle Blanc Pet Nat (France) Review | La Cave Noire Coince ta Bulle blanc Pet Nat – light gold with lively fizz, grapefruit, apricot & green apple. Picked by Tio, the Coince ta Bulle blanc Pet Nat is approachable, lively, and full of personality. The bottle immediately catches your eye, with a delicate label and light gold glow hinting at the bright, playful wine inside. On the nose, it’s funky enough to spark curiosity without being overpowering. No over the-top sock aromas here, just a hint of intrigue that draws you in. The first sip delights: lively fizz from natural fermentation, bright citrus notes, grapefruit, apricot, and green apple dance on the palate. It’s refreshing and playful, yet balanced, making you want another glass straight away. This is a wine that does not try too hard. It can stand alone on a quiet evening, accompany a casual meal, or spark conversation among friends. The natural bubbles, j...
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Location: Brighton, Brighton and Hove, UK
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Brio Brial Marcelan (France) Review | La Cave Noire

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Brio Brial Marcelan (France) Review | La Cave Noire Brio Brial Marcelan – a chilled French red with pure autumn charm. Today’s Quick Pour comes from Brio Brial, a French producer with a knack for crafting wines that feel effortlessly cool. This one’s made from 100% Marcelan, a lesser known French grape that deserves far more attention than it gets. I can’t get enough of these juicy, easygoing reds they’re vibrant, refreshing, and seem to have this laid back attitude baked right in. There’s something about Marcelan that feels young at heart: it doesn’t demand ceremony or jargon. Just chill it slightly, pour a glass, and let it speak for itself. In the glass, it’s light and ruby bright, and from the first swirl you get that fresh berry, blackcurrant and cherry leading the way, with a touch of cranberry tagging along for brightness. On the palate, it’s dry and lively with low tannins, the kind of texture that keeps you coming...
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Location: Brighton, Brighton and Hove, UK
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