Moestue May news Whites

Tarlant Brut Zero
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some minerals, slightly yeasty, brioche nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh and lively, good length. 88

Tarlant Cuvée Louis
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, yeasty, lighter nose, fairly focused nose. Fresh acidity, elegant and fresh mousse, citrusy, apples, slightly tart, fresh, long. 89

Eric Rodez Blanc de Noirs
Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Brioche, ripe apples, some pears, slightly yellow fruity far back. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh and lively, eleagnt palate, good length. 88

2001 Ferrari Giulio Riserva
Golden, small bubbles. Rich, yellow fruity, yeast, freshly baked brad nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh and lively, fruity, bread, long. 91

2013 Quinta da Lixha Terras do Minho
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light yellow fruity nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh. 81

2013 Lageder Riff Pinot Grigio
Watery lemon yellow. Intense nose, apples, light yellow fruits and faint minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh if not that lively, elegant. 86

2013 Rivera Marese Castel del Monte Bombino Bianco
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh, citrusy and floral nose. Slight wax note. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, fairly elegant, slight bitter waxy finish. 85

2013 Cincinnato Castore Bellone
Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruit, some plums, light honey nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, quite fresh, rounded, good length. 86

2013 Araldica La Battistina Gavi
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, slight tropical note, ripe gooseberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, fairly fresh, rounded. 84

2013 Terredora Campania Falanghina
Pale lemon yellow. Fresh nose, orange blossoms, grapefruit nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, citrusy, rounded, playful. 87

2011 Laurent Tribut Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy
Pale lemon yellow. Crisp, chalky mineraly nose, apples and lemons, slight honey note far back. Fresh acidity, lime, minerals, cool fruit, fresh, more rounded finish, good length. 89

2012 Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, floral, fresh nose, slight spicy note, vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, again spicy, almost smoky, minerals finish, long. 89

2011 Jean-Phillippe Fichet Meursault
Pale lemon yellow. Flinty, smoky, apples, citrus nose, quite intense. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, fairly lively, rounded texture, almost creamy, fresh finish. 89

2012 Hubert Lamy Saint Aubin 1er Cru Remilly
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light minerals, somewhat floral nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, detailed, minerals, light citrus, creamy, fresh, nuanced, lovely balance, very elegant. Delightful. 90

2008 Olivier Merlin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous le Puits
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, somewhat yellow fruity, narrower flinty minerals, slight nutty and butter note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, quite lively, somewhat richer, fairly detailed, long. 90

2010 Vincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Romanée
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, flinty, detailed, elegant, fresh nose, almost crisp. Intense minerality. Fresh acidity, minerals, citrus, light apples, fresh, crisp, long. 93

2013 Anne-Marie Schmitt Glintzberg Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Loght floral and apply nose, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, fairly crisp, lovely playfulness, fresh finish. Green apples. 87

2013 Anne-Marie Schmitt Glintzberg Gewürztraminer
Pale lemon yellow. Roses, scented, mid range hotel soap nose. Flabby acidity, fruity, rounded, floral, good length. 86

2011 Anne-Marie Schmitt Altenberg de Bergbeiten Riesling Vielles Vignes
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and floral, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, fresh, some bitternotes and slight honey richness in the back. Long. 90

2012 Ostertag Fronholz Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Floral, apples, minerals, detailed nose, fresh. Fresh acidity, yellow fruity, minerals, delicate, ever so slightly warm and honeyed feel, long. 90

2008 Ratzenberger Wolfshöle Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, flinty, elegant minerals, nuanced, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and crisp, lively, refreshing, delicate, complex and layered, lovely. Long. 92

2012 Heinrich Spindler Forster Jesuitengarten Grosse Lage
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed, citrus, orange blossoms, very elegant nose, complex. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, refreshing, detailed, mouthwatering, elegant, lively, fresh and long. 93 180fl

2012 Heinrich Spindler Forster Kirchenstück Grosse Lage
120fl Pale lemon yellow. Apples, flinty, minerals, tighter, firmer nose, layered, detailed and nuanced. Fresh acidity, minerals, detailed, crisp, citrus, floral, lively, mouthwatering, very long. 94

2012 Schlossgut Diel Pittermänchen Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh, fruity nose, slightly floral. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, lively, minerals, lovely balance, long. 92

2012 Schlossgut Diel Goldloch Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, grapefruit, floral, minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, apples, minerals, tighter, decant it or store it for a few years, long. 92

2012 Schlossgut Diel Burgberg Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Citrus, pears, minerals, flinty, detailed, fresh and nuanced nose, layered. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, citrusy and apples, minerals, somewhat tight, detailed, long. 94

2012 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Pechstein Edition G.C. Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light tropical note, orange blossoms, lemons, detailed nose, hint of bergamott. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, refreshing, detailed, superb freshness, layered, decant it for a few hours, very long. 94

2012 Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Rausch Riesling Spätlese
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, flinty, floral, citrus, lemons, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, elegant, refreshing, detailed, nuanced, light yet intense, refined. Long. 93

Moestue Red and Rosé May news

Nervi Jefferson Nebiule Spumante
Pale pink, small bubbles. Roses and some red berries nose, some yeast. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, fresh, apply, slightly sweet. 84

2013 Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo Il Mimo
Pale red, orange hue. Red berries, slightly floral, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, livelier and more focused than usual, good length. 86

2013 Nervi Nervi Rosa
Pale pink. Fresh, red berries nose. Fresh acidity, leaner, fresh, fruity. Lively, elegant. 85

2013 Terredora Rosaenouvae Irpinia Rosato
Pale pink. Some floral notes and darker fruits for rosé nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, slightly spicy and somewhat warm finish. 84

2013 Proprietà Sperino Rosa del Rosa
Bright pale pink. Fruity, red berries, slightly floral nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity, good length. 86

2013 Pitt, Jolie & Perrin Château Miraval Rosé
Watery pink. Light fruity nose, red apples. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, elegant. 85

2012 Famille Perrin Perrin Nature Côte-du-Rhône
Ruby. Dark fruits, plums, liquorice, bit cooked and jammy nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, slight mint note, leaner finish. 85

2011 Cincinnato Ercole Nero Buono
Ruby. Figs, prunes, liquorice, plums nose, oxidative style nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, minty, fresher fruit, dark berries notes, slightly warm finish, good length. 87

2013 Ca' La Bionda Valpolicella Classico. 
Ruby. Scented, blueberries, fresh and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lovely fruit, fairly lively, red apples note, good length. 87

2011 Château Manoir du Gravoux
Ruby. Cassis, vanilla, fruity, fresh, ever so slight bell pepper note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, firmer texture, fruity, fresh, slightly lean finish. 86

2011 Ca'La Bionda Malavoglia Valpolicella Ripasso
Ruby. Dark berries, liquorice, scented, floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, leaner, anise and cherry stones, good length. 87

2011 Ca'La Bionda Campo CasalVegri Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Ruby. Scented, anise, spicy, cherry stones, slightly dusty, cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, cherries, sweet and sour note, anise, fresh, long. 90

2011 Belle Crozes-Hermitage Cuvée Louis Belle
Ruby. Ripe fruity, anise and dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, anise, pepper and spices, almost smoky finish. 89

2012 Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage
Ruby. Dark berries, cheese, spices, vanilla and pepper nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, slight herbal touch, blueberries palate, good length. 88

2011 Lucien Muzard et Fils Santenay 1er Cru Maladières
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, bit darker fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, slightly raw texture mid palate, fruitier finish, good length. 88

2008 Matrot Volnay Santenots
Bright pale ruby. Wild strawberries, minerals nose, touch of darker fruits behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh red fruits, ripe redcurrants, minerals, leaner but fresh, good length. 89

2010 Guigal Côte-Rotie Château d'Ampuis
Ruby. Anise, dark berries, vanilla, spices, intense, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, detailed, nuanced, refreshing, chewy, long. 93

2012 Habrard Crozes-Hermitage white
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, flinty, honey, orange blossoms nose. Medium acidity, fresh aromas to carry it, fruity and floral, elegant. 88

2011 Habrard Hermitage white
Lemon yellow. Apples, honey, orange blossoms, layered nose, subdued minerals. Medium acidity, again fresh fruit to carry it, apples, lemons, floral, layered, slightly warm finish, long. 90

2013 Malvirà Birbét Brachetto
Bright ruby, some foam. Cassis and raspberries nose. Fresh acidity, lievly, fresh and elegant, playful. 86

2011 Ostertag Fronholz Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive
Pale lemon yellow. Roses, gooseberries, cooler fruits nose. Freshish acidity, roses, bit soapy, yellow plums, good length. 88

Blend Wines May news

2013 Domäne Wachau Riesling Himmelsteige Federspiel
Watery lemon yellow. Appley, light floral nose. Fresh acidity, rounded and fruity, fresh, some citrus finish. 85

2013 Kruger-Rumpf Schiefer Riesling Trocken
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, light fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, floral and citrus finish. 87

2013 Kruger-Rumpf Quarzit Riesling Trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, floral, citrus and elegant mineraly nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, apply, some ripe lemons, minerals and floral. 88

2013 Katharina Wechsler Riesling Trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, floral, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, elegant citrus finish. 88

2013 Julian Haart Mosel Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light citrus, minerals nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, detailed, elegant floral and sweet touch, fresh. 89

2013 Pazo de Senoans Albarino
Pale lemon yellow. Citrusy and light tropical nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh. 85

2012 Mas d'Alezom La Prestbytere
Ruby. Dark and red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, dark berries, good length. 86

2011 Clos du Gravillas Lo Viélh Carignan
Deep ruby. Scented, dark berries, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, leaner palate, fairly detailed, good length. 88

B&R May news

Marc Herbart Selection Brut 1er Cru
Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Apples, minerals, brioche, fresh bread nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh, leaner, fairly detailed, good length. 88

2006 J. L. Vergnon Grand Cru Espression Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs
Towards lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Apples, minerals, yeasty, brioche, fresh nose, plaster. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, apply, minerals, good length. 89

Marc Herbart Selection Rosé 1er Cru
Pale pink, small bubbles. Some red berries, light minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, good length. 88

2013 Balthasar Ress Riesling Kabinett trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, light minerals, some tropical notes. Fresh acidity, crisp and fruity, lively, refreshing. 86

2013 Von Oetinger Rheingau Lösslehm Rheingau Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, citrus, fresh nose. Fresha cidity, fruity, fresh, citrusy. 87

2013 Angel Lorenzo Cachazo Fenomenal DO Rueda
Pale lemon yellow. Yellow fruity, some spicy notes. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, yellow fruity palate. 85

2013 Angel Lorenzo Cachazo El Perro Verde DO Rueda
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, slight citrusy and orange peel nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fairly fresh, good length. 86

2012 Domaine Oudin Chablis
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, chalky, minerals, cool fruits nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, quite crisp, some citrus and minerals, good length. 87

2012 Faiveley Macon Village
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, vanilla, fresh, slight popcorn note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, slight yellow fruits note, good length. 87

2012 Faiveley Bourgogne Rouge
Bright ruby. Red berries, slightly warmer note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, good length. 86

2012 Faiveley Mercurey
Bright ruby. Red berries, slight raspberries note, fresh. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant, fresh, bit short. 87

2012 Nicolas Perrin Syrah & Viognier
Ruby. Blue- and blackberries nose, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, almost lively, fresh finish. 87

2009 Nicolas Perrin Côte-Rotie
Ruby. Anise, dark berries, fruity nose, dark chocolate nose, spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, fresh, textured, fruity, long. 90

2013 Borgo Maragliano Brachetto
Bright ruby, foamy. Fresh red berries and floral nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, delicate, lovely. 83

Monsanto flight

2010 Monsanto Chianti Monrosso
Ruby. Red berries, some anise, slight herbal touch nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, blueberries, good length. 86

2010 Monsanto Chianti Classico
Ruby. Red berries, some blueberries, licquorice, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, slight rosemary note, blueberries finish, good length. 88

2010 Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva
Ruby. Red and darker berries, anise, some vanilla and spices, some thyme and a touch of hung meat in the back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh palate, somewhat textured, long. 90

2007 Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Fresh nose, liquorice, some figs, blueberries and morellos nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, textured, some vanilla. Needs some ageing to hone down. Long. 92

1995 Monsanto Vinsanto La Chimera
Bright orange. Rich nose, nuts, spices, dried apricots and raisins nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, playful, some caramel notes and pineapples, playful. Long. 93

Loire flight

Brunet Vouvray Brut
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, yellow fruits, some yeast on tje nose. Fresh acidity, fresh mousse, leaner palate, fresh, quite elegant, slight yellow fruity palate. 87

2011 Brunet Vouvray
Pale lemon yellow. Slight nut and honey note behind yellow fruits. Fresh acidity, fruity, honey, nuts, yellow plums, good length. 87

2012 Domainde de la Rossignole Sancerre
Watery lemon yellow. Some asparagus, minerals, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, lighter, some cats pie, crisp gooseberries. 86

2012 Clos de l'Elu Les petites gorgées Sauvignon Blanc
Watery golden. Oxidative nose, nuts, yellow fruits, almost botrytis note. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, some honey and wax. 85

2012 Clos de l'Elu Bastingage
Pale lemon yellow. Ripe yellow apples, nuts, wax and honey nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, almost smoky, fresh, fairly lively, good length. 87

2012 Clos de l'Elu Esperance
500 bottles made. Ruby. Red berries, scented, delicate nose, iris. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, leaner, some red and darker berries, good length. 88

2011 Clos de l'Elu Coteaux du Layon 1er Cru Chaume
Golden with orange tint. Dried apricots, slight nutty note, scented and floral nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, delicate, refreshing, playful, long. 91

May news Fondberg

Garcia Carrion Jaume Serra Cava Brut
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Yeasty nose, some apples, fruity. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh and fruity Cava, little bitterness and burnt aromas. 82

Romagnoli Elvira Spumante Brut
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, fruity nose, slight mineral note. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, fruity, sweet yellow fruits. 81

Boschendal Brut NV
Pale lemon yellow. Small bubbles, apples, fruity nose, slight mineral note. Freshish acidity, rounded mousse, fruity. 84

Dominique Gruhier Cremant de Bourgogne
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, fresh nose, yeast and pears. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, fruity, elegant and lively, fresh, slight bitter apply finish. 86

2010 Montchovet Cremant de Bourgogne
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, fresh, fruity, minerals, flinty and yeast on the nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh and fruity, lively, good length. 89

Taittinger FIFA Brasil 2014 NV
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, yeast, fruity and layered nose. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, fruitier than regular NV, apples, rounded palate, long apply finish. 91

2005 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs
Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Apples, minerals, detailed and nuanced, layered, some yeast. Freshly baked bread. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh and detailed, rounded and fruity, long. 94

2013 Paul Mas Arrogant Frog Sauvignon Blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Cats pie and gooseberries nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh. 80

2013 Agricole Vallone Salento Fiano
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, light, almong flowers nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded and fresh. 84

2013 Geiler Riesling Terroir de Alluvions
Pale lemon yellow, green tint. Apples and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity. 83

2013 Stefan Winter Rocky Riesling
BiB Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus and light floral nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, fruity and elegant. 82

2013 Stefan Winter Riesling Trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, fairly elegant. 84

2012 Stefan Winter Steinwein Riesling.
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, fresh nose, some minerals. Fresh acidity, rounded, fresh and fruity, fuller bodied, fresh. 86

2012 Stefan Winter Leckerberg Riesling GG
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, fruity, slight tropical note, floral nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, fairly lively, slight bitter note in the finish, long. 90

2013 Vacheron Sancerre
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, gooseberries, fruity, slightly mineral beneath. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, fairly crisp, ripe fruit to back it, fresh finish. 89

2013 Vigeau Chevreau Vouvray Sec Silex
Pale lemon yellow. Pears, yellow fruits nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, yellow fruits, sweetish. 82

2012 Maison Champy Bourgogne Blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, flinty minerals, smoky. Fresh acidity, fruity, flinty, spicy, barrels up front but handles it, richer. 85

2012 Maison Champy Ruilly
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, vanilla, fruity and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, elegant, good length. 87

2012 Billaud Simon Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, flinty, citrus, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, lively, citrusy, fresh, rounded and fruity, long. 90

2012 Tenuta di Fessina Erse Bianco
Pale lemon yellow. Lightly scented, floral, peonies and violets. Freshish acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, sweetish fruit, good length. 87

2012 Marcel Deiss Deiss Alsace
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, richer, scented nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, apply and yellow plums palate, good length. 86

2013 Paul Mas Cote Mas Rosé
Pale salmon. Floral, scented, light and fruity nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, sweetish, easy going. 80

2013 Fairview Goats do Roam Rosé
Pale red. Fruity, red berries, rubber nose. Freshish acidity, fruity and sweet. 81

2013 Quinta da Pellada Quinta De Saes Rosé
Towards salmon. Floral and light red fruity nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, easy going and fresh. 83

2011 Friedrich Becker Spätburgunder
Bright ruby. Red berries, slightly jammy, vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, slightly biting before smoother fruit finish. 89

2012 Alvaro Castro Saes Dao
Ruby. Fruity, dark berries, white chocolate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded. 83

Piccini Memoro Rosso
Ruby. Scented, dark berries nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, slightly grippy. 82

Fernando de Castilla Classic Manzanilla
Pale lemon yellow. Nuts, minerals, salty, some raisins far back nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively minerals, bit hollow. 85

Fernando de Castilla Fino En Rama
Pale golden. Bananas, tropical, salty minerals and nuts nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, minerals, salty, dried apricots touch, long. 90

Gaia May News

Bellavista Franciacorta Brut Cuvée Alma
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, fruity, yellow plums nose, some brioche. Fresh acidoty, elegant mousse, fruity, fresh, elegant, yellow plums palate, fresh finish. 88

2008 Bellavista Franciacorta Brut Vendemmia
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, fruity, more detailed nose, slightly floral. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fruity, somewhat leaner and more focused, fresh, long. 90

2007 Bellavista Franciacorta Brut Pas Operé
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, leaner and more focused nose, delicate, slight jasmin touch. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, brioche, yellow fruits and some minerals, fresh, long. 91

2008 Bellavista Franciacorta Brut Rosé
Very pale salmon, small bubbles. Fruity, some red berries, minerals and yeast on the nose. Fresh acidity, lively mousse, fresh and elegant, slight strawberry note over apples and minerals, long. 90

2013 Ca'Rugate Soave Classico San Michele
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, yellow plums, fruity nose. Freshish acidity, rounded, sweet yellow fruits, slight bitter note far back, fruity. 87

2013 Ca'Rugate Soave Classico Monte Fiorentine
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, almost smoky, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fresh, delicate, elegant, good length. 88

2013 Villa Chiopris Pinot Grigio
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some almonds nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, towards a bit waxy but remains fresh. 86

2013 Livon Collio Pinot Grigio
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, slight almong flowers note. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh and delicate, good length. 89

2013 Livon Collio Sauvignon Blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some gooseberries and asparagus nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, bit sweet note, easy drinking and fresh. 86

2013 San Michele Appiano Südtiroler Riesling Montiggl
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light orange blossom note, bergamott nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, richer, ever so slightly warm finish (13). 86

2011 San Michele Appiano Südtiroler Pinot Grigio Sct. Valentin
Pale lemon yellow. Rich nose, intense, spices, smoky. Freshish acidity, bit flat on the palate, creamy texture. 85

2013 Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina Sannio
Pale lemon yellow. Some yellow fruits, slightly floral nose, subdued. Fresh acidity, fruity, leaner, rounded, refreshing. 85

2013 Feudi di San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino
Pale lemon yellow. Floral, fruity, yellow apples, slight tropical note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, rounded, fresh, delicate, somewhat tighter, good length. 88

2013 Feudi di San Gregorio Greco di Tufo
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some almond notes, minerals touch and slightly floral. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, refreshing, fairly detailed, good length. 87

2013 Planeta La Segreta Bianco
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, some yellow fruits, slight honey and bees wax note. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, fresher from kid palate, fruity. 86

2012 Planeta Eruzione 1614 Carricante
Pale golden. Fruity, rounded, rich nose. Freshish acidity, waxy and rich, honey, yellow fruits, flabby. 87

2013 Planeta Rosé
Pale yellow with slight pink touch. Apples, fruity, some citrus nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, pleasing. 84

2013 Feudi di San Gregorio Rosaura Aglianico Irpinia
Watery pink. Floral, some red berries, light nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, refreshing, good length. 86

2013 Tenuta Ulisse Unico Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo
Towards pink. Red berries, slight herbal note nose. Freshish acidoty, fruity, leaner, fairly fresh. 83

2013 Burlotto Elatis Rosato
Pale pink. Light fruity nose. Touch anise and red berries. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, red berries, fairly rich. 87

2013 Fattoria Casabianca Coppaia Chianti Colli Senesi
Ruby. Cherries, slight herbal touch, fruity, anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and fairly lively, good length. 85

2012 Poliziano Rosso di Montepulciano
Ruby. Red berries, blueberries, fruity, slightly scented nose. Fresh acidoty, fruity, leaner, fresh, bit hollow, good length. 86

2011 Col d'Orcia Rosso di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Red berries, redcurrants, slight herbal note nose, anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh and fruity, cherries and anise, good length. 87

2011 Fattoria Nittardi Ad Astra
Ruby. Blueberries, cassis, ripe cherries and slight herbal touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, slightly raw, fresh, leaner, slightly woody note. 89

2009 Fontanabianca Barbaresco
Ruby, garnet rim. Cherries, anise, floral note, scented, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded for Nebbiolo, cherries and anise palate, long. 90

2010 Giovanni Rosso Barolo Serralunga
Bright ruby. Highly scented, jasmin, anise, roses and cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, even if leaner, fresh, long. 91

2012 Benanti Rosso di Verzella Etna Rosso
Ruby. Red berries, some nettles, slight cooked strawberry jam note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh fruit, leaner body, warm finish. 87

2013 Vinchio-Vaglio Serra Moscato d'Asti Valamasca
Watery lemon yellow, foamy. Fresh and fruity nose, berries. Fresh and lively, delicate. 85

2013 Vinchio-Vaglio Serra Brachetto Nivasco
Pale red, foamy. Some red berries, light nose. Fresh and clean, light, delicate red berries. 85

2012 Planeta Passito di Noto
Pale lemon yellow. Apples and grapes nose, fairly tropical, cooked pineapples. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, sweet, fresh, good length. 88

2010 Stefano Accordini Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Acinatico
Deep ruby. Rich, intense, very ripe nose, mint. Freshish acidity, ripe, fruity, sweet, slightly bitter. Good length, bit lean. 88

2013 Stefanos Argyros Atlantis White
Assyrtico/Aidani. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, some orange blossoms, light mineral note. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, rounded, fairly lively, good length. 87

2013 Gaia Estate Thalassitis Bone Dry White Wine
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, slight flinty and minerals nose, fresh, almost salty. Fresh acidity, fresh, leaner, citrus, good length. 87

2013 Gaia Estate Thalassitis Assyrtiko Wild Ferment
Pale lemon yellow. Intense minerals, flinty, smoky, some apples and citrus nose. Fresh acidity. Fruity, rounded, refreshing, smoky, ripe, long. 89

2013 Stefanos Argyros Atlantis Rosé
Pale red. Red berries, deeper notes, some smoky minerals. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe red berries, slight herbal touch far back. 85

2013 Gaia Agiorgitiko 14-18h Rosé
Pale lemon yellow. Fresh red berries nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and fresh. 84

2013 OMA Rosato
Pale pink. Sweet nose of red berries, quite intense. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, red berries, structured, lovely mineral finish. Some cherries. 88

White R&W May news, Duplessis and more

Legras Champgane Cuvée Hommage
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Yeasty, minerals, unripe apples and pears nose. Fresh acidity, fuller mousse, fruity, quite intense, slightly bitter, fresh, fruity, long. 90

2009 Albert Bichot Long-Depaquit Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir
Pale lemon yellow. Butter, nuts, minerals, almost creamy nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, some minerals, fruity, butter finish. 89

2009 Duplessis Chablis 1er Cru Vaugiraut
Pale lemon yello, green tinge. Apples, cool nose, minerals and chalk nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, fairly elegant, probably helped by the vintage, fairly smooth. 89

2009 Duplessis Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre
(Magnum) Towards lemon yellow. Floral, citrus, minerals, elegant nose, subdued. Freshish acidity, minerals, pears, lemons, vanilla and spices, flinty finish. Long. 91

2009 Duplessis Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, richer flint, chalk, some almonds and slight caramelized butter nose. Freshish acidity, rounded, fruity, quite lively, detailed, buter and citrus, almost savory finish, long. 90

2012 Leflaive & Associes Bourgogne blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Flinty, smoky, minerals and apples nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, less barrel notes on the palate, refreshing. 87

2012 Castel Tiefenbrunner Chardonnay Trumhof
Towards golden. Some yellow apples and plums on the nose. Freshish acidoty, richer and fairly rounded body, bit soapy finish. 86

2012 Castel Tiefenbrunner Sauvignon Kirchleiten
Pale lemon yellow. Fresh nose, some citrus and gooseberries. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, slight honeyed finish. 85

2013 Solar das Boucas Solar das Boucas
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, light, slightly floral nose. Fresh acidity, bit lean, sligjtly metallic, light, fresh finish. 85

2012 Waterkloof False Bay Chenin Blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Rich and honeyed nose. Wax. Freshish acidity, rounded, waxy texture, slightly sweet finish. 82

2013 Waterkloof False Bay Chardonnay
Pale lemon yellow. Somewhat ripe yellow fruits nosefresh acidity, fresh, leaner, fairly rounded, easy going. 83

2013 Waterkloof False Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Gooseberries, touch of cats pie and nettles. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, easy. 83

2013 Waterkloof Peacock Ridge Sauvignon Blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some ripe gooseberries. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, slight bitter touch far back, good length. 86

2013 Hoopenburg Sauvignon Blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, herbs, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, bit sweet fruity. 85

2012 Waterkloof Circle of Life White
Pale lemon yellow. Some apples, vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and rounded, bit anonymous but fresh. 85

Red May news R&W

2012 Waterkloof False Bay Shiraz
Ruby. Fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe and soft tannins, fruity and easy going. 82

2009 Hoopenburg PTY Hoopenburg Shiraz
Ruby. Fruity, some spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fruity, fairly rounded. 84

2011 Hoopenburg PTY Hoopenburg Pinotage
Bright ruby. Fruity, slight rubber touch nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, slightly edgy, sweet fruits, bit herbal, burnt note. 84

2010 Waterkloof Circle of Life Red
Ruby. Red berries, some herbs. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity if leaner, herbal finish. 85

2012 Albert Bichot Coteaux Bourguignon
Bright ruby. Some red berries, slight vanilla and anise note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh and fruity. 85

2011 Quinta de Chocopalha Mar de Lisboa
Ruby. Red berries, anise and blueberries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fruity, rounded, bit thin finish. 82

2010 Quinta de Chocopalha CH by Chocapalha
Ruby. Rich nose of dark fruits, vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, vanilla, good length. 88

2012 Castello Vicchiomaggio Chianti Classico San Jacopo
Bright ruby. Fruity, vanilla, red and darker berries, anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively, elegant, good length. 88

2012 Bartolo Mascarello Dolcetto d'Alba
Ruby. Blackberries, anise and ever so slightly floral nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, softer texture, fruity, rounded, good length. 87

2011 Bartolo Mascarello Barbera d'Alba San Lorenzo
Ruby. Rich, fruity, ripe nose, big, dark berries. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, slightly woody finish. 88

2012 Bartolo Mascarello Langhe Nebbiolo
Pale ruby. Red berries jam, anise, roses touch, fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, vanilla, fruity, structured, drying tannins in finish, long. 89

2009 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo
Pale ruby. Tar, roses, rich, intense, plums, coffee and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tahhins, fruity, anise, richer palate, sweet cherries finish, slightly bitter. 92

2010 Condado de Haza Crianza
Deepish ruby. Blueberries, blackberries, some liquorice and vanilla nose, fairly intense. Slight coffee note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, refreshing, more integrated oak than a few years back, give it a few hours in decanter or five years in the cellar. 89

2011 Schloss Gobelsburg Grüner Veltliner Eiswein
Pale golden. Grapey and pineapples nose, fresh and fruity. Fresh acidity, pineapples, quite intense, fruity, sweet, playful, long. 90

Superb Hudelot-Noellat 2011 range

2011 Hudelot-Noellat Bourgogne Rouge
Pale bright ruby. Red berries, fresh, slight herbal touch, bit scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively for '11, good length. 87

2011 Hudelot-Noellat Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Bas de Combes
Bright ruby. Scented, vanilla, red berries, leaner nose, slightly spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, leaner finish. 89

2011 Hudelot-Noellat Vosne-Romanée
Bright ruby. Some spices, red berries, fairly detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe and soft tannins, fresh and fruity, delicate, good length. 90

2011 Hudelot-Noellat Chambolle-Musigny
Bright ruby. Fresh, fruity, detailed nose, red berries, slightly scented. Fresh acidoty, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, delicate and rounded, good length. 89

2011 Hudelot-Noellat Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes
Bright ruby. Scented, some vanilla, red berries, delicate nose, floral, some jasmin. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh if leaner, delicate, lovely balance. Long. 91

2011 Hudelot-Noellat Nuots-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Murgers
Bright ruby. Red berries, nuanced, detailed, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fresh and elegant, rounded, good length. 90

2011 Hudelot-Noellat Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaumonts
Bright ruby. Red berries, fresh and fruity nose. Delicate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, elegant, quite lively, delicate, long. 93

2011 Hudelot-Noellat Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots
Bright ruby. Scented and fuller nose but also more subdued. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, more anonymous but detailed, leaner finish. 92

2011 Hudelot-Noellat Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, detailed, layered nose, delicate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, leaner palate, detailed, refreshing, some would say thin, nerve lingers on with delicate red fruits. Slightly herbal finish. 93

2011 Hudelot-Noellat Romanée-Saint-Vivant
Bright ruby. Scented, somewhat tender nose, pure red berries, slightly spicy, refined and very nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fairly detailed, nuanced more than shouting, bit closed even after one and a half hours in decanter, long and delicate bu in a style some will not understand. Very long. 95

2011 Hudelot-Noellat Richebourg
Bright ruby. Decanted for one and a half hours and still very tight. Scented, floral, detailed, delicate, some tulips, lovely if tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruitier palate, elegant, refreshing, detailed, a faint herbal note far back, leaner and elegant, quite intense aromas, goes on and on, long. 94

Maison Leroy tasting

Maison Leroy Bourgogne blanc Fleurs de Vignes (09, 10, 11)
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some floral notes, ever so slight nutty note far back. Fresh acidity, rounded, fresh and fruity, apply, some honey, long. 89

2010 Maison Leroy Bourgogne Blanc
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fresh fruit, citrus and floral nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity, lively, rounded, bit leaner finish, fresh. 89

2009 Maison Leroy Marsannay
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, apples, fresh, some citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, leaner, fairly delicate, bit tight, minerals and apples finish, long. 90

2011 Maison Leroy Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous le Puits
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, apples, some pears, detailed, layered, detailed, needs time to open, floral, gorgeous if subdued nose. Fresh acidity, leaner and tight, fresh, detailed, delicate, nuanced, delightful, long. 94

2011 Maison Leroy Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh and fruity nose, slightly smoky, detailed and layered nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, detailed, minerals, citrus, pure apply, lovely finesse. Long. 94

2009 Maison Leroy Bourgogne Rouge
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, somewhat spicy nose, fresh. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, red berries, fairly nuanced, cool fruit for the vintage. 88

2010 Maison Leroy Côte de Beaune-Villages
Bright ruby. Red berries, fresh, slight herbal note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, elegant, fairly detailed, long. 90

2010 Maison Leroy Maranges
Bright ruby. Fresh red berries nose, elegant, refreshing nose, floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, delicate, lively, refreshing. Long. 91

2009 Maison Leroy Gevrey-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Detailed, scented, elegant nose, layerd, superb nose for village. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, delicate, lively, elegant, lovely balance, long. Gorgeous 94

2009 Maison Leroy Vosne-Romanée
Bright ruby. Some spices, red berries, elegant nose, fresh and delicate, layered and nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, pure, fresh and elegant, lively, refreshing, intense, long and detailed. 93

Remi Jobard flight

2010 Remi Jobard Meursault En Laurale
Pale lemon yellow. Fresh apples, minerals, slight flinty note nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, some grapefruits, fresh finish. 89

2009 Remi Jobard Meursault En Laurale
Pale lemon yellow. Fresh nose, elegant, minerals, cool nose for the vintage. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, citrus, apples, grapefruit note, good length. 89

2011 Remi Jobard Meursault Les Chevalières
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, flinty, sitrus, minerals, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity, lime and minerals, flinty, long. 90

2011 Remi Jobard Meursault Les Narvaux
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, minerals, slightly flinty, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity, rounded, green apply, long. 90

2011 Remi Jobard Meursault 1er Cru Poruzot Dessus
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lime, tight nose, slight floral note, fresh. Fresh acidity, rounded if leaner palate, focused, eleagnt lemon minerality, fresh, long. 91

2009 Remi Jobard Meursault 1er Cru Poruzot Dessus
Pale lemon yellow. Fresh and mineral nose, seafront, sitrus and apples. Fresh acidity, minerals, fresh lemons, apples, tight, long mineraly finish, almost smoky. 92

2011 Remi Jobard Meursault 1er Cru les Genevrières
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh nose, slight tropical note. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, leaner palate, refreshing, lemons, long finish. Minerals. 91

Autenthico/ Unico Real Wines May news

2013 Château de Brau Blanc de Blanc Chardonnay Rousanne
Pale lemon yellow. Some apples, wax and honey nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fairly lively, creamy and honeyd palate, good length. 85

2013 Azul y Garanza Viura
Pale lemon yellow. Fresh nose, some apples, gooseberries and asparagus nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fresh, good length. 86

2012 De Martino Gallardia del Itata Muscat
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, floral, grapey, fresh nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, elegant, not as sweet fruity as some Muscat's, good length. 86

2012 De Martino Viejas Tinajas Muscat
Golden. Fruity, apples, some grapes, some clay on the nose. Jasmin. Freshish acidity, rounded, more lazy palate, fruity, again slight cool clay note, good length. 86

2013 Arianna Occhipinti SP 68 Bianco
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, yellow fruity, some honey, slight rose petal touch nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, rounded, somewhat creamy texture, fresh finish. 88

2012 Vini Viti Vinci Bourgogne Tonnerre Champboudon
Towards golden. Oxidated apples and oxidated pears nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fresh, leaner citrusy finish. 86

2012 Bott Geyl Riesling Les Elements
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, some apples and slight citrus touch, waxy finish. 87

2012 Bott Geyl Riesling Kronenbourg Lieu Dit
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fairly nuanced nose, delicate. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, leaner palate, not quite as fresh as the nose, good length. 89

2012 Domaine Mosse Anjou Blanc
Towards lemon yellow. Wax, honey, some butter and warm apples nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, wax, fruit, good length. 87

2012 Domaine Mosse Le Rouchefer
Towards lemon yellow. Wax, honey, melons. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresher, quite lively, fresh finish. 88

2011/2012 Strohmeier Weiss 5
(Blend of two vintages) Cloudy pale lemon. Apples, minerals, almost a smoky note nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, prickly, fruity, not the most complex, fairly fresh. 87

2012 Strohmeier Sonne 3
Lemon yellow, slightly cloudy. Lemons, orange flowers, slight wax note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity then leaner mid palate, floral notes finish. Quite long. 89

2013 Tariquet Le Rosé
Salmon pink. Light fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, leaner, refreshing. 82

2013 Zaccagnini Cerasuolo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Pale pink. Light red berries nose. Fresh acidoty, fresh, fruity, light fresh body. 83

2013 Bodega Muga Ruga Rosé
Watery pink. Some red berries and floral nose. Fresh acidoty, fruity, fairly rounded,f resh. 85

2013 Campi di Fonterenza Rosa di Fonterenza
Pale red. Herbs and light red fruit. Freshish acidity, fruity, bit on stilts. 82

Strohmeier Rose Schilchersekt
Orange pink, small bubbles. Some yeast and light red fruity nose. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, fresh, leaner, bit yeasty finish. 85

2013 Mureda Drágora Tinto
Ruby. Red berries, light nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, easy going, fairly fresh. 80

2013 Azul y Garanza Fiesta de Azul y Garanza
(Magnum) Ruby. Some red berries, spices, fruity nose. Light anise touch. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, ever so slight herbal note, good length. Bit lean. 84

2011 Azul y Garanza Garciano
Ruby. Red berries, blueberries, anise nose, ripe. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit sweet, rounded, slightly warm finish. 86

2011 Château de Brau Cuvée les Compagnons
Ruby. Fresh bell peppers and cassis nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, herbal and somewhat unripe beneath. Raw bell peppers. 83

2012 Eric Texier Cairanne Côtes du Rhône Village
Ruby. Ripe dark fruits and vanilla nose, liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, fruity and sweet, fairly fresh. 86

2012 De Martino 347 Vineyards Reserva Carmenere
Ruby. Herbs and herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruitier palate, slightly warm finish. 81

2013 De Martino Gallardia del Itata Cinsault
Bright ruby. Red berries, slight anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, good length. 85

2013 Ampeleia Unlitro
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity nose, slightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and lively, good length. 86

2013 Occhipinti SP 68 Nero d'Avola e Frappato
Ruby, purple rim. Fruity, some anise and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweetish, ripe, fresh. Structured finish. 86

2012 Vini Viti Vinci Bourgogne l'Adroit
Bright ruby. Elegant red berries nose, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, red berries, juicy, no sulphur. 88

2012 Vini Viti Vinci Bourgogne Coulanges la Vineuse Cote de Groué
Bright ruby. Raspberries, slight spicy note, touch of vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively, refreshing, bit grippy finish good length. 89

2011 Fanny Sabre Monthelie
Pale ruby. Light red berries, slight herbal touch, scented beneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light and delicate, fresh, leaner, fresh finish, slightly grippy. 88

2011 De Martino Alto Los Toros Single Vineyard Syrah
Ruby. Herbs, burnt rubber, anise and plums nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, rubbery palate, some dark fruits behind. 84

2011 De Martino La Aguada Single Vineyard
Ruby. Herbs, dark fruits, slight rubber note. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fruity, fairly fresh, bit thin finish. 86

2009 Campi di Fonterenza Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Anise, plums, ripe morellos, slightly floral nose, touch of figs. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, maturing, bit grippy finish, long. 90

2008 Roagna Barolo Pira Vecchie Viti
1480 bottles made. Bright ruby. Scented, floral, red berries, tight nose, tar and roses, leather. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, nuanced, long. 94

2008 Roagna Barbaresco Paje Vecchie Viti
Bright ruby. Tar, roses, anise, cherries, intense nose, highly scented. High acidity, high of ripe tannins, intense, fresh and lively, tight, structured, long. 94

2010 Clos du Jaugeuyron Margaux
Ruby. Red berries, cassis, some herbs, scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, quite grippy, slight herbal note, barrels have integrated well since primeur, still grippy finish. Give it five to ten more years. 91

2013 Domaine Mosse Achillée Rosé
Pale orange pink. Slightly oxidized apples, honey and nuts nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fairly lively, apply mid palate, plums finish. 86

2013 Innocent Bystander Moscato
Fresh, lighth Moscato d'Asti style. 83

2011 Vinyer de la Ruca Banyuls
1000 bottles. Ruby. Rich nose, dark berries and nuts, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet and fresh, elegant, refined Banyuls, long. 90

May news Vinum

Domaine de la Poultière Vouvray Brut
Watery lemon yellow, few and small bubbles. Apples, some yeast and honey nose. Fresh acidity, leaner mousse, fresh, slightly lean, bitter finish. 86

2013 Château de Roquefort Corail
Pale orange pink. Light red berries nose.mfresh acidity, leaner, fresh light. 82

2012 Yannick Amirault Equinoxe
Pale golden with redish hue. Lychee, tulips, faint honey nose. Freshish acidity, leaner, fairly bright, easy going. 83

Cantina Valpantena Garganega Valpantena
BiB. Pale lemon yellow. Simple, fruity, fresh. 77

2013 Collestefano Verdicchio di Matelica
Watery lemon yellow. Light apples and almonds nose, fresh. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, refreshing finish. 86

2012 Denis Jamain Reuilly Les Fossiles Blanc
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, fruity if leaner nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, leaner palate. 84

2013 Hervé Villemade Sauvignon Domaine
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh, fruity nose, slight tropical note. Fresh acidity, leaner, fresh, served cool, slight honeyed finish. 86

2008 Hervé Villemade Les Petits Acacias
Pale lemon yellow. Wax, honey, some yellow fruits nose. Fresh acidity, lively, sweet yellow fruits, honey, wax, playful. Bit bitter finish. 87

2012 Hervé Villemade Les Acacias
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light floral note, honey nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, wax and honey, slight bitter note, fresh finish. 88

2012 Pinon Vouvray Tuffo
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, pure nose. Fresh acidity, soft and sweetish yellow fruits, fresh, bit one dimensional. Good length. 85

2011 Château Fosse-Sèche Arcane
Pale golden. Nuts, beeswax and honey nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fuller body and leaner finish, fresh, bit oily texture, good length. 87

2011 Stéphane Tissot Chardonnay Les Bruyères
Towards golden. Yellow fruits, nuts, honey, oxidative notes. Fresh acidity, lively and playful, fresh, minerals, honey, long. 89

2011 Stéphane Tissot Chardonnay En Barberon
Towards golden. Apples, minerals, cooler, touch of nuts nose. Fresh acidity, rounded if leaner, minerals, fresh, detailed, slight bitter honeyed finish, long. 89

2012 Stéphane Tissot Savagnin Amphore
Pale golden, orange hue. Ripe yellow fruits, slight apricots and tropical note, faint honey and youghurt nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, leaner palate, clayey minerals, bit warm finish. 87

Cantina Valpantena Corvina
BiB. Light, fruity, red berries. 77

2011 Domaine du Cros Marcillac Vielles Vignes
Ruby. Red and darker berries, fruity, herbs and bell peppers. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner and firm texture, sligjtly rustic texture behind bright fruit. 86

2012 Denis Jamain Reuilly Les Fossiles Rouge
Bright ruby. Red berries, light nose, somewhat scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, leaner, good length. 86

2011 Hérve Villemade Cheverny Les Ardilles
Ruby. Raspberries, fruity, some rosemary nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, softer texture, fruity, leaner finish, fairly elegant. 88

2010 Château Fosse-Séche Eolithe
Bright ruby. Grilled herbs, bell peppers nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and skinny. 83

2012 Yannick Amirault La Mine Saint Nicolas de Bourgeuil
Ruby. Red berries, thyme and cassis nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fairly fresh, good length. 87

2011 Yannick Amirault Les Malgagnes Saint Nicolas de Bourgeuil
Ruby. Red berries, slightly scented, some bell peppers nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, rounded, slightly leaner finish. 89

2011 Yannick Amirault La Petite Cave Bourgeuil
Ruby. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresha nd fruity, fairly lively, slight herbal backbone, good length. 88

2007 Stéphane Tissot Tissot Château Chalon
Golden. Wax, minerals, nuts, dried fruit, some apricots notes far back. Fresh acidity, lively, playful, refreshing, detailed, layered, long. 93

2007 Stéphane Tissot Vin Jaune Les Bruyères
Golden. Nuts, wax, honey, burnt sugar, caramel, burnt nuts nose. Intense. Fresh acidity, rounded, waxy, creamy texture, fresher and livelier finish, long. 91

May news Vinarius

2013 Trulli Chardonnay
Watery lemon green. Apples, fresh and fruity. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, light. 83

2010 Huards Romo
Towards lemon yellow. Ligjt honey nose, petroleum touch, parafin, some floral notes. Fresh acidity, sweetish notes, grapey, fairly lively, good length. 100% Romorantin. 86

2007 Huards Francois 1er Vielles Vignes
Golden. Some wax, fruity, grapey, some honey. Freshish acidity, ripe, fruity, rounded, fresh, fairly nuanced. Good length. 100% Romorantin. 88

2013 Domaine de l'Hortus Bergerie de l'Hortus blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh nose, some asparagus. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, leaner, good length. 86

2008 Jean Bourdy Côtes du Jura Blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Honey, floral, slight nutty note, plums. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, yellow fruits, fresh, good length. 87

2013 Sattlerhof Sauvignon Blanc Gamlitzer
Watery lemon yellow. Light nose of apples and cats pie. Fresh acidity, light, fresh, fruity, touch tropical on the palate. 86

2010 Sattlerhof Sauvignon Blanc Kranachberg
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some tropical notes nose. Fresh acidoty, fruity, fresh, elegant, bit easy going. Could be longer. 88

2011 Loimer Grüner Veltliner Käferberg
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, pears, tropical nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, some rich and full GV, honey, richer palate, long. 90

2013 Loimer Kamptal Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Floral, roses, apples nose, elegant. Subdued minerals. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity, leaner palate, delicate, quite nuanced. 90

2011 Loimer Seeberg Riesling Reserve
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, pears, some tropical fruits, riper nose, slightly floral and citrusy. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded if leaner palate, fresh, subdued minerals, long. 91

2013 Domaine de l'Hortus Bergerie de l'Hortus Rosé
Pale orange pink. Light fruity nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fresh, delicate. 84

2013 Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette Ze Roze
Pale red. Light floral and light fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, bit short. 83

2013 Barone Ricasoli Albia Rose
Watery pink. Light candy nose, tutti frutti. Fresh acidity, easy going and fresh. 82

2013 Alamos Malbec
Ruby. Dark berries, fruity nose. Freshish acidoty, ripe tannins, straightforward and fruity. 83

2013 Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon
Ruby. Cassis, plums, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, somewhat herbal, fresh. 83

2012 Catena Malbec Unoaked
Ruby. Red and darker fruits, some liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, quite lively good length. 86

2009 Jean Boudry Côtes du Jura Rouge
Bright ruby. Light red berries nose, some raspberries and slight floral note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively if leaner, slightly dry finish. 88

2012 Domaine Huards Envol
Bright ruby. Slight herbal note, red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fairly fresh, good length. 87

2012's of Armand Rousseau

2012 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin
Bright pale ruby. Elegant red berries nose, delicate. Slightly spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, delicate and elegant texture, very slight herbal note in the mouth, good length. 86

2012 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Cazetiers
Bright pale ruby. Floral, scented, elegant and detailed nose, raspberries, layered. Violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, delicate, nuanced, refreshing, smooth texture, long. 91

2012 Armand Rousseau Charmes- Chambertin
Bright pale ruby. Gorgeous and sensual nose, not the most intense, violets, red berries, nuanced and detailed, flirting. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and smooth, slight herbal note far back, refreshing red fruit, long. One of the more sensual of this one. 92

2012 Armand Rousseau Mazis-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Slightly spicy, red berries, almost a bit peppery, maybe some floral notes, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, more structured, refreshing and lively, almost raspberries freshness, playful, very long. 93

2012 Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche
10% new oak for the first time. Bright ruby. Red berries, some spices, some vanilla, blueberries and violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and fruity, more texture and ever so slightly biting finish, long. 92

2012 Armand Rousseau Ruchottes-Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes
20% new oak. Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, elegant and nuanced if maybe slightly more rustic than the rest if you can call anything from Rousseau rustic. Some floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, refreshing, clean and detailed, to lean for some, lean but long finish. 91

2012 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St-Jacques
80% new oak. Bright ruby. Vanilla, spices, red berries, tighter and fuller nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounder, red berries, refreshing, long finish. 94

2012 Armand Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Bèze
100% new oak. Bright ruby. Intense nose, black tea touch, bergamott, red berries, floral notes, layered and incredibly detailed, complex as few, superb nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, detailed and nuanced, refreshing, fruity, detailed, structured but more fruit to back it up than in some vintages, impressive length. 97

2012 Armand Rousseau Chambertin
100% new oak. Bright ruby. Floral, red berries, nuanced, detailed, layered, flirting, sensual nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, gorgeous texture and palate, rounded, has energy, lively, detailed, refreshing, superb palate, refined as few, extremelly long, magic in a bottle. 98

Five inexpensive Burgundies

2012 Domaine Roch Saint- Véran
Pale lemon yellow. Fresh nose of lemons, apples and some minerals, lighter and not that complex. Fresh acidity, lighter body but fairly intense on the palate, crisp, bit short. 83

2011 Château Léopoldine Ladoix
Pale ruby. Some unripe strawberries, sweaty old t-shirt and netly herbal note, medium intensity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, not very complex, easy going, bit short. 81

2010 Henri de Villamont Sauvigny-Les-Beaune 1er Cru Clos de Guettes
Pale ruby. Some red berries and ever so slightly floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded and soft textured, fairly fruity and fresh. 86

2011 Domaine de la Buissière Santenay 1er Cru Clos des Mouches
Ruby. Red berries, slightly spicy and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fairly rounded, slightly leaner and somewhat herbal finish, ever so slightly unripe rather than rustic. 86

2012 Drouhin Saint-Véran
Towards lemon yellow. Floral, citrusy and lemons nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fairly fresh, bit easy going but refreshing finish. 81

Boscarelli Vino Nobile Riserva vertical tasting

6500 plants per Ha, about one plant per bottle. Bottles been open for about thirty minutes before the tasting. 10.000 bottles per year. Normally 85S, 10M and 5CS

2001 Boscarelli Vino Nobile de Montepulciano Riserva:
(Magnum) Bright ruby. Scented, anise, red berries, cherries, some coffee notes and spices, lavendel touch. Some prunes and figs with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, some cherries and anise, structured, sour cherries finish, needs an hour of decanting to round off the edges, long. 90

2004 Boscarelli Vino Nobile de Montepulciano Riserva:
(Magnum) Bright ruby. Scented, some vanille, red berries, liquorice and oak spices nose, some prunes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fairly fresh palate, oak spices interupting fresher fruit, fairly lively, good length. Bit dry finish. 88

2005 Boscarelli Vino Nobile de Montepulciano Riserva:
(Magnum) Ruby. Liquorice, dark berries, some vanilla, more spices, bit warm fruit. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, more rounded fruit but a bit biting oak, spicy finish. Bit short. 87

2006 Boscarelli Vino Nobile de Montepulciano Riserva:
(Magnum) Ruby. Some red berries, dark fruits, some cherries,  and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresher and fruity, sour cherries, more freshness, less up front oak, long. 90

2007 Boscarelli Vino Nobile de Montepulciano Riserva:
(Magnum) Ruby. Red berries, some liquorice, anise, some spices, floral and scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, more noticeable oak again but handles it better, fresh finish. 89

2008 Boscarelli Vino Nobile de Montepulciano Riserva:
(Magnum) Ruby. Scented, vanilla, violets, elegant nose, cherries and some blueberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and fresh, quite lively and mouthwatering, refreshing and lively, long. 91

2009 Boscarelli Vino Nobile de Montepulciano Riserva:
(Magnum) Ruby. Red berries, some cherries, slightly spicy, rosemary touch and lavendel nose, somewhat spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, refreshing, cherries, fresh, bit spicy and biting in the finish, long. 90

2013 Boscarelli Cortona Merlot
First vintage. 5000 bottles made. Clay, about 220 metres altitude. Ruby. Red berries and dark fruits, some vanilla, fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft and fruity, bit easy going and lean finish. 83

2012 Bouchard Chapelle-Chambertin and Clos de Bèze

2012 Bouchard Chapelle-Chambertin
Ruby. Scented, red berries nose, some spices, fresh. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh and fruity, fairly rounded, long. 92

2012 Bouchard Chambertin-Clos de Bèze
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, nuanced and fresh, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, leaner finish, long. 93

2012 Faiveley Latricières-Chambertin

2012 Faiveley Latricières-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, elegant nose, floral and quite nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity if leanet palate, elegant and rounded, long. 92

20 from Gevrey tasted

2012 René Bouvier Charmes-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and fresh, fairly lively, rounded texture, long. 90

2011 Chanson Charmes-Chambertin
Ruby. Some spices, dark berries, fruity nose, fairly intense. Fresh acidity,r ipe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh finish, some herbal notes far back. 91

2011 Chanson Chambertin-Clos de Bèze
Ruby. Red berries, scented, nuanced, spicy and elegant nose, barrel note somewhat showy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, fresh and lively, bit biting finish, long. 92

2010 Philippe Charlopin Gevrey-Chambertin V. V.
Bright ruby. Some plums, dadesa nd ripe fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, feels mature. 87

2010 Philippe Charlopin Charmes-Chambertin
Ruby. Spicy, herbs, plums and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded and fresh, long finish. 93

2012 Château de Marsannay Ruchottes-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Scen,ted, red berries, detailed, floral and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, fruity, bit of vanilla, showy wine, could be longer. 91

2011 Bruno Clair Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Fonteny
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented nose, slightly floral, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, quite elegant, long. 91

2011 Bruno Clair Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, delicate and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresha nd fruity, detailed, long and fresh finish. 93

2011 Pierre Damoy Chapelle-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Dark berries, spices and vanilla nose. Fresh acidoty, ripe tannins, rounded,f ruity, bit simple, especially for the vineyard. 89

2011 Pierre Damoy Chambertin-Clos de Bèze
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, plums, spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, bit short. 90

2011 Lou Dumont Charmes-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Scented, florL, nuanced and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant, slight herbal note that will put off some, long. 92

2012 Domaine Gallos Charmes-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, deeper nose, floral high notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, bit leaner palate, fresh, seems detailed, long. 92

2012 Geantet-Pansiot Charmes-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Deep and fruity nose, darker berries,s picy and floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, ripe and fruity, long. 90

2011 Camille Giroud Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaut Saint-Jacques
Bright ruby. Scented, fruity and floral nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant, just a bit short, 89

2011 Camille Giroud Charmes-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Spicy, dark berries and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate and body but elegant, quite fresh, long. 90

2011 Camille Giroud Chambertin
Bright ruby. Scented, dark berries, fruity nose, floral, quite lovely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fresh, fruity and long. 91

2012 Jean-Michel Guillon Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru La Perriere
Bright ruby. Vanilla and oaky nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light, woody, short. 86

2012 Jean-Michel Guillon Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Petite Chapelle
Bright ruby. Barrels overshadow ripe fruit on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, ripe plums palate, showy. 87

2012 Jean-Michel Guillon Mazys-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Scented, dark berries, fruity, sligjtly floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, soft and rounded texture, bit short. 90

2012 Harmand Geoffroy Mazis-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fruity and fresh palate, quite elegant, long. 91

8 2012's from Chambolle and 9 Morey's tasted

2012 Hudelot Baillet Chambolle-Musigny
Bright ruby. Strawberries, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and elegant, bit easy going. 86

2012 Hudelot Baillet Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes
Bright ruby. Floral, red berries, more detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded texture, bit short. 88

2012 Hudelot Baillet Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Cras
Bright ruby. Red berries, fresher and fairly nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner body, barrels bit showy at this stage, good length. 89

2012 Hudelot Baillet Bonnes Mares
Bright ruby. Barrel notes, dark berries and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded and lively, elegant, barrels less up front on tje palate, long. 92

2012 Olivier Guyot Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Fuées
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, bit oaky nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, refreshing, long if lean finish. 90

2012 Olivier Guyot Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru
Ruby. Scented, fruity, floral and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, elegant, bit herbal finish, long. 91

2012 Fougeray de Beauclair Bonnes Mares Grand Cru
Ruby. Red berries, scented, bit floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fruity, fairly detailed, bit short. 89

2012 David Duband Clos de la Roche
Bright ruby. Some herbs, red berries and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, redcurrants, some herbs, good length. 89

2012 Joseph Drouhin Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos Sorbé
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity if leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, pure feel, bit lean finish, raspberries. Good length. 88

2012 Joseph Drouhin Clos de la Roche
Bright ruby. Scented, fruity, some vanilla, red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly elegant, bit lean finish, long. 92

2012 Christophe Bryczek Morey-Saint-Denis Clos Solon
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, scented and fairly elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded and fresh, good length. 88

2012 Christophe Bryczek Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Cuvée du Pape Jean-Paul II
Bright ruby. Floral, scented, red berries nose, more detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, elegant, fresh, pure feel to it, long. 90

2012 Christophe Bryczek Chambolle-Musigny
Bright ruby. Fruity, rounded, floral and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing, fruity, lively, good length. 89

2012 Domaine Bertagna Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru
Ruby. Spicy, oaky and toast nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity palate before oak takes over overshadowing the finish. 88

2012 Anne et Sébastien Bidault Clos de la Roche
Ruby. Dark berries, scented, spices and prunes nose. Fresh acidituy, ripe tannins, leaner, fruity, coffee and spices. Good length. 88

2012 Domaine Arlaud Bonnes Mares
Bright ruby. Scented, fruity, nuanced, cool fruit, floral, bit tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, elegant, refreshing, cool red fruity, just a bit short after the rest of it. It's fairly long but you expect more. 92

2012 Pierre Amiot Clos de la Roche
Bright ruby. Red berries and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit herbal and lean, could be longer. 89

2012 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

The colour is as bright

As the last rays

From a setting sun

Over Santorini.

That colour no painter

Can paint.

It’s a vibrant

pale red

like a transparent

Ingrid Bergman

rose petal.

On the nose

Raspberries

As fresh as morning mist

One or two

Perfectly ripe strawberries

Join in.

Freshly grained

Spices

Almost some

Black tea

Bergamot

High note.

Subdued

Tender

Detailed.

Maybe

Some minerals

Delicate

Yet intense

Layered

Like a chest of drawers

Revealing secrets

For everyone

Drawer

You open

Tantalizing fruit

Meets the tongue

With a lively

Acidity

Playing hide

And seek

With pure

Red berries and

Soft tannins.

Refined

Waves upon waves

Tender

Filigree

Nuanced

Delicate

Divine nectar

Incredible length.

Goes on

And on.

Sorely missed

As it

Leaves

For Eternity

Securely

Placed

In Memory