Some January news at the Monopoly, Faiveley and more

2013 Eifel-Pfeiffer EP Riesling Kabinett:
Pale lemon yellow. Epler, mineraler, lett duft. Frisk syre, lett enkel men balansert, billig vin. 80

2011 Von Hövel Oberemmeler Riesling Kabinett Feinherb:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, pears, fairly detailed nose. Fresh acidity, some bitter notes on the palate, good length. 89

2012 Cachazo Rueda Fenomenal:
Pale golden. Yellow fruits, fruity and slightly floral nose. Medium acidity, fruity, fairly elegant, rounded, good length. 85

2012 Cachazo Rueda Verdejo El Perro Verde:
Pale golden. Yellow fruity and some minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fairly intense, yellow fruity and a slight flinty note palate, good length. 87

2012 Scopetani Chianti:
Ruby. Red berries, floral, slightly scented, young. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, good balance, short but clean. 84

2011 Faiveley Bourgogne Pinot Noir:
Bright ruby. Red berries, slight unripe note, herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, easy going, bit lean, slightly untipe.

2011 Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin:
Bright ruby. Red berries, quite scented, bit tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fairly rounded, slightly floral palate, good length. 88

2011 Faiveley Corton Clos des Cortons Grand Cru:
Bright ruby. Ruby, scented, some vanilla, floral, slight note of warmer fruit behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit structured and tight, bit Corton rough, long. 90

2012 Château Haut Magniet:
Ruby. Red and darker berries, touch of vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, structured and ever so slightly drying, give it a little bit of time in decanter. 83

1999 Château Potensac:
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, some figs, cassis, leather, elegant nose, maturing. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner style, classical, fresh and quite lively, red berries finish. 90

2012 Bodegas Exopto Bozeto de Exopto tinto:
Ruby, pink rim. Fruity, some herbs, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and fairly lively, good length. 85

2009 La Locomotora Crianza:
Ruby. Fruity, red berries, vanilla, dark berries and some liquorice nose. Fairly fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit aoky palate but manages, good length. 87

2007 La Locomotora Reserva:
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, liquorice, blueberries and red berries nose. Vanilla and some spices behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner mid palate, then fruitier finish, bit oak biting finish. 88

2011 Canestruc L'Equilibrista Garnacha:
Ruby. Fruity, rich, intense, some rubber notes, big. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, rich, good length. 86

2011 Comando G El Hombre Bala:
Ruby. Red and darker berries, fruity, fairly detailed nose. Rich. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe and slightly sweet, bit warm finish. 86

2011 Comando G La Mujer Canon:
Ruby. Intense nose, some red berries, vanilla, fruity and rounded. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, intense but fresh, long. Bit warm finish. 89

2008 Gianni Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino:
Ruby with thin brick rim. Scented, fruity, nuanced, delicate nose, cherries and liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, nuanced, refreshing, rounded finish, long. 92