08 Ponsot Clos de la Roche

2008 Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche cuvee Vielles Vignes;
Bright ruby. Quite intense nose of strawberries, redcurrant's and vanilla. Slightly earthy underneath, almost mineraly, violets and the most seductive roses you may find. Fresh acidity, almost raw texture, getting more rounded and balanced with a lot of air. Tannins ripe and polished, fairly full bodied for Burgundy, playful and lively, plays on all levels. Tender, delicate, transparent, subdued, yet intense. This is not a wine everyone will, or can appreciate. For those that are able to unlock and evaluate it, it will repay you in abundance. Magnificent aftertaste, not waves, but more like a surfer's wet dream, of tastes, impressions, perfection in the finish. Stunning. Truly long. 96-97

2010 JJ Prüm WS Spätlese

2010 Joh.Jos.Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese;
Very pale lemon yellow, apples, minerals, lime, orange blossoms, finetuned nose. Fresh and high acidity, beautifully balanced with a refined structure and body, almost transparent and seductive, long finish. 92

95 Christoffel jr Erdener Treppchen Auslese

1995 Jos.Christoffel jr. Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese**:
Golden, apples and a faint hint of apricots. Fresh, rather full bodied for Mosel, rounded, easygoing, balanced, lovely finish with a bit more nuance. 89

2008 Comte Armand Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epeneaux;
Ruby, fruit driven, quite intense and untypical lack of rusticity for Pommard, black tea, bergamott, strawberries, minerals and vanilla. Fresh acidity, full bodied for Burgundy, balanced, refreshing, elegant in an untypical sence of the word (for Burgundy), my first perfect bottle of Clos des Epenaux, lovely length and finish. 91-92

2011 Fitz Haag BJ Spätlese

2011 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Spätlese;
Pale yellow-green, seductive nose of pure apples, delicate schistes, tender flower notes, just a lovely nose. Fresh acidity, lovely balance, refreshing, very elegant, lovely finish. A steal. 91

96 Legras Saint-Vincent

1996 Legras Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc Saint-Vincent;
Pale gold with tiny bubbles. Brioche, yest, lemons, apples. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, lively, yet subtle, elegant, nuanced, fine-tuned, long. 92+

1997 Dunn Napa Cab

1997 Dunn Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon;
Ruby, lots of sediments in the bottle. Dark plums, cassis, leather, tobacco, mint and vanilla. Ripe and starting to mature nose. Coffee with more air. Fresh and for Napa, high acidity. Ripe tannins, balanced and lovely at 13% alcohol. Complex, long length. 92

2010 Von Hövel Scharzhofberg Kabinett

2010 Von Hövel Scharzhofberg Riesling Kabinett;
Pale lemon yellow. Tight and closed nose, minerals, apples, slightly perfumed. Tight palate, firm acidity,mouthwatering,refined feel, give it time. Long. 88

Jakob Schneider Eiswein

2001 Jakob Schneider Niederhauser Hermannshole Riesling Eiswein;
Golden, very easygoing nose. The plate on the other hand is splendid, superb freshness, lively, mouthwatering, intense, yet elegant, 91

1967 Suduiraut

1967 Château Suduiraut;
(Demi bottle) In the neck fill. Amber. Intense nose, rich, botrytis, caramel, tea leaf, apricots, heavy minerals. Fresh acidity, intense, rich, stone fruits, immaculate, exceptional length. Truly long. 98

1990 Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Aus...

1990 Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese;
Golden, minerals, raspberries, apples, apricots and pineapples. Fresh acidity, high, mouthwatering, very Fresh for the vintage, stunning balance, just a lovely wine. Long. 93

1982 Haut-Brion

1982 Château Haut-Brion;
Ruby, garnet rim. Rich Haut-Brion, the estate typicity is barely discernible behind intense plums, terracotta, leather, anise, hint of vanilla, deep, dark style. Fresh acidity, grippy texture, almost biting tannins, very structured, intence. Younger than most 82 Mouton bottles I've tried. 96+

86 Cheval Blanc

1986 Chateau Cheval Blanc; Ruby, garnet rim. Blueberries, licorice, again that almost sweet floral note, rich, exotic, perfumed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, freshness of the vintage combined with the typical exotic touch. Extremelly long. 98

1990 Chateau Canon

1990 Chateau Canon; Ruby, brick rim. Blueberries, vanilla, perfumed, figs, violets and Dr.Harris Arlington shaving soap. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, biting a bit in the finish, firm texture, intense, will age further. Long. 93

02 Montrose

2002 Chateau Montrose: Ruby, cassis, perfumed, leather, anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, starting to get around, starting to drink nicely, good length. 90

04 Troplong Mondot

2004 Chateau Troplong Mondot; Ruby, blackberries, vanilla, intense, floral notes, licorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, slightly astringent for the moment, edgy, especially right after a 55 Carruades. Good length. 90

1955 Carruades

1955 Moulin des Carruades (2nd Lafite Rothschild) Mid shoulder fill, intact and soaked cork. Pale ruby, towards orange rim. Fins, dried fruits, leather, prunes, mint, exotic spices towards Mouton. Transparent and layered. Fresh acidity, tannins almost gone, leanish, very elegant, Burgundian, acidity carries the fruit info the finish. Long.92

1967 Casteller Hohnart

1967 Furstlich Castell'sches Domanenamt Casteller Hohnart Silvaner; Neck fill, lemon gold. Lilies of the walley, slight touch of sweet yellow fruit, aromatic. Orange blossoms, touch og gooseberries, faint hint of fennel and anise. One feel the warmnes of the vintage, acidity on the lowish side. More interesting the more air it gets, never really intense, rose hips, slightly bitter finish. Long. Rumours state this is one of Egon Muller's favorites. 94

82 Palmer

1982 Château Palmer;

In the neck fill. Ruby, tobacco, tender and seductive nose. Subtile and truly elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, splendid palate, superb texture and structure. Mouthwatering, very seductive. Lovely feeling. 95

83 Palmer

1983 Château Palmer;

In the neck fill. Bright ruby, sweet fruit, tight, leaner nose first. Good acidity, ripe tannins. Biting mouthfeel, Not giving, which I find typical. A wine I don't get. Edgy, dryish, lacks finesse for this estate. 91

82 Gruaud Larose

1982 Château Gruaud Larose;

Top shoulder fill. Slightly cloudy ruby, garnet rim. Tighter nose, needs time to open, licorice, cassis, prunes, leather. Fresh acidity love the texture and structure, intense, all Bordeaux, fantastisk length. Ripe, structured, pure, intense yet subtle somehow. 95

83 Gruaud Larose

1983 Château Gruaud Larose;

Top shoulder fill. Ruby, thin garnet rim. Mature nose, tobacco, prunes, fine leather. Roses and violets. Fresh acidity, lovely palate, elegant texture, ripe tannins, good length. This bottle is the best bottle I've had of GL 83, very fine indeed. 93

76 Mouton Rothschild

1976 Château Mouton Rothschild;

Top shoulder fill. Ruby, brick/orange rim. Tobacco, more mature than the 75, prunes, balanced, easygoing, soft. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins soon gone, good length. 89

75 Mouton Rothschild

1975 Château Mouton Rothschild;

Top shoulder fill. Ruby, brick rim. Cassis, prunes, figs, leather, cigars. Fresh mouthfeel, lovely acidity, high of ripe tannins, fruity palate in a classic style, very long finish. The acidity carries the fruit all the way. Last bottle was fresher and tighter, more fruity, but this one showed nicely as well. Alf would like to taste it again. 94