07 Burgundy tasting

2011 Henri Boillot Bourgogne Blanc:
Pale lemon yellow. Easy going nose, some lemons and a bit rich nose, slightly smoky. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, easy going, relatively fresh. 85

2007 Albert Bichot Domaine Long-Depaquit Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir:
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, slightly tight, some floral notes, touch yellow fruity, vanilla and some butter. Fresh acidity, fruity, quite oaky texture, bit dry, lacks the nuances and freshness it should have in this vintage. 88 (another bottle tasted a few days later did not seem overoaked, so not a top bottle)

2007 Albert Bichot Domaine Long-Depaquit Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos:
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some nuts and butter, fairly nuanced, almost focused nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lemony, rounded, bit lean and could be more complex, again a bit oaky finish. Long. 91

2007 Matrot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chalumeaux:
Towards lemon yellow. Citrus, slightly floral, minerals, apples, fresh and youthful if not too intense nose. Some vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, buttery, some spices and vanilla, slightly drying finish if I'm picky, good length. 89

2007 J. M. Boillot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chalumeaux:
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, some floral notes, elegant and youthful nose, fresh. Fresh acidity, fruity, minerals, cool fruit, fairly delicate but could have bit less oak, fresh and citrusy finish. 92

2007 Vincent Girardin Meursault 1er Cru Les Genevriéres:
Pale lemon yellow. Probably slightly off bottle, some apples, minerals, almost corked note but the wine do not deteriorate further. Freshish acodity, fruity, lemony, easy going palate, stayed like that for an hour.

2007 Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, delicate, nuanced, little evolurion since last bottle eight months ago. Fresh acidity, fruity, nuanced, elegant, refreshing, lively, delicate, layers upon layers, long. 95

2007 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Pommard 1er Cru Les Jarollières:
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, quite delicate nose, some cherties and a slight floral note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripeish, fruity, but fairly fresh, good balance and good length. Lovely wine. Fading after an hour. 89

2007 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Volnay 1er Cru Clos des 60 Ouvrées:
Bright ruby. Red berries, slightly scented, some herbal notes, quite fresh and elegant nose. Fresh acidity. Ripe tannins, bit herbal and lean but refreshing, could be more nuanced and detailed, good length. Red berries. Lovely wine, more joy than the qualitative score. Fading after an hour. 88

2007 Montille Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens:
(Magnum) Bright ruby. Herbal, nettles, slightly unripe wild strawberries, slightly scented, slightly spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, velvety texture, if leaner palate, quite elegant, good length. 89

2007 Benjamin Leroux Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Aux Thorey:
Bright ruby. Red berries, some coffee, vanilla, a bit weird nose, sulphur, blowing off, but never clean. Reductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and fresh, bit lean, dryish finish. 85

2007 Frederic Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale:
Bright ruby. Redcurrants, fresh strawberries, some scented notes. Opening with air, spicy and some vanilla. Lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh if leanish and lively, quite elegant texture if still slightly rough tannins, long if a bit hollow finish. 90

2007 Thiebault Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Aux Réas:

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, delicate scented note actually, detailed and nuanced nose, refreshing. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, bit lean and lacks a bit in the finish, good length. 89

2007 Domaine Bertagna Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts:
Bright ruby. Some dark berries, scented, deeper nose, lacks nuances and freshness. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft, easy and a bit ripe, easy going. 86

2007 Sylvain Cathiard Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Sichots:
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, eleagnt nose, fairly rich, nuanced, very slight herbal note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft and elegant, refreshing, lively, quite seductive, refreshing, long finish. 93

2007 Chandon de Briailles Corton les Bressandes:
Light bright ruby. Rustic. Herbal, tight, vanilla, woody nose, lacks fruit. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and easy, oaky, tight, has it got enough fruit. Lean and skinny. 87

2007 Thiebault Liger-Belair Clos Vougeot:
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, slightly spicy, fairly nuanced, a bit rustic nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, quite elegant texture, fresh and fruity, if a bit lean, elegant if lacking a bit of nuances. Long. 92

2007 Domaine Arlaud Charmes-Chambertin:
Bright ruby. Red berries, herbal notes, slightly scented, some ripe over tones. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fairly refreshing, rounded, not quite together for this vineyard, long. Bit showy oak. 91

2005 Niepoort Vintage:
Deep ruby, almost opaque, lots of sediments. Rich, scented, dark berries nose, really youthful nose, some figs and vanilla with air and more temperature. Fresh acidity, tipe tannins, fruity, intense, rich, fruity,

2000 Oremus Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos:
Golden. Apples, apricots, some nuts and raisins, developed, elegant nose, ever so slightly floral. Fresh acidity, lively, delicate, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, youthful and long. Served blind, I had no idea what it was. Oh yes you had:) 93

2007 Gere Kopar:
70 CS, 20 M, 10 CF. Ruby, garnet rim. Red berries, slightly scented, vanilla, cassis and leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity if a bit hollow, bit oaky, spicy finish. 85

The 07 red Burgundies that was tried after a few hours were all collapsing in a smaller or larger state, so drink soon, further cellaring might be risky.

Domaine Chassornau, Coulet and Achaval Ferrer

2010 Domaine Chassornay Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Damodes:
Bright ruby. Red berries, some herbs, slightly scented and somewhat tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, quite elegant, refreshing finish, long. 90-91

2011 Domaine du Coulet Cornas Brise Cailloux:
Deep ruby. Rich, fruity, powerful nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, slight herbal note, nettles, leaner palate, good length. 87

2007 Achaval Ferrer Finca Mirador:
Deep ruby. Dark, deep, fruity and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, refreshing and quite elegant, long. 91

Tissot and more

2012 Domaine La Soufrandière & Bret Brothers Puilly Fuissé Terre de Vergisson:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples and yellow fruity nose, some minerals. Fresh acidity, rounded, minerals, yellow plums touch, good length. 87

2012 Domaine de la Cadette Vézélay les Saulniers:
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, some minerals and butter touch nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, ripe, yellow fruity palate, good length. 86

2007 Julien Labet Les Varrons Chardonnay:
Towards lemon yellow. Some apples, wax and yellow fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, waxy notes palate, honey, good length. 87

2012 Tissot Empreinte Chardonnay:
Pale lemon yellow. Floral, scented, yellow fruity and wax on the nose. Fresh acidity, lively, crisp, wax and honey notes, good length. 89

2011 Tissot Chardonnay Les Graviers:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, honey, wax and flinty nose. Fresh acidity, crisp, smoky, some wax and honey, fresh and lively, slightly creamy, long. 90

2011 Tissot Pinot Noir en Barberon:
Bright ruby. Red berries, some sous bois, touch sweet red berries nose. Scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, lively, little bit rustic, good length. 87

2011 Roberto Sarotto Poderi della Collineta Barbera d'Asti:
Ruby. Red berries, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, soft, bit sweet and rounded. 81

2009 Roberto Sarotto Barolo Pezzole:
Bright ruby. Tar, roses, cherries and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, clean, anise finish, simple Barolo. 86

2007 La Stoppa Barbera della Stoppa:
Ruby. Dark, deep and intense liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity, more lively palate, mint, good length. 87

00 La Violette, 08 Certan de may and 09 Wegeler BD Spätlese

2000 Château La Violette:
Ruby with thin brick rim. Plums, blueberries, figs, leather and slightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity if leaner, some drier notes, lacks a bit of fruit to go round, still quite enjoyable. 87

2008 Château Certan de May:
Deep ruby. Exotic, blueberries, scented, dark berries, vanilla, flirting for it's young age, lovely nose. 08 is underrated in Pomerol. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, the barrels are a bit showy now and it needs five years, long. 93

2009 Wegeler Bernkasteler Doctor Riesling Spätlese:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, ripe for Mosel nose, slightly floral, delicate nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, fruity, rounded and playful, refreshing, maybe not the most refined but lovely, long. 91

Nightcap La Romanée, Clos de la Roche and more.

André Jacquart Premier Cru Experience Blanc de Blancs Brut NV:
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Yeast, apples, minerals and autolyses nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fruitier palate, crisp, apple peal, slight unripe pear note, long. 90

2006 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles:
Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Apples, yellow fruits, honey, beeswax, minerals, heavier nose. Fresh acidity, elegant if a bit thin mousse, fresh, lively, creamy and waxy, lively, long if lean finish. 89

2000 Bouchard Pere Fils La Romanée:
Served blind. Ruby. Scented, fruity, dark berries, slightly spicy, nuanced, red berries and some cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, delicate, lively, some herbal notes, I was on 05 but was corrected, that it was 2000, and some said RC, then I guessed La Romanée and that it was, pure luck. Anyway, long. 93

2011 Domaine Dujac Morey-Saint-Denis:
Ruby. Scented, red berries and some darker notes, vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, slight herbal note, fresh and delicate, even if a bit rich, good length. 88

 2010 Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche:
(Served blind) Ruby. Scented, red berries, flirting, floral and nuanced nose, delicate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit lean but very elegant, fruity detailed, fresh and lively but not that complex, long. 91

Some Pinots and one Margaret River Merlot

2012 Gernot Heinrich Dorflagen Pinot Noir:
Ruby. Herbs, red berries and some vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fresh and fruity, good length. 87

2012 Nautilus Estate Opawa Marlborough Pinot Noir:
Bright ruby. Freshly made uncooked strawberry jam, meaning pure and sweet strawberries and a bit scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, slight herbal note on the palate, fresh and fairly elegant, good length. 86

2009 Dalzocchio Pinot Nero:
Ruby. Red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins,   Red berries and fruity, more exciting palate, quite fresh, good but not very complex, good length. 85

2009 Vasse Felix Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot:
Ruby. Cassis, leather and a slightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively and fresh, if a bit hollow palate, good length. 87

2012 Schloss Johannisberg Grünlack

2012 Schloss Johannisberg Riesling Spätlese Grünlack:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity and fresh nose, touch of sitrus and minerals. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, elegant, lovely balance, fresh and a bit tight. 91

Four from Van Volxem

2012 Van Volxem Wiltinger Braunfels Riesling:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and citrus nose, a bit compact. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, bit raw at the moment, needs time, ripe and nuanced, good length. 88

2011 Van Volxem Goldberg Riesling Erste Lage:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, tight nose, gives little. Fresh acidity, tight but lively, more rounded fruit and body, in a difficult state now, needs lots of air, or rather cellaring. 89-91

2011 Van Volxem Scharzhofberger Riesling Erste Lage:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, floral and nuanced nose, bit tight. Fresh acidity, fruity, delicate, nuanced but also richer palate, long. Give it five years. 92

2012 Van Volxem Scharzhofberger Riesling GG:
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, minerals, slight floral note, elegant nose. Fresh acidity. Lively, refreshing, fruity and elegant, more open than last April, but still needs time or proper decanting, fresh and long. 93-94

Quinta do Noval tasting

2010 Maria Mansa:
Ruby. Fruity, dark berries, vanilla, slightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, smooth, good length. 86

2009 O Cedro do Noval:
Deep ruby, purple rim. Blackberries, plums, vanilla and some spices on the nose. Slightly herbal. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly fresh, bit warm finish, sweet. 87

2008 Quinta do Noval Douro:
Deep ruby, almost opaque. Rich nose, ripe, dark berries, vanilla, spices, big nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, bit heavy, creamy texture, warm finish. 88

Noval Tawny Reserve:
Bright garnet. Some figs and dried fruits, anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, liqorice, red berries and rounded palate, leaner and refreshing. 86

Noval Black Port NV:
Dark ruby. Fruity, rich, blackberries, slight vanilla and spices note on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, fruity, smooth, good length. 87

2008 Quinta do Noval Unfiltered LBV:
Dark ruby. Rich, fruity, plums, black- and blueberries nose, vanilla and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet, ripe and intense, refreshing, smooth and rounded, long. 90

Noval 10 Years Old Tawny:
Bright garnet. Fogs, prunes, liquorice, somewhat jammy nose. Fresh acidity, lively, delicate, nuanced, rich and fresh, red berries not that complex and a bit short. 88

Noval 20 Years Old Tawny:
Garnet with brick rim. Anise, prunes, plums, rich, alcohol a bit showy on the nose. Fresh acidity, cherries, figs, red berries, some woody notes, slightly spicy, warm finish. 88

2000 Quinta do Noval Colheita:
Bright garnet, brick rim. Dark berries, prunes, figs, leather notes and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe, rich and fruity, more rounded, quite elegant and refreshing, long. 90

2008 Quinta do Noval Vintage:
Deep ruby. Dark berries, rich, intense, fruity, black- and blueberries, heavy and deep fruit. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet, rounded, lovely balance, liquorice, sweet, long finish. 93

2003 Quinta do Noval Vintage:
Deep ruby. Prunes, figs, liquorice, vanilla, rich nose with alcohol high notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fairly detailed, evolving, again a bit showy alcohol if I'm picky, sweet anise and chocolate finish, long. 92

07 Beauregard

2007 Château Beauregard:
Ruby. Blueberries, starting figs, tobacco and some anise and leather, opens up quite elegantly with decanting. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing if abit simple, but charming and easy to enjoy. Good length. 89

2012 Balthasar Ress Reichatshausen Kabinett Feinherb

2012 Balthasar Ress Schloss Reichartshausen Riesling Kabinett Feinherb:
Watery lemon yellow. Tight, apples and lemons nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, rounded, easy going, good length. 85

2011 Faiveley flight

2011 Faiveley Macon Blanc:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples and some minerals nose. Freshish acidotu, buttery and creamy, easy going, bit lean. 83

2011 Faiveley Corton-Charlemagne:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals, vanilla, bit tigjt nose now. Fresh acidoty, leaner palate for CC, tight more open finish, creamy and a bit smoky, long. 90

2011 Faiveley Mercurey:
Bright ruby. Red berries, slightly scented nose, fairly delicate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and fruity but also delicate, bit easy but charming. 86

2011 Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin:
Bright ruby. Red berries, slightly scented, fruity and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, delicate and refreshing, nuanced, good length. 88

2011 Faiveley Corton Clos des Cortons:
Bright ruby. Red berries, minerals, nuanced and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, tight, fruity, bit closed, needs time, long. 91

99 Potensac

1999 Château Potensac:
Ruby. Red berries, cassis, vanilla and leather nose, anise, evolving. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, delicate and nuanced, good length. 87

Planeta, Nitardi, Col d'Orcia, Chiarlo and more

2012 Planeta Carricante:
Pale lemon yellow. Honey melon and some volcanic minerals. Fresh acidity, fruity, fairly lively, Rieslingish palate, good length. 87

2012 Planeta Cometa:
Towards golden. Rich, sweaty shirt, tight, yellow fruits behind. Freshish acidity, fruity, ripe, fairly fresh apalte, bit yellow fruity and citrusy. 86

2012 Cantagallo Chianti Montalbano:
Ruby. Red berries, some anise, cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, clean, slight herbal notes, bit easy going. 85

2011 Col d'Orcia Rosso di Montalcino:
Bright ruby. Red berries, anise touch, morellos. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, cherries, fruity and clean, good length. 87

2011 Nittardi Chianti Classico Casanuova di Nittardi:
Deep ruby. Dark berries, fruity, morellos, scented, fairly nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, quite lively, rounded, elegant body, ever so slightly warm finish. 89

2012 Burlotto Langhe Freisa:
Ruby. Rich, fruity, scented, some spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, fresh, slightly bitter and bell peppers finish. 86

2011 Fontanabianco Barbera d'Alba:
Ruby. Dark berries, some vanilla, slightly spicy and violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, quite lively, refreshing, bit short. 86

2012 Giovanni Rosso Barbera d'Alba Donna Margherita:
Ruby. Dark berries, some spices, white pepper and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, fresher than last vintage, good length. 86

2012 Tenuta La Volta Cabutto Barbera d'Alba:
Ruby. Dark berries, violets, some vanilla and anise notes (no barrels). Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, refreshing, almost mouthwatering. Long. 87

2008 Travaglini Gattinara Tre Vigne:
Ruby. Red berries, floral, scented, nuanced, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, delicate, nuanced, delicious. 88

2009 Tenuta La Volta Cabutto Barolo:
Ruby. Red berries, floral, tar, some roses, nuanced nose. Violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, richer palate, good length. 90

2009 Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio:
Bright ruby. Red berries, some orange blossoms, cherries, tar and some floral notes on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, rounded and rich fruity, slightly warm finish, long. 92

2010 Filomusi Guelfi Montepulciano d'Abruzzo:
Deep ruby. Coffee, herbs, cherries and nettles nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, quite lively, fresh, red berries and cherries, good length. 87

2011 Planeta Plumbago:
Deep ruby. Fruity, rich, red berries, some white flowers high notes, slightly sweet, maybe lilies. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, good length. 86

2009 Planeta Santa Cecilia DOC Noto:
Ruby. Red berries, fruity, cherries, some dust and slight rubber note in the back. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, liquorice, sweet and dark fruit, good length. 87

2009 Feudi Di San Gregorio Taurasi:
Deep ruby. Scented, dark berries, slightly floral, spicy and quite nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich first, more detailed finish, refreshing and long. 88

2008 Tenuta Cantagallo Vin Santo Riserva Millarium:
Light amber with orange hue. Rich, nuts, fruity, intense, raisins and dried fruits. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, bit nutty and bitter first before a very fruity and graceful finish, long. 90

Heitz, La Tour de By and Baron-Fuente

2006 Baron-Fuente Grand Millésime Brut:
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Yellow apples, some minerals and yeast, fresh baguettes. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fruity, subdued minerals, fruitier than a bottle a month back but also served warmer, good length. 89

2008 Château La Tour de By:
Ruby. Cassis, dark berries, vanilla, ever so slightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, if you like it young it's starting to come around but still very youthful. Good length. 88

2005 Heitz Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon:deep ruby. Deep ruby, cassis, some plums, rich, slightly scented, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, ripe, sweet, slightly alcoholic, long finish. 90

Gaia and Some Young Punks

2013 Gaia Estate Assyrtiko Wild Ferment:
Pale lemon yellow. Flinty, smoky, lemons and orange blossoms. Fresh acidity, fruity, lemons, apples, minerals, smoky, good length. 88

2012 Some Young Punks Quickie:
Pale lemon yellow. Yellow fruits and ripe gooseberries nose. Fresh acidoty, fruity, lively, fresh, slight nettle note, good length. 87

2013 Some Young Punks Monsters Monsters Attack:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, yellow fruity, touch of apricots and honey on the nose. Fresh acidoty, fruity, clean, ripe, slightly sweet, rounded, yellow fruity and apples, lemons finish. 88

2011 Some Young Punks Adelina Shiraz:
Ruby. Dark berries, coffee, some rubber, spices. Slightly reductive, decant it. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively and fruity, quite playful, good length. 88

2011 Yquem

2011 Château d'Yquem:
Pale golden. Apricots, apples, vanilla, lighter and fresher nose for Yquem, fresh and youthful. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, refreshing, leaner palate, detailed, refined, nuanced, not that intense but soldiers on, really long finish. 96

07 Poyferré, Barton, Lynch Bages and Chevalier

2007 Château Léoville Barton:
Ruby. Scented, fruity, detailed, cassis, vanilla and leather nose, starting tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, firmer finish, good length. 89

2007 Château Léoville Poyferré:
Ruby. Cassis, leather, some vanilla, spices, somewhat scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, quite elegant and refreshing, long. 89

2007 Château Lynch Bages:
Ruby. Fruity, vanilla, tight, cassis and a slight scented note on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, refreshing, delicate Lynch Bages, long. 90

2007 Domaine de Chevalier rouge:
Ruby. Cassis, spices and a bit showy barrel notes compared to last bottle, vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, less woody palate, Long. 90

Signature series Bordeaux

2008 Pomerol de Beauregard:
Ruby. Red berries, scented, some vanilla, fruity nose. Slight fig note, evolving. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, bit grippy for the vintage, good length. 86

2009 Pessac-Léognan de Lator Martillac:
Ruby. Red berries, scented, some minerals notes, spicy touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, drinking nicely already, good length. 87

2011 Saint-Julien: (du Glana)
Ruby. Red berries, fruity, somewhat scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, bit short. 86

2010 Margaux: (Monbrison)
Deep ruby. Dark berries, fruity, some scented notes nose. Coffee. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, slight bell pepper note behind fruity cassis, good length. 85

2008 Pauillac de Grand-Puy Ducasse:
Ruby. Cassis, vanilla, slightly scented, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded but leaner palate, slightly firm. 85

2007  Saint-Estephe de Meyney:
Ruby. Fruity, rich and ripe nose for 07, cassis and plums. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, refreshing, fruity, quite lively, good length. 86

2003 Sauternes de Rayne-Vigneau:
Golden. Apricots, ripe, vanilla, honey, rich nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, rich, refreshing 03, good length. 88

Etna, Rheinhessen, Burgundy and more

2011 Bouvier Aligote Vielles Vignes:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some minerals, some citrus nose. Fresh acidity, lively and playful, fruity, balanced, fresh, crisp and lemony finish. 87

2012 Château Ste Michelle Dry Riesling:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some minerals, touch of yellow fruits and faint petroleum note. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, apply, slight bitter note, rich Riesling. 86

2012 Winter Geyersberg Riesling GG:
Towards golden. Apples, minerals, yellow fruits, bit rich 2012. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, dry (1 g.rs) apply and some yellow fruits, minerals finish, long. 91

2011 Tenuta Fessina Puddara Etna DOC Bianco:
Watery lemon yellow. Citrus, minerals, volcanic, slightly smoky and floral nose. Fresh and lively acidity, fruity, rounded even if crisp, good length. 87

2011 Château Ste Michelle Chardonnay:
Towards golden. Butter, nuts, aromatic and big nose. Medium acidity, fruity, rounded and rich, creamy and nutty, lots of butter. 85

2008 Johan Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve:
Towards golden. Rich, fruity, yellow plums and butter nose. Medium acidity, fruity, rounded, rich, apply, vanilla, almost autolyses, rounded palate, good length. Different. 86

2011 Champy Bourgogne Blanc Signature:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some butter and oak on the nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, slight bitter and a bit oaky finish, good length. 85

2011 Champy Champy Roully:
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, flinty, spicy and oak on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, slight mineralic backbone, apply and citrusy finish. 86

2010 Champy Chassagne-Montrachet:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, flinty, some canilla and butter. Fresh acidity, fruity, fairly crisp, buttery and rounded behind, good length. 89

2010 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Sauvignon Blanc:
Pale lemon yellow. Gooseberries, touch of cats pie, yellow fruits nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, yellow fruity palate, slight minerals note, good length. 87

2012 Thomson Estate Thomson GSM:
(BiB) Ruby. Red berries and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, clean, rounded, balanced, good length. 81

2012 Velenosi Passo Adagio Montepulciano d'Abruzzo:
(BiB) Ruby. Fruity, red and dark berries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, easy. 74 (slightly fresher and a faint coffee note as well from the same wine in bottle.

2012 Tenuta Fessina Erse Rosso Etna:
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, fairly nuanced nose. Floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and quite lively, firmer finish. 87

Pinot Noir's and one Blaufränkish

2011 Champy Bourgogne Rouge Signature:
Ruby. Slightly rustic, some red berries, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded for BR, bit easy going. 84

2010 Bouvier Bourgogne Rouge La Chapitre:
Bright ruby. Slightly scented, red berries, delicate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded and elegant BR, quite fruity, good length. 86

2011 Johan Vineyards Farmlands Pinot Noir:
Bright ruby. Fruity, ripe, rich nose, red berries and touch of plums. Frsh acidity, slightly spritzy, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, good length. 86

2011 Bouvier Marsannay Rouge La Morisotte:
Ruby. Red berries, slight nettle note in the back, spices and some vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fairly rounded, more subtle palate, good length. 88

2009 Johan Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate:
Ruby. Scented, cinamon, spices, figs and strawberry jam. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, spicy, cinamon, good length, interesting wine. 87

2011 Didier Montchovet Pommard:
Ruby. Red berries, floral, scented, darker fruit for Pommard. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, red fruity and fresh, bright and fairly delicate, good length. 89

2011 Champy Pommard Vielles Vignes:
Ruby. Red berries, some vanilla, herbs, slightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, quite lively, good length. 87

2010 Champy Volnay:
Ruby. Red berries, toasty, coffee and spicy notes behind, vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit lean and dry finish, good length. 87

2011 Bouvier Gevrey-Chambertin La Justice:
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, floral and some vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and quite lively, delicate, good length. 89

2012 Krützler Blaufränkisch:
Deep ruby. Dark berries, some herbs, slightly scented and some spices on the nose.  Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, rounded Blaufränkish, good length. 86

Six from USA, Seghesio, Stag's Leap and Ste Michelle

2011 Château Ste Michelle Syrah:
Dark ruby. Rich, fruity, ripe and sweet, loads of dark fruits. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, probably acidified, slightly weird acidity, rounded and rich. 84

2010 Seghesio Family Vineyards Cortina Zinfandel:
Deep ruby. Rich, fruity, lots od dark and red berries, anise nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, spicy, sweet and ripe, good length. 88

2011 Seghesio Family Estate Rockpile Segeshio:
Ruby. Rich, fruity, scented, dark berries, spicy and coffee nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, ripe and rich, lots of dark berries. Good length, warm finish. 88

2011 Seghesio Family Estate Old Vine Zinfandel:
Deep ruby. Rich, fruity, scented, spicy, coffee and peppery, plums and blackberries. Fresh acidoty, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet, plums and some stone from stone fruits, rich and warm finish. 88

2011 Seghesio Family Vineyards Home Ranch Zinfandel:
Deep ruby. Rich, intense, fruity, massive nose, spicy, peppery and dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, ripe, rich, fruity, warm, spices, oak and peppery finish. 89

2010 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis:
Deep ruby. Herbs, dark berries,  bell peppers, fruity, spices, anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, more delicate palate than nose, fresh, fruity, long. 89

08 Canon-la-Gaffelière and Issan

2008 Château Canon-La-Gaffeliére:
Deep ruby. Blueberries, some coffee and spices, less mature than the last bottle that showed some prunes, this one pure and fresh. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, bit oaky, youthful, fruity palate but firm finish, needs time. 91

2008 Château d'Issan:
Deep ruby. Fruity, some floral notes, cassis and blueberries, seems fuller than last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and quite lively, long finish, needs five years. 92

09 Haut-Bailly and Beychevelle

2009 Château Beychevelle:
Deep ruby. Ripe cassis, some blueberries, vanilla, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, ripe, rounded, then more refreshing finish. Long. 93

2009 Château Haut-Bailly:
Deep ruby. Ripe cassis, scented, nuanced and detailed, even slightly floral nose, getting more detailed every time I try it. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, detailed, nuanced, really getting in to it's stride now, long. Give ot long time in the cellar. 96

Two uninspiring from Bordeaux

2011 Baron la Rose Blanc:
Watery lemon yellow. Scented, fruity, roses and lilies of the valley nose. Medium acidity, fruity, bit lean, inexpensive but a bit boring. 81

2009 Baron la Rose:
Ruby. Smoky, vanilla and barrels spices nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, lots of barrels all the way. 80

2011 Grivot VR and VR 1er Les Rouges

2011 Grivot Vosne-Romanée:
Bright ruby. Red berries, detailed, elegant and refined nose, pure rather than complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, lightish body, nuanced and delicate. 89

2011 Grivot Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Rouges:
Bright ruby. Detailed, floral, elegant, nuanced, flirting, light and delicate, superb finesse. Ever so slightly herbal far back. Fresh acidoty, ripe tannins, elegant, nuanced, refreshing and fruity, refined, delicate, transparent, lively and very long. For meditation. 93

Four from Seehof and more

2012 Clos de I'elu Les Petites Gorgées:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some honey melon nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fairly fresh, easy but balanced. 83

2012 Clos de I'elu Anjou Blanc Bastingage:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some melons and yellow fruits. Vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, almost crisp with rounded and creamy texture, good length. 87

2012 Seehof Riesling Trocken:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, lemons and a slight floral note. Fresh acidity, fruity, crisp and lemony, good length. 84

2012 Seehof Kirschspiel Riesling Trocken:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, detailed and aromatic nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, quite crisp, elegant, refreshing, citrusy and slightly floral, good length. 89

2011 Seehof Morstein Riesling Trocken:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, floral, again detailed nose, aromatic. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, elegant and refreshing, crisp, long. 90

2011 Seehof Morstein Alte Reben Rielsing Trocken:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, scented, floral, fruity, slight tropical fruits note. Fresh acidity, fruity, refreshing, leaner palate and more floral, some honey and apricots palate and finish. 90

Two from Mastrojanni

2010 Mastrojanni rosso di Montalcino:
Bright ruby. Fruity, scented, red berries, quite flirting bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, quite detailed, refreshing, anise note, cherries, slightly warm. 87

2007 Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Schienna d'Asino:
Bright ruby. Fruity, liquorice, cherries, morellos, some plums and figs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, rich but fairly focused, ripe, bit warm, long. 90

Huet and much more

2006 José Michel Special Club Brut:
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, some yeast, fairly focused nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fruity, lively and elegant, good length. 89

2012 Serol de Butte en Blanc:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some yellow plums nose. Freshish acidity, fruity if lean, pure feel, delicate, good length. 87

2012 Beyer Riesling:
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, slight citrus note. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lemons and citrus, good length. 87

2012 Balland-Chapuis Le Chatillet:
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, gooseberries and some nettles. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh and lively, bit easy going. 86

2008 Domaine Huet Le Haut-Lieu Demi-Sec:
Towards golden. Apples, apricots note, cool minerality, some smoky notes and some wax. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, rich but nuanced, fruity, sweet fruit, lean, long. 90

2007 Domaine Huet Le Mont-Lieu Demi-Sec:
Towards golden. Apples, some sulphur, minerals, wax and honey touch. Fresh acidity, fruity, tighter, fresh, some minerals, long yellow fruity finish. 91

2010 I Clivi Brazan
Pale watery yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, honey melon nose. Fresh acidity, leaner palate, rounded, yellow fruity and melons, good length. 86

2011 Peter Jacob Kühn Hallgarten Hendelberg Riesling Trocken:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, yellow fruits nose. Fresh acidity, spritzy, fruity, rounded, slight bitter note in the finish, good length. 86

2012 Pardas Rupestris:
Watery lemon yellow. Apples and minerals nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, easy going, slightly bitter. 84

2013 Alamos Malbec:
Ruby. Fruity, intense, dark berries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, easy going. 81

2011 Catena Malbec:
Ruby. Fruity, some vanilla, lots of dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh if a bit weird acidity, good length. 83

2009 Nicolas Catena Zapata:
Ruby. Rich nose, dark and deep nose, fruity and alcoholic. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, intense, fruity and warm alcohol, ripe and structured, good length. 89

2012 Serol Les Blondines:
Bright ruby. Red berries nose, fairly nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and quite fresh, good length. 85

2011 Chaume-Arnaud Côtes du Rhône:
Ruby. Red and dark ripe berries, spices on the nose. Freshish acidoty, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly easy going, good length. 85

2011 Saint Cosme du Rhône Les Deux Albion:
Ruby. Rich, fruity and intense nose, sweet and ripe. Medium acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich and ripe, wit warm finish. 85

2011 Tedeschi Maternigo Valpolicella Superiore:
Bright ruby. Some herbs, coffee, dark berries and vanilla nose. Dark chocolate. Fresh acodoty, ripe tannins, fruity, lively and quite refreshing, good length. 87

2011 Barone Ricasoli 14-14 Chianti Classico:
Bright ruby. Red berries, some darker ones, ripe cherries and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, refreshing, fruity finish. 86

2012 Terre delle Barolo le Rondini Barbera d'Alba:
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity and fresh nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, refreshing, lively, fruity and fresh. 82

2005 Boffa Vigna Muntrivé Barbera d'Asti:
Broght ruby. Dark berries, coffee, anise and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, bit rich and fruity, quite refreshing. 87

2010 Mas del Ponts:
Ruby. Rich, fruity, intense of ripe dark berries and some vanilla nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit rsweet dark fruity, balanced. 84

2012 Ortega Volapie:
Ruby. Fruity, ripe, dark berries nose, slight anise touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant texture, some vanilla notes, good length. 86

2011 Ortega Roc:
Ruby. Ripe dark berries nose, fruity, vanilla, anise and Christams spices touch behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, ripe, fruity finish. 88

2010 Dominio do Bibei Lacrima:
Ruby. Rich, fruity, floral, scented and lots of red and dark berries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly detailed, good length. 88

2012 Heinrich Dorflagen Pinot Noir:
Ruby. Some herbs and somewhat unripe red berries nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries palate, some anise, just a bit oak texture in the finish. 86

2011 Bogle Petite Sirah:
Ruby. Rich, dark berries and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, good length. 86

2011 Lam Syrah:
Ruby. Fruity, dark berries and a slight rubber note on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, spritzy feel, fruity, red berries, bit short. 84

2012 Yalumba Y Series Shiraz Viognier:
Ruby. Red berries, some spices and pepper nose, vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, herbs and red fruits, good length, bit raw. 84

2012 Oxford Landing Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz:
Ruby. Red berries, nettles and intense bell peppers nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit lean palate. 84

2011 Jim Barry Lodge Hill Shiraz:
Ruby. Ripe, rich, spicy, peppery and dark berries nose. Medium acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe dark berries, bit sweet, good length. 85

2009 Yalumba The Signature:
Ruby. Dark berries, spices and vanilla nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly elegant but a bit short finish. 87

2008 Yalumba The Menzies
Ruby. Scented, dark berries, vanilla and Christmas spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, quote rich and a bit sweet, plums, good length. 88

Fresh Marsannay and more

2012 Domaine Fourrey Chablis:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some subdued minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fairly rounded, refreshing finish, good length. 84

2012 Weingut Sander Riesling Trocken:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, scented, floral and light minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and rounded, yellow apples, slight raspberries note, elegant palate, good length. 88

2012 Battle of Bosworth Forget me not SpringSeedWine Sauvignon Semillon:
Pale lemon yellow. Rich, some tropical fruits, vanilla touch. Some rubber notes. Medium acidity, fruity, rounded, slightly sweet yellow fruity, good length. 85

2012 Domaine Matassa Cuvée Marguerite:
Towards golden. Beeswax, honey, floral, almost roses note on the nose. Slightly yeasty. Freshish acidity, fruity, sweet fruit, yellow plums, again very floral and scented, good length. 88

2011 Domaine Matassa Matassa Blanc:
Towards golden. Minerals, smoky, rich, fruity but a little bit tight nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, minerals, lively palate, refreshing, quite delicate and fairly intense palate, long finish. 89

2011 Ngeringa Ngeringa Viognier:
Pale golden. Fruity, some floral notes, subdued minerals, delicate even if rich nose. Lazy acidity, rounded, fruity, almost creamy texture, touch of wax, good length. 88

2012 Hirschhof Riesling Morstein Kabinett:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals touch, fruity and floral nose. Fresh and delicate acidity, fruity and rounded, good length. 86

2012 Azul y Garanza Abril de Azul y Garanza:
Ruby, garnet rim. Red berries, slight unripe and herbal note on the nose. Medium acidity, ripe tannins, soft texture, easy going. 81

2011 Eric Texier Cairanne Côtes du Rhône Village:
Ruby, garnet rim. Red berries, detailed and quite nuanced nose if not that complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and sweet red and darker berries, slightly raw on the texture, give it some air or time. 86

2012 Battle of Bosworth Pinot Noir:
Bright ruby. Red berries, slightly scented, elegant nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins. Fruity, rounded, slightly of sweet red berries, fresh and fruity finish. 87

2011 Battle of Bosworth Cabernet Sauvignon:
Dark ruby. Scented, cassis, red berries, quite clear fruit. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fairly lean body for CS but fresh and fruity, refreshing finish. Good length. 86

2010 Ngeringa J.E.Syrah:
Ruby, garnet rim. Sweet plums and ripe strawberries nose, some pepper and spices. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, more nervy backbone on the taste curve, refreshing, good length. 87

2011 La Ragnaie Rosso di Montalcino:
Bright ruby. Fruity, scented, lots of coffee on the nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, feels bright but has a warm coffee note and a slight herbal touch far behind. Good length. 86

2011 Charles Audoin Marsannay Cuvée Marie Ragonneau:
Bright ruby. Bright red berries and some herbs on the nose, cool feel. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing and fruity, good length. 86

2010 Romain Taupenot Saint-Romain Vielles Vignes:
Bright ruby. Red berries, slightly scented nose. Touch of vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, elegant, quite delicate, refreshing, ever so slightly biting finish. Good length. 88

2011 Charles Audoin Marsannay Les Favières:
Bright ruby. Red berries, slight herbal note, touch of minerals and whiff of vanilla on the nose. I would say rounded acidity, a term I've never used before, but it feels very integrated in the fruit, fairly delicate, good length. 88

2010 Ngeringa Ngeringa Pinot Noir:
Pale ruby, garnet rim. Red berries, just a whiff of strawberry jam on top, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively and playful palate, refreshing finish, some woody notes in the aftertaste. Good length. 88

2013 Ochota Barrels The Green Room Grenache Syrah:
Bright purple. Dark berries, on the ripe side, some spices on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, bit warm finish if I'm picky but handles it, good length. 86

3 '08's from Roagna

2008 Roagna Langhe Rosso:
Bright garet, broad brick rim. Tar, roses, anise, quite classic nose. Floral and cherries. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, firm texture, grippy, god length. 87

2008 Roagna Barolo La Pira:
Bright garnet. Tar, roses, anise, some cherries and stone from stone fruits. Slightly woody. High acidity, high of ripe tannins, tight, focused, lean fruit and body but intense flavours, long and firm. 92

2008 Roagna Barbaresco Paje:
Bright garnet. Tar, roses, floral, scented, lots of liquorice and some cherries. High acidity, high of ripe tannins, mouthwatering, fruity and lively. Delicate fruit nuances, firm texture, long. 93

Muga, Avignonesi and Occhipinti

2010 Avignonesi Desiderio Cortona Merlot:
Deep ruby. Red berries, fruity, cassis, vanilla, plums and coffee on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and ripe, fruity, oaky finish, slightly warm (14,5). 88

2008 La Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino V.V.:
(Magnum) Bright ruby. Herbs, coffee, wood polish, slightly warm nose. Liquorice. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, red berries, morellos and liquorice palate, good length. 88

2009 Muga Torre Muga Reserva:
Towards opaque purple colour. Sweet and ripe blueberries and plums nose, vanilla and coffee, some anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet and intense, ripe feel, fresher finish, good length. 89

2010 Occhipinti Occhipinti Passo Nero:
Somewhat cloudy ruby. Prunes, figs, blueberries and some anise nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and sweet dark berries, quite lively, rounded, balanced and long. 90

Tissot, Bret Brothers, Joly and more

(2011) Stéphane Tissot Crémant du Jura Indigiéne NV
Towards lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerlas, touch of wax, butter and floral notes. Freshish acidity, bit lean mousse, smoky minerals, good length. Not easy in a blind tasting. 87

2012 Pauilinshof Urstück Riesling Trocken:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some floral notes far behind, lemony nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, quite elegant, rounded for Mosel, good length. 87

2012 Quenard Chignin Vielles Vignes.
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, slightly floral nose, delicate feel. Medium acidity, fruity, leanish but clear fruit, delicate, fairly nuanced, good length. 87

2012 Domaine de Reuilly Reuilly Pierres Plates:
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity and slightly nettly nose, yellow apples and slightly scented. Fresh acidity, fruity, quite lively, firm minerals beneath, almost a slightly metallic note, cool feel. Good length. 88

2012 Bret Brothers Macon Chardonnay:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some smoky notes and ever so slightly spicy nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, minerlas, flinty and smoky, delicate, good length. 89

2012 Bret brothers Viré-Clessé La Verchère:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some beeswax and a touch of orange zest. Fresh acidity, fruity, leaner palate, focused but also rounded, good length. 86

2012 La Soufrandière Puilly-Vinzelles:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, cool fruit, some lemons and minerals. Fresh acidity, leaner palate, quite delicate, fairly rounded, not the most complex, good length. 86

2012 Bret Brothers Puilly-Fuisse Terre de Vergisson:
Pale lemon yellow. Some apples, vanilla touch, minerals and lychie nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, fresh, almost crisp, good length. Very slight bitter note. 88

2011 Stéphane Tissot Chardonnay Les Graviers:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, wax, honey and slightly mineral nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, sligjtly bitter, cheese saltiness, rounded body and texture, good length. 88

2011 Saint Nicolas Les Haut des Clous:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, flinty notes, minerals, some beeswax nose. Fresh acidity, lively, apply, some metallic notes, refreshing and lively, good length. 89

2011 Nicolas Joly Les Vieux Clos:
Pale golden. Rich, fruity, honey, apples and wax nose. Medium acidity, rounded, rich and warm, salty minerality beneath, ripe yellow plums. Good length. 87

Weinbach and much more

2012 Weinbach Riesling Reserve:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, floral, slightly flinty minerals, delicate nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, fruity if a bit lean palate, good length. 88

2012 Weinbach Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg:
Watery lemon yellow. Tight, apples, minerals, delicate and nuanced nose. Floral. Fresh acidity. Fruity, nuanced, delicate but quite shut, needs time or decanting, long. 91

2011 Weinbach Pinot Gris Cuvée Ste Catherine:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some minerals and yellow fruits, sulphur. Freshish acidoty, fruity, rich and ripe, bit shut, give it air. Slightly warm (14,5) and slightly sweet. (15,3 g.rs) Long. 90

2010 Weinbach Gewürztraminer Grand Cru Furstentum:
Pale golden. Rich, fruity, soapy, roses nose, some alcohol. Medium acidity feel, (even if 7 g.) fruity, sweet (45 g.rs) and rounded. Good length. 88

2012 Cascina Degli Ulivi Bellotti Rosso:
Bright purple. Dark fruits and berries, some spices and coffee nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, slightly spritzy, good length. 85

2011 Domaine de Reuilly Reuilly Rouge:
Bright ruby. Some red berries and a slight herbal note on the nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, lean and easy going but not boring, manages to have something going on in the back. 85

2012 Quenard Chignin Mondeuse Vielles Vignes:
Bright purple. Scented, red and darker berries nose, slightly spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, refreshing, slight unripe note and a touch bitter finish, good length. 86

2012 Domaine du Coulet Petit Ours Brun:
Bright purple. Dark berries, fruity and fresh nose, some pepper. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and lively, good length. 85

2011 Domaine Entrefaux Crozes Hermitage:
Bright ruby. Red berries nose, fruity and quite intense with some spices. Vanilla. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, slightly sweet, good length. 85

2010 Léon Barral Faugères:
Bright ruby. Smoky, spicy and dark berries, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe and sweet with a salty and almost serrano note, good length. 86

2010 Léon Barral Faugères Jadis:
Ruby. Ripe blueberries, some spices, smoky notes and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, fruity, but also a bit woody and firm, biting finish. 87

2010 Saint Nicolas La Grande Pièce:
Bright ruby. Scented, fruity, dark berries, vanilla and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, quite lively, firm, some oak, bit edgy finish. 88