Banfi and Kopke tasting

Banfi Brut Metodo Tradizionale Classico
Kr 214,90
Pale lemon yellow. Light fruity nose, some yeast and yellow fruits. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, leaner, sweetish. 84

2015 Banfi La Pettegola Vermentino
Kr 169,90
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity nose, some nuts, faint thyme note nose. Fresh acidity, lemons, creamy, fruity and rounded. Ripe yellow apples. 84

2015 Banfi Centine Bianco
Kr 149,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some spices, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, fresh,f ruity, apples, minerals, lighter finish. 84

2015 Banfi Rivo al Poggio (Engelen Gabriel for julesesongen)
Kr 129,90
Bright ruby. Light red fruity nose. Freshish acidity, soft tannins, soft, lean, totally without any personality. For those who doesn't really like wine. Sweetish. 79

2014 Banfi Centine Rosso
Kr 149,90
Bright ruby. Red fruits, some anise, touch of herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe and soft tannins, fruity if leaner, polished. 82

2014 Banfi Rosso di Montalcino
Kr 214,90
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, light anise note and a touch of floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, elegant texture, good length. 87

2012 Banfi Cum Laude
Kr 239,90
Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, spices, some vanilla nose, cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries and spices, red fruity, good length. 89

2011 Banfi Belnero
Kr 229,90
Ruby. Scented, fruity, cassis, blueberries, some floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, some darker notes and anise, good length. 89

2011 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino
Kr 394,90
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some anise and cherries, fruity, some violets and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cresh,f ruity, red berries, anise, cherries, some vanilla, long. Touch warm finish. 91

2009 Banfi Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino
Kr 499,90
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, vanilla, liquorice, quite intense nose, cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, dark berries, some spices, leather, cherries and anise finish. Long. 93

2007 Banfi Poghio all'Oro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Kr 1099,90
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Plums, figs, cherries, anise, some spices, intense nose, some alcohol notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich and fruity, spices, liquorice, alcohol shows up, warm finish. Long. 93

2012 Banfi Summus
Kr 439,90
Ruby. Ripe, dark fruity nose, spices, plums, blackberries, anise, quite intense nose, some scented notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, leaner palate with alcohol showing, long. 90

2015 Banfi Rosa Regale Brachetto d'Acqui
Kr 159,90
Red. Red berries, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, red berries, refreshing. 82

2012 Banfi Florus Moscadello di Montalcino
Kr 249,90
Golden. Rich yellow fruity nose, apricots. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, rich, apricots, intense. Lacks complexity. 85


Kopke Christmas Ruby Reserve
Kr 232,90
Ruby. Red berries, fruity, some anise and spices nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, dried fruits, ripe, dried fruits, some spices. 85

2011 Kopke LBV
Kr 265,90
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, rich and intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruits, some spices, ripe and rich, intense, just a wealth of fruit at this stage, long. 90

2010 Kopke Quinta de São Luiz Vintage Port
Kr 344,90
Almost black. Rich, fruity, spices, dark fruits, massive nose, intense, leaps out of the glass. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, detailed, red berries and spices, refreshing, very elegant and pure and smooth finish, long. 95-96

2011 Kopke Vintage
Kr 436,90
Almost black. Ripe, rich, fruity nose, some anise, intense and layered, faint floral note, detailed, pure fruits, violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries and spices, rich and intense, long, some cherries and fruit stones, long. 95

Kopke White 10 Years Old Port
Kr 399,90
Amber. Dried fruits, some apricots and almost salty nutty note nose. Fresh acidity, dried fruits, some apricots and lemons, salty nuts note. Elegant. 88

Kopke White 30 Years Old Port
Kr 639,90
Amber. Dried fruits, raisins, dried apricots, some nuts, intense, touch of marzipan nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, nutty, salty, dried yellow fruits, some raisins and dates, elegant and nuanced, creamy finish, long. 93

2003 Kopke Colheita
Amber with ruby hue. Dried fruits, touch of caramel, nuts, detailed, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, minerals, apples and lemons, dried fruits, elegant and smooth. 91

2002 Kopke Colheita
Amber with ruby hue. Dried fruits, some red fruits, apricots, some almonds nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant and nuanced, leaner, focused, elegant minerals and salty notes, long. 90

2001 Kopke Colheita
Amber, red hue. Floral, red berries notes, dried apricots, touch of chocolate and nuts nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apricots, elegant and nuanced, smooth. 89

2000 Kopke Colheita
Deep amber. Dried fruits, some spices, some almonds and nuts, elegant. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, minerals, some salty notes and nuts, drier finish. 89

1999 Kopke Colheita
Amber, faint garnet hue. Dried fruits, some raisins, light spices note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, somewhat drier finish, good length. 89

1975 Kopke Colheita
Kr 802,90
Bottled 2016. Bright amber, golden rim. Dried fruits, some spices, apricots, sultanas, some citrus peel, touch of orange marmalade, some lemons nose, marzipan and a faint chocolate touch. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, dried fruits, elegant marzipan, dried fruits, rounded, smooth and elegant, nuanced, refreshing and long. Beautiful balance. Touch spicy finish. 95

1966 Kopke Colheita
Kr 1483,90
Bottled in 2016. Amber, golden hue. Dried fruits, some apricots, raisins, some, some marzipan, fruity and elegant, somewhat tighter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed and nuanced, some salty notes, almonds, pistachios, dried fruits, long finish. 95

1957 Kopke Colheita
Kr 1866,-
Deeper amber, golden hue. Dried fruits, some apricots, some nuts, intense, leaps out of the glass, marzipan, citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, dried fruits, citrus, minerals, peach, apricots, sultanas, superb balance, very long. Stunning bottle. 96

1959 and 1966 from Saint-Emilion

1959 Château La Commanderie
NOV 14 Dark ruby, brown rim. Caramelized, prunes, oxidized and dusty nose. Fresh acidity, few tannins, some redcurrants, figs, lean and dry, drying quickly in the glass. At its very peak. 84

1966 Château Canon
NOV 14 Ruby, brick rim. Spicy, coffee, dried fruits, exotic, cooked plums, iodine and bloos. Fresh acidity, few tannins, earthy, hung game, leaner, that rich taste of grouse, good length. 88

Haut-Brion Vertical tasting last year.

2001 Château Haut-Brion blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, honey, detailed, light tropical note, scented and light floral note nose. Intense. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fleshy, somewhat sweet tropical note, ripe and fruity, quite intense, long. Ads and ads with air. 95

1989 Château Laville Haut-Brion
Served blind. Towards golden. Wax, peach, minerals, almonds, honey, floral, light apricots note, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, refreshing, detailed, balances between sweet tropical notes and salty minerals, elegant and refined, long. With answer in hand a good but not perfect bottle. 94

1918 Château Haut-Brion
Upper shoulder fill, château bottled. Bright ruby, orange rim. Figs, leather, minerals, terracotta, earthy, prunes, layered nose. Superb nose, magic. Fresh acidity, few tannins, fresh, detailed, prunes, leaner palate, mulberries and raspberries, elegant, almost Corton like feel to it today, long. 94 100 on pleasure.

1945 Château Haut-Brion
Upper shoulder fill. Ruby, thin orange rim. Intense chocolate nose, red berries, minerals, pepper, spices, floral, prunes, terracotta nose, layered. Cherries and leather. More and more intense with air, more and more layers. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, cinamon, chocolate, tea, figs, cassis, detailed, refreshing, sweet and sour, power, long, very long. 98

1947 Château Haut-Brion
Top shoulder fill, deep ruby, thin brick rim. Intense, scented, plums, figs, highly scented, floral, jasmin, mint, dried dark fruits, rich nose, raspberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, rich and rounded, intense, tannic with loads of fruit to back it still, refreshing and detailed finish, very long. 99

1948 Château Haut-Brion
Upper shoulder fill, deep ruby with thin orange rim. Scented, leaner, figs, minerals, terracotta, smoky, prunes, quite intense. Stacks up well after the others. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, sweet and sour, detailed, lots of cherrirs, anise and raspberries, leather and prunes finish, slightly drying finish to be picky. 95

1959 Château Haut-Brion
Top shoulder fill, ruby, brick rim. Scented, cigars, cedar, minerals, jasmin, mulberries, figs, prunes, detailed and intense and seductive nose. Layered and complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, detailed, rich, intense and fruity, ripe fruits, figs, leather, spices, exotic, long finish. 98

1961 Château Haut-Brion
In neck fill, deep ruby, thin brick rim. Tight nose, dark chocolate, black tea, intense and heavy nose, almost alcohol on the nose, Port like nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity but lacks nuances, lacks details, somewhat off bottle, maybe not the best storage. After ten minutes it deteriorates quickly.

1966 Château Haut-Brion
Low neck fill, deep ruby, thin garnet rim. Dark fruits but also some glue notes, dry and short, off bottle.

1970 Château Haut-Brion
Top shoulder fill, ruby with slight orange hue. Intense, dark fruits, scented, liquorice, leather and figs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh but leaner, slightly dry tobacco, cherries and figs finish. 88

1975 Château Haut-Brion
Slightly cloudy dark ruby, thin orange rim. Tobacco, rose hips, tired nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, slight iodine.

1978 Château Haut-Brion
In neck fill, pale ruby, orange rim. Oxidised.

1979 Château Haut-Brion
In neck fill, ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, red berries, cassis, elegant nose, some blueberries and minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity if leaner and towards thin, the fruit is more cherries and figs, good length. 89

1981 Château Haut-Brion
In neck fill, bright ruby, brick rim. Scented, red and darker berries, figs, leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, some would say hollow, leather and figs, bit short. 87

1982 Château Haut-Brion
Ruby. Ripe, rich, scented, plums, leather, tobacco, intense, layered, detailed and complex, lovely nose, flirting, very mineral with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, fresh, detailed, ripe, plums, still structured, quite youthful, long finish. 97

1983 Château Haut-Brion
Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, leather, slight fig note, red berries, detailed and nuanced, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, fruity, nuanced and detailed, elegant and refreshing, little bit short in this company. 91

1985 Château Haut-Brion
Ruby, garnet rim. Dark fruits, opening up, quite shut first but gets scented and flirting, but the tightest '85 HB I've tasted. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, intense, detailed, refreshing, red berries, scented and elegant, lovely balance, needs time to open, long. A bottle going back and forth between marvellous and tight and astringent. 95

1986 Château Haut-Brion
Corked

1988 Château Haut-Brion
Deep ruby. Cassis, figs, leather, ever so slight bell peppers note, quite rich '88 nose, cooler fruits. Spicy and chocolate with air. More and more scented with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, firm, structured, leaner cassis fruits, leather, detailed, fresh, elegant, long. 93

1989 Château Haut-Brion
Deepish ruby, garnet rim. Highly scented and massive intensity, rich, ripe, layered, red and darker fruits, detailed, leather, plums, tobacco, superb nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet ripe red fruits, darker berries, layered, detailed, nuanced, superb and hedonistic, impossible to describe, stunning length. 100

1990 Château Haut-Brion
Ruby. Scented, red and darker berries, nuanced, floral, intense and layered, leaping out of the glass. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively and detailed, nuanced, elegant and long. 97

1995 Château Haut-Brion
Deep ruby. Scented, ripe, cassis, blueberries, anise, slight tobacco note, layered and detailed, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, layered, intense, plums and blueberries, but a bit lean finish, long. 94

1996 Château Haut-Brion
Deep ruby. Coffee, dark chocolate, cassis, blueberries, plums and tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, if tight and somewhat rustic, slightly edgy, bit dry finish. Falls apart with air. Faulty bottle.

1998 Château Haut-Brion
Deep ruby. Scented, ripe fruits, detailed, nuanced, fruity, plums, floral and minerals underneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, nuanced, detailed and refreshing, fleshy, long. 96

1999 Château Haut-Brion
Deep ruby. Rich, jammy and fruity, ripe and intense, vanilla, very youthful beside it's one year older bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity and ripe, red-and blueberries finish. Smooth. 93


1978 Domaine de La Passion Haut-Brion
Ruby with orange rim. Cassis, rose hips, cherries, wood polish and bell peppers nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, bit dry and sweet and sour, good length. 88

Vinkveld

2004 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese
Gullgul. Epler, mineraler, gule frukter, ananas, elegant duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, detaljert, livlig, frisk, leken, ananas, fersken, lang. 91

2012 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin
Lyst rubinrød. Parfymert, delikat, røde bær, frisk, fruktig, lett krydret, flott duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, delikat, raffinert, konsentrert for village, bringebær, jordbær og parfymerte toner, lang. 91

1989 Château Gazin
Servert blindt. Rubinrød med tynn oransje kant. Noe dadler, jern, jordlig, lær og lakris, utviklet og kanskje noe varmeskadet duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, slank, jordlig, dadler, litt enkel, det er lengde her men neppe noen topp flaske. Rustikk. Med fasit i hånd er den muligens slik den vil være, har ikke smakt denne før. 85

1999 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas Francois Billecart
Lyst strågul, små bobler. Epler, fruktig, mineraler, brioche, litt svidd stekeskorpe, detaljert duft. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, kremet, epler, pære og noe sitrus, detaljert, noe rikere, lang. 94

1966 Mommessin Aloxe-Corton
Light pale ruby, brick rim. Dusty, earthy, one or two figs and one raisin. Lively acidity, tannins gone, earthy and musky palate, too old. 80

1959 Château Canon
Upper shoulder fill. Ruby, broad brick rim. Earthy first but blows off, figs, plums, leather, prunes and spices on the nose. Fresh acidity, few tannins, smooth, bit sweet and sour, some dark fruits, leather, slightly lean finish. Good length. Dying off in the glass 88 at it's very best.

1999 Regnard Chablis Grand Cru Valmur
Lyst gullgul. Fruktig, noe voks, mineraler, litt gulfrukt, bruker lang tid på å åpne seg. Frisk syre, fruktig, nesten kremet, mer friskhet og sitrus mot finish, tight, den er lang men mangler detaljene og nyansene. 89

2004 Robert Weil Kiedricher Gräfenberg Riesling Beerenauslese
Pale golden. Apricots, apples, minerals, pineapples, detailed, fruity, lovely nose, intense. Fresh acidity, lively, intense, detailed, apples, minerals, sweet, beautiful playfulness, really long. Superb. 96

1988 Château Suduiraut
Golden. Some burnt sugar, rich, intense, apricots, caramel, intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, burnt sugar and caramel, lacks some freshness, typical of the vintage for me, long. 92

82 and 66 Barca Velha and 99 Dal Forno Romano Valpo

1982 Barca Velha:
Ruby, very thin rim. Tobacco, plums, rich, ripe, fruity but also lean nose. Liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, some anise, fairly elegant, some coffee notes, long. 91

1966 Barca Velha:
Ruby, garnet rim. Dusty, leather, slight iodine, some scented notes and søight floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, some prunes, plums, not too complex but lovely even so, long. 90

1999 Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella:
Dark ruby. Some herbs, liquorice, scented, cherries, chocolate, pine, different nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded body, not too much going on, liquorice and pine, leanish and a bit dry. Mint. 89

1947 Pichon Baron and more

2000 Antinori Solaia:
Served blind. Deep ruby. Rich. Massive, alcoholic, ripe, sweet. Vulgar nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner palate than nose, rich, bit warm, not fully balanced. 86

1966 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron:
Danish bottling. Very top shoulder fill, moist earthy smelling cork. Dark ruby with brick rim. Earthy, wood polish nose, figs and dades, leather with more air, bit rough nose. Fresh acidity, lean first but ads and ads, almost sweet. 90

1947 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron:
Schröder & Schyler bottle. Top shoulder fill, ruby with brick rim. Some red berries, liquorice, iodine, very mature nose. Leather and nuanced, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat fresher palate, bit lean but some figs and prunes, lean but quite focused, long, some iodine finish. You feel a touch the warmth of the vintage. 92

Château Latour vertical, 1934-2001

2001 Château Latour:
Ruby. Cassis, leather, vanilla, tobacco nose, starting to mature. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, refreshing, cool fruit, ads with a few hours in decanter, almost sweet cassis and spicy palate, long finish. 94

1997 Château Latour:
Bright ruby, garnet rim. Cedar, cassis, starting prunes, scented and floral nose, lovely, ads with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, refreshing if a bit easy going, fairly fruity, coffee finish. Good length. 89

1995 Château Latour:
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, fruity, cassis, leather, starting figs, superb nose. Coffee and a faint bell peppers touch that dissapears with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, stil has it's grip on the palate, textured and youthful, needs ten years to settle still, long. 95

1993 Château Latour:
Ruby, garnet rim. Some leather, cassis, leaner nose, subdued cassis. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and a bit dry, good length. Touch of cork after twenty minutes in decanter.

1992 Château Latour:
Ruby, thin brick rim. Scented, leather, anise, cassis and figs, bit lean nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, slight cherries and stone from stone fruit touch,  bit more fruit with air, good length. 87

1991 Château Latour:
Ruby. Elegant red berries nose, scented, fruity and nuanced, not that complex. After a short decanting it's a little bot more scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, refreshing, gives less than last bottle, good length. 88

1990 Château Latour:
Fill 4mm below cork. Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, fruity, cassis, leather, layered and complex, astonishingly youthful nose, ads with air, gorgeous! Floral notes, seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing, intense, focused, fruity, superb texture, bit tight knit still, long indeed. 96

1989 Château Latour:
Ruby, garnet rim. Fruity, nuanced, cassis, leather, floral, bit tight nose. Scented, gorgeous nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded and fruity palate, bit tight, needs air to open, refreshing and long. 96

1988 Château Latour:
Ruby, scented, floral, quite seductive nose. Fruity, cassis, leather, elegant and nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, fruity, intense and playful, lovely, long, another fantastic '88 Latour bottle. 94

1986 Château Latour:
From Bruun Rasmussen Auctions. Top shoulder fill, soaked cork. Ruby, garnet rim. Corked.

1986 Château Latour:
New bottle fetched, low neck fill. Deep ruby, thin garnet rim. Tight, some vanilla, cassis, leather, burnt rubber and herbs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intensely structured, lacks fruit, not the best bottle I've had, must be warm storage. 87

1986 Les Forts de Latour:
Ruby, garnet rim. Intense, coffee, cassis, tea notes, bit warm touch, herbs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, drying and not very elegant, warm storage bottle. 86

1985 Château Latour:
Top shoulder fill, soaked cork. Ruby, garnet rim. Layered, nuanced, elegant and refreshing nose, scented and aristocrathic, superb. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, refreshing, playful and nuanced, lovely indeed, long. 95

1984 Château Latour:
In neck fill. Ruby, brick rim. Fresh, lean and redcurrants and raspberries nose. Touch of tobacco, more scented after twenty minutes in decanter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, crisp feel to it, some lovely red berries notes, not that complex, good length. 87

1983 Château Latour:
Bottom neck fill. Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, bit tight, cassis and red berries nose. Touch of tobacco, ads with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, fruity and nuanced, refreshing, lovely balance, could have more intensity, long. 93

1982 Château Latour:
Bottom neck fill. Ruby, garnet rim. Corked.

1978 Château Latour:
Very top shoulder fill, soaked cork. Ruby, brick rim. Red berries, faint hint of leather and tobacco, quite a pure nose. Ads body with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit easy going, refreshing, leaner and nuanced, again unripe red berries palate, long finish. 90

1976 Les Forts de Latour:
Ruby, garnet rim. Warm, dry, dusty and a bit cooked nose, some herbal notes behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresher palate, some red and darker berries, good length, probably somewhat warm storage. 85

1975 Château Latour:
Top shoulder fill, soaked cork crumbling to pieces when opened. Ruby, thin orange rim. Oxidized and off bottle

1971 Château Latour:
In neck fill. Ruby, orange rim. Scented, lean, cherries, anise and tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe and few tannins, lean and easy going, iodine finish, short. Bit more fruit with air. 82

1970 Château Latour:
In neck fill. Decanted for three hours. Deep ruby, garnet rim. Tight, closed, shutt, red berries far behind. Finally some scented touch and floral notes starting to evolve, getting more intense, slowly, took five hours, layered, nuanced, violets, pure cassis, refreshing nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, massive, textured, a cathedral of a wine, massive mountain of tannins, takes time to open, long, nuanced, fresh. 98

1970 Château Latour:
Bottom neck fill. Decanted thirty minutes. Deep ruby, garnet rim. Tight, cassis, some black tea, scented, ads with more air, very slow to evolve in the glass. coffee eventualy, then red berries. Incredibly slow. Fresh acidity, ripe and massive tannins, tight as a athletes butt, firm, long and focused. Refreshing, lively and starting to really give with lots of air, but never top. 96

1969 Château Latour:
Upper shoulder fill, soaked cork. Garnet with orange rim. Lean and dry nose, touch of figs and wood polish, nuts and leather. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and drying. 78

1966 Château Latour:
Upper shoulder fill. Redcurrants red with thin brick rim. Bit lean nose, red berries, cherries, anise and leather, some tobacco and a slight floral note. Fuller and fruitier with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing and fruity, leaner palate, lovely texture, lively and elegant, long if a bit lean finish. 93

1964 Château Latour:
Upper shoulder fill, soaked cork. Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Redcurrants, rose hips, leather, anise, leaner and focused nose, opens up tighter than last good bottle. Scented with more air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, surprisingly biting texture, lovely balance, refreshing, long. Falling a bit apart with air. 91

1959 Château Latour:
Bonhams auction buy. Towards mid shoulder fill, soaked cork. Ruby, orange rim, sediments, not fully clear. Leather and prunes nose, lightly floral, not that intense. After half an hour of air, scented, violets, nuanced and elegant, aristocratic. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and narrow, first, fruity and of not intense, way more rounded. Lovely texture and structure, almost sweet, touch of prunes and figs, ripe blueberries, long. 96

1952 Château Latour:
Upper shoulder fill, soaked cork. Ruby with brownish hue, orange rim. Leather, tobacco, drying and tired nose. Fresh acidity, lean and metallic. Tired and the shortest Latour I've tasted. 72

1951 Château Latour:
Upper shoulder fill. Ruby, orange rim. Leather, nuts, drying and a bit dusty, some figs. Fresh acidity, ripe and few tannins, lean, drying properly, short. 78

1947 Château Latour:
Upper shoulder fill. Bright ruby, orange rim. Slightly floral, scented, some spices, red berries nose. With air, leather, black tea, nuanced scented and anise. Lean and dry palate, drying. With air, (two hours open and about twenty minutes in a narrow caraffe), more cherries and plum stones, red berries, fuller body, if never full, long. 95

1934 Château Latour:
Mid shoulder fill, soaked cork. Cloudy orange, gone.

2001 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey:
Served blind. Golden. Honey, wax, apricots, vanilla, botrytis, rich nose. Fresh acidity, lively and fruity, elegant palate, refreshing, slight bitter note, lively and long. Lovely indeed. Nailed producer, missed the vintage with good margin, evolved for it's age. 92

1967 Château de Fargues:
Golden, amber hue. Rich nose, dried apricots, orange peel and marmalade, almonds, vanilla, layered nose. Fresh acidity, refreshing and fruity, bit lean palate, refreshing, bit bitter finish. Long. Could be more together. 93

90 Montrose, 85 and 86 LMHB, 86 HB, 88 Mouton, 83 Trotanoy, Coche-Dury and more

1966 Château Lafon-Rochet:

Top shoulder fill. Ruby, broad orange rim. Cigars, earthy, forest floor, mature nose, verging on tired. Fresh acidity, lean and skinny, drying. 72

1966 Château Léoville Barton:

High shoulder fill. Ruby, orange rim. Scented, cogars, anise, leather and some cassis nose, figs and wood polish, gentleman's wardrobe. Fresh acidity, ripe and few tannins, leaner palate, refreshing, ads on the nose with air, long. 90

1986 Château La Mission Haut-Brion:

Ruby. Intense, floral, minerals, cassis, pure feel to it, tobacco, scented, layers and layers on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense but leaner than the nose, elegant may be stretching it, but balanced and fresh. Ads and ads, complex as few. Long. 95

1986 Château Haut-Brion:

Ruby. Tight first, not giving that much on either nose or palate, but very long finish with some fruit that is difficult to describe. Floral, cassis, leaner minerals, still a bit tight nose after half an hour in decanter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, one of the more tannic 86 Haut-Brion bottles I've had, leaner, slightly tomato plant, not optimal bottle.  Long finish. 92 

2008 Coche-Dury Meursault:

Pale golden. Apples, minerals, some yellow fruits, butter, slightly floral and flinty nose. Fresh acidity, elegant and creamy texture, playful, lively, nuanced, cooler palate than nose, bit tight, slightly bitter, long and bit edgy, needs a few years still, concentrated, lime and chalky finish, long. 92

1988 Château Mouton Rothschild:

Ruby, garnet rim. Bit tight as usual, some exotic spices, cassis, leather, more subdued than last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, cassis, slightly herbal, tight even with air, long, if lean finish. 91

1983  Château Trotanoy:

Ruby, thin orange rim. Tight, scented, some blackberries and black tea, nuanced, floral and sublime elegance, gorgeous nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit tight, lovely balance, nuanced and fresh, youthful, subdued yet intense, amazing length, waves upon waves, gorgepus and long. Served blind, and I, miraculously, nailed vintage and producer. Even if tighter than last bottle. 97

1985 Château La Mission Haut-Brion:

Ruby, thin brick rim. Floral, scented, elegant, nuanced and layered nose, maturing, cassis, beautiful nose. Flirting nose, gorgeous. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing, gorgeous and nuanced, creamy texture, playful and elegant, absolutely gorgeous. Served blind, took the vintage and managed the estate with a bit of help. Perfect balance. Gorgeous. 96

1990 Château Montrose:

Ruby, garnet rim. Tight, slightly herbal, scented, nuanced, intense, refreshing, stunning, floral notes, gorgeous nose, nuanced and layered. Layers upon layers. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, nuanced and refreshing, intense, refreshing, mouthwatering, amazing, ads and ads and everything is so fresh. Served blind and I was on '90 Montrose on the nose, and so it was. Perfect, my best bottle so far, stunning. 100

2004 Keller Westhofener Morstein Riesling Auslese***

Golden. Apricots, pineapples, fresh nose if not that complex. Panacotta nose. Fresh acidity, playful and lively, panacotta with strawberries and raspberries, intense, but could be more complex, intense and almost powerfull, long. 92

1995 Monsanto Vinsanto La Chimera:

Cloudy orange-brown with golden rim. Oxidized and raisins nose, alcohol big time. I hope this is an off bottle, pure spirits and oxidized palate and nose. A Madeira is far more balanced. Awfull. 

2010 Dr. Burklin-Wolf Ruppertsberger Riesling Auslese:

Pale golden. Apples, cinamon, slightly curry note, rich but complex nose. Richer than last bottle. Fresh acidity, lively and elegant, nuanced and refreshing, playful, superb, refreshing and mouthwatering, lacks a bit of balance if I'm pushing it, long. 94

98 Emmanuel Rouget Echézeaux, 86 Mouton, 66 Cos and more

 2011 Egon Müller Scharzhofberg:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lime, minerals, lean and focused. Fresh acidity, fruity and balanced, ever so slightly bitter finish. 87

2010 Schäfer-Fröhlich Felseneck Riesling GG:

Pale lemon yellow. Ripe yellow apples and a sweet floral scent reminiscent of lilies. Subdued minerals beneath, rich. Fresh acidity, ripe and full bodied, touch of alcohol on top even at 13%, a bit on the ripe side, lacks refinement, more of a locomotive. 90

1998 Emmanuel Rouget Echézeaux:

Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, touch of minerals, leather and mint. Ads with air. Scented and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a nerve going through the quite fruity body. More texture than a 98 Corton a week ago, has more to offer. Very long. 94-95

1998 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste:

Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, leather, liquorice, fruity and quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, refreshing palate, long finish. Maybe slightly lean but very refreshing and classic. 92

1986 Château Latour a Pomerol:

Neck fill, cork smouldered into pieces. Ruby, brick rim. Mature, plums, figs, leather, touch of mint. The most mature 86 I've had at this level. Fresh acidity, tannins ripe and soon gone, rounded body, elegant but enjoy it soon. Long and ever so slightly drying. 90

1986 Vieux Château Certan:

Fill 5 mm below cork. Blueberries, plums, scented, violets, very elegant and complex. Lovely floral and layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, superb freshness, elegant, refined, long finish. 93

1986 Château Mouton Rothschild:

Bottom neck fill. Soaked cork, Decanted for a few hours hours, then back in the bottle, transported to the tasting and decanted again before tasting again. Seems t have been handled too much, but may also have had a difficult life. Ruby. Some floral notes, elegant, cassis, scented, layered and complex nose. Some exoticness beneath, touch of violets and jasmine. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, velvety and rich texture, refreshing and lively, massive next to the others, fruity and very long even so. 96

1966 Château Cos d'Estournel:

Excellent cork, fill top shoulder. Ruby with brick rim. Scented, liquorice, cedar, leather, plums and figs, quite intense. Ads with air. Lively and fresh acidity, playful and very elegant, tannins soon polished off, refreshing and again lively, long. Different kind of juice. 94

Château Palmer vertical tasting 1959-2004

A bit soaked corks for the age of the wines compared to other estates and bottles that I regularly open is a bit of a worry. All bottles have been sourced from different cellars and have lived different lives. 

2004 Château Palmer:

Ruby. Scented, blueberries, cassis, a touch of vanilla nose, young and fresh. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leather and a bit smoky style, slightly rough oak at this stage, good length. 89

1998 Château Palmer:

Ruby. Scented, floral, fruity, elegant and refined nose. Complex and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant body, textured backbone, long. 91

1996 Château Palmer:

Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, minerals, cassis, blueberries, layered and complex nose, refined, some cedar. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and quite structured backbone, long. 93+

1995 Château Palmer:

Bright ruby. Fruity, floral, cassis and blueberries. Scented and layered. Ads with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and elegant, lively, long. Some felt quite strongly that this bottle was corked but even after six hours in the glass, there was no trace of any cork taint, and even the most bombastic tasters went silence. 94

1990 Château Palmer:

Bright ruby. Scented, fruity, layered, nuanced and elegant, refined nose. Mint and spicy and touch of Christmas spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lovely fruit and balance, richer and somewhat exotic, refined and very long. 96

1989 Château Palmer:

Bright ruby, garnet rim. Leather, cedar, floral, very subdued and elegant nose, layered and a bit light on it's feet, gorgeous nose. Slightly heavier with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and leaner body, still quite intense, leather, tobacco and still a slight tannic grip in the finish. Long. 94+

1988 Château Palmer:

Lower neck fill. Bright ruby, garnet rim. Some floral notes over figs, anise, plums and blueberries. Slightly herbal and scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, playful and elegant, mouthwatering, long, but drops off suddenly.  91+

1986 Château Palmer:

Top shoulder fill. Bright ruby, very thin brick rim. Deeper nose, some plums, cherries, scented and intense nose. Layered and complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively, quite playful and refreshing, towards mouthwatering, very long. But looses something with air. Becomes shorter. 95

1985 Château Palmer:

Bottom neck fill. Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Intense and scented nose, floral and layered, cassis and leather, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively, lovely fruit and texture, very elegant but a little bit short. 93

1983 Château Palmer: 

Lower neck fill. Bright ruby, garnet rim. Scented, cherries, touch of figs and fruit stones. Minty touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively and mouthwatering, slightly dry palate, long. 92

1982 Château Palmer:

Top shoulder fill. Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, fruity, floral, nuanced and layered.   Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and very elegant, lively and lovely balance, long. 94

1981 Château Palmer:

Top shoulder fill. Garnet, thin brick rim. Some leather, lean nose. Fresh fruit, slightly dry, easy going but refreshing. 83

1979 Château Palmer:

Very top shoulder fill. Bright ruby, garnet rim. Mature nose of plums, anise, leather and tobacco. Slightly floral with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and plummy even if leaner body, dying off in the finish. 87

1976 Château Palmer:

Berry Bros & Rudd label, estate bottled, dark green BBR foil. Cork confirms label. Bottom neck fill. Bright garnet, brick rim. Scented and floral, lean and very mature nose. A touch of VA that blows off. Sweet and sour. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and drying, somewhat fruitier with air. 85

1967 Château Palmer:

Top shoulder fill. Garnet, brick rim, slightly cloudy. Cherries, liquorice and sweet and sour. Fresh acidity, few tannins, a bit lean and dry, lacks fruit. 82

1966 Château Palmer:

Berry Bros & Rudd bottled, darker red foil, lower neck fill. Cork states Berry Bros Rudd LTD London. Bright garnet, brick rim. Beautiful floral, cherries and red berries nose. Scented, layered and nuanced. Gorgeous nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively, very elegant, quite refined, playful, slightly drying finish, but very refreshing and more so with air. 93

1961 Château Palmer:

Berry Bros & Rudd bottled, golden foil, mid-shoulder fill. Cork reads Berry Bros Rudd LTD London Château Palmer Margaux 1961. Slightly cloudy garnet with almost orange rim. Scented, slightly floral, red berries and cherries, figs, leather and prunes, dried tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively but drying finish, quite full bodied first, lean finish. Ads with air, getting fuller and longer. 92

1959 Château Palmer:

L'Acheteur negociant bottling.  Top shoulder fill. Cork stated nothing. Bright garnet, brick rim. Scented, liquorice, floral and a touch of mint on the nose. Red berries. Fresh acidity, drying palate, dusty and unpleasant, dry finish. Again it ads with air, getting more body. 86

1945-1998 Las Cases, twenty vintages

An excellent evening of twenty vintages of Château Léoville Las Cases. Rarely have there been more bottles in excellent condition at a vertical tasting. The wines of the 70's although very good in many cases, seems to be of a different style with more acidity, a leaner and more cherries and sweet and sour style, than the very fruit forward and rounder style, of both the 60's and older, and again from 1982 and younger. The 1945 was not decanted, but should have been, for about half an hour. The 59 and 61 was briefly decanted and would both have liked 45 minutes to an hour. The 82 and 86 got four to five hours, and would not have been harmed by even more, and the same goes for the younger ones. The 94 was the only one that could actually have had less (about five hours). Wines tasted from old to young.


1998 Château Léoville Las Cases:

Deep ruby. Cassis, some coffee, leather. Complex and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruit forward and up front now. Needs ten years to come around, feels very young. 92

1995 Château Léoville Las Cases:

Ruby. Scented, cassis, leather, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, balanced and ripe feel, fruity and long, way to young. Forget it for ten years or more. 93

1994 Château Léoville Las Cases:

Ruby. Young 94. Scented. Licorice, cassis. Vanilla and oak. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, oak up front and has problems to balance. Drying. 87

1990 Château Léoville Las Cases:

Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented and quite up front. Licorice, cassis and a quite rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins,  a bit sweet, sweeter than 89. Lovely and long, but lacks a bit of nuance for me. Needs ten years to shed some fat. 93

1989 Château Léoville Las Cases:

In neck fill. Ruby, very thin garnet rim. Cassis, somewhat scented, ever so slightly gamey and a touch of licorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, warmer fruit and feels ripe. Touch of coffee and plum compot. Long. 94

1986 Château Léoville Las Cases:

In neck fill. Ruby. Scented, deep and intense. So youthful and more open than the last few bottles, but also more air. Five hours in decanter, and could still have more. Layered and nuanced, very refined. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, superb texture and structure, still very youthful, superb bottle and incredibly long. 99

1985 Château Léoville Las Cases:

Very top shoulder fill. Ruby, garnet rim. Layered, slightly spicy, cassis, leather, scented and very nuanced. Excellent nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, very long, if ever so slightly lean. 95

1983 Château Léoville Las Cases:

Very top shoulder fill. Deep ruby, garnet rim. Off bottle. Warm storage.

1982 Château Léoville Las Cases:

One cm below cork fill. Ruby, thin garnet rim. Fresh nose, very nuanced for 82, layered, some cassis, some cedar, some scented notes, floral, not that ripe, very complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, layered and nuanced, refreshing and mouthwatering. Lacks that heaviness of some, superb. Very long. A stunning 82. 97

1981  Château Léoville Las Cases:

Top shoulder fill. Ruby, thin brick rim. Slightly scented nose. Flat palate, easy and short. 85

1979 Château Léoville Las Cases:

Lower top shoulder fill. Bright ruby, garnet rim. A bit dry and somewhat warm nose, slightly dusty. Fresh acidity and more fruity palate. Ripe and few tannins, not top bottle, but good enough. 89

1978 Château Léoville Las Cases:

Top shoulder fill. Ruby, garnet rim. Very tight, with air rose hips, leather, some bell peppers, almost spicy, pepper and cool blackcurrants. Fresh acidity, polished tannins, almost creamy, very fresh feel. Lovely bottle. Long. 92

1976 Château Léoville Las Cases:

Top shoulder fill. Ruby, garnet rim. Some bell peppers, blackcurrants, black tea, leather and cedar. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lovely freshness, playful and elegant, some would say sour, but for me refreshing. Lovely and refreshing finish. 92

1975 Château Léoville Las Cases:

Bottom neck fill. Slightly corked.

1971 Château Léoville Las Cases:

Very top shoulder fill. Ruby, thin brick rim. Some cassis,  vanilla and butter scotch.  Way more fragrant and scented after an hour. Fresh acidity, lively and ripe tannins. Fruit leaves the acidity halfway and even if quite lovely palate, it's to short. Lovely while it lasts.89

1966 Château Léoville Las Cases:

Bottom neck fill. Ruby, thin garnet rim. Cedar, almost "rough" cassis, tea and asparagus. Fuller with even more air. Fresh acidity, tannins polishes off, somewhat sweet and sour, long. More scented and rounder after an hour. 93

1961 Château Léoville Las Cases:

Very top shoulder fill. Bright ruby, thin orange rim. Extremelly closed, even after an hour in decanter, it's tight. Like last excellent bottle, surprisingly youthful. Etheral, somewhat minty and cool, cassis, touch of prunes, leather. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and still youthful, layered palate, very long. 97

1959 Château Léoville Las Cases:

Top shoulder fill. Bright ruby, thin orange rim. Rich, cassis, cedar, leather, touch of sweet tobacco. Floral and scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mellow but rich, lovely palate. Very refreshing and long. 98

1955 Château Léoville Las Cases:

Danish bottling (Carl Reffs) Mid shoulder fill. Ruby with orange rim. Prunes, somewhat scented, some dust. Lovely acidity, somewhat maderized on the palate, lacks some fruit, dries a bit. Better than last bottle. 84

1945 Château Léoville Las Cases:

Mid shoulder fill. Bright ruby, thin orange rim. Stunning nose, scented, layered, somewhat rich. Subdued yet intense, floral, cedar, superb. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mellow and polished, but still there, the slightly warm and sweet fruit of the vintage is somewhat subdued. Extreme length. 98

 

24th of December

Mariage Frères Breakfast Earl Grey:

Elegantly scented and somewhat citrusy Earl Grey

Mariage Frères Thé au Tibet:

Floral, subdued, even silky black tea with a touch of orange blossoms. 

2007 Château Doisy Daëne:

Bright golden. Apricots, vanilla, some honey and minerals. Layered. Fresh acidity, rounded and nuanced, refreshing and elegant, rich yet transparent. Long. 93

Broadbent 10 Years Old Malmsey:

Amber with gold/ green rim. Nuts, figs and raisins. Heavy nose. Fresh acidity, sweet, rich, slightly burnt caramel, good length. 87

Harney & Sons Darjeeling:

Some herbs and ever so slightly spicy, fairly easygoing Darjeeling. Rounded.

Taylors of Harrogate Pai Mu Dan:

Light yet intense of grass and floral notes. 

1985 Château Langoa Barton:

In the neck fill. Ruby with garnet rim. Figs, prunes, some cassis, intense, layered and complex nose, seemingly at peak for my palate. Fresh acidity, some tannins still but just to make the framme avrround the fruit, refreshing and elegant, long finish. 93+

1966 Château Léoville Barton:

Low fill, low top shoulder, but good cork. Garnet with brick rim. Licorice, figs and leather. Quite light and more so than last bottle. Fresh acidity, hardly any tannins left, licorice and dried fruit palate with raspberry refreshing finish. Good length. 92

1999 Disznókö Tokaji Aszü 6 Puttonyos Kapi:

Pale amber with yellow green rim. Some nuts, raisins, dried apricots, orange marmalade and elegant honey. Superb nose. Fresh and lively acidity, refreshing, intense, yet light feel. Playful and vigorous, mouthwatering and very long. Way better than I remember it, fruitier, more nuanced and layered. 95

1966 Lafon Rochet

1966 Château Lafon-Rochet:
Towards mid shoulder fill. Bad cork. Bright ruby, brick rim. Cooked plums and dirt on the nose. Lean and dry palate, very tired.Oxidizes within minutes.

1966 Château Léoville Barton

1966 Château Léoville Barton:
Mid shoulder fill only, soked cork that came out whole. Brilliant ruby with thin orange rim. Such a delicate nose. Some figs, leather, faint hint of tobacco, slightly scented, a violet whiff on top. Fresh acidity, tannins more or less polished off, again an almost tender, or at least soft texture, very elegant. Subdued and a freshness nerve to it, that is typical on todays wines as well from Léoville Barton. A wild strawberries finish. Truly excellent wine. 93

Commanderie de Bordeaux dinner November 1st

2007 Château Olivier blanc:

Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruit, lime, minerals and some tropical notes. Fresh acidity, elegant texture and structure, refreshing and exceptional length. Refined. 93

2008 Château Couhins blanc:

Towards lemon yellow. Lemons, apricots, minerals, rich nose. Fresh acidity, elegant texture, quite elegant, rich feel, long. Some tropical notes. 92

1966 Château Lanessan:

Deep ruby. Earthy, plums, figs, chocolate and black tea. Fresh acidity, ripe and few tannins, a bit lean palate, leather. Fuller body than the last bottle, more fruit. Elegant finish. Getting more fruity with air, excellent. 91

1989 Château d'Armailhac:

Deep ruby. Cassis, leather, cedar, blueberries. Very intense. Scented with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded structure even if slightly lean finish. A little bit dry in the finish. Long. The drying finish could indicate that it should be enjoyed soon. Time will show. 91

1982 Château Clerc-Milon:

(magnum) Deep ruby, garnet rim. Needed time to open, cassis, leather, subdued pencil, scented, ever so slightly floral. Gorgeous nose with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant fruit and texture, lovely freshness. Superb length. 94

1966 Château Pontet-Canet:

Cruse bottling. Deep ruby, brick rim and orange outer rim. Figs, rose hips, leather and slightly volatile. Fresh acidity, rounded, ripe tannins starting to polish off. Wood polish and prunes. Long finish. 92+

2003 Castelneau de Suduiraut:
(2nd Ch. Suduiraut) Golden. Rich nose, apricots, some botrytis. Pineapples. Richer now than last bottle. Freshish acidity, richer palate, good length. 89