Stunning 01 Potensac

Legras Rosé Brut:
Pale salmon, small bubbles. Light red berries and yeast on the nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fruity palate, good length. 87

2009 Château Brun:
Ruby. Fruity, blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant 09 Saint-Emilion where some are just too ripe. Easy going. 86

2001 Château Potensac:
Ruby. Scented, cassis, leather and anise on the nose. Decanted for 2,5 hours and opened up lovely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant fruit, this is drinking lovely right now. Can be kept at leats five more years. Long. 89+

2010 Domaine Courbis Cornas Chapelrose:
Deep ruby. Spices and blackberries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity body, balanced, good length. 86

2009 Giacomo Ascheri Barolo Pisapola Cantine:
Pale ruby. Some tar and roses. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, fruity palate, good length. 87

Künstler 2002-1995

2002 Künstler Hochheimer Hölle Riesling Spätlese Trocken:
Towards lemon yellow. Apples and pears nose. Fresh acidity, elegant fruit and body, slightly one dimensional. 89

2002 Künstler Hochheimer Kirchenstück Riesling Auslese Trocken:
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, honey, ripe feel. Fresh acidity, fuller body, elegant id a bit plain palate. 88

1998 Künstler Hochheimer Kirchenstück Riesling Kabinett Trocken:
Towards lemon yellow. Ripe apples, minerals, pears, touch of petroleum. Fresh acidity, fairly mature now, elegant body. 88

1996 Künstler Hochheimer Kirchenstück Riesling Spätlese Trocken:
Towards lemon yellow. Ripe apples, touch of honey and minerals. Fresh acidity, elegant and fruity palate, fairly lively and long elegant finish. 92 

1996 Künstler Hochheimer Domdechaney Riesling Spätlese Trocken:
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, pears and dried apricots. Fresh acidity, lively and playful, refined style, lovely fruit, long. 93

1995 Künstler Hochheimer Hölle Riesling Spätlese:
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and apricots nose. Fresh acidity, lovely fruit and balance, elegant and long. 92

Mugnier at Onda Mezzanine, winemakers dinner part II

Bresseskylling med lime:

Kjente ikke limen i særlig grad, foie grasen kom for meg kanskje litt i kamp med kyllingen og ble noe rik, men det er uansett nyanser. Vinene fikk noe å bryne seg på, hvor de for meg tapte. 

2005 Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Marechale:

Bright ruby. Spoiled nose by detergents, smelling only of soap first. New wine was poured and layers of fruit, scented tones, floral and touch of leather. Fresh acidity, elegant palate, ripe feel, ripe tannins, lovely balance, rounded texture, long. 92

2006 Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Marechale:

Bright ruby. Scented, fruity, layered and nuanced, superb nose. Maybe ever so slightly herbal. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, slightly rough still, was decanted for about fourty minutes, could have had longer. Slightly herbal finish, long. 91

2007 Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1 er Cru Clos de la Marechale:

Bright ruby. Slightly scented, red berries, nuanced nose. Almost flirting. Just as open as a bottle seven hours back, but slightly tighter tannins. Long finish. Needs an hour in decanter now. 91

And med endive og fiken:

For meg ble endiven litt bitter mot Musignyen, men en deilig rett. Nok en burgunder som ikke helt klarer jobben mot and i min munn.

2007 Mugnier Musigny:

Bright ruby. Scented, nuanced, layered, ads more and more with air. Complex nose. Gorgeous even. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, very elegant. Nuanced and flirting as few, very long. Some would dislike it's leaness, but they lack perspective. 94

2009 Mugnier Chambolle-Musigny:

Ruby. Scented, flirting, elegant nose, red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fairly fruity, refreshing and almost playful. Good length. 89

2009 Mugnier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Fuees:

Ruby. Again scented, red berries and some vanilla notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit rough at the moment, tannins needs time. Otherwise elegant and fruity, long finish. 92+

Trøffel brie:
En mektig sak så sent i måltidet, men bevares så godt. 

Mango og kokos:

En utrolig frisk og livlig dessert som ble helt magisk mot vinen. 

2010 Leitz Geisenheimer Rothenberg Riesling Eiswein:

Pale golden. Apples and minerals, very pure nose. Fresh and lively acidity, lovely balance, refreshing and long. Not too complex but so playful. 92

A very dedicated winemaker who is both an engineer and has worked for ten years as an airliner pilot for Sabena and British Airways amongst others. Very passionate and interesting man to talk to with a wast knowledge on many subjects.

La Cabotte i NSG og Le Millesime i Chambolle, rett over veien for Mugnier er restauranter som anbefales i Burgund av Mugnier selv. 

Desverre var det gjennomgående oppvaskmiddelrester i samtlige glass, så noen viner kan ha fremstått under sitt egentlige nivå selv om glassene etterhvert ble grundig skyllet med vin.

Bygget i seg selv har utrolig mange fine detaljer som man bare blir sittende og beundre under middagen. Men en detalj som jeg personlig får ubehag ved hver gang jeg tenker på det er maleriene. Disse egner seg ikke i en restaurant for meg. Ikke grunnet motivet, men måten de ble til på.

Men stemningen rundt bordet med mat, drikke og selskap var rett og slett magisk. En kveld som ikke forsvinner ut av minnet på lenge. En herlig ro under servering, det bare flyter, tallerkener kommer og går, glass byttes, og alt føles symbiotisk. Smil og latter på alle bord. Takk for en fortryllende kveld.

Raveneau at Onda Mezzanine, Winemakers dinner part I

Tasting notes in English, a few words about the food in Norwegian.

Noen korte kommentarer om maten på Onda denne kvelden underveis, fra en som er amatør på feltet. Det er mer ment som en stemningsrapport enn en anmeldelse.

Jacquesson Cuvée no 736:

Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Apples, touch of lilies of the valley and chalk. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, refined and elegant palate, needs a bit of time for me, good length. This is my note from last week. This bottle was a bit rounder and more open. 91

Egg med caviar

Nydelig rett med utsøkt salt kaviar som var svært forfriskende. Stemningen ble god rundt bordet.

2002 Leitz Berg Schlossberg Riesling Trocken:

Pale golden. Floral, scented, lemons, apples and some minerals. Fresh acidity, elegant palate, refreshing and youthful, good length. 89

2009 Leitz Berg Kaisersteinfels Riesling Trocken:

(Magnum) Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some minerals, easy going nose. Fresh acidity, elegant palate, lovely balance, good length. 88

Sjøkreps med estragon.

En for meg litt "tung" sjøkrepsrett, både i tekstur og smak, men overhode ikke kraftig. Personlig ønsker jeg meg mer renhet og letthet i sjøkreps. Litt uinspirert om enn svært vakker.

2005 Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, almost flinty, some yellow fruits, complex. Fresh acidity, ripe fruit, lemony and somewhat fatty minerals, long finish. 91

2008 Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, almost floral, touch of grapefruit. Almost flinty minerals with air. Fresh acidity, elegant if a bit full body, refreshing and long. 92

2009 Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, ripe, touch of yellow fruits. Layered. Fresh acidity, riper style for Raveneau, long. 91

Hummer med gulrot:

En eventyrlig rett, flott nesten lett karamellisert hummer og intens hummer sjy, dette var en rett som kommer til å sitte. 

1995 Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Forêt:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, touch of lemons. Fresh acidity, elegant and refreshing palate, layered, not that intense, towards flirting. With air very nuanced. Long. 93

Torsk i soppbuljong og trøffel:

Rikt og intenst og allikevel herlig nyansert og nesten friskt. Gnocchien kom med små fargesprakende glimt, her begynner Heini*** sin torsk å få en utfordrer.

2003 Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru Valmur:

Pale lemon yellow. Fresh nose, lime, apples, slight wax touch is the only indikator of the vintage on the nose. Fresh acidity, riper palate, somewhat "full", lacks a bit of nuances. Long creamy mineraly palate. 91

2006 Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru Valmur:

Pale lemon yellow. Fresh nose, apples, lime, oysters, layered and nuanced. Fresh acidity, lively lemony palate, refined, subdued and refreshing, very long. 93

Lunch with Giuseppe Mascarello, magnificent wines

2004 Guiseppe Mascarello Langhe Freisa Toetto:

Bright ruby. Scented, blueberries and licorice. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, quite elegant fruit, good length. 86

2010 Guiseppe Mascarello Langhe Nebbiolo:

Bright garnet. Some cherries, elegant and slightly scented nose, touch of licorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner and elegant style, some roses in the finish. Good length. 89

2006 Guiseppe Mascarello Barolo Villero:

Bright garnet. Scented, some tar and roses, cherries, transparent and layered. Fresh acidity, elegant and ripe tannins, lively and nuanced, refreshing, long. 92

2005 Guiseppe Macarello Barolo Monprivato:

Bright garnet. Scented, some roses, violets, touch of tar and licorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, velvety for Barolo, fresh and still somewhat lean style, layered and long. 93

2006 Guiseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato:

Bright garnet. More scented, some tar and roses, violets, fuller nose than the 05. Ripe strawberries. Fresh and high acidity, high of ripe tannins, mouthwatering, superb freshness, lively, cherries and strawberries races over the tongue in the long finish. 95

2004 Guiseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato Ca d'Marissio Riserva:

Bright pale ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, sweet anise, jasmin, sweet roses, nuanced, complex and layered nose. Gorgeous. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lovely balance and fruit, rounded feel for Barolo, superb texture and structure,  extremelly long. 97

2010's from Domaine Leflaive

2010 Domaine Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc: 
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, lively palate, elegant, good length. 87

2010 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, minerals, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, elegant palate, almost creamy and rounder Puligny, very elegant. Good length. 89

2010 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clavoillon:
Pale lemon yellow. Lemons, apples, elegant minerality, nuanced and layered. Fresh acidity, elegant texture, lively and still subdued, very long finish. 93+

2010 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, refined minerals, some vanilla, almost scented. Fresh acidity, lovely balance, lovely apples and lemons palate, fresh and lively, very long. 95+

2010 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet:
Pale lemon yellow. Some vanilla, apples, lemons, minerals, some yellow fruits. Layered and complex. Fresh acidity, elegant and rich at the same time, mouthwatering, superb and lively, nuanced and very complex. Very long indeed. 97

2010 Domaine Leflaive Bâtard-Montrachet:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, minerals, ripe feel but never vulgar. Floral. Fresh acidity, elegant palate, somewhat fuller, mouthwatering, not as playful as the Chevalier, superb length. 95+

Massive Château de Puligny-Montrachet tasting

2010 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Bourgogne Blanc Clos du Chateau:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples and some vanilla. Fresh acidity, somewhat sweet feel, or rattet ripe. Orange zest. 85

2007 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Puligny-Montrachet:

Pale golden. Minerals, light smoke touch, citrus and apples. Fresh acidity, elegant palate, slightly lazy palate, good length. 88

2009 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Puligny-Montrachet:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons and vanilla nose, creamy feel to it. Fresh acidity, elegant palate, a bit short compared to the rest of it. 89

2008 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly Blanc:

Towards lemon  yellow. Apples, minerals and some vanilla. Fresh acidity, elegant palate, lively and yellow plums feel, good length. 88

2009 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly Blanc:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lime, vanilla and minerals. Fresh acidity, lovely and somewhat playful palate, good length. 89

2008 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Meursault:

Towards golden. Smoky minerals, vanilla and apples. Fresh acidity, elegant and somewhat rich palate, Apples and lemons, superb mouthfeel. Long. 91

2008 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Meursault 1er Cru Poruzots:

Pale golden. Apples, some yellow plums and narrower minerals beneath. Fresh acidity, lively and elegant, fresh and fruity, long finish. 92+

2009 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Meursault 1er Cru Poruzots:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some yellow plums, slightly smoky. Fresh acidity, very lemony palate, refreshing, mineraly finish. Long. 93

2008 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrieres:

Pale golden. Apples, ripe citrus, minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe feel, lacks some nuances maybe, but refreshing and vigorous. Long. 91

2009 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrieres:

Towards lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, minerals and some vanilla. Fresh acidity, elegant palate, lively, lovely nuanced style, long. 92

2007 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatieres:

pale golden. Apples, minerals, some lemons. Fresh acidity, slightly rich feel, lacks a bit of nuances. 88

2009 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatieres:

Pale lemon yellow. Almost floral, some lemons, apples, minerals, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, lively palate, elegant, almost buttery texture, long. 92

2008 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Chevalier-Montrachet:

Towards lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, minerals, some vanilla, layered. Fresh acidity, elegant palate, lovely refreshing touch, long finish. 93

2009 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Chevalier-Montrachet:

Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, refined nose, layered, some citrus and apples. Scented. Fresh acidity, elegant texture and structure, long creamy finish. 94

2007 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Grandes Vignes Monopole:
Ruby. Fruity and red fruity style for NSG. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit unfocused and lacks nuance, good length. 85 

2008 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Pommard:
Ruby. Somewhat sweet red berries nose, slightly seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat fuller and fruitier Pommard, fresh finish. 88

2009 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Pommard:
Ruby. Fresh nose of ripe red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, even a bit rounder and riper feel than the 08, but also a bit longer. 89 

For me there seems to have been a change of style starting with the 09 vintage, and for the better. The 07's and 08's are a bit full, a bit ripe and even if lovely, lacks a bit of nuance. Normally I find the 09's a bit fleshier when tasted beside their 08 or 07 equivalent, here they are the most nuanced, somewhat firmer and focused. The daughter from de Montille now makes the white. The future looks even brighter. 

Four Champagnes

Baron-Fuente Grandes Cepages Champagne Chardonnay:

Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Apples and elegant minerality on the nose, elegant and nuanced. Fresh acidity,  elegant mousse, fresh and lively, lovely balance. Good length. 89

Baron-Fuente Grandes Cepages Champagne Meunier:

Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Slightly yellow fruits and plums on the nose, fine minerals. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, somewhat sharper texture, good length. 88

Baron-Fuente Grandes Cepages Champagne Pinot Noir:

Towards lemon gold. Slightly smoky minerals, ripe apples. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, somewhat leaner palate, refreshing finish. Good length. 89

Jaquesson Cuvée no 736:

Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Apples, touch of lilies of the valley and chalk. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, refined and elegant palate, needs a bit of time for me, good length. 91

09 Duplessis Les Clos and Marc Morey Chassagne Virondot

2009 Duplessis Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos:

Pale lemon yellow. Lime, apples, minerals, slightly floral. Fresh acidity, richer and rounder style (but not that rich), yellow fruits and a touch of oysters. Long. 93

2010 Marc Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru en Virondot:

Pale lemon yellow. Smoky minerals, fatter style, yellow fruits and apples. Fresh acidity, creamy texture, richer palate, lively finish. 90

2 whites from Portugal and one from Spain and one Austrian

2011 Solar das Boucas Vinho Verde:

Towards lemon yellow. Yellow fruits and overripe lemons. Lazy acidity, easygoing, short. 76

2011 Martin Codax Albarino:

Pale lemon yellow. Yellow fruits nose. Lazy acidity, good enough fruit, a bit short. 77

2010 Contraste Branco:

Pale lemon yellow. Smoky nose, grilled bananas and lemons. Freshish acidity, rounded body, almost creamy, good length. 82

2011 Schloss Gobelsburg Grüner Veltliner Kammerner Lamm:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, pears and some lemons. Fresh acidity, elegant texture and body, long finish. 90

Giacomo Conterno flight

2010 Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Cerretta:
Ruby. Nuanced and somewhat light nose for Barbera, not as sweet and fruity as some. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, darker fruit on the palate, elegant body and texture, refreshing, good length. 88

2010 Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Cascina Francia:
Ruby. Deeper and more scented nose, dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively and fruity, rounded palate, long. 89

2009 Giacomo Conterno Langhe Nebbiolo Cerretta:
Pale ruby. Very scented and nuanced nose, red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity style, easy going for GC, good length. 88

2008 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia:
Pale ruby. Scented nose, roses, tar and red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, very elegant CF actually, more open than a 05 bottle a few weeks back, more forward, in a very good way. Long. 92

2005 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino:
Pale ruby. Scented nose, intense and very open for Monfortino. The bottle was open for three hours before I tasted it, and rarely have I had a more forward and less secretive Monfortino. Tar, roses, classical nose. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, slightly tighter palate, very long. 94

7 from Bordeaux, 12 Cloudy Bay and two Moët

2012 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc:

Pale lemon yellow. Grassy gooseberries and cats pie. Fresh, towards high acidity, good length. 88

2004 Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lime and minerals. Fresh acidity and mousse, elegant, a bit lean, long finish. 91

2003 Dom Perignon:

Another corked bottle.

2008 Château La Tour Carnet:

Deep ruby. Cassis, leather, plums, rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and fruit driven, long. 89

2008 Château Boyd Cantenac:

Deep ruby. Spicy, smoky on top of cassis and herbs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, herbal touch mid palate, good length. A bit heavy use of barrrels? 88

2008 Château Monbrison:

Deep ruby. Richer nose, cassis, vanilla and floral notes in the back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit rough avrround the edges now, needs time. 89

2007 Château Monbrison:

Ruby. Ever so slightly herbal nose, cassis and vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner style body, refreshing, very typical of the vintage. 87

2008 Château Malartic Lagraviere:

Deep ruby. Pessac minerals, cassis, leather, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and lovely balance, long. 91

2007 Château de Pez:

(Magnum) Ruby. Cassis, bell peppers and vanilla. More open than last bottle, and more rounded. Give it an hour or two in decanter. 88

2006 Château de Pez:

(Magnum) ruby. Vanilla, cassis and blueberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, balanced and nice fruit, good length. 89

Four from Bordeaux and one Barolo

2009 Château Brun:

Ruby. Blueberries and slightly herbal and bell peppers. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, on the lean side for Saint-Emilion. 86

2002 Château Sociando Mallet:

Ruby. Cassis, leather and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, still a bit astringent, needs decanting or cellar age to round off. Wait five years. 89

2009 Château Coutet (Saint-Emilion)

Deep ruby. Rich and sweet nose, blueberries and licorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and quite massive body. For those who like this style. 86

2009 Château de Pressac:

Deep ruby. Blueberries and vanilla nose. Medium acidity, ripe tannins, mellow texture, easy going but fruity. Good length. 88

2008 Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco:

Ruby. Tar and roses, intense nose, some violets and licorice. High acidity, high of ripe tannins, fruit driven Barolo, long. 90

One Heymann-Löwenstein and three from Robert Ampeau

2011 Heymann-Löwenstein Riesling Schieferterassen:

Pale lemon yellow. Intense nose of apples and minerals. High acidity, apples palate but also a richer feel for HL than usual. Long. 91

2002 Robert Ampeau Bourgogne Blanc:

Pale lemon yellow. Slightly off first, but yellow Apples and minerals with air. Fresh acidity, creamy texture, sulphur touch, good length. 85

1989 Robert Ampeau Bourgogne Blanc:
Pale golden. Very mature nose, almost mineral-salty. Medium acidity, rounded and almost waxy texture, good length. 87

1995 Robert Ampeau Pommard:

Pale ruby.some autumn leaf, wet soil and raspberries. Fresh acidity, tannins soon gone, slightly lean, good length. 87

05 Musar, two 07's from Cappelano and Corton Rognet

2005 Château Musar:

Ruby. Typical cherries, leather and stone fruit. A slightly leaner and firmer bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, very long. 92

2007 Cappelano Barolo Pie Rupestris- Nebioli Oti  Fiorin:

Bright ruby. Tar and roses, scented and a bit up front. High acidity, high of ripe tannins, refreshing palate, good length. 90

2007 Cappelano Barolo Pie Franco Michet Otin Fiorin:

Bright ruby. Tar and roses, some leather and licorice. High acidity, ripe tannins, quite mouthwatering and refreshing, subdued feel to it, long. 92

2010 Taupenot Merme Corton Rognet Grand Cru:

Ruby. Red berries and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit rich style but lean body. Good length. Another Corton that isn't rustic. 92

6 from Kloster Eberbach

2010 Kloster Eberbach Steinberger Kabinett Trocken:

Pale lemon yellow. Lime, applesand mineraly nose. High acidity. Lively, leaner style and focused, long. 88

2010 Kloster Eberbach Rauenthaler Baiken Riesling Trocken:

Pale lemon yellow. Fresh apples, minerals and almost apricot nose. Fresh acidity, lean and rounded, long. 88

2010 Kloster Eberbach Steinberger Riesling Kabinett:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, orange peel and some minerals. Fresh acidity, rounded and very elegant texture, apples and lemon finish. 87

2009 Kloster Eberbach Rauenthaler Baiken Riesling EG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples and lemons nose. Fresh acidity, mineraly palate, very elegant body, long finish. 91

2008 Kloster Eberbach Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg Riesling EG:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, orange blossoms and subdued minerals. Fresh acidity, rounded palate and fruit, long. 92

2010 Kloster Eberbach Erbacher Marcobrunn Riesling Auslese:

Pale golden. Apples, lime, orange peel and ever so slightly floral. Fresh acidity and lively feel, superb balance, stunning playfullness and enormous length. 95

3 Chablis from Etienne Boileau

2010 Etienne Boileau Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre:

Pale lemon yellow. Pure fruity and light mineraly nose. Fresh acidity, balanced, Nice fruit, oysters and minerally finish. 89

2009 Etienne Boileau Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples and some minerals, touch of grapefruit. Fresh acidity, elegant body, good length. 88

2009 Etienne Boileau Chablis 1er Cru Vosgros:

Pale lemon yello. Lime, minerals, a bit tighter than the Vaillons. Fresh acidity, some oysters in the finish, a bit lean. 88

2010, 1989 and 1976 from J.B.Becker i Rheingau

1989 J.B.Becker Wallufer Walkenberg Riesling Spätlese:

Golden. Rich nose of apples, yellow plums and botrytis touch. Fresh acidity, elegant, almost creamy texture, long. 89

1976 J.B.Becker Eltviller Sonnenberg Riesling Spätlese:

Golden. Fresh nose of apples, minerals and cinamon. Fresh acidity, elegant body and lovely texture, good length. 89

1976 J.B.Becker Eltviller Sonnenberg Riesling Auslese:

Golden. Richer nose of apples, botrytis and some minerals. Fresh acidity, playful, raspberry touch on the palate, good length. 90

1976 J.B.Becker Spätburgunder Weissherbst Auslese:

Towards orange gold. Cinamon, nuts, figs and dades. Freshish acidity, rounded texture, good length. 87

2010 J.B.Becker Wallufer Oberberg Riesling Beerenauslese:

Pale lemon yellow. Lime, apples and some minerals, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant and playful, fine fruit and length. 89

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

Künstler & Hexamer

2008 Künstler Hochheim Kirchenstück Riesling EG:

(Magnum) Pale yellow lemon. Minerals and apply nose, fruit driven. Fresh acidity, elegant fruit and body, good length. 89

2010 Künstler Hochheim Hölle Riesling EG:

(Magnum) Pale yellow lemon. Minerals, roses, apples and flinty feel. Fresh acidity, intense, elegant and almostvrounded texture, very long. 92+

2010 Künstler Hochheimer Hölle Riesling Auslese:

Towards lemon yellow. Ripe apples and apricots. Lively and elegant acidity and texture, balanced and long. 91

2011 Künstler Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling Auslese:

Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and rose hips. Fresh acidity, lively and playful, almost creamy texture. Superb. 93

2010 Hexamer Meddersheimer Altenberg Riesling Eiswein:

Pale golden. Apples, pineapples and minerals. Fresh acidity, elegant and refreshing palate, stunning finish. 94

2010 Hexamer Meddersheimer Rheingrafenberg Riesling Eiswein:

Pale golden. Apples, pineapples and honey. Fresh acidity, superb palate, lively, stunning playfullness, very long. Gorgeous. 95+