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Lionel Osmin & Cie 2008 Mon Adour Tannat (Madiran)
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A big, bold wine with fine acidity and firm dark black tannins. It has proper weight, richness as well as a big structure. The core is dense, mineral, tight. Drink now, but could age for several years.
— R.V.
(3/1/2011)
Lionel Osmin & Cie 2008 Foehn White (Jurançon)
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Named after the dry wind that blows through the Jurançon vineyards, this light, poised sweet wine has typical freshness, the botrytis never cloying but immersed in currants, fresh apricots. The wine has a lively, buoyant, sweet character.
— R.V.
(3/1/2011)
Lionel Osmin & Cie 2010 Villa la Réserve Malbec (Vin de France)
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Although this is labeled Vin de France, this is effectively a Cahors wine. It’s soft and rounded, with tannins that are already integrated already into blackberry jam flavors. Rich, with a hint of dried fruit, this is ready to drink in a year.
— R.V.
(6/1/2012)
Lionel Osmin & Cie 2009 Malbec (Cahors)
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Mineral, firm wine, although at the same time it has plenty of black plum fruits surrounding the core of dark tannins. The resulting wine is one that manages to combine the structure of Cahors while bringing out a fruity character.
— R.V.
(3/1/2011)
Lionel Osmin & Cie 2009 Mansois (Marcillac)
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Firm wine, with tannins to match the chunky structure. Black currant fruits go with acidity, green pepper and spice. It’s a delicious wine from an almost unknown appellation in the central mountains of France.
— R.V.
(3/1/2011)
Lionel Osmin & Cie 2009 Cami Salié White (Jurançon Sec)
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There is weight here, powered by yellow fruits and a taut, linear texture. The feel is almost chalky, with acidity and a complex mouthfeel. The finish is crisp and fresh.
— R.V.
(3/1/2011)
Lionel Osmin & Cie 2009 Red (Buzet)
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Black plum flavors dominate this smoothly ripe wine with its soft tannins and rich texture. It is ready to drink, with its structure already well integrated, the wood just showing as toast and coffee.
— R.V.
(3/1/2012)
Lionel Osmin & Cie 2010 White (Bergerac Sec)
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A richly opulent blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. It is rich, almost too rich due to its low acidity, but with some attractive melon, green plum and peach fruits. The spice from wood adds interest.
— R.V.
(3/1/2012)
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