Some Monday wines

2008 Künstler Hochheim Hölle EG
Strågul. Epler, noe mineraler, fruktig duft, modne toner, gule plommer. Frisk syre, fruktig, lett bittertone, gule epler, frisk finish. Fin intensitet men kunne vært mer kompleks, pen lengde. 89

1990 Château Palmer
Bottom neck fill. Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, dark fruits, cassis, some figs, prunes, leather, violets, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, figs, prunes, seems a bit mature for it's age, bit short. Smells lovely, doesn't quite live up to it on the palate. 92

2000 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Spices, pepper, figs, dark fruits, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, sweet fruits, but leaner, bit hollow finish, good length. 89

2007 Bruno Clair Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos -St-Jacques
Bright ruby. Tight, closed, fruity, red berries, scented, needs time to open. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, tight, very tight for the vintage, toght and lean finish, but long. 90-93

2007 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Volnay 1er Cru Clos des 60 Ouvres
Bright garnet. Scented, red berries, fruity, elegant nose, fairly detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, crispy and fresh, leaner, detailed, elegant, lovely balance, long. 92

1998 Schoffit Rangen de Thann Clos Saint-Théobald Sélection de Grains Nobles
Light amber. Dried apricots, caramel, toffee, botrytis, quite intense. Fresh acidity, fruity, playful, excellent balance, detailed, rounded, elegant, smooth and long. Gorgeous. 94