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Sunday, 26 May 2019

Massive Bordeaux under €40 tasting


XX means recomended/ good QPR. 

1983 Château de Lamarque XX
Kr 499,90
Ruby, garnet rim. Anise, detailed, floral, figs, dates, spices, layered, fully mature and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, figs, dates, elegant texture, velvety, tannins are very soft at this stage, detailed, minerals, my best bottle yet. A few years since the last time a bottle of this shone like this one, impressive. Drink now. 92

2012 Château Bourgneuf XX
Kr 339,90
90M 10CF. Ruby. Blueberries, spices, fruity, scented, detailed nose, floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, anise, blueberries, spices, elegant texture, long. Enjoy over the next twenty years or so. 91

2000 Château Simard XX
Kr 269,90
80M 20CF Ruby. Red berries, anise, spices, fruity, scented, fresh nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, blueberries, detailed, minerals, elegant, long. My best bottle yet of this. Drink over the next ten years or so. 90

2015 Château de Lamarque XX
Kr 319,90
45CS 35M 10CF 10PV. Ruby. Anise, blueberries, spices, scented, detailed nose, getting tighter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, blueberries, detailed, nuanced, long finish. Wait until 2025 and drink over fifteen to twenty years after that. 90

2014 La Parde de Haut Bailly XX
Kr 370,-
56M 30CS 14CF. Ruby. Red berries, floral, fruity, scented, minerals nose, delicate and detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, anise, spices, nuanced and elegant, long. Drink over the next ten years, needs an hour in decanter now, will probably open quicker later on. 90

2012 Château Citran XX
Kt 375,60
Ruby. Anise, blueberries, cassis, scented nose, needs air to open. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, detailed, layered, long finish. If you want this earlier, decant for two hours. Drink from 2023-2035. 90

2014 Sarget de Gruaud Larose XX
Kr 389,90
57CS 30M 8CF 3PV 2 Mal. Ruby. Anise, blueberries, floral, tight nose at this stage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, elegant, blueberries and cassis, long finish. Needs  two hours in decanter now, drink over the next ten years or so. 90

2011 Château Pibran XX
Kr 399,-
60CS 30M 5PV 5CF. Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, scented, detailed nose, classic. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, fairly detailed, elegant structure, long finish. Drink over the next fifteen years or so. Long. 90

2012 Château La Louviere
Kr 421,90
57CS 40M 3PV. Ruby. Anise, blueberries, spices, scented, cassis nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, detailed, nuanced, long. Drink over the next twenty years or so. 90

2006 Château Capbern Gasqueton XX
Kr 309,90
60CS 25M 15CF Ruby, vanilla, red berries, blueberries, cassis, spices nose, quite classic. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, cassis, dark fruits, fairly detailed, good length. Decant this for an hour or two. Drink over the next ten years or so. 89

2014 Les Chênes de Bouscaut XX
Kr 318,80
70M 30CS. Ruby. Anise, cassis, blueberries and some vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, anise, spices, detailed, elegant texture. Lovely effort from Bouscaut, quite impressive for the vintage. Drink over the next ten plus years. 89

2009 Les Tours de Cantinot XX
Kr 339,-
60CS 30CF 10M Ruby. Scented, red fruity, anise, blueberries, vanilla and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, anise, blueberries , bit of alcohol showing, good length. Drink over the next five to fifteen years or so. 89

2015 Château Haut-Beychevelle Gloria XX
Kr 347,-
65CS 25M 10CF. Ruby. Scented, floral, raspberries and darker fruits nose, quite nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, detailed, firmer, some vanilla, good length. Drink from 2022 and ten years on. 89

2014 Château de Pez XX
Kr 369,90
56CS 41M 3PV. Ruby. Anise, blueberries, spices, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, anise, spices, structured finish. Drink this over the next fifteen years or so, needs two hours in decanter now. 89

2012 Château La Serre
Kr 389,-
80M 20CF. Ruby. Vanilla, spices, blueberries, scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries and spices, fruit driven, elegant texture, good length. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years or so. 89

2015 S&C Château Grenet XX
Kr 189,90
50M 40CS 10 Mal. Ruby. Anise, spices, blueberries, floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, cassis, elegant texture, good length. Drink over the next five years or so. Might go further. 88

2012 Château Puy-Blanquet XX
Kr 199,90
75M 15CF 10CS. Ruby. Anise, cinnamon, blueberries, spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, good length. 88

2010 Moulins de Citran Haut-Médoc XX
Kr 249,90
Ruby. Blueberries, spices, anise, scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, blueberries, some paprika notes, firmer finish, good length. Drink over the next ten years or so. 88

2012 Divinus de Chateau Bonnet XX
Kr 249,90
Ruby. Vanilla, spices, blueberries nose, quite detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, juicy, vanilla, structured finish. Drink over the next ten years or so. 88

2008 Château Lanessan XX
Kr 272,90
60CS 36M 4PV. Ruby. Scented, red berries, anise, lighter nose. Floral. Some cassis and blueberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, blueberries, elegant texture, good length. This lighter vintage from Lanessan needs a bit of air to open, half an hour plus in decanter, and drink over the next ten years or so. It might surprise and last longer than that. 88

2012 Château Lanessan XX
Kr 574,90 Magnum
56CS 36M 6CF 2PV. Ruby. Scented, cassis, blueberries, vanilla and a faint floral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, spices, leaner bodied, good length. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years. 88

201 La Croix de Seguin XX
Kr 296,-
50CS 50M. Ruby. Anise, cassis, vanilla nose, spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, blueberries, good length. Drink over the next ten years or so. 88

2005 Château Soudars XX
Kr 319,90
50M 49CS 1CF Ruby. Blueberries, spices, tobacco notes, lighter but elegantly evolving nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, blueberries, good length. Evolving nicely, drink over the next ten years or so. 88

2011 Château de Pez XX
Kr 319,90
50CS 46M 4PV. Ruby. Anise, blueberries, spices, some floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, blueberries, some spices, good length. Drink over the next fifteen years or so. 88

2014 Charmes de Kirwan
Kr 336
43CS 40M 10CF 7PV. Ruby. Blueberries, anise, lightly scented nose, still a bit tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red fruity core, fresh, good length. Drink from three to five years from now and another up to ten years after that. 88

2012 Château Laroque
Kr 359,90
87M 10CF 3CS
Ruby. Scented, floral, blueberries, fruit driven nose, quite open. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red fruity core, darker berries and spices, elegant texture, good length, refreshing Saint-Emilion. Drink over the next fifteen years or so. 88

2014 Clos Rene
Kr 384,90
80M 10CF 10Mal. Ruby. Anise, spices, blueberries, floral, elegant if lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, blueberries, juicy if leaner bodied, good length. Drink over the next ten years or so. 88

2014 Château Linot
Kr 389,-
70CS 30M. Ruby, anise, blueberries, floral nose, quite tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruity, dark berries, lighter bodied, refreshing. Tiny 0,6Ha parcel close to Cos d’Estournel. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years or so. 88

2004 Château Dudon Reserve de la Cave XX
Kr 179,90
40M 30CF 30CS. Ruby. Red berries, anise, some herbs nose, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, red fruits, touch of tobacco and dates, drink over the next five to seven years or so. 87

2015 Château Bel-Air (Cadillac) XX
Kr 189,90
80M 20CF Ruby. Anise, cassis, blueberries, light nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries and spices, elegant. Drink over the next ten plus years. Not experienced with this, but another red from Cadillac, Château Reynon easily do 15 years in good vintages. 87

2016 S&C Le Fruit de Château Grenet XX
Kr 199,90
100M Ruby. Red berries, anise, blueberries, very fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, juicy, some spices, good length. Drink over the next few years while fruit driven. 87

2015 Château Fongaban XX
Kr 219,90
88M 12CF Ruby. Blueberries, anise, spices, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, dark fruity, elegant texture for Puisseguin. Drink over the next five to ten years. 87

2014 Château Grand Pascaud XX
Kr 229,-
50M 35CS 15CF. Ruby. Scented, blueberries, spices, some anise nose, lighter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, some spices, good length. Drink over the next five to eight years or so. 87

2015 Château Canon (Canon Fronsac) XX
Kr 232,70
90M 10CS. Ruby. Anise, spices, floral, blueberries, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, lighter bodied, good length. Dink over the next eight years or so. 87

2015 Château Panet XX
Kr 239,90
75M 25CS Ruby. Anise, blueberries, spices, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruity, elegant, good length. Drink over the next five to ten years. 87

2014 Château Valoux
Kr 265,-
80CS 20M Ruby. Red berries, anise, spices, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, scented, red fruity, elegant, refreshing. Drink over the next ten years or so. 87

2014 Château Caronne Ste Gemme
Kr 269,-
64CS 30M 6PV Ruby. Herbs, paprika and blueberries nose, lighter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, lighter bodied, refreshing, good length. Drink over the next ten years or so. 87

2015 Les Tours de Laroque
Kr 279,90
97M 3CF. Ruby. Anise, herbs, blueberries and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, detailed, good length. Drink over the next ten to twelve years or so. 87

2014 Vieux Château Saint-André
Kr 289,90
80M 15CF 5CS. Ruby. Anise, blueberries, fruity, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, blueberries, elegant, good length. 87

2012 Château de Pez
Kr 319,90
48CS 47M 3CF 2PV Ruby. Vanilla, blueberries, spices nose, tight, some red fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, good length. Drink over the next ten to twelve years or so. 87

2012 Château de Pez
Kr 639,- Magnum
Ruby. Anise, herbs, blueberries and spices, quit e bit younger than from the regular bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries and spices, needs a few years more, then enjoy over the next fifteen or so. 87

2015 Château Bois Mallet XX
Kr 146,90
66M 34CS Ruby. Blueberries, anise, fruit driven, lighter but elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, lighter, spices, elegant, good length. Drink over the next seven years or so. 86

2010 Château Dudon XX
Kr 159,90
40M 30CF 28CS 2Mal. Ruby. Blueberries, anise, some spices, lighter nose, elegant and somewhat scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruity core, blueberries and thyme, elegant texture. Drink over the next five to eight years or so. 86

2016 Cap Royal Bordeaux Superieur
Kr 169,90
70M 30CS. Ruby. Anise, blueberries, red fruity and spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, vanilla and blueberries, good length. Drink over the next five years or so. 86

2006 Château Carpena XX
Kr 179,90
90M 10CS Ruby. Scented, red berries, anise and leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, leaner, good length. Drink over the next five years or so. 86

2015 Château Vieux Moulin XX
Kr 179,90
Ruby. Lighter red fruity nose, some darker fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, lighter, some spices, good length. Drink over the next ten years or so. 86

2016 S&C Le Cabernet Sauvignon de Grenet
Kr 189,90
100CS. Ruby. Cassis, red fruity, anise nose. Fruit driven. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, good length. Drink over the next few years. 86

2015 Le Bordeaux de Citran
Kr 190,60
60M 40CS. Ruby. Anise, blueberries, spicy nose, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, elegant, good length, bit lean. Drink over the next six to eight years or so. 86

2016 Château Fongaban
Kr 219,90
Ruby. Anise, blueberries, vanilla, some floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, some spices, elegant texture, refreshing. Drink over the next five to ten years. 86

2014 Château Bellevue Favereau
Kr 228,50
60M 25CS 15CF Ruby. Scented, red berries, some floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spicy, good length. Drink over the next four to six years or so. 86

2011 Château Cantinot
Kr 247,-
55M 35CS 10CF. Ruby. Anise, blueberries, bell peppers nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, red berries, spices, lighter, good length. 86

2014 Château Bibian 
Kr 231,90
60M 25CS 10PV 5CF Ruby. Anise, spices, lightly scented nose, blueberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, lighter bodied, some texture, good length. Drink over the next six to eight years or so. 86

2007 Château Fourcas Hosten
Kr 239,90
61M 39CF Ruby. Herbs, paprika, vanilla and blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, lighter bodied, blueberries and paprika, good length. Drink over the next five to ten years. 86

2011 Château Sénéjac
Kr 274,90
51CS 30M 15CF 1PV. Ruby. Anise, spices, blueberries and refreshing raspberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, blueberries, red fruity, elegant, good length. Drink over the next seven to ten years or so. 86

2014 Château Ballade de la Pointe
Kr 299,90
90M 10CF Ruby. Anise, spices, blueberries, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, good length. Drink over the next ten years. 86

2014 Château Ampelia
Kr 331,80
80M 20CF Ruby. Lighter, red berries and blueberries nose, anise and spices behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, blueberries, lighter bodied, good length. 86

2014 Château de Cots XX
Kr 159,90
60M 25CS 15Mal. Ruby. Anise, spices, blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, elegant body, just a bit short. Drink over the next five years or so. 85

2016 S&C Le Petit Grenet Rouge XX
Kr 164,90
Ruby. Fresh, floral, red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, red berries, elegant texture, good length. Drink over the next few years. 85

2015 Château Fougas
Kr 176,-
60M 40CS. Ruby. Anise, red fruity, cassis nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, structured, leaner, good length. Drink over the next five to ten years or so. 85

2016 S&C Le Merlot de Grenet
Kr 184,90
100M. Ruby. Fruity, red berries and blueberries nose. Yeasty. Fresh acidity, soft tannins, anise, red fruity palate, leaner. Drink over a year or three. 85

2015 Château La Chapelle du Couvent (Blaye)
Kr 206,80
65M 18Mal 17CS. Ruby. Anise, blueberries, some spices nose. Lighter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, some spices, good length. Drink over the next five years. 85

2012 Château Haut-Goujon
Kr 219,90
100M Ruby. Anise, blueberries nose. Fruit driven if lighter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries and spices, good length. Drink over the next five years. 85

2014 Château Castagnac Prestige
Kr 279,90
90M 5CF 5CS. Ruby. Blueberries, anise, spices, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, some anise, dark berries, light bodied. Drink over the next five years or so. 85

2016 Château Bastoney
(Ikke tilgjengelig før til høsten)
Ruby. Red berries, anise and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, some herbs, blueberries, leaner finish. 84

2015 Château des Matards Cuvée Speciale
Kr 179,90
70M 30CS. Red berries, anise, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, light bodied, drink over the next three years or so. 84

2015 Château des Matards Cuvée Nathan
Kr 199,90
80M 20CS. Ruby. Anise, blueberries, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, red and dark fruits, some herbs, leaner finish. Drink over the next few years. 84

2000 Château Dudon Reserve de la Cave
Kr 200,-
40M 30CS 30CF. Ruby, thin brick rim. These bottles varies, this is a more mature and drying one, there are better bottles out there. Drink now. 84

2012 Château Castera
Kr 215,-
65M 25CS 5CF 5PV Ruby. Red berries, anise, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lighter bodied, red berries, bit anonymous. Drink over the next five years. 84

2014 Château Castagnac Fronsac
Kr 249,90
100M. Ruby. Blueberries, anise, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, ever slightly corked, I am unfamiliar with this, probably at least a bit better than… 84

2017 Château Le Grand Housteau XX
Kr 136,-
Bright ruby. Vanilla, lighter dark fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light bodied, but fresh. Drink within a few years. 83

2017 Château Castagnac Bordeaux
Kr 199,90
100M. Ruby. Light fruity nose, dark berries. Simple. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh red fruity and anise body and texture, light. Drink over the next few years. 83

2015 Château Castagnac Tradition Superieur
Kr 229,90
90M 5CF 5CS. Ruby. Red berries. Anise, spices, light nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red berries, lighter bodied. Drink over the next three years or so. 83

2016 Château Couronneau Bordeaux Superieur
Kr 172,90
100M. Ruby. Red berries, anise, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, bit boiled fruit notes. 82

2015 Château Couronneau Bordeaux Superieur
Kr 389,90 magnum
100M. Ruby. Dark fruity, anise, blueberries nose and palate, alcoholic finish. 82

2016 Château Castagnac Bacchus
Kr 559,90 (3 liter BiB)
Ruby. Yeasty red berries nose, light bodied. 81

2016 Château La Carelle
Kr 399,90 (2,25 liter BiB)
Ruby. Red berries, anise and lighter bodied nose and palate. 81

2017 Château La Roche Bordeaux Superieur
Kr 509,90 (3 liter BiB
79M 12CS 9CF. Ruby. Anise and blueberries nose and palate, fruit driven if light. 80

Musserende

Château de Bastoney Crémant de Bordeaux XX
Kr 169,90
46M 30CF 24S. Pale lemon yellow. Somewhat fatter, fruity, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse and body, lovely balance and texture, refreshing. 84

Château Grand Housteau Crémant de Bordeaux Brut
Kr 144,90
70S 30Mus. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, fruity, bit sweet, drink while young and fresh. 82

Musserende Rosé

Château Grand Housteau Crémant de Bordeaux Rosé
Kr 144,90
100CS. Salmon coloured. Light fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, bubble gum aromas. 80

Hvite

2006 Château Couhins-Lurton blanc XX
Kr 389,90
100SB Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, grapefruits, lemons, detailed nose, layered. Fresh acidity, fresh, lemons, apples, detailed, nuanced, lovely minerals finish. Focused and long. Creamy. Youthful for its age, drink over the next twenty years but there is likely to be bottle variations. 93

2004 Château Couhins-Lurton blanc XX
Kr 399,80
100SB Pale lemon yellow. Vanilla, spices, pears, grapefruits, touch of bees wax that reveals that this is maturing, otherwise very little maturation on this bottle. Fresh acidity, minerals, grapefruits, apples and citrus, lovely balance, beautiful stuff. Drink over the next ten years or so. 92

2008 Château La Louviere blanc XX
Kr 389,90
85SB 15S. Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruits, apples, detailed, nuanced, some minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, minerals, apples, peach, leaner or rather focused, long. Drink over the next ten to maybe fifteen years. 90

2012 Château La Louviere blanc
Kr 400,90
90SB 10S. Pale lemon yellow. Pears, apples, vanilla, spices, floral notes and a touch of yellow fruits nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, minerals, apples, citrus, spices, nuanced, creamy, long finish. Drink over the next fifteen years or so. 90

2015 Château Couhins-Lurton blanc
Kr 439,90
100SB (OK, koster over 400,- men ble smakt sammen med de andre. Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruits, vanilla, apples, lightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, grapefruits and vanilla, creamy. Cool for the vintage, drink over the next ten, maybe fifteen years. 90

2017 Le G de Guiraud XX
Kr 199,90
50S 50SB Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh, nuanced, focused nose, citrus and a light smoky note. Fresh acidity, fresh, minerals, playful and elegant, lovely balance, hugely quaffable. Drink over the next three to five years. 89

2014 L’Esprit de Chevalier blanc
Kr 329,90
50S 50SB Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh and bright nose, lemons and vanilla. Touch of peach. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, spices, nuanced, smoky notes, good length. Drink over the next five years or so. 89

2016 Clos des Lunes Lune d’Argent XX
Kr 249,90
70S 30SB Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some smoky notes and grapefruits nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, some minerals, elegant texture. Drink over the next five to seven years or so, might hold on further. 88

2016 Les Chênes de Bouscaut blanc
Kr 316,-
60S 40SB. Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruits, vanilla and lemons nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, minerals, lighter, some grapefruits and spices, good length. 88

2015 Château Picque Caillou blanc
Kr 399,90
80SB 20S. Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruits, anise, vanilla nose, not too intense. Fresh acidity, fresh, minerals, detailed, refreshing, lovely balance, good length. Drink over the next five to seven years or so. 88

2013 Château de Rochemorin blanc
Kr 239,90
100SB. Pale lemon yellow. Vanilla, grapefruits, lemons nose, tight. Fresh acidity, minerals, playful, some citrus, elegant, just a bit short pulling it down somewhat. Drink over the next ten years or so. 87

2016 Château Valoux blanc
Kr 265,-
80S 20SB. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruit driven nose, minerals and vanilla. Fresh acidity, minerals, grapefruits, refreshing, good length. 87

2016 S&C Le Petit Grenet Blanc XX
Kr 164,90
100SB. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, grapefruits, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lighter, fresh, good length. 86

2018 Cap Royal Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc XX
Kr 174,90 (kommer i mai)
60SB 30S 10Mus. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, pears nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively and citrusy. Drink while young and fresh. 86

2016 Château Pont de Brion blanc XX
Kr 189,90
70S 30SB Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, vanilla and spices nose, touch smoky. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, lighter bodied, apples, some smokiness in the finish, good length. 86

2017 Château Couronneau Bordeaux blanc
Kr 172,90
60SG 40SB Pale lemon yellow. Light apply, pears and citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, apples, some citrus, elegant texture, rounded. Unusual amount of Sauvignon Gris in this, giving the roundness of fruit and body. Drink over the next five years or so. 85

2018 Château Martinon Entre-Deux-Mers
Kr 184,70
60S 30SB 10Mus. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, grapefruits nose, lighter. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, grapefruits, good length. Drink over the next 2-3 years or so.  85

2015 Château Les Charmes Godard blanc
Kr 248,-
60S 20SG 15SB 5Mus. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, grapefruits, bit light and watery nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, lighter, bit spicy, good length. Drink over the next 2-3 years or so. 85

2018 Chapelle Blanche de Bastoney XX
Kr 149,90
100SB Pale lemon yellow. Tight nose, needs a bit of air, apples and grapefruits nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, light, some lemons, elegant. Drink over the next two to three years, proper summer wine. 84

2017 Château Bonnet XX
Kr 129,90
65SB 25S 10Mus. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light nose, some grapefruits and lime. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, leaner, playful. Drink over the next few years, always a pleasing summer wine. 83

2017 Château d’Harets Bordeaux Blanc XX
Kr 139,90
96SB 3Mus 1S. Watery lemon yellow. Apples, grapefruits nose. Fresh acidity, lively, light bodied, bit short. 82

2017 Aubrade Le Prestige
Kr 399,90 (3 liter BiB)
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light, fruity, fresh, short finish. 78

2017 Château des Matards Cuvée Tradition blanc
Kr 169,90
90SB 10 Mus. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, grapefruits, light nose and body, short. 78

Rosé

2017 Château d’Haurets Bordeaux Rosé XX
Kr 149,90
50M 50CS Pale garnet. Light herbal red fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and light fruity body, elegant. 82

2017 Château Castagnac Rosé
Kr 169,90
100M. Bright red. Very lean nose and palate. 76


Søte

2009 Castelneau de Suduiraut XX
Kr 300,-
90S 10SB. Golden. Apricots, vanilla, pineapples, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruit driven and detailed, creamy and rounded, lovely balance, long finish. Drink over the next ten years or so, may soldier on further, depending on how you like it. 91

2011 Castelneau de Suduiraut XX
Kr 185,90 demi
91S 9SB. Golden, apricots, pineapples and vanilla nose, tighter. Fresh acidity, fruit driven, elegant texture and balance, creamy, long finish. Drink over the next ten years or so. 90

2014 Carmes de Rieussec
Kr 174,90 demi
100S. Pale golden. Peach, pineapples, light vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, lighter bodied, elegant texture, good length. Drink over the next ten years or so. 88

2016 Château Haut-Claverie
Kr 139,90 (demi)
80S 20SB Pale golden. Peach, apricots and light vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, playful, lighter, lively, elegant texture. Drink over the next five to ten years. 87

2016 Château Loupiac-Gaudiet
Kr 299,90
90S 10SB. Pale golden. Light fruity nose, some dried fruits as well as tropical. Fresh acidity, fresh, light bodied, canned pears, leaner, good length. 84

Saturday, 25 May 2019

Castillon and the Saint-Emilion satellites



Castillon Côte de Bordeaux


2018 Château d'Aiguilhe
MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, spices, dark berries nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries and spices, liquorice, elegant red fruitiness that gives lift, long. 89-91

2018 Château Ampélia
MAR 19 Ruby. Herbs, dark fruits, anise, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, herbs and dark fruits, vanilla. Not fully balanced. 84-86

2018 L'Aurage
Ruby. Blueberries, anise, some spices, cinnamon notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, vanilla, spices, some wood, dark fruits, long finish. 90-92

2018 Château La Brande
MAR 19 70M 22CF 8CS. Ruby. Blueberries, anise, some spices, floral nose, ripe raspberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, blueberries, fruit forward, good length. 87-89

2018 Château Cap de Faugères
Ruby. Blueberries and anise nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries and spices. Good length. 87-89

2018 Clos Lunelles
APR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, rich, dense, coffee nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, structured, firm, extracted and woody. 87-89

2018 Château Côte Montpezat
MAR 19 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, some spices, ripe nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, some spices, good length. Bit herbal. 87-89

2018 Château de Laussac
MAR 19 Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, blackberries and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, dark fruits, some spices, good length. 85-87

2018 Château de Laussac Cuvée Sacha
MAR 19 Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, some spices, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries and spices, liquorice, good length. 86-88

2018 Château Montlandrie
MAR 19 75M 20CF 5CS Ruby. Blueberries, anise, some spices, liquorice, scented and floral, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, some spices, structure behind, long. 89-91

2018 Château de la Pierre Levée
Ruby. Blueberries, anise, spices, liquorice, dark fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, liquorice, leaner bodied, good length. 85-87

2018 Château Veyry
MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, some spices, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, anise, spices, fairly juicy, good length. 86-88

2018 Clos Puy Arnaud
MAR 19 Ruby. Rich dark fruity nose, some spices, jammy. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, jammy, rounded and a bit flat. 85-87


Montagne Saint- Emilion 2018

2018 Château La Basteinne
APR 19 Ruby. Dark fruity, rustic nose, ripe. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries and spices. Structured. 85-87

2018 Château Bechereau Couleur Malbec
MAR 19 Ruby. Blackberries, anise and spices, dark fruity nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, blueberries, some alcohol. 85-87

2018 Clos Bertineau
APR 19 Ruby. Anise, dark fruity, ripe and rich nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries and spices, rich and dense yet with refreshing elements, good length. 87-89

2018 La Dame de Boüard
APR 19 Ruby. Anise, dark fruity, blueberries and blackberries nose, some minerals and floral high notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, blueberries, darker fruits, denser, good length. 88-90

2018 Château Clos de Boüard 
APR 19 Ruby. Anise, dark fruity, ripe, blueberries and blackberries, some spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, liquorice, detailed, juicy with fine grained structure behind, long. 91-93

2018 Château Faizeau
MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, dark fruity nose, some alcohol. Medium acidity, ripe tannins, flat and fruit driven with wood on the palate. 84-86

2018 Château Messile-Aubert
MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, vanilla and wood nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, jammy and fruity. 83-85

2018 Château La Couronne Reserve
MAR 19 Ruby. Alcohol and jammy dark fruits nose. Alcoholic palate. Avoid. 77-79

2018 Reclos de la Couronne
MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, rich and alcoholic nose. Rich, sweet and alcoholic palate, with herbal notes. 82-84

2018 Château Rocher Gardat
APR 19 Ruby. Dark fruity, anise, spices, blueberries nose, alcohol. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, spicy, liquorice, rich yet somewhat hollow. 86-88

2018 Château Roudier
MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, spices and red fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some alcohol and jaminess. 83-85

2018 Château Tour Bayard
APR 19 Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, spices and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries and spices. Woody. 84-86

2018 Simon Blanchard Au Champ de la fenêtre
MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, some spices nose. Faint minerals and floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, spicy, juicy, elegant, long. 89-91

2018 Simon Blanchard Guitard
MAR 19 Ruby. Dark fruity, scented, elegant and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, spicy, anise, minerals, good length. 89-91

2018 Vieux Château Palon
MAR 19 Ruby, woody, vanilla and coffee nose. Medium acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits and wood. 83-85


Lussac Saint Emilion

2018 Château de Barbe Blanche
MAR 19 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, anise and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries and spices, leaner palate. 84-86

2018 Château de Bellevue
APR 19 Ruby. Dark fruity, ripe and rich nose, yet herbal. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, spicy, herbal, hollow and alcoholic. 82-84

2018 Château du Courlat
MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, some spices, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries and spices, some herbs. 86-88

2018 Château Croix du Rival
MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, some spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries and spices, good length. 86-88

2018 Château La Grande Clotte
MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, some spices, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries and spices. Firmer finish. 87-89

2018 Château de Lussac
MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, dark fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, some spices, good length. 85-87

2018 Château La Rose Perrière
MAR 19 Ruby. Spices, vanilla, dark fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, spices, bit sweet. 84-86


Puisseguin Saint-Emilion

2018 Château Bernon Bécot
MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, spices, floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, lighter bodied. 85-87

2018 Château La Diligente
MAR 19 Ruby. Dark fruity, anise, spices, liquorice. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, structured behind. 86-88

2018 Château Clarisse
MAR 19 Ruby. Dark fruity, liquorice and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, jammy an drich. 85-87

2018 Château Guibot
MAR 19 Ruby. Herbs, paprika and alcohol nose. Same for palate covered by massive wood. Avoid. 78-80

2018 Château des Laurets
MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, some herbs and wood nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, jammy and yet light palate. 84-86

2018 Château des Laurets Baron
MAR 19 Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, some spices, ripe, yet green notes. 84-86

2018 Château Pontet Bayard
MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, dark fruits, quite light nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, herbs and red fruits. Firm. 84-86

2018 Château Soleil
MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, some spices nose. Fresh acidity, dark fruits, anise, blueberries, structured, bit herbal. 84-86


Sainte Georges Saint- Emilion

2018 Château Cap St Georges
MAR 19 Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, spices, liquorice nose, jammy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, juicy, good length. Some alcohol warmth. 87-89


Graves de Vayres

2018 Grand Vin du Château Lesparre
MAR 19 Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, anise, some spices, liquorice, good length. 87-89

2018 Blanc de Château Lesparre
MAR 19 Pale lemon yellow. Light tropical fruity nose and palate, leaner. 82-84