Another 2015 Bordeaux tasting
done after the initial primeurs, and again, I find the wines have more concentration, more
finesse and better balance than I did back then. Not that I tought it was a bad
vintage in any way, but I didn’t really get my thumb up either. That said, I
retasted most first growth again now, and I still haven’t given a perfect
score.
But the gap between 2015 and 2014 seems bigger than first anticipated.
Most wines have been given more or less the same score as my high estimate from
primeurs, a few one point higher than my high estimate. The vintage shows more
red fruity characters now (I always found it somewhat red fruity, just not as
much as the 2014) and the baby fat is in decline. Most are shutting down now
rendering them tight and somewhat unforgiveable at this stage.
This was a
65 wine tasting, and a bit fever were tasted in early September this year. Back
then they were really singing, and those from that tasting retasted now, was
much more restrained. It is a classic expression even if the alcohol can be on the
high side in some wines. Red fruity, scented, with darker fruits, a fairly
lively acidity, with tannin structure on the high, but ripe side. Some seems
quite tannic now, but that is rarely a problem with Bordeaux, it is just a
question of letting them age. Sometimes for decades.
Most of these will show
very well from about ten years or so from now, even if nearly all can be drunk
even now, given decanter time. But there is no development yet. The best are
borderline truly greats, they just lack that last little bit. And my sample of
Mouton was not even close to this bottle, but I did not have the time to go
back to retaste it during primeurs. I understood already back then that I, and
some fellow tasters, had had a less sample, after talking to some far more
enthusiastic visitors.
There are
some truly lovely classic Bordeaux’s this vintage with purity and details.
Enjoy.
2008 Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill
Kr 1279,-
Pale straw yellow. Apples, some brioche, light citrus, faintly floral, minerals, tighter nose. Fresh acidity, fresh mousse, lively, minerals, citrus, firmer, some sweet notes and ripeness behind, long. Drink over the next twenty five years. 94
1996 Castelneau Collection Oenotheque Brut
Kr 2306,70
Magnum. Towards straw yellow. Brioche, apples, some citrus, intense nose, maturing, some smokiness and spices. Fresh acidity, minerals, bitter, some spices, lemons, citrus, brioche, focused yet richer, long. Drink over the next ten years. 93
2008 Schäfer-Fröhlich Monzinger Halenberg Riesling GG
Kr 517,60
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, pears, fruity, some minerals behind, fairly intense, starting petroleum notes. Maturing. Fresh acidity, playful and lively, refreshing, nuanced, detailed, apples and pears, touch tropical, long finish. Slight creaminess to it even if lively. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years. 93
2008 Château Couhins-Lurton blanc XX
Kr 359,90
Light yellow. Grapefruits, some citrus, spices, minerals, vanilla notes nose, quite intense. Fresh acidity, lemons, spices, grapefruits, nuanced, detailed, light smokiness, touch tropical, long. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years depending on how you like it. 92
2015 Château Malartic-Lagravière blanc
Kr 613,70
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, minerals, grapefruits, lemon peel and vanilla nose, fairly intense. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, lemons, rounded, elegant texture, long. Drink over the next ten years. 91
2015 Domaine de Chevalier blanc
Kr 962,80
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some vanilla, faint citrus notes, touch tropical and layers of ripe citrus nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, rounded, elegant texture, nuanced, smooth with some liveliness, long. Drink over the next thirty years. 95
2010 Montille Volnay 1er Cru Taillepieds
Kr 1124,70
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, nuanced, bright fruity nose, elegant, maybe slightly mature for its age. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, lacks some concentration, bit rough around the edges, might not be the best bottle out there. 90
2009 Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er Cru Rugiens-Bas
Kr 1170,20
Bright ruby. Red berries, somewhat earthy, lightly scented, more rustic nose, even for Pommard. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruity, some fruit sweetness and ripeness balancing more structure behind, long. Drink over the next ten years. 91
1999 Societe des Vinicole Hospices de Beaune Beaune 1er Cru Cuvée Dames Hospitaliers XX
Kr 349,90 (720,- i magnum)
Bright ruby, garnet rim. Red berries, plums, figs, sweet tobacco and sous bois nose, charming. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some texture and structure behind lighter sweet and ripe fruit, maturing well, good length. Drink over the next five to ten years. 89
2009 Ettore Germano Barolo Ceretta
Kr 629,-
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, nuanced, floral, some liquorice, detailed, seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, red berries, anise, some spices, cherries, bit hollow finish, long. 91
2010 Villa Dondona Montpeyroux Villa Dondona
Kr 236,40
Ruby. Floral, dark fruits, some red berries, fairly scented medium intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, juicy with texture behind, good length. Somewhat hollow finish. 87
2016 Château Jean Faux
Kr 303,90
Ruby. Dark fruits, blueberries, some anise notes nose. Medium intensity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, refreshing, blueberries and red fruits, some vanilla (wood) a bit up front behind, wait another year or two, or rather five and drink over the next five to ten years after that. 88
2015 Château Montlandrie
Kr 313,-
Ruby. Blueberries, anise, some vanilla, light toasty note and vanilla nose, medium intensity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, anise, some spices, nuanced if lighter, good length. Drink from 2021 to 2030. 87
2009 Château Bertrand Braneyre
Kr 293,20
Bright ruby. Red berries, earthy, somewhat dusty nose. Fresh acidity, earthy, ripe tannins, red berries, rustic. Leaner, not sure if this is a good bottle, I have little experience with this house. 85
2001 Château Bertrand Braneyre Chataignere XX
Kr 345,60
Ruby with garnet rim. Red berries, some plums, anise and spices, fairly intense figs note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, figs, dates, anise, spices, bit dry on the finish, drink over the next five years. 87
2015 Château Lanessan XX
Kr 250,70
Ruby. Scented, red berries, anise, cassis, some spices, tighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, juicy, blueberries and spices, fairly detailed, lovely red fruity intensity, long. Drink with decanting for an hour or two, but rather wait eight to ten years and will last at least fifteen to twenty years thereafter. 89
2015 Château Cantemerle XX
Kr 376,-
Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, blueberries, cassis, some vanilla and spices, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, some spices, structured with juicy fruit and body to back it, long. One of the better vintages from here. Drink 2025-2040. 91
2015 Château Sociando-Mallet XX
Kr 409,80
Ruby. Blueberries, anise, some spices, dark fruity note nose, subtly scented behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, spices, red berries and darker fruits, elegant minerals note, structured, firmer, long. Drink 2025-2045. 92
2015 Château Mauvesin-Barton XX
Kr 256,90
Ruby. Blueberries, lightly scented, cassis nose, lighter but elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, elegant texture, red and darker fruits, quite bright expression, playful, good length. Charming even at this stage. Drink now with an hour in decanter and over the next ten to fifteen years. 88
2015 Château Chasse-Spleen
Kr 382,70
Ruby. Blueberries, anise, floral, cassis, some vanilla, scented high notes over deeper fruit notes nose. Fairly intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, structure behind, a juicier Chasse Spleen and Moulis, if you sometimes find them too rustic, this is one to try. Drink over the next twenty five years. 92
2015 Château Poujeaux XX
Kr 382,60
Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, some coffee and spices, quite intense nose. Tight now. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, firmer texture and structure with fruit to back it up, not as dense and rich as during primeurs, opening up another level of details. Drink from 2025-2050. Or even after that. 93
2015 Château Lilian-Ladouys
Kr 315,50
Ruby. Blueberries, anise, some spices, light floral note nose, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, some darker fruits, lighter bodied, good length. Drink over the next ten years or so. 87
2015 Châteu Ormes de Pez
Kr 375,70
Ruby. Blueberries, anise, some spices, floral notes, nuanced nose, fairly intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, structured, firmer texture, red berries palate, good length. Drink 2023-2035 89
2015 Château Lafon-Rochet XX
Kr 478,50
Ruby. Tight. Dark fruits, red berries, this is shutting down now. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, anise, spices, vanilla, quite intense, needs time to open, long. Wait five to ten years and drink over the next fifteen years after that. Needs serious decanting (3 hours) now. 91
2015 Château Phélan Ségur XX
Kr 531,80
Ruby. Blueberries, cassis, slight floral notes, faint minerals and a touch salty below violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, anise, some spices, juicy, lovely balance, long. Drink 2025-2040. 92
2015 Dame de Montrose XX
Kr 461,80
Ruby. Minerals, dark fruits, spices, blueberries, some vanilla, tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, anise, spices, blueberries, quite intense. This can open up with two hours or so in decanter, but I would drink this from 2025 to 2035. 91
2015 Château Montrose XX
Kr 1375,80
Ruby. Blueberries, anise, cassis, scented yet tight at this stage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, cassis, lovely fruit concentration to back up the structure, this just goes on and on into a properly long finish. Drink from 2030-2060. 96
2015 Château Haut-Batailley
Kr 495,30
Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, anise, spices, some vanilla, detailed nose yet tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, spices, structured, red fruity mid palate, long if narrower finish. Drink 2025-2035. 90
2015 Château Pedesclaux
Kr 472,30
Ruby. Dark fruity, anise, spices, blueberries nose, somewhat leaner expression. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red fruity, spices, structured behind, good length. Drink over the next twelve years or so. 89
2015 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste XX
Kr 714,80
Ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, fruity, cassis, some vanilla notes nose. Tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, firm, dark fruits and anise, spices, nuanced, this needs serious decanting or rather fifteen to forty years in the cellar. Long. 94
2015 Château Pontet Canet XX
Kr 1130,30
Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, spices, cassis, blackberries, this is shutting down yet shows some opulent dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, dark berries, anise, vanilla, spices, detailed, intense, long. Wait fifteen years, will soldier on for another twenty five or more after that. 96
2015 Echo de Lynch-Bages
Kr 490,20
Ruby. Red berries, anise, fruity, some spices, blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, fruity, spices, blueberries, good length.drink over the next fifteen years or so. 89
2015 Château Lynch Bages
Kr 1165,60
Ruby. Blueberries, anise, spices, liquorice, vanilla, scented, layered and detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, spices, dark fruits, nuanced, tight, long. Somewhat leaner mid palate making it more graceful somehow. Drink from 2030 to 2055. 95
2015 Reserve de la Comtesse
Kr 494,80
Ruby. Scented, red berries, anise, fruity, nuanced, detailed, floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, cassis, good length. 90
2015 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Kr 1451,60
Ruby. Blueberries, anise, some spices, scented, floral, nuanced nose even if tightening up. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, detailed, elegant texture and structure, nuanced and long. Drink from 2030 to 2060. 96
2015 Château Pichon Longueville Baron
Kr 1302,80
Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, some vanilla, intense, dense and rich nose, almost massive nose, leaps out of the glass even if somewhat shut. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, darker fruits, spices, dense, structured, firm, very long finish. Drink from 2030 to 2065. 97
2015 Château Lafite Rothschild
Kr 5361,70
Ruby. Scented, bright, nuanced, almost brilliant expression, filigree, floral, superbly detailed nose even at this early stage. The precision in this! Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, anise, bright, fruity, refreshing and nuanced. Perfect harmony and details in this one. Superb length. Drink over the next sixty years or so. And invite me. Drink over the next seventy years or so. 99
2015 Château Mouton Rothschild
Kr 4961,30
Ruby. Blueberries, scented, detailed, exotic spices, nuanced, layered, incredible nose, packing a complexity in there at such an early stage that is rare. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, spices, layered, deep, intense, just goes on and on in perfect harmony, incredible depth, long. I noticed everyone was more happy with this after primeurs than I was, and now it is confirmed that to be correct. Drink over the next 70 years or so. 98
2015 Château Gloria
Kr 464,90
Ruby. Red berries, anise, blueberries, spices, vanilla, tighter nose, but fairly intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, fruity, blackberries, long. Quite intense and dense. Drink from 2028 and over the next fifteen years after that. 91
2015 Château Lalande-Borie
Kr 338,60
Ruby. Cassis, dark fruits, some vanilla and chocolate notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, fruity, bit lighter, good length. Drink over next ten to fifteen years. 88
2015 Château Talbot
Kr 615,80
Ruby. Cassis, dark fruits, anise, spices, detailed, intense nose even if shutting down. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, firmer structured, quite intense, some red fruits mid palate making it a touch leaner. Long. Drink from 2030 to 2050. 93
2015 Château Gruaud Larose XX
Kr 709,50
Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, anise, spices, layered, nuanced, intense, some richness and ripeness below. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blackberries, cassis, spices, juicy and structured, layered, tight. Long. Drink from 2030 to 2065. 95
2015 Château Langoa Barton
Kr 526,90
Ruby. Red berries, anise, blueberries, scented, brighter nose, some vanilla (wood) up front at this stage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, cassis, again some vanilla, needs time to develop, long. Drink from 2025 and over the next twenty years or so after. 92
2015 Château Léoville Barton
Kr 858,50
Ruby. Cassis, violets, blueberries, scented, nuanced, detailed nose, still quite open. Intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, detailed, intense, layered and long. Refreshing. Drink from 2025 and over the next twenty five years after. 94
2015 Château Branaire Ducru
Kr 592,80
Ruby. Red berries, anise, blueberries, cassis, some spices below, ever so slight herbal touch far back, tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, anise, spices, cassis and red fruits, spices, leaner body, structured behind, long. Drink from 2025 and twenty years or so thereafter. 92
2015 Château Saint-Pierre
Kr 625,80
Ruby. Cassis, blackberries, anise, some spices, coffee, denser nose. Tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, spices, vanilla, denser, tight ans structured, long. Drink 2028-2045. 91
2015 Le Petit Lion de Léoville Las Cases
Kr 492,80
Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, spices, anise, quite intense and more so than I remember it from primeurs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, spices, nuanced, tight, long if narrower. Drink 2023-2035. 90
2015 Château Léoville Las Cases XX
Kr 1818,-
Ruby. Dense yet incredibly tight, cassis, blueberries, vanilla, faintly scented far back on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, spices, anise, cassis, blackberries, detailed, intense, layered and long. Drink from 2030 until 2075. 97
2015 Château Ducru Beaucaillou XX
Kr 1595,-
Ruby. Opulent, detailed, scented, floral, dark fruits, spices, layered nose, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, cassis, blueberries, dense, ripe, juicy, layered and intense. Long. Drink from 2025 to 2070 depending on how you like it. 96
2015 Château Siran XX
Kr 384,90
Ruby. Scented, red berries, blueberries, lighter but delicate nose, charming. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruity, some spices, anise, leaner finish. Some liquorice. Drink from 2023-2040. 91
2015 Château Angludet
Kr 579,60
Ruby. Scented, red berries, anise, floral, nuanced, bright nose. Not too intense but charming. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, anise, blackberries, some spices, elegant texture, long. Drink from 2023 to 2040. 91
2015 Château du Tertre
Kr 484,-
Ruby. Cassis, anise, spices, blueberries and vanilla notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, anise, spices, long finish. Narrower and quite tight at this stage. Drink from 2030 to 2045. Bit rustic. 90
2015 Château Cantenac Brown XX
Kr 562,40
Ruby. Cassis, dark fruits, anise, spices, blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blackberries, anise, spices, firm, structured yet elegant fruit and body, long. Drink from 2025 to 2050. 94
2015 Baron de Brane
Kr 331,-
Ruby. Raspberries, floral, dark fruits nose, scented and brighter expression. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, some spices, lighter, anise, good length. Drink now-2030. 88
2015 Château Brane Cantenac XX
Kr 708,70
Ruby. Cassis, vanilla, blueberries, some coffee notes, darker and denser nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, dark fruits, intense, nuanced, long. Drink from 2025 to 2045. 95
2015 Blason d'Issan
Kr 338,40
Ruby. Scented, red berries, anise, fruity, and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, spices, detailed, elegant, nuanced, long. 89
2015 Château d'Issan
Kr 648,80
Ruby. Spices, coffee, blueberries, floral, nuanced, quite intense nose, dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, anise, juicy fruit with structured body behind, nuanced, quite intense, even if somewhat leaner finish. Long. Drink from 2023to 2045. 95
2015 Alter Ego
Kr 675,-
Ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, tight at this stage, not telling much. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, juicy, some spices, pure feel to it, elegant texture, long. Drink 2020-2035. 91
2015 Château Palmer
Kr 2805,-
Ruby. Cassis, fruity, blueberries, spices, layered, nuanced, detailed, intense nose, almost leaps out of the glass. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, anise, juicy, elegant texture, refined even at this early stage, long. Beautiful balance. Drink from 2030 til 2070. 96
2015 La Parde de Haut-Bailly
Kr 367,90
Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, spices, anise, elegant if lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lighter bodied, a lighter bottle of this. 87
2015 Château Latour Martillac XX
Kr 414,60
Ruby. Scented, detailed, open, bright fruity nose, quite seductive. Red fruity and minerals nose. Intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, anise, juicy, spices, detailed, blackberries, juicy. A refined Latour Martillac. Long. Drink 2023-2045. 94
2015 Château Malartic Lagravière
Kr 546,30
Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, blueberries, spices, richer nose, intense. Ripe. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, dark fruity, spices, dense, juicy, rounded, intense. Long. Riper and richer Malartic. Drink from 2025 to 2050. 93
2015 Château de Fieuzal
Kr 449,50
Ruby. Scented, figs, touch of tea and Christmas spices, layered, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, spices, juicy, feels mature for its age, rose hips. Long. Drink from now until 2030, maybe more. Not sure if this bottle is perfect. 90
2015 Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion XX
Kr 767,50
Ruby. Cassis, blackberries, ripe, richer nose, some sweet fruit notes nose, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, cassis, blackberries, ripe, sweet, richer, quite a bit of wood but also concentration to back it up, long. 95
2015 Château La Mission Haut-Brion
Kr 3823,80
Ruby. Cassis, anise, blackberries, ripe, rich and dense nose, intense, layered, spicy, big nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, smooth, rich, layered, dense, intense, some sweetness, slight alcohol touch behind, long. Very long. Drink 2030-2075. 96
2015 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion
Kr 1412,70
Ruby. Red berries, floral, scented, blueberries, anise and spices nose, minerals. Seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, red fruity, dark berries, spices, elegant structure and texture, nuanced, long. Playful. Drink from now actually as this is already utterly charming even if pure youth, and over the next twenty plus years. 93
2015 Château Haut-Brion
Kr 5092,-
Ruby. Cassis, anise, blackberries, spices, dark fruity nose, intense, detailed and layered, minerals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, layered, dense, spices, incredible balance and richness of details. Just goes on and on, and on. Drink 2030-2080. 98
2015 Château Barde-Haut
Kr 436,50
Ruby. Blackberries, anise, ripe fruits, cassis, lightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, good length. Tobacco and vanilla finish. Drink from 2025-2035, maybe for longer, depending on how it swallows the wood. 89
2015 Château La Gaffelière
Kr 680,90
Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, spices, anise, rich and dense nose, yet with floral and fragrant high notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, anise, spices, dark fruits, long. Drink from 2025 to 2050. 93
2015 Château Canon
Kr 2041,60
Ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity, spices, bright, minerals, nuanced and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bright, fruity, intense, layered, nuanced, detailed, rich yet with freshness to back it up, incredible length. There is some warmth here. (High alcohol). Drink 2025 -2065. 98
2015 Château Cheval Blanc
Kr 6608,40
Ruby. Scented, floral, layered, detailed, nuanced, intense, exotic, both floral notes and spiciness. Stunning nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, anise, nuanced, detailed, layered, spices, incredible balance of texture and body, superb length. Smooth and silky. Drink from 2030 to 2080. 98
2015 Château Gazin
Kr 740,80
Ruby. Blueberries, minerals, nuanced, dark berries and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, dark berries, intense, ripe, nuanced, minerals, long. Intense with structure to back it. Drink from 2025 to 2050. 94
2015 Château La Conseillante
Kr 1625,70
Ruby. Blueberries, anise, spices, cassis, detailed, tighter nose, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, structured, intense, dark fruits, nuanced, refreshing notes, lovely balance, detailed, long. 96
2013 Dominus Othello
Kr 466,70
Ruby. Blueberries, liquorice, spices, blueberries, fairly intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, anise, spices, good length. Bit hollow finish. 88
2013 Mount Eden Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Kr 632,80
Ruby. Cassis, rich, ripe, dense, spices, some coffee notes, layered, with graphite notes below. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, dark berries, anise, juicy, coffee and vanilla, layered. Quite dense, drink from 2030 to 2050 or so. 95
2010 Ridge Geyserville
Kr 560,20
Two times faulty bottles.
2005 Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese Lange Goldkapsel
Kr 909,60 (demi)
AP 6 06 (AP5 06 has been released earlier but is a different wine). Golden. Apricots, peach, pineapples, nuanced, detailed, slightly spicy nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, playful, intense and layered, so juicy and so mouthwatering, raspberries, long indeed. Drink from now and over the next twenty five years or so. 96
1990 Château d'Yquem
Kr 4752,50
Golden. Apricots, rich, pineapples, vanilla, some caramel and burnt sugar. Fresh acidity, intense, layered, creamy, nuanced, detailed, rich, intense, spices, playful, superb balance, smoother and purer palate without the burnt caramel notes from the nose, superb. Drink over the next fifty years or so. My freshest bottle to date. 97