Almost 70 2015 Burgundies tasted, plus 2014 La Tâche

2015 Pascerette des Vignes Macon Milly-Lamartine Cuvée Claude et Alphonsine

Kr 227,-

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some minerals, light nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, some citrus, ripe and creamy if leaner. 86

2015 Leflaive Mâcon-Verze

Kr 353,20

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, fruity nose, some creamy notes. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, minerals, rounded, creamy, good length. 88

2015 Heritiers Lafon Saint Veran

Kr 391,30

Towards lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some minerals, buttery nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, minerals, apples, playful, some lemons. 88

2015 Château des Quartz Puilly-Fuisse Clos des Quartz

Kr 510,80

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some minerals, vanilla and spices nose, citrus. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, some lemons, creamy and rounded, somewhat bitter finish. 88

2015 Michel Bouzereau Bourgogne Blanc

Kr 342,40

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some minerals, light fruity note nose. Fresh acidity, lemons, app,es, pears, rounded and fruity, elegant texture. 87

2015 Bernard Moreau Chassagne-Montrachet

Kr 527,30

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some citrus, minerals, fruity, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, some minerals, fairly creamy, almost a cinnamon and Christmas spicy note in the finish. 89

2015 Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot 

Kr 528,50

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals, some vanilla and spicy notes nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, bit flat on the palate, slightly corked.

2015 Pascal Clement Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Boudines

Kr 720,60

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, fresh and fruity, light floral note, minerals. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, candied lemons, minerals, elegant texture, long. 91

2015 Leroux Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Boudines

Kr 727,70

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, citrus, some flinty and smoky notes nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, minerals, elegant texture, creamy texture, spicy, long. 92

2015 Buisson Charles Meursault Vieilles Vignes XX

Kr 581,70

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, fresh, fruity, minerals, some vanilla and lemons nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, playful, apples, lemons, detailed, elegant and nuanced, long. 92

2015 Pascal Clement Meursault Narvaux XX

Kr 571,60

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh, fruity, some almonds, candied lemons nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, some minerals, detailed, light smoky note, quite mineral finish, long. 91

2015 Latour-Giraud Meursault 1er Cru les Genevrières

Kr 799,30

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some citrus, spices, floral notes, some vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, pears, some nuts, creamy notes, long. 91

2015 Henri Germain Meursault 1er Cru Charmes XX

Kr 685,60

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, candied lemons, some minerals, light smoky note, detailed and layered nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, minerals, apples, some citrus, quite intense, detailed, playful, structured, intense, long. 94

2015 Michel Bouzereau Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières

Kr 1071,30

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, some vanilla, minerals, light spicy note, quite tight nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, apples, spices, fruity, fairly detailed behind, long. 93

2015 Bouchard Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières XX

Kr 699,80

Pale lemon yellow. Tight, citrus, minerals, apples, light of lilies, vanilla, touch of yellow fruits nose. Fresh acidity, rounded mid palate then opens up with apples, lemons, minerals and spices in the finish, long. 94

2015 Jacques Carillon Puligny-Montrachet

Kr 536,50

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals, tight nose, faint floral touch. Fresh acidity, rounded, apples, minerals, light spicy note, quite lemony finish, some vanilla, long. 90

2015 Berthelemot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru La Garenne

Kr 661,20

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, rounded, some minerals, elegant if lighter nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, rounded, elegant texture, not the most intense, long. 90

2015 Jean Marc Boillot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru les Combettes

Kr 1016,90

Pale lemon yellow. Citrus, minerals, lemons, faint smoky note, detailed nose, tight. Fresh acidity, lemons, some spices, vanilla, rounded, elegant texture, detailed, intense, long. 93

2015 Domaine Henri Boillot Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Mouchere

Kr 1125,70

Pale lemon yellow. Lemons, spices, vanilla, almost a bit peppery, detailed, tight nose. Fresh acidity, intense, lemons, spices, minerals, apples, pears, lemon curd, layered and detailed, intense. 95

2015 Joliet Fixin Clos de la Perriere

Kr 620,60

Corked. 

2015 Bouchard Corton-Charlemagne

Kr 1299,90

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some candied fruits, candied lemons, nuanced, minerals, slight spicy note nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, minerals, apples, lemons, spicy, detailed, creamy, nuanced, layered, superb. Long. 96

2015 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet

Kr 4332,50

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, tight, lemons, fruity, layered, has depth, some candied fruits. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, minerals, some salinity, minerals, lemons, nuanced, complex and deep, superb balance, concentrated yet elegant texture and weight, long indeed. 98

2015 Pascerettes des Vignes Macon-Milly-Lamartine

Kr 239,20

Ruby. Dark fruits, some liquorice and blueberries, spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some beetroot, structured, good length. 86

2015 B et T Glantenay Bourgogne Rouge XX

Kr 284,-

Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, fresh, detailed, fragrant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant, fragrant again, good length. Lovely. 88

2015 Tollot-Beaut Bourgogne Rouge XX

Kr 326,60

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, liquorice, fruity nose, spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, spices, some darker fruits, there are plenty village level wines less concentrated than this. 88

2015 Lucien Le Moine Bourgogne Rouge

Kr 421,70

Bright ruby. Red berries, some scented, fruity, spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, spices, some minerals, elegant texture, good length. 88

2015 Lamarche Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits XX

Kr 336,90

Bright ruby. Spices, scented, red berries, raspberries and strawberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, fresh and fruity, elegant. 88

2015 Jadot Côte de Nuits-Village Vaucrains

Kr 370,10

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, fruity, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, rounded, elegant. 87

2015 Camille Giroud Santenay Clos Rousseau

Kr 439,90

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, anise, light spicy note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, somewhat leaner finish. 88

2015 Pousse d'Or Santenay 1er Cru Clos Tavannes XX

Kr 581,70

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some floral notes, detailed and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, anise, some spices, tight, structured, long. 90

2015 Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet Clos St-Jean XX

Kr 398,90

Bright ruby. Scented, light red berries, some minerals, faint violets and liquorice nose, fairly tight but has seductive qualities to it. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some spices, juicy, lovely indeed. 89

2015 Clos de la Chapelle Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Chapelle

Kr 778,50

1400 bottles made. Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, spices, some darker fruits, vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, red fruity, structured, long. 90

2015 Pousse d'Or Volnay 1er Cru Clos des 60 Ouvres XX

Kr 908,10

Bright somewhat deeper ruby. Red berries, floral, scented, dark fruits, some spices, deeper Volnay. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, spices, juicy, deeper, playful, elegant texture if structured, long. 94

2015 Lafouge Pommard Les Noizons XX

Kr 440,60

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, anise, some spices, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, spices, fruity, juicy with structure behind, long. 90

2015 Comte Armand Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epeneaux

Kr 1397,70

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, darker fruits behind, scented, lovely depth to the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, dark fruits, some spices, structure, intense, detailed and long. 95

2015 Jadot Beaune 1er Cru Boucherottes XX

Kr 539,90

Bright ruby. Scented, dark fruits, floral, red berries, some vanilla notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, fruity, detailed, lovely Beaune, charming yet with a structured backbone. Long. 92

2015 Nudant Aloxe-Corton Clos de la Boulette

Kr 401,10

Bright ruby, Red berries, spices, some herbs, bit more rustic nose. Fresh acidity, red berries, some dark fruits, some herbal notes, structured, concentrated and chewy, good length. 89

2015 Manuel Olivier Nuits-Saint-Georges Chaboeufs

Kr 610,-

Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, floral, some spices, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some spices, leaner, good length. 89

2015 Bouchard Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Cailles

Kr 805,80

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, anise, some spices, fairly tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, anise, some spices, elegant texture, long. 91

2015 Chevillon Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Vaucrains

Kr 908,10

Bright ruby. Red berries, some anise, floral, anise, scented, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some dark fruits, some tannins and a slight bitter note that will need time to polish, long. 93

2015 Manuel Olivier Vosne-Romanée Daumaudes

Kr 613,10

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some anise, light and delicate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, juicy if lean, good length. 88

2015 Patrice Rion Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras 

Kr 712,30

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some violets, anise, some darker fruits, light vanilla note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, some anise, fresh and fruity, elegant texture, long. 93

2015 Jadot d'Or Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Feusselottes

Kr 849,90

Bright ruby. Scented, dark fruits, some spices, anise, floral, red berries, charming nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, red berries, anise, elegant texture, has some grip but balanced, long. 93

2015 Roumier Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussiere

Kr 962,30

Ruby. Red berries, fruity, scented, violets, dark fruits, elegant nose, lightly spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, spice, juicy, some structure behind, long. 93

2015 Canneyt Gevrey-Chambertin

Kr 581,70

Bright ruby. Raspberries, scented, spices, floral and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some spices, fruity, some dark berries, good length. 89

2015 Trapet Gevrey-Chambertin Ostrea

Kr 734,-

Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, floral, elegant nose, scented, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, elegant texture, long. 91

2015 Denis Bachelet Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes

Kr 821,90

Bright ruby. Scented, spicy, red berries, anise, liquorice, detailed, elegant, nuanced, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some spices, liquorice, soothing almost, long. 93

2015 Tortochet Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint Jacques

Kr 878,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, floral, fruity, some dark berries nose, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some spices, long finish. 91

2015 Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux St. Jacques 

Kr 779,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, spices, some floral high notes, darker fruits beneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some spices, structured, firm, needs cellaring, long. 93

2015 Camille Giroud Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux St. Jacques

Kr 884,60

Bright ruby. Red berries, some herbs, lighter nose, some anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, anise, some spices, juicy, more body and fruit than nose suggests, elegant, long. 92

2015 Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques

Kr 1299,-

Bright ruby. Scented, some spices, red berries, floral notes, raspberries, nuanced nose. Quite seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, anise, some spices, structured, detailed, layered, long. 94

2015 Jacques Prieur Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru XX

Kr 972,30

It was said that 2014 was the last vintage of this declassified Chambertin, but it is still around, but a smaller production as parts of what ended up here up until now is in the Chambertin itself. Ruby. Dense, dark fruits, anise, some spices, blueberries and raspberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, spices, dark berries, anise, dense and structured, long. 93

2015 Meo-Camuzet Fixin Clos du Chapitre

Kr 636,10

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, dark fruits, some spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark berries, red fruits, good length. Refreshing and juicy. 89

2015 Joliet Fixin Clos de la Perriere

Kr 560,60

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, detailed, elegant. Lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, structured, firmer backbone, long. 90

2015 Bruno Clair Marsannay Longerois

Kr 436,40

Bright ruby. Red berries, floral, scented, some dark fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, juicy, fresh, good length. 88

2015 Roche de Bellene Corton

Kr 857,70

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, floral nose, scented, bright nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some spices, little bit hollow, some herbal notes and nettles mid palate and finish, long. 92

2015 Nudant Corton Bressandes

Kr 716,60

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, scented, fruity, dark berries notes, fresh. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some spices, juicy if firmer, long. 91

2015 Bouchard Le Corton

Kr 919,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, some spices, fruity, scented, dark berries, detailed, some minerals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, spices, fruity, long finish. 93

2015 Jadot Corton Pougets XX

Kr 899,90

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, anise, floral and fruity, detailed, light spicy note, seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some spices, almost peppery, structured, detailed, long. 94

2015 Faiveley Corton Clos des Cortons

Kr 1449,-

Ruby. Dark fruits, red berries, anise, some spices, fruity, detailed, dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, dark fruits, some anise, spices, structured, firm, long. 94

2015 Coquard-Loison-Fleurot Echezeaux

Kr 1218,-

Bright ruby. Red berries, floral, raspberries, scented, reductive. Spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some spices, fairly juicy, detailed, elegant, decant it thoroughly. Long. 93

2015 Lucien Le Moine Grands- Echezeaux

Kr 3151,-

Ruby. Spicy, toasty, burnt wood, red berries, liquorice behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, burnt wood, this isn't very charming. As it is now, and if it manages to swallow that 90s excess wood. 88-93

2015 Lucien Le Moine Grands- Echezeaux

Kr 3151,-

Ruby. Anise, spices, dark fruity, toast and vanilla nose, red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, dark berries, toasty and woody, bitter. 88-93

2015 Lamarche La Grande Rue

Kr 3912,50

Bright ruby. Scented, peppery, red berries, fruity, spices, anise, some liquorice and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some spices, structured and firm behind, detailed, tight, long. 95

2014 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche

Kr 10174,-

Bright ruby. Red berries, raspberries, floral and fruity, light besides the 2015's next to it, delicate. Scented and floral. Open for La Tache. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, elegant texture, playful, detailed, nuanced, lovely balance, somewhat firmer behind, long. 96

2015 Meo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot

Kr 1941,70

Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, blackberries, spices, ripe and rich nose, deep. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, structured, firm, a slight herbal note far back both on nose and palate. 93

2015 Domaine de Lambrays Clos des Lambrays XX

Kr 2053,-

Bright ruby. Scented, floral, red berries, some dark fruits, seductive nose, detailed, beautiful. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, anise, some spices, structure behind, long. 95

2013 Rousseau Clos de la Roche

Kr 2298,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, scented, bright, pure fruity, delicate and nuanced, layered, almost transparent. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, elegant fruit and texture, bright, layered, long. Superb Clos de la Roche. 96

2015 Ponsot Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes

Kr 4612,50

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some anise, faint blueberries notes, light peppery note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, anise, structured, firm, detailed, long. 96

Noen av vinene drukket i julen 2017

2008 Joh.Jos.Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh and bright nose, pure expression. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, some pears and peach, light minerals, elegant texture, long. 90

1996 Château Simard

Ruby, brick rim. Some iron, figs, dates, spices, a much more mature bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, iron, minerals, some figs and sweet and sour notes, long but narrow finish. 88

Manuel Olivier Cremant de Bourgogne 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some light brioche and yeast nose. Fresh acidity, apples, citrus, some minerals, lighter bodied, leaner finish, good length. 85

Churchill's 20 Years Old Tawny

Amber with ruby core. Nuts, spices, anise, dried fruits, figs and raisins nose. Fresh acidity, dried fruits, spicy, some hazelnuts and almonds, bit alcoholic finish, long. 90

2005 Nikolaihof Riesling Smaragd Vom Stein

Towards lemon yellow. Apples, pears, fruity, minerals behind, some peach notes. Fresh acidity, fruity, minerals, apples, slight smoky note, peach and apricots, long finish. 92

1999 Oremus 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszu

Amber. Dried fruits, pure nose, raisins and sultanas, not the most intense, very delicate. Fresh acidity, playful, fruity and bright, pure, raisins and sultanas, some apricots, long. 93

2012 Perrot-Minot Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes

DEC 17 Bright ruby. After last bottle, this was decanted for four hours. Not really helping. Red berries, faint scented note nose, touch herbal. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, herbs, lacks some fruit mid palate, good length. 88

2004 Château Simard

Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, minerals, starting figs and light liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, minerals, figs and blueberries, touch of dates, good length. 88

2004 Château Malescasse

Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, anise, some figs, tobacco and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, dark berries, spices, leaner mid palate, leather and tobacco, good length. 88

2011 Nicolas Rossignol Pommard Les Petits Noizons

Bright ruby. Light, bright and delicate nose of raspberries and a touch of violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, bright and fruity with some structure behind, but it all feels graceful. Might be on the light side for some. 89

2012 Clarendelle

Ruby. Blackberries, blueberries and light red fruity note nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries and anise, rounded, good length. Fresher than last bottle, fruitier. 86

2012 Manuel Olivier Morey-Saint-Denis

Bright ruby. Light red berries, touch herbal and very lightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, lighter, bit hollow finish. 87

2012 Kracher Cuvée Beerenauslese

Towards golden. Light fruity apples and pears nose. Fresh acidity, light and fruity palate, fairly simple. 85

2008 Château Suduiraut

Golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity, light spicy note nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, peach, apricots and pineapples, elegant and playful, long. 93

1999 Château Lanessan

Ruby. Scented, some figs, tobacco, cassis and leather nose, a intenser bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some cassis, figs, blueberries, light Christmas spices notes, a really lovely bottle of this. 91

2004 Château de Malle

Golden. Apricots, spices, pineapples,fruity, fresh and lovely nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, playful, apples, detailed and elegant, long. Refreshing. 93

2012 Arnoux-Lachaux Chambolle-Musigny

Bright ruby. Red berries, some spices, fruity, lighly scented nose, some exotic spices behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, anise, spices, elegant fruit and texture, long. 90

Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve 

2008 base. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some citrus, minerals, brioche, fresh and fruity nose, elegant, bit more focused at this stage. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, minerals, playful, elegant, detailed, lovely balance, long finish. 94

Louis Roederer Brut Premier

Pale lemon yellow. Yellow and green apples, brioche, citrus and some minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, minerals, playful, elegant texture, long. 91

2004 Château Suduiraut

Golden. Apricots, pineapples, some exotic spices, richer and deeper than last bottle, intense, some caramel. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, dried fruits, pineapples, apricots, intense, layered, smooth texture, long finish. 94

2005 Francois Bedel L'Âme de la Terre Brut

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, pears and brioche nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, minerals, playful, rounded if leaner, refreshing, good length. 89

1998 Château Suduiraut

Golden. Apricots, caramel, pineapples, spices, richer and deeper nose, some raisins, maturing. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, mature and rich, intense, spices, detailed and long. 93

2017 Highlights and top wine lists

2017 is now firmly part of history and with 7826 wines tasted in 2017, it has been a busy year. But two wines have already seen 96 points in 2018! Highlights of the year other than specific wines?

-My first trip to the Rhône Valley, and my first really close look on several wines from this valley side by side. Some stunning stuff made here. I knew that from before, but I still get to taste very few of these lovelies.

-A brilliant trip to Douro, yes, I’ve been there before, but my is this place breathtaking!

-I was intronised as a Commander of the Order of Bontemps during Vinexpo, a huge honour, I am very grateful!

-Being quoted for the primeur campaign of estates like La Conseillante, Haut-Bailly, Pape Clemet and the other estates of Bernard Magrez, Lagrange, Belgrave and several others. I am humble and deeply honoured.

I am so thankful to all wine producers and wine collectors who open their doors and invite me in for fantastic tastings. It is a magic world to be taking part of. 

No barrel samples from the lovely 2016 vintage of Bordeaux and Burgundy on this list, just because I just wanted bottled wines. Some stunning wines made in both regions. 

Top 6 Bordeaux from 2017

1945 Château Haut-Brion
Ruby, brick rim. Tobacco, leather, minerals, anise, some mint, figs and prunes nose. Rosemary and thyme. The nose is stunning, just ads layers. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structure getting softer, some leather, anise, lighter, elegant texture, lovely balance, playful, not that intense, yet just have layers of refined silky notes, long. 97

1959 Château Latour
Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, cassis, fruity, ripe, blackberries, some leather and minerals, almost a stony touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, anise, detailed, structured, firmer yet enough fruit to pack it all in. Long. 99

1982 Château Mouton Rothschild

Ruby, garnet rim. Blueberries, some anise, floral, fruity, detailed, layered, nuanced, playful, seductive, stunning nose, absolutely gorgeous nose. Touch of mint, tobacco, incredible nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, blueberries, spices, tobacco, cigars, figs anise, blackberries, lively, nuanced, layered, intense, stunning fruit and balance, minerals, exotic fruits, playful, magic. 100

1989 Château Margaux

Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, blueberries, some cassis and figs, intense, layered and nuanced, floral, stunning nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, floral, figs and dates behind, layered, minerals, stunning balance and never ending finish, magic. 100

1989 Château Lafite Rothschild

Magnum. 3 hours in decanter. Ruby. Floral, scented, red berries, cherries, cassis, elegant and refined, touch of cedar and tobacco behind, not the most up front but such layers. Highly seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, detailed, layered, playful, nuanced, superb balance, layers of fruit and freshness to back it up in such a balanced and refined way, superb length, stunning. Filigree. 100

1989 Château Latour

Magnum. 3,5 hours in decanter. Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, firmer nose, tight, nuanced, layered, some black tea notes, opens up with some floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, figs, cassis, intense, layered, deeper, dense, has depth and power, very long finish. 99

Top 5 red Burgundies tasted in 2017

2010 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, just a touch of sous bois, exotic spices, nuanced, detailed, layered, amazing nose, just layers. Just starting figs and Christmas spices far in the back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bright, fruity, spices, playful, nuanced, exotic spices, really broadened up since last bottle, superb body and texture, excellent. Liquid magic. 100

2009 Comte de Vogüé Bonnes-Mares

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some darker fruits, floral, nuanced, layered, leaps out of the glass, unusual depth, faint mint touch, liquorice, violets, magic nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, anise, some spices, anise, juicy and refreshing, quite full bodied, detailed, structured, incredible length, raspberries, liquorice and strawberries, just layers. Served blind, I guessed 2009, Musigny and Comte Vogüé. 98

2014 Armand Rousseau Chambertin

Bright ruby. Red berries, some spices, fresh, scented, floral, nuanced, detailed, pure and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, nuanced and refreshing, mouthwatering even. Stunning length. 98

2013 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche

Bright ruby. Tight, some herbs, spices, vanilla, red berries and deeper fruits notes, tight, violet touches with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, tight, closed, red berries and again darker fruits notes, vanilla and spices, long, very long finish. 97

2014 Domaine Leroy Richebourg

Bright ruby. Scented, red fruity, elegant, nuanced, refined, fresh and bright nose, layers, some darker fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, bright fruity, nuanced, layered, refreshing, pure, bright and transparent, long indeed. 96

Top sweet of 2017

2001 Château Suduiraut

Golden. Apricot, peach, fruity, vanilla, some spices, intense and detailed nose, layered. Fresh acidity, fruity, apricots, peach, light spicy note, layered, touch of cinnamon, intense and deep, superb balance and texture, long. 98

…and runner up…

1976 Château d'Yquem
Deep golden-orange. Rich, caramel, ripe, massive nose, crème brulée, burnt sugar, extremely rich nose, deep. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, overripe berries, anise, spices, rich, fruity, intense, caramel, almost a burnt touch, butterscotch, long. 97

Top 3 dry whites of 2017

2015 Bouchard Montrachet
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity. Minerals, vanilla, spices, detailed, transparent yet fuller nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, detailed, playful, rounded, fresh apples, spices, layered, stunning length, superb balance. 98

2012 Bouchard Montrachet

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, lemons, fruity, vanilla, intense nose, some spices, faint peach touch, acacia note. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, minerals, detailed, nuanced, apples, all facets of citrus, properly long. 97

2009 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, lemons, some candied lemons notes, vanilla and spices, minerals, touch smoky nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, pears, minerals, some vanilla, intense and concentrated, incredible length, this one just goes on and on. 97

Top two American wines of 2017

1999 Screaming Eagle
Ruby. Scented, fruity, bright red fruity and lush dark fruits nose, thyme, rosemary and other Mediterranean notes, reminds me of the 94 I had several years ago. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, bright red and dark fruity, spices, layered and detailed, stunning length. Very scented. 97

2001 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23

95,9CS 3,8M 0,3PV Ruby. Tobacco, some anise, blueberries, touch of plums and figs, violets, cedar, cigars, detailed, layered, refined nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries and spices, anise, cassis, blueberries, cigars, minerals, tobacco, layered and nuanced, incredible length, never ending. Decant this one, it just keeps on building, hour after hour. 97

Best Australian wine of 2017

2012 Penfolds Grange

Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, red berries, intense, anise, vanilla and spices, detailed, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, intense, detailed, some spices, liquorice, long. 97

The best Spanish wine of 2017

2005 Vega Sicilia Unico

Ruby. Blackberries, some exotic spices, layered, deep, floral, scented, nuanced, so detailed yet so subdued, layered, touch of mint and fine leather, incredible nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, blackberries, detailed, nuanced, refined, juicy, refreshing, incredible balance and body, long. 97

Best Italians, been fewer of these than usual in 2017.

1995 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Monfortino
Ruby, garnet rim. Tar, roses, fruity, cherries, anise, liquorice, intense nose, rich and ripe, some alcohol. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, anise, liquorice, spices, anise, long. 95

1993 Gaja Costa Russi

Bright ruby, thin garnet rim. Cherries, liquorice, tar, roses, somewhat deeper and fuller nose, fairly rich. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, cherries, anise, some spices, liquorice, playful and lively, detailed, long. 95

Best Austrian wine

2000 Nikolaihof Riesling Vinothek

Towards lemon yellow. Apples, fresh, fruity, some yellow fruits, detailed and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, some minerals, detailed, refreshing, playful, some bitter notes, long and intense. 95

Best of Germany

2006 Schloss Lieser Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese

Golden with orange hue. Raisins, apricots, vanilla (not from barrels), fairly intense, honey, cloudberries, nuanced, layered and detailed. Fresh acidity, smooth, scintillating, playful, rich, ripe, nuanced, creamy, cloudberry cream, sultanas, apricots, superb balance, detailed, layered, absolutely gorgeous. Stunning length. Magic in a bottle. 98

Oldest wine tasted in 2017…..

1882 Graham's Ne-Oublie Very Old Tawny Port

656 bottles made. Brown with golden-yellow-green rim. Leather, some anise, figs, dates, floral, nuanced, light mahogany touch, almonds and marzipan, elegant, refined, layered nose. Fresh acidity, refreshing, playful, detailed, lively, concentrated, dried fruits, faint caramel touch, layered, beautiful balance, faint candied citrus touch. Long. 98

….and also sharing the spot with this one as the greatest fortified.

2007 Dow's Vintage

Ruby. Blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, nuanced, detailed nose, elegant, scented, refreshing nose, light spices, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, anise, spices, detailed, nuanced, very elegant, playful, layers of dark fruits, very long. 98

Oldest Champagne

1961 Bollinger Rare Année
Magnum. Served blind. Golden. Some oxidative notes, yellow fruits, nuts, elegant if very mature, some caramel notes. Fresh acidity, elegant minerals note, lovely balance if again oxidative, smooth mousse, narrower caramel finish. Long. Verging on too old. 93

Top 5 from Champagne

1995 Krug Clos du Mesnil

Pale lemon yellow. Detailed nose, brioche, citrus, minerals, fresh, bright, touch of oysters, lemons and green apples nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh, detailed, minerals, focused, nuanced, long and playful, stunning balance, long. 96

1988 Deutz Cuvée William Deutz Brut

Golden. Nuts, brioche, some smoky notes, minerals, detailed, layered, some apples, stunning nose. Fresh acidity, fresh mousse, fruity, minerals, spices, smoky, some nuts, detailed, refreshing and nuanced, brilliant expression, layered and long. Beautiful. 96

1995 Krug Vintage

Served blind. Towards straw yellow. Apples, massive brioche, intense, minerals, some nuts, rich citrus nose, leaps out of the glass. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh, fruity, elegant, detailed, citrus, flinty, very intense, very long indeed. 96

Krug Grande Cuvée Brut

Cuvée 164 (2008 base wine) Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, brioche, oysters, bright, intense, touch of pears, nuanced, brighter expression, almost transparent yet intense. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, lime, lemons, tighter mousse, nuanced, detailed, playful, a firmer Grande Cuvée with refinement and nuances. Beautiful length. 96

2004 Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh, fruity, some minerals, light flinty notes nose, detailed, brioche nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, minerals, apples, brioche,  nuanced, layered, intense, detailed, long. 96

Coolest wine to have tasted from my vintage in 2017…

1979 Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux
Golden. Fruity, rounded, peach, minerals, smoky, spices and honey nose. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, peach, minerals, some smoky notes, long. 92

 ....and especially this one....

1979 Château Tertre Roteboeuf

In neck fill. Ruby with brick rim. Scented, truffles, figs, dates, wild strawberries, charming, almost Burgundian nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, anise, truffles, figs, dates, again wild strawberries, beautiful, refined, surprisingly intense. No new wood this vintage. A very special moment indeed. Francois always ask me if there is an older vintage I would like to taste. So I said, yes, my vintage. 1979. Oh, what a good idea he answered, I haven’t tasted in a while. It was my second vintage. You know, we were very poor then. No new barrels. Miloute came and joined in and the two looked at each other with a gentle look, you could tell it was a lot of memories that was rushing by in their minds. It became emotional for all of us. A brilliant wine moment. 94

…and the best wine tasted from my vintage

1979 Lanson Brut

Magnum Deg 2013. Lemon yellow. Apples, brioche, minerals, detailed, some nuts, smoky notes, intense nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, apples, nuts, fruity, minerals, smoky notes, quite detailed, some spices, long. 95