08 Catena Zapata and more

2008 Nicolas Catena Zapata:

Deep ruby. Intense blue- , blackberries and cassis nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, soft and sweet, long. 91

2009 Château du Levant: (Sauternes)

Pale golden. Some pineapples and apricots. Fresh enough, easy going, simple. 80

2009 Hervé Souhaut Sainte Epine:

Deep ruby. Some pepper and dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet but lively feel to it, good length. 89

2010 Domaine du Coulee Cornas Brise Cailloux:

Deep ruby. Licorice, blackberries and redcurrants. Spicy. Freshish acidity, fruity and nicely balanced. Rounded body, good length. 90

2010 Frédéric Cossard Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Damodes:

Pale ruby. Vanilla, strawberries and some herbs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, good length. 89

2004 Haut Médoc de Maucaillou:

Made by Château Maucaillou but not the second wine. Made from a different vat and from a plot of Garonne gravel mostly located in the commune of Lamarque. Ruby, almost scented, cassis and touch of vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded and elegant finish. 86