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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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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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Location: Brighton, Brighton and Hove, UK
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JAYBIRD BIANCO MACERATO (Australia) Review | La Cave Noire

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JAYBIRD BIANCO MACERATO (Australia) Review | La Cave Noire What can we say about Delinquente Wine. Their line up is always a joy. The hand drawn artwork, the energy behind every bottle, the way they approach natural wine with ease and honesty. We have been drinking them for a while and felt it was time to start sharing some of our favourites. Delinquente is based in South Australia, working mostly with family growers in the Riverland. The winemaker, Greg Grigoriou, has built a name by championing Italian varieties in a part of Australia most people overlook. He keeps things simple. Small batches, wild ferments, low intervention, all with a real respect for the land and the First Nations people who cared for it long before vineyards existed. There is nothing glossy about their approach. It is humble work that shows in the glass. Jaybird Bianco Macerato is fresh and bright from the first pour. Citrus and soft fizz on the tongue. A rush of lemon sherbet. A little apricot. A little fun...
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Location: Brighton, Brighton and Hove, UK
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Weszeli ‘Mystique’ (Austria) Review | La Cave Noire

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Weszeli ‘Mystique’ (Austria) Review | La Cave Noire Riding the quiet wave of reds meant to be served chilled, Mystique blends black and white grape varieties into something light, floral and effortlessly drinkable. It’s the kind of wine that doesn’t ask for ceremony just a glass, a good vibe, and a little time to unwind. At this Austrian estate not far from the town of Langenlois, Davis Weszeli continues a long family tradition that traces back to 1679. The vineyards sit in the Kamptal valley, where cool nights and warm days keep everything bright, crisp and alive, the kind of landscape that makes you slow down and listen for the small things. Aromas of cherry, pomegranate and wildflowers drift up first. The palate follows with soft fruit, gentle texture, and a freshness that holds everything together. Best served lightly chilled. Pair it with a few easy things, charcuterie, soft cheese, maybe a platter of ripe melon for dessert. Then throw on your favourite playlist, gather ...
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Location: Brighton, Brighton and Hove, UK
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JOÃO PATO – Duckman ‘Duck Ray’ Review | La Cave Noire

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JOÃO PATO – Duckman ‘Duck Ray’ Review | La Cave Noire We’ve been waiting to open this one for a while. With its striking label and that wild shifting colour, this pet-nat from Portugal knows how to make an entrance. Cloudy, funky, and full of energy, Duck Ray starts out a deep amber before the natural haze begins to swirl and the glass fills with a soft, glowing orange. The man behind the bottle is João Pato, better known as Duckman, the son of iconic Portuguese winemaker Maria Pato. He carries her spirit of experimentation, crafting wines that blur the line between serious and playful. His bottles feel like they were made for moments, not occasions, natural, a little unpredictable, and always fun to pour. The nose hits that perfect middle ground, a little funk, but never too far. On the palate, the natural fizz wakes everything up. Apricot, peach, and a little sour edge keep it bright and alive. It’s not your everyday bottle, but that’s the point. Sitting at a mid to higher price ...
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Location: Brighton, Brighton and Hove, UK
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Let the people faire la Teuf GMY by L.C.D.B Review | La Cave Noire

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Let the people  faire la Teuf  GMY by L.C.D.B Review | La Cave Noir e We can’t get enough of these natural reds. GMY is made from 100% Gamay grapes, grown in the rolling hills of Beaujolais the spiritual home of juicy, bright reds that just make you smile. On the nose, it’s all cranberry, wild strawberry, and a flicker of rhubarb. There’s something cheeky about it too, a light funk that reminds you this isn’t a polished corporate wine, it’s alive. Swirl it once and it opens up with red currant, a hint of pepper, and that soft Beaujolais freshness that keeps you coming back. On the palate, it’s vibrant and effortless. Crunchy fruit, a little earth, a lot of energy. It dances between playful and serious, like it knows how good it is but doesn’t need to prove it. Food & Wine Pairings: Aperitif, red and white meats, cured meats, hard cheese or just good company and bad decisions. Since 2008, Louis-Clément David has been running the estate after switching careers ...
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Guy Breton ‘Marylou’ 2023 (France) Review | La Cave Noire

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Guy Breton ‘Marylou’ 2023 (France) Review | La Cave Noire We have a soft spot for natural Gamay. There is something about the balance of brightness and ease, the way it always feels a little bit alive. We first drank this wine one evening at De Saison , a small bottle shop and bar tucked away in Paris. The city was winding down, the windows open to the street, and the conversation slow and warm. It was one of those nights that stays with you, unhurried, a little hazy, quietly perfect. So when we finally got our hands on another bottle, we could not wait to see if it still had that same magic. On the nose, Marylou gives blackberry and cherry with a soft leathery edge, a mix of freshness and something a little wild. On the tongue it is juicy and bright, light on tannin, and full of energy. There is a gentle lift of spice that fades into something clean and mineral. It is the kind of chilled red that feels effortless and playful, a wine that carries the eve...
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Serragghia Bianco Zibibbo Vino Secco — 2023 (Italy) Review | La Cave Noire

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Serragghia Bianco Zibibbo Vino Secco — 2023 (Italy) Review | La Cave Noire This one feels a little special. Not to take away from the others in the series, every bottle we feature earns its place, but this is the kind of wine we would open for a moment. A touch higher in price, yes, but worth it for the occasion. These bottles rarely stay on the shelf for long. If you see one, it is probably the last. That silver arrow label stops you in your tracks, the small 1/600 near the neck. We were curious from the start. Made by Gabrio Bini at Azienda Agricola Serragghia on the volcanic island of Pantelleria, just southwest of Sicily. 100 percent Zibibbo, fermented with native yeasts and macerated on skins for months in buried terracotta amphorae. No filtration, no additives, no shortcuts, a raw and expressive orange wine that mirrors the island’s rugged landscape. Notes of orange blossom, dried apricot, wild herbs, and sea spray. Textured, saline, and endlessly fresh. This is a wine that d...
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