Burgundy evening, excellent 99 Grivot Les Suchots, 96 Bousse d'Or and more

2004 Henri Boillot Meursault 1er Cru Les Cras:
Towards lemon yellow. Bit tight first, apples, citrus and minerals, some butter and smoky notes with air. Fresh acidity, rounded, lovely balance, fresh and quite crisp, mineraly finish, long. 92

2004 Rossignol-Trapet Latricieres-Chambertin:
Bright pale ruby, thin garnet rim. Red berries, slightly oaky behind and fairly clean nose, not as seductive as some. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit oaky palate, but less so with air, slightly firm, quite pure red berries fruit, long finish. 92

2001 Chantal Lescure Clos de Vougeot:
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, floral with air, stil a bit oaky nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit cooked fruit with air, spicy and oaky finish, long. 90

1996 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Bousse d'Or:
Bright garnet, brick rim. Scented, floral, nuanced, red berries, starting touch of sous bois, layered and transparent nose, gorgeous. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mouthwatering, again layered and nuanced, fresh and lively, just a bit short. I think the best Volnay I've had. 94

1999 Louis Jadot Sauvigny-Lès-Beaune Les Hauts Jarrons:
Bright ruby, garnet rim. Red berries and scented nose, developong, not too complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and elegant, bit short. 88

1999 Jean Grivot Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots:
Ruby. Incredibly scented nose, floral, quite intense and open, red berries, some vanilla, mint notes, gorgeous nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, fairly rich and intense, yet transparent and nuanced, very refreshing and long. 95

2009 Montille Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens-bas:

Bright ruby. Tight and very fruity first, but fairly quickly developes into more pure red berries, floral notes and an almost transparent nose, very elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, nuanced, fresh and lively, bit intense, fruity if still lean, refreshing, long finish. 93

1985 Grans-Fassian Leiwener Klostergarten Riesling Eiswein:
Golden amber. Apricots, honey, dried fruits, raisins, intense and rich nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, elegant, vibrant, gorgeous and mouthwatering, long finish. 94

05 Feuillatte 225 Rosé and 02 Palmes d'Or

2005 Nicolas Feuillatte Cuvée 225 Rosé:
Pale golden, small bubbles. Apples and some yellow fruits nose. Fresh acidity and mousse, lively and fruity, good length. 88

2002 Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or:
Pale golden, small bubbles. Apples, some minerals, yeast and yellow fruits nose.  Fresh acidity, smooth mousse, minerals apples and slightly bitter palate, long finish. 91

05 Coufran and 00 Verdignan

2005 Château Coufran:
Ruby. Cassis, vanilla and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lovely balance, cassis palate, good length. May be kept another five to ten years. 88

2000 Château Verdignan:
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, cassis and leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, liquorice and cassis palate, good length. 89

Two inexpensive Bdx and one Riesling

2012 Domdechant Werner Hochheim Riesling Classic:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and spicy nose. Fresh acidity, lively and mineraly palate, lovely and inexpensive, good length. 86

2005 Château Dudon:
Ruby. Cassis, leather and vanilla nose. Frsh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and a bit lean, good length, drink within three years. 85

2010 Château Beauregard Ducasse:
Ruby. Ripe nose, fruity and cassis. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit oaky and leaner palate, needs a year or two to work with the barrels, good length. 85

Four from Spreitzer

2012 Spreitzer Riesling Qba Trocken:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively and elegant, rounded feel, good length. 86

2012 Spreitzer Riesling 101 Trocken:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh palate, fruity, elegant, bit short. 87

2012 Spreitzer Winkler Jesuitengarten Riesling Kabinett Halbtrocken:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples nose, touch of yellow fruits. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, clean feel, good length. 88

2012 Spreitzer Doosberg Riesling Alte Reben:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, floral and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, tight, slight bitter note, fresh and lively, long. 90

2012 Dreisigacker Kirschspiel

2012 Dreisigacker Riesling Kirchspiel:
Pale golden. Apples, minerals, floral, nuanced and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, nuanced, cool feel, bit grapefruity finish, long. 92

Elegant Valpolicella

2012 Massimago Valpolicella:
Ruby. Dark berries, cherries, very pure fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, quite elegant, lively and lovely finish. 86

Dereszla 5 putt

2006 Dereszla Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos:
Golden. Fresh apricots, lemony, botrytis and touch of raisins nose. Fresh acidity, lively, even crisp. Fresh, nuanced, elegant and long. 92

Two from Maximin Grünhaus

2011 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhaus Abstberg Riesling trocken:
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, lemons and faint apples feel, nuanced. Fresh acidity, leaner palate, fresh and focused, apply finish, good length. 86

2010 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhaus Abstberg Riesling Spätlese:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, scented, fruity and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity even if again on the leaner side, elegant and refined. Good length. 89

Two from Piedmont

2009 Bourgogno No Name:
Ruby. Leather and anise nose, some cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit lean but fairly classic, good length. 87

2011 Elio Altare Langhe Nebbiolo:
Ruby. Scented, fruity, nuanced and layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, fruity, nuanced and good length. 88

3 from Vollenweider (2012)

2012 Vollenweider Riesling Felsenfest:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively palate, nuanced and lemony, crisp, good length. 88

2012 Vollenweider Wolfer Goldgrube Riesling Kabinett:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, lemons and a touch of yellow fruits on the nose, citrus. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant, fresh, nuanced and long. Beautiful Kabinett. 90

2012 Vollenweider Wolfer Goldgrube Riesling Spätlese:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals and a touch floral nose. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant, fresh and nuanced, lovely balance. Long. 91

thre 2012's from Keller including Pius and Kirchspiel

2012 Keller Kirchspiel Riesling GG:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, citrus, grapefruit and maybe some floral notes far behind. Fresh acidity, elegant, lively and fresh palate, nuanced and long. 93

2012 Keller Monsheimer Silberberg Rislaner Auslese:
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, slightly fruity, rose petals and lilies of the valley nose. Fresh acidity, elegant and lively, bit short finish. 90

2012 Keller Pius Beerenauslese:
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, ripe citrus and lemony nose. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant and mouthwatering, leaner and pure, could be more complex as a BA. 91

Chablis from Charly Nicolle

2012 Charly Nicolle Chablis Ancestrum:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, chalk, elegant nose with a pure feel to it. Fresh acidity, elegant and crisp, slightly yellow fruity, good length. 87

2012 Charly Nicolle Chablis 1er Cru Forneaux:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, chalk, bit more going on, served very cold. Fresh acidity, elegant, crisp and fruity, again pure feel, good length. 88

2012 OMA Barbera d'Alba

2012 OMA Barbera d'Alba:
Ruby. Red berries, fruity nose, pure. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, crisp even, fruity and smooth, lively, elegant and fresh, perfect for pizza and pasta, or as a real quaffer by itself. 85

Two 2008's from Corsini

2008 Corsini Barolo:
Ruby. Scented, anise, liquorice and cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise and morellos, rounded and forward for '08, good length. 89

2008 Corsini Barolo Bussia:
Bright ruby. Anise, red berries, tar, roses, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, anise and red berries, long. 91

Magic evening with 79 Champagne Charlie, 61 and 64 Conterno Barolo, 82 Gaja Sori Tildin, 88 and 86 VCC and much more.

A magic evening, one of those nights were one just forgets time and space, superb food and wines and great company and discussions. White truffles flown in from Alba over magic risotto, the best tongue from ox I've tasted, some magic flavours and textures on the table this evening.

1979 Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie:
Golden with amber hue, tiny bubbles. Brioche, nuts, apples, butter and seafront minerals, almost oysters behind. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, bit bitter coffee and dark chocolate notes on palate before a flinty mineraly long finish. 93 ****

2002 Gaston Chique Blanc de Blancs:
(Magnum) Towards lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Pure apples and minerals nose, bit tight, still fruity. Fresh acidity, tight but elegant mousse, fresh and lively, elegant, lovely and a bit rounded. Long. 91 ****

2000 Francois Jobard Meursault 1er Cru Charmes:
(Magnum) Pale golden. Apples, minerals, vanilla and an almost creamy note on the nose, more butter and lemons with air. Fresh acidity, rounded texture, fruity, lemony and quite intense, flinty, fresh and long. 92 ****

1982 Gaja Sori Tildin:
Bright ruby, broad garnet rim. Intense nose of tar, roses, figs and spicy notes, almost peppery and cinamon, anise and violets, intensely floral and fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, leaner palate, fresh, focused, slightly dry finish, long. 94 ****

1964 Giacomo Conterno Barolo:
Bright garnet, watery orange rim. VA and Musar like nose of red berries, tar, roses and anise. Fresh acidity, fine textured and stil grippy ripe tannins, structured, rounder fruit, volatile but not alarming, slightly dry finish. 91 ***

1961 Giacomo Conterno Barolo:
Pale bright garnet, thin orange rim. Scented, nuanced, tar, roses, layered, nuanced, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, fine grained tannins polishing off, a few still gives a little bite. Anise, flinty minerals, wood polish and teak, red berries, long floral and flinty finish. 94 ****

1985 Château Haut-Bailly:
Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, figs, leather, minerals, nuanced and layered nose, complex, stunning. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity attack, fresh, lively, nuanced and elegant, long. Unfortunatelly my last bottle. 94 *****

1988 Vieux Château Certan:
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, blueberries, anise, flirting, slight mint and herbal note behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, leaner, nuanced and elegant, refined, lovely if a bit short. 91 ****

1986 Vieux Château Certan:
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, nuanced, refined, flirting, complex, superb nose, gorgeous, you can smell it the whole evening. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, superb, refreshing, lively, lovely texture, love this wine, long indeed. 95 *****

2010 Cathiard Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts:
Ruby. Scented, floral, nuanced, refined and flirting nose, pure and gorgeous. Another one can smell the whole evening. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and lively, elegant and nuanced, refined, lovely, superb even, long. 95 *****

1995 Château Léoville Poyferré:
Ruby. Cassis, scented, leather, anise, violets, flirting and lovely nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, bit structured still tannins could use another five years, long. 93 ****

2007 Roddolo Barolo:
Ruby. Tar, roses, mints, cherries and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe feel in a way, still maintain a cool freshness, dies off a bit in the finish. 91 ****

1966 ??? South-Africa Crusted Port:
Front label missing and back label torn. Deep ruby, thin orange rim. Hefty nose, intense of cassis, coffee and liquorice, dried fruits, massive. Fairly fresh aciditu, ripe tannins, intense and massive again, unbalanced and a slight cooked feel, probably not optimal storage, bitter chocolate finish. 87 ***

2002 Schoffit Clos Saint- Theobald Rangen de Thann Tokay Pinot Gris Selection de Grains Nobles:
Pale amber, orange hue. Apricots, nuts, floral, intense, wild strawberries nose. Fresh acidity, lively, playful, refined, especially for the grape variety, nuanced, bit burnt caramel that deepens the pure fruit more than interrupts, long finish. 94 *****

09 and 03 Trevallon

2009 Domaine de Trevallon:
Ruby. Spicy, fruity, plums, cherries and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, refreshing and lovely balance, long. 91 ****

2003 Domaine de Trevallon:
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, plums, figs and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity and structured, tight finish, less evolved than last bottle. 90 ****

2010 and 2001 Château Palmer

2010 Château Palmer:
Deep ruby. Floral, cassis, layered and nuanced nose, incredibly complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, tight, fruity, fresh, superb balance, lively and long indeed. 96 ****

2001 Château Palmer:
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, violets, tobacco and cigars, cassis, touch of leather nose. Superb. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and lively, nuanced, maturing but I would still keep it at least five more years to polish the tannins more, long. 94 *****

Four from Henri Darnat

2011 Henri Darnat Bourgogne blanc:
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, flinty notes, apples and lime nose. Fresh acidity, lively, flint and lemons palate, fresh, good length. 87

2011 Henri Darnat Meursault Clos du Domaine:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh lemons and slightly floral nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively and quite intense minerality, flinty and long. 90

2011 Henri Darnat Meursault 1er Cru Clos Richemont:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, rounded and flinty nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense palate, superb texture, fresh and lemony, flinty and smoky, almost creamy texture. The barrels might need a year or two to fully integrate. 92

2011 Henri Darnat Meursault 1er Cru Goutte d'Or:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, focused, some flinty notes on the nose. Fresh acidity, apples, tight but fruity still. Intense minerality, fresh and lively, again it needs a year or two for the barrels to polish down. 93

2012 Willi Schaefer Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese

2012 Willi Schaefer Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, floral and nuanced nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, pure feel, lively, lovely balance, long. Transparent. 91

Two 08 Fourchaume's

2008 La Chablisienne Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume:
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and slightly flinty nose, focused feel. Fresh acidity, mineraly, tight and refreshing, focused feel on the palate as well, long. 90

2008 Domaine George Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume:
Pale lemon yellow. Very apples and some yellow fruits nose, subdued minerals. Fresh acidity, fresh seafood minerals, crisp finish, good length. 89

2011 Ferreira Vintage port

2011 Ferreira Vintage Port:
Black. Dark berries, fruity, intense, bit more alcohol up front on the nose than some. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fruity, rich and again a bit showy alcohol, long. 93

Lovely Syrah from Down Under

2011 Tom Shobbrook Tommy Ruff Barossa Valley:
Ruby. Scented, fruity, floral and red berries nose, quite elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively and fresh, good length. 88

Two Fournier Marsannay's and Prieuré-Roch

2011 Samin-Berrux Saint-Romain:
Towards lemon yellow. Apples and yellow fruits nose, fruit driven. Fresh acidity, fruity and almost creamy texture, rounded, going over to a crisper finish, good length. 88

2011 Domaine Prieuré-Roch Ladoix Rouge:
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, nuanceda nd elegant nose, floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded and almost soft, fresh and lively, elegant, long. 90

2011 Fournier Marsannay Les Longeroies:
Bright ruby. Red berries, nuanced, quite elegant nose, almost transparent. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant even if a bit grippy texture, good length. 88

2011 Fournier Marsannay Clos du Roy:
Ruby. Red berries, vanilla, floral and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, freah, fruity and lively, fairly intense, good length. 89

Two from Fritz Haag

2012 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Feinherb:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and flinty nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, mineraly palate, lovely balance, good length.88

2011 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling GG:
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and flinty nose. Fresh acidity, elegant and fresh, lively, sticks it's head out for a 2011, has personality, apples and minerals finish, long. 91

Two Champagne's

Francis Boulard Les Murgiers Brut Nature:
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, yellow fruits and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, fruity, good length. 88

2008 Bonville Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Millesime:
Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Apples, minerals and some yellow fruits nose. Fresh acidity, lively mousse, fresh, lively palate, crisp and elegant, long. 91

2010 Louis Boillot Gevrey

2010 Louis Boillot Gevrey-Chambertin:
Ruby. Slightly scented, darker red berries, ever so slightly jammy and some vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, quite lively and refreshing, slightly hollow mid palate and a bit lean finish, good length. 87

To november smakinger for de interesserte.

I november kan vi tilby to fantastiske smakinger. Den første er med en av Toscana beste produsenter, selveste Avignonesi. Dette blir topp!
Siste smaking for i år er en stor messe med over 60 naturprodusenter med mange hundre forskjellige viner. Vi hadde en tilsvarende messe i fjor og det var en uforglemmelig opplevelse. Gå ikke glipp av denne messen i år.
Meld deg på i dag – og du er sikret plass.

Velkommen skal du være

• Avignonesi
  I samarbeid med Autentico kan vil tilby en smaking med Avignonesi. Alessio Guidi kommer ens ærend fra Italia for å fortelle oss om deres omlegging til økologisk bruk og økning av kvaliteten. Videre vil han guide oss gjennom hele 8 av deres viner.
• Vinatur messe
  Fjorårets store suksess med naturviner blir gjentatt den 19. november. Dette er en messe du ikke bør gå glipp av.

12. november Avignonesi, Consenzo Brasserie – Oslo
Denne kvelden vil du få smake 8 forskjellige viner fra vinhusets portefølje, både i Alessio ferske og modne utgaver. Du vil også bli bedre kjent med vinhusets kontroversielle historie og få høre om hvordan de gikk fra å være en av Toscanas erkeklassiske topprodusenter av den gamle skolen for så å gjøre helomvending til økologisk drift med naturlig arbeid i vinmarker så vel som i vinkjelleren. Halvert produksjon, dobbelt så stort vinmarksareal, vinmarker fulle av blomster og urter, struttende, friske vinplanter og klokkeklare viner med finmasket karakter, er noen av de første resultatene etter taktskiftet. Med dette beviser de at biologisk og naturvennlig tilnærming ikke bare er for små eller spesielt interesserte produsenter.
Se hele invitasjonen med viner her.
Dato:                     Tirsdag 12. november kl. 17.00
Sted:                     Consenzo Brasserie, Henrik Ibsens gate 90, 0255 Oslo
Pris:                       Pris medlemmer kr. 295,-
                                Ikke-medlemmer kr 395,-
Påmelding:         https://www.deltager.no/avignonesi_12112013

19. november Vinatur messe, Månefisken – Oslo
For første gang i Skandinavia arrangeres en smaking med kun naturvinprodusenter.
Hva er naturvin? Hvorfor er det en så stor bølge i Europa? Hvordan lages vinen og hvordan smaker de? Med 60 produsenter og over 200 viner tilgjengelig får du en unik anledning til å smake på vinene og få svar på alle dine spørsmål. Se invitasjonen med alle utstillere her.
Vinnatur er den største naturvingruppen i verden, og de valgte Norge for å holde sin største messe!
Dato:                   Tirsdag 19. november 2013, kl. 16.00 – 19.00
Sted:                    Månefisken, Sagveien 23 A, 0459 Oslo, Norway
                             Tel: 22 35 60 22 - www.manefisken.no
Pris:                     Medlemmer av NVkF kr 345,-
                             Ikke medlem kr 445,-
Påmelding:         https://www.deltager.no/vinatur_messe_19112013


Se også våre hjemmesider for mer informasjon: http://www.nvkf.no/

Velkommen!

Two for me new from Rioja

2010 La Locomotora Crianza:
Ruby. Blueberries, anise and an almost dill like note on the nose, minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh fruit, elegant, lovely balance, blueberries and anise finish. Refreshing with a Temperanillo not hidden behind oak or extraction, good length. 88

2008 La Locomotora Riserva:
Deep ruby. Red berries, plums, blueberries and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit rich, rounded, good length. 89

96 La Lagune

1996 Château La Lagune:
Ruby, garnet rim. Slightly scented, spices, bit woody notes under cassis and a faint floral note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded with air, starting to come together nicely, drinking really well now with air, bit rustic but that has it's charm. Long. 90

95 and 96 Clos du Marquis

1995 Clos du Marquis:
Ruby. Scented, cassis and more red berries fruit, leather, elegant and nuanced nose, lovely, almost flirting. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, textured, lively, bit biting still, long. 93

1996 Clos du Marquis:
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Cassis, figs, leather, tobacco, superb nose, evolving nicely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant and lively palate, more rounded, long. Can be stored longer, very enjoyable now. 92

96 Lanessan, 01 Potensac and 06 GPL

1996 Château Lanessan:
Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, leather and a touch of cedar on the nose. Layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, quite a vibrant and alive feel to it, quite elegant, maturing, good length. 88

2001 Château Potensac:
Almost a house wine. Ruby, scented, cassis, leather, starting figs, evolving nicely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, refreshing and long. Slightly more evolved notes than two bottles in July. 90

2006 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste:
Ruby. Scented, cassis, leather notes, floral and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and quite intense, loosing the 06 edge now, but still far to young. Wait four years or more. 92

2010 Perrin Côte-Rôtie

2010 Maison Nicolas Perrin Côte-Rôtie:
Deep ruby. Dark berries, spicy, liquorice nose, layered and rich feel to it. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, sweet, rich and ripe blackberries. Long. 90

Three from Faiveley

2011 Faiveley Mercurey:
Ruby. Red berries, touch of vanilla and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner nose, fresh and quite elegant, good length. 85

2011 Faiveley Mercurey 1er cru Clos du Roy:
Ruby. Red berries and scented nose, quite fresh. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, quite elegant and rounded texture and a somewhat fuller Mercurey. Good length. 87

2011 Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru Les Cazetiers:
Ruby. Floral, red berries, vanilla and spices nose, elegant even if the oak is showing. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively and again elegant texture, if slightly woody edgy finish. Needs a few years with the barrel notes. 90

1990 Suduiraut

1990 Château Suduiraut:
Amber golden. Apricots, fruity, vanilla, raisins and nuts nose, layered and complex. Fresh acidity, fruity and rounded, bit caramelly still but less burnt sugar than many bottles, fresher and a lovely floral note in the finish, long. 92

Two whites from Faiveley, Macon and Corton-Charlemagne

2011 Faiveley Macon:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, focused nose for Macon. Freshish acidity, fruitdriven even if leaner body, fairly focused again, good length. 84

2011 Faiveley Corton-Charlemagne:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, tight, mineraly and focused nose, layered. Fresh acidity, fruity and rounded, leaner for CC, nuanced, bit smoky finish. Seems to be a new style at Faiveley? Long. 92

2012 Ress Schloss Reinhartshausen

2012 Balthasar Ress Schloss Reinhartshausen Riesling Kabinett Feinherb:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, bit tight nose. Fresh acidity, fresh palate even if again a bit tight, lively, good length. Give it an hour in decanter. 87

Two superb 2011's from Taupenot Merme

2011 Audoin Marsannay Clos du Roy:
Ruby. Red berries, some herbs and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity if a bit herbal palate, good length. 87

2011 Taupenot Merme Morey-Saint-Denis 1er cru La Riotte:
Bright red. Red berries, some herbs, floral notes, nuanced and transparent nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, almost crispy, very fresh, mouthwatering. Lovely and long. 92

2011 Taupenot Merme Charmes Chambertin:
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, transparent, floral and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, nuanced, fresh and elegant, bit spicy finish. Refined. 94

1974 Château Musar

1974 Château Musar:
Late release from Musar. Bright garnet, broad orange rim, lot's of sediments. Leather, anise, figs and almost flinty minerals beneath, dried red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively palate, cherry stones and leather, bit drying in the finish, this bottle is drink now. Long. 90

Three 2010 whites from Jean Monnier

2010 Jean Monnier Beaune 1er Cru Les Montrevenots blanc:
Pale lemon yellow. Quite fruity nose, more subdued minerals, yellow plums notes. Fresh acidity, bit oaky for the fruit and body, good length. 86

2010 Jean Monnier Meursault Vieilles Vignes:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and again fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and fresh feel to it, good length. 88

2010 Jean Monnier Meursault 1er cru Genevrières:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, vanilla and straight out wood on the nose. Fresh acidity, creamy texture, fruity and quite lively, the barrels are more hidden on the palate, ripe orange lemonade finish, good length. 89

Gorgeous 2012 Hexamer Eiswein

2012 Hexamer Meddersheimer Altenberg Riesling Eiswein:
Pale golden. Apples, minerals, apricots, fruity and intense nose. Fresh acidity, lively, refreshing and mouthwatering, gorgeous, pure and long. 94

Two 2011 Pommard's from Pillot

2011 Pillot Pommard Les Tavannes:
Bright ruby. Smoky notes, red berries, vanilla, barrels a bit in your face. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresher palate where the fruit plays the mayor part, transparent feel for Pommard, bit raw finish. 89

2011 Pillot Pommard 1er Cru Rugiens:
Ruby. Vanilla, toast and spices on the nose, subdued red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, oak overshadows all the way, structured, has it got enough fruit to overcome it? 82-90 depending on the fruit.

Two from Manuel Olivier

2011 Manuel Olivier Hautes Côtes de Nuits rouge:
Bright ruby. Red berries, spices and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and rounded texture, bit subdued, good length. 86

2011 Manuel Olivier Gevrey-Chambertin:
Bright ruby. Red berries, anise and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, fresh feel even if the oak is a bit noticeable now, good length. 89

08 Marquis de Terme and more

2010 Château Godard Bellevue:
Ruby. Blueberries and red fruits nose. Fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, quite fresh, drinking nicely allready, good length. 86

2006 L'Etoile du Château Godard Bellevue:
Ruby. Figs, blueberries and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh feel even if vanilla notes are a bit up front. Good length. 86

2008 Château Marquis de Terme:
Ruby. Cassis, vanilla, coffee and slightly overshadowed by some barrel notes, but even so some floral notes can be detected. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded and quite elegant for Marquis de Terme, bit more edgy finish. Give it four to seven more years to round off. 89

2012 Heidemanns-Bergweiler

2012 Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler Riesling:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and grapefruit nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity and minerals palate. Good length. 86

05 Cristal

2005 Roederer Cristal:
Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Apples, minerals, nuanced and floral nose, transparent and layered. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively mousse, feels a bit rounder and fruitier than last bottle, nuanced. 94