Maury, Banyuls and Rivesaltes 1933-1976

1976 Domaine du Duy Banyuls
Ruby. Dried fruits, figs and leather nose. Fresh acidity, figs, fried fruits palate, leaner, not the most complex, good length. 86

1974 Casenobre Rivesaltes
Pale amber. Nuts, apricots, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, easier, dryish finish. 85

1971 Sainte Lucie Rivesaltes
Pale amber. Nuts, caramels and dried fruits nose. Fresh acidity, lively, leaner, focused but thin, lacks fruit. 86

1969 Riveyrac Rivesaltes
Amber with garnet core. Alcohol and dried fruits nose. Fresh aciditu, leaner, light fruit, bit thin, 85

1962 Pietri Geraud Banyuls
Ruby, orange rim. Light nose, dark fruits, easy going. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, lacks fruit and intensity, hollow. 82

1957 Château Prieuré du Monastirdel Camp Rivesaltes
Amber, ruby core. Figs, anise, minerals, scented nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh if leaner, dried fruits, bit alcoholic finish. 87

1954 Domaine la Sobilane Rivesaltes
Pale amber. Nuts, minerals, dried apricots nose. Fresh acidity, lively, rounded, thinner palate but has fruit. Dried apricots and fruits finish. 89

1950 Château Prieuré du Monastirdel Camp Rivesaltes
Amber, ruby core. Dried apricots, nuts, raisins, quite lovely nose. Fresh acidity, lively, red and dried fruits, bitt hin finish but sweet and elegant. 89

1946 Château Sisqueille Rivesaltes
Cloudy amber. Caramel, ffigs and dried fruits, raisins nose. Fresh acidity, lively, nuts, minerals, figs again, leaner finish, nutty. 89

1939 Domaine Pla del Fount Maury
Brown, orange rim. Rich, nuts, ripe, alcohol up front and figs nose. Fresh aciditu, creamy texture, ripe and rich, but dries off in the finish. 91

1933 Château Mossé Rivesaltes
Light amber. Intense, figs and dried apricots nose, nuts. Fresh acidity, lively, minerals, nuts, dried fruits, detailed, elegant, rounded, long. 94

Champagne og Chablis, Vinmonopolets spesialslipp

For å øke kompetansen til de ansatte i de "nye" spesialbutiklene har en fra hver butikk blitt sendt til Chablis og Champagne i mai i år. Det er opp til hver enkel butikk å velge hvilke viner som er kvotert eller ikke. Fremover vil det også være noen løpende slipp hvor det ikke nødvendigvis er fokusområde, men at vinene fortløpende vil komme ut i butikk. Totalt 336 varelinjer på dette slippet.

Endel 2008 er smakt, med mer fokus, friskhet, presisjon og intensitet enn på lenge. Personlig liker jeg 2004 men man må nok tilbake til 2002 for å finne dette kvalitetsnivået.

Antall flasker kommer først, deretter pris, til slutt størrelse på flaske før smaksnotat. Med forbehold om skrivefeil.

Champagne
Smakt fra Schott Zwiesel Bar Special Champagne glass

2008 Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus Brut Nature
48 942,30 (Magnum) Strågul med små bobler. Epler, fruktig, lett pærepreg og noe bakst, elegant duft. Flint mineraler. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, frisk og crisp, elegant, slankere, lett kremet tekstur, pen lengde. 90

Lassaigne Vignes de Montgueux Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
400 343,90 Strågul med små bobler. Epler, lett toast, mineraler, sjøside, lett pæretouch, elegant duft. Frisk syre, livlig mousse, frisk, slankere, fokusert, crisp, pen lengde. 90

Guiborat Blanc de Blancs Brut
360 363,80 Strågul, små bobler. Epler, lett gulfruktig, gule plommer, fruktig, noe røypreg og lette mineraler. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, eplesyrlighet, avrundet kropp og finish. Livlig. 89

Henriot Blanc de Blancs Souverain Brut
300 849,70 (Magnum) Basevin 2000, så ikke samme cuvée som i BU. Strågul, små bobler. Lettrøkt, mineralsk, epler, gjær, touch av nøtter, noe oksiderte epler, deilig duft. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, avrundet kropp, livlig, detaljert, nyansert, flott lengde. 91

Lilbert Perle Blanc de Blancs Brut
240 421,60 Ikke levert i tide for smaking.

Lenoble L'Epuree Blanc de Blancs Brut
240 379,90 Strågul, små bobler. Epler, noe røkte toner og nøtter langt bak, mineraler og gjær. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, fruktig, livlig, avrundet, eplekjærne finish. 88

De Sousa Cuvée des Caudalies Blanc de Blancs Brut
60 554,10 Strågul med små bobler. Pære, mineraler, lett flintrøyk og en tone hvite liljer på duft. Frisk syre, livlig mousse, litt hul i midtpartiet før mer frukt i finish, gule epler og pærer, pen lengde. 89

Gosset Celebris Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
96 1029,- Mot sitrongul, ørsmå bobler. Lett røkt, nesten en liten gummitone, gule frukter, tyngre duft, moden karaktet. Frisk syre, avrundet mousse, gule frukter, overmodne epler, rik og tyngre, svakt nøttepreget og røkt finish. Lang. 91

2008 Vergnon Confidence Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature
96 525,- Lyst strågul, små bobler. Lettere duft, epler, frisk, regnvåt skifer mineralitet, transparent. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, lettere og crisp i munn, transparent, delikat, livlig og presis, konsentrert selv om slank. Lang og slank finish. 92

2008 Veuve Fourny Millesime Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
600 445,90 Lyst strågul, små bobler. Lett duft, epler, fruktig, regnvåt sommer, svakt av bakverk. Frisk syre, avrundet mousse, fruktig, epler, avrundet kropp, elegant og livlig, litt sjenert, kommer mer bakenfor, fin lengde. 89

2008 Gimonnet Oenophile Blanc de Blancs Non Dose
240 486,10 Lyst strågul, små bobler. Lett mineralsk med grønne epler og en ørliten gulfrukttone på topp. Crisp syre, elegant mousse, slankere og fokusert i munn, syrlig og presist, litt tight. 90

2008 Roederer Blanc de Blancs Brut
120 600,70 Lyst strågul farge, små bobler. Transparent, delikat duft, detaljert, tight, epler, kjølig mineralitet, elegant floral topptone. Frisk syre, crisp og delikat mousse, nesten kremet munnføelse, særdeles elegant og delikat, transparent, crisp og munnen løper i vann, lang og flott finish. 92

2007 Agrapart L'Avizoise Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
36 729,40 Strågul med små bobler. Oksiderte epler, gulfruktig, mineralsk, ørlite vokspreg og noe honning på duft. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, touch oksidativ stil, voks, honning og gule frukter, i alle fall etter en crisp 08 flight. Fruktig finish. 89

2006 Lassaigne Millesime Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
180 567,90 Korket.

2004 Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs Brut
600 540,- Lyst strågul, små bobler. Lett eplerpreg, noe pærer, mineralsk og en lett røkt tone på duft. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, litt kraftigere kropp og struktur for BdB, ikke den mest detaljerte, avrundet og fruktig finish. 90

2002 Cazals Clos Cazals Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
120 753,90 Mot gullgul, små bobler. Rik, gulfruktig, modne epler, mineraler, svakt av nøtter på duft. Hylleblomsttone og noe mandler. Frisk syre, avrundet mousse, rikere kropp, crisp mittveis, fruktig og livligere finish, nesten røkt finish. 90

Ledru Extra Brut
96 400,80 Lyst strågul, små bobler. Epler, noe gule plommer langt bak, fruktig, mintegrerte mineraler og bakverk på duft. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, avrundet først så crispere, livlig og leken, forfriskende sitrus og epler i finish. 91

2009 P. Paillard Bouzy Les Maillerettes Blanc de Noir Brut
120 433,70 Lyst strågul, med ørliten rosatone og små bobler. Fruktig, liten jordbærtone og epler over elegant mineralitet på duft, nybakte boller. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, mineralsk, lett sødmefull rødbærstone, frisk og livlig, pen lengde. 89

2008 Hebrart Rive Gauche-Rive Droite Extra Brut
60 585,- Strågul, små bobler. Epler, noe mandler, lett rødbærstone langt bak på duft, noe floral. Frsk syre, elegant mousse, noe honning og oksiderte frukter forstyrrer på sett og vis en mer elegant tekstur og frukt bakenfor, fin lengde. 89

2008 Gatinois Millesime Brut
180 481,70 Strågul med ørlite rosapreg og små bobler. Parfymert, noe florale toner, tannlegekontor, epler og mineraler, relativt intens. Frisk syre, og mousse, fruktig, frisk og slank, tannlegekontoret vedvarer, frisk finish. 88

2008 Saves Millesime Brut
120 397,70 Strågul, små bobler. Epler, mineraler, noe gulfruktig og mer moden stil. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, livligere i munn, fin balanse, relativt detaljert, pen lengde. 89

2004 Egly-Ouriet Prestige Millesime Brut
96 1017,50 Senere degorgering, juli 2013 enn tidliger cuvée av denne. Mot gullgul, små bobler. Rik, gulfruktig duft, epler, noe røkt. Intens duft, tyngre. Frisk syre, rik mousse, intens, gulfruktig, noe røkt preg, mineralsk og rik, stor kropp. Lang finish. 90

2004 Bollinger Vielles Vignes Francaises Brut
30 3724,50 Strågul med ørsmå bobler. Reduktiv først men åpner seg mot en mer mineralsk og epleskallduft, trang og gir lite. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, ren i munn, elegant, lag på lag, hele veien noe tight og hemmelighetsfull, svært lang finish. Den fikk ikke mulighet til å åpne seg i glasset, diskusjon rundt om flasken var topp. Lot en liten slant stå i ett annet glass, mer raffinert og nyansert på duft, mineraler, epler, svakt floral og elegant duft. Svært detaljert og nyansert i munn, ikke så intens, men raffinert, svært lang finish. Bør dekanteres. 90-94

2004 Moncuit Cuvée Nicole Moncuit VV Brut
120 733,60 Mot sitrongul, små bobler. Epler, sitrus, mineraler, frisk og ren duft, svakt av røyktoner og noe nøtter langt bak. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, fruktig, avrundet og livlig, modne sitroner, epler, delikat og noe rik. Lang. 92

2002 Lanson Gold Label Brut
240 1038,30 (Magnum) Lyst sitrongul, små bobler. Flint, mineraler, epler og sitrus på duft, noe fruktdrevet. Frisk syre, elegant og rik mousse, fresh, detaljer, livlig, sitrus og mineraler, lag på lag, crisp finish, lang. Ungdommelig. 93

2002 Gosset Celebris Extra Brut
120 929,- Strågul, små bobler. Epler, gule frukter, forsiktig mineralitet, tight duft. Frisk syre, crisp mousse, fruktig, livlig, noe sitrus og mineraler, crisp sitrus og mineralsk finish. 92

2002 Piper-Heidsieck Rare Brut
120 1350,60 Mot sitrongul, små bobler. Intens, bakverk, gjær, mineraler, epler, flint, tyngre duft. Frisk syre, og mousse, mineraler, konsentrert, gjær, intens i munn, dypere, rik finish, lang. 92

2000 Gratien Millesime Brut
240 450,- Lyst gullgul, små bobler. Epler, mineraler, flint, bakverk og sitrus. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, noe sitrus og grønne epler, crisp finish, lang. 91

2000 Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Brut
120 1075,- Gullgul med små bobler. Epler, mineraler, gul frukt, rikere duft, gjær og bakverk. Frisk syre, rik mousse, fruktig, avrundet, rikere kropp og tekstur, epler og gulfruktig, lang finish. 91

1999 Bollinger R. D. Extra Brut
36 2383,70 (Magnum) Kork.

1996 Deutz William Deutz Brut
15 2299,- Strågul med små bobler. Mineraler, noe flint, lett oksiderte epler, tight på duft. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, livlig, sitrus, mineralsk, flint, syrlig finish, ungdommelig. 94

1996 Henriot Cuvèe des Enchanteleurs Brut
50 2526,30 (Magnum) Sitrongul, små bobler. Oksiderte epler, intenst av gjær, flint og røkte toner, bakverk. Frisk syre, crisp mousse, fruktig, intens, epler og sitrus, rik, lang finish. Litt utviklet flaske. 92

1990 Deutz Millesime Brut
60 1131,70 Ox

1990 Henriot Cuvée des Enchanteleures Brut
50 2229,10 (Magnum) Gullgul, små bobler. Mineraler, flint, epler, noe røkt kjøtt, detaljert duft, intens. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, frisk, sitrus, mineraler, ungdommelig flaske for årgangen, crisp og lang. 93

1989 Boizel Joyau de France Brut
96 934,- Mot gullgul, små bobler. Oksiderte epler, noe voks, gule frukter, lett kalkpreg i bunn på duft. Frisk syre, pen mousse, litt mer avdempet, noe rikere, moden, tåler noen år til men blir neppe bedre. 89

1988 Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage Brut
120 1649,90 Sitrongul, små bobler. Toast, epler, mineraler, flintrøyk og nøtter på duft, smør. Frisk syre, rik mousse, frisk og livlig, noe gule frukter, grønne epler, crisp og mineralsk, lang finish. 92

1986 Duval-Leroy Cuvée des Roys Brut
120 1807,50 (Magnum) Deg. 2013. Gullgul, små bobler. Epler, mineraler, sitrus, noe gule plommer, litt tight duft. Frisk syre, tight mousse, ungdommelig, mineraler, slankere, frisk, pen lengde. 89

1979 Lanson Gold Label Brut
24 3950,- (Magnum) Deg april/mai 2014. Gullgul, små bobler. Epler, mineraler, ungdommelig utrykk, detaljert og kompleks duft. Frisk syre, livlig mousse, crisp, sitrus, detaljert, livlig, svært ungdommelig 1979, enkelte med mer erfaring på denne mener den ikke er helt super flaske, men ungdommelig for årgangen uansett, lang finish. 91

1976 Lanson Gold Label Brut
24 4390,- (Magnum) Deg april/mai 2014. Gullgul, små bobler. Nøtter, mineralsk, gule frukter, plommer og noe stein fra steinfrukt. Frisk syre, fyldigere mousse, fruktig, livlig, litt snillere i munn, mer avrundet, livlig og frisk finish, lang. 92

1988 Henriot Millesime Rosé Brut
120 1803,60 (Magnum) Oransje med gullskjær, små bobler. Brioche, epler, mineraler, nøtter, svakt rosinpreg og noe jordbær langt bak. Frisk syre, livlig mousse, forfriskende og elegant, livlig og detaljert, lang. 92


Chablis
Smakt av Zalto Universal

2012 Vocoret Chablis 1er Cru Foret VV
480 227,20 Strågul. Epler, sitrus, lett floral og mineralsk duft. Frisk syre, elegant og livlig, fruktig, epler og sitrus, litt fenolsk, pen lengde. 88

2012 Pinson Chablis 1er Cru Foret
120 299,90 Lyst strågul. Epler, sitrus, mineraler, detaljert duft. Kjølig utrykk. Frisk syre, elegant og mineralsk, delikat, pen lengde. 89

2012 Daniel Dampt Chablis 1er Cru Lys
360 266,60 Lyst strågul. Epler, mineraler, detaljert duft, lett flintpreg og kalk. Frisk syre, elegant struktur, livlig og noe kremet, sitrus finish. 88

2012 Pommier Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Lechet
120 259,90 Lyst strågul. Rik duft, røkt, krydder, vanilje, modne gule epler på duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, vanilje, gule frukter og mineraler, litt kort. 88

2002 Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Lechet
120 357,70 Strågul. Epler og gule plommer, lett floral og noe mineralsk lang bak på duft. Frisk syre, elegant, noe tropiske frukter, ungdommelig, kjølig bakenfor, elegant. Litt bitter finish. 88

2012 Domaine d'Henri Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume Heritage
120 398,80 Lyst strågul. Krydder, noe gule frukter, epler, lussekattet og kalkmineralet på duft. Frisk syre, elegant, crisp, detaljert, sitrus og epler, flott mineralsk finish. 90

2012 Grossot Chablis 1er Cru Vaucopin
360 271,60 Lyst strågul. Epler, mineraler, sitrus, noe floralt, delikat duft, nyansert. Frisk syre, elegant om noe slank, fin mineralitet, sitrus og umodne gule epler, litt krydret finish. 89

2012 S. Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre
120 319,70 Lyst strågul. Epler, noe gule frukter, elegant mineralitet og moden sitrus på duft. Frisk syre, elegant kropp, sitrus, mineraler, ganske livlig i munn, pent innpakket. Lang. 90

2012 Droin Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre
480 310,20 Lyst sitrongul. Parfymert, epler, sitrus og appelsinblomster, nesten flintaktige mineraler bakenfor. Frisk syre, elegant, fruktig, litt vanilje og spice, kremet tekstur, litt fatspicy finish. 89

2012 Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre
120 339,90 Strågul. Epler, sitrus, appelsinblomster og mineraler på duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, livlig, noe tight, mineralet, klokkeklar, delikat, lang finish. 91

2012 William Fevre Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre
360 368,50 Lyst strågul. Epler, mineraler, sitrus, noe kryddertonet, relativt intens duft. Frisk syre, livlig og crisp, fruktig, citrus, detaljert, lang finish. 91

2011 Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre
18 364,60 Mot sitrongul. Sitrus, floral, mineraler, detaljert, noe rikere, detaljert duft. Frisk syre, detaljert, noe fat og krydder, sødmefult jordbærsyltetøy touch, rik, trenger tid for å få på plass eiken, lang. 92

2012 Vocoret Chablis Grand Cru Valmur
180 371,40 Strågul. Sitroner, mineraler, lett flintpreg og epler på duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, noe epler og plommer, mineraler under, lett bitter finish. Litt kort. 88

2012 Bessin Chablis Valmur
120 428,60 Strågul. Gule epler, noe mineraler, svakt florale toner og noe vanilje på duft. Frisk syre, slankere kropp, forfriskende, epler, mineraler, kjølig finish, lang. 90

2012 Billaud-Simon Chablis Grand Cru Blanchots VV
120 619,90 Strågul. Epler, mineraler, lett tropisk overtone, noe floral duft. Frisk syre, elegant og crisp, fruktig, livlig, detaljert, lang. 92

2012 William Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Côte Bouguerots
240 564,20 Strågul. Epler, mineraler, sitrus, noe florale toner, detaljert duft. Frisk syre, detaljert og nyansert, mineralsk, flint, sitroner, grønne epler, flott lengde. 93

2012 Droin Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
360 500,60 Strågul. Epler, grapefrukt, vanilje og noe krydder, flintaktige mineraler under. Frisk syre, sitrus og mineraler, floral, vanilje og krydder, trenger tid. 91

2012 William Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
240 631,50 Strågul. Epler, mineraler, sitrus, tyngre duft, mer tight. Frisk syre, crisp, sitrus, elegant, detaljert, nyansert og kompleks, lang og flott finish. Forfriskende. 94

2012 Malandes Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
60 943,20 (Magnum) Strågul. Noe gule frukter, mineraler, nesten saltaktig, sjø. Frisk syre, avrundet, fruktig, noe mineralsk, kjølig utrykk, slankere, lang finish. 90

2010 Malandes Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
48 913,20 (Magnum) Strågul. Noe flint, kjølig mineralitet, grønne epler, umodne pærer på duft. Frisk syre, forfriskende, kjølig, sitrus og friske grønne epler, detaljert, lang finish. 91

2011 V. Dauvissat Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
60 590,90 Mot sitrongul. Delikat og frisk, floral, grønne og gule epler, mineraler og østers, sitrus, lett floral tone, flott duft. Frisk syre, elegant og livlig, detaljert, frisk og syrlig, lang. 94


7 italienere som også er tilgjengelige i spesialbutikker ble også smakt. Alle fra Zalto Universal.

2012 San Giusto Chianti Classico
Rubinrød. Rik, fruktig, mørke bær, sødmefull, moden og noe tydelig alkohol på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, tørrende og strukturert finish, fruktig, svakt bitter, pen lengde. 89

2010 Felsina Fontalloro
Rubinrød. Rik, røde bær, lakris, vanilje, krydret duft. Moreller. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, kraftig og rik, litt bitende finish, mye struktur, pen lengde. 89

2010 Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia
Rubinrød. Fruktig, noe plommer og fiken, rik duft, parfymert. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, rund, strukturert, litt kort. Tørrende. 87

2011 Montevertine
Rubinrød. Parfymert, rødbærsfruktig, sødmefull og noe alkohol på toppen, rik duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, sødmefull og rik, pen lengde. 89

2011 Montevertine Le Pergole Torte
Rubinrød. Parfymert, røde bær, noe floral, lakris og vanilje på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, røde bær, fruktig, pen lengde. 88

2010 San Giusto a Rentennano Percarlo
Rubinrød. Rik, fruktig, lær, lakris, mørke bær og kirsebær på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, sursøt, lær og lakris, sødmefull, noe svisker. Pen lengde. 89

2006 San Giusto a Rentennano Vin San Giusto
Ravgul, høy viskositet. Rik, intens, nøtter, fiken, rosiner, svisker, tung duft. Medium syre, rik, fruktig, sukkerholdig, tykk og viskøs, man kjenner nesten restsukkerkornene, kremet og avrundet, rik. 88

03 Dönnhoff Oberhäuser Brücke Auslese Goldkapsel and more

2004 Koehler-Ruprecht Kallstadter Steinacker Scheurebe Beerenausle:
Pale lemon yellow. Some apples, cinamon, sweet tropical notes and apple cake nose. Scented. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, rounded, tropical, spicy, I was on Pfalz Riesling mid 2000 vintage, served blind. 92

2006 Schloss Lieser Niederberg Helden Riesling Auslese Goldcapsel:
Corked.

2003 Dönnhoff Oberemeller Brücke Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, cinamon, some petroleum notes, faint minerals, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, lovely balance, playful, fairly delicate, quite rich. Lovely. 87

1976 Konrad Knodel Guldentaler Schlosskapelle Riesling Beerenauslese:
Pale amber. Rich, nutty, intense, ripe, fruit, raisins, smells sweet. Freshish acidity, rounded, lacks nuances and details on the palate, a bit obvious and straight forwards, sugary, far better nose. 85

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

76 Phélan Ségur

1976 Château Phélan Ségur:

In neck fill, bright ruby, brick rim. Prunes, leather and a dusty nose, very mature, opens up a bit with air. Fresh acidity, few tannins, lean and very mature palate, ads fruit with air, drink now, good length. 88

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

2010, 1989 and 1976 from J.B.Becker i Rheingau

1989 J.B.Becker Wallufer Walkenberg Riesling Spätlese:

Golden. Rich nose of apples, yellow plums and botrytis touch. Fresh acidity, elegant, almost creamy texture, long. 89

1976 J.B.Becker Eltviller Sonnenberg Riesling Spätlese:

Golden. Fresh nose of apples, minerals and cinamon. Fresh acidity, elegant body and lovely texture, good length. 89

1976 J.B.Becker Eltviller Sonnenberg Riesling Auslese:

Golden. Richer nose of apples, botrytis and some minerals. Fresh acidity, playful, raspberry touch on the palate, good length. 90

1976 J.B.Becker Spätburgunder Weissherbst Auslese:

Towards orange gold. Cinamon, nuts, figs and dades. Freshish acidity, rounded texture, good length. 87

2010 J.B.Becker Wallufer Oberberg Riesling Beerenauslese:

Pale lemon yellow. Lime, apples and some minerals, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant and playful, fine fruit and length. 89

76 Latour, 90 de Fargues, 89 Cos, 02 Rousseau, 08 Coche and more

Jacques Selosse Initial Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc:

Deg 02 June 2010. Pale golden, tiny bubbles. Intense nose, apples, yeasty, minerals, heavy for BdB, dark fruit and coffee touch. Fresh acidity, rich but elegant mousse, wax and yellow plums. Creamy. 91

1976 Château La Lagune:

Ruby, brick rim. Coffee and somewhat dusty. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresher palate, a bit short and astringent, bit still a lovely Claret. But in this company, most wines struggle. 86

1976 Château Latour:

Ruby, brick rim. Very tight. Cassis, leather giver little on the nose. Palate is fresh, almost lively acidity, ripe but highish tannins. Nuanced and a rich 76, a almost astringent acidity backbone that carries the flavours a long way. 93

1989 Château Cos d'Estournel:

Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented nose. Spicy, cassis, tight and still open, exotic and Christmas spices. Up front a bit. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruit driven still, even if it feels dry and oaky in the finish still. Long but lean and oaky. 91

1993 J. Reynaud Pignan Châteauneuf du Pape:

Ruby, garnet rim. Sweet strawberries and a touch of licorice. Medicinal. Very

sweet nose. Fresh acidity, very ripe tannins, feels like lots of oak.  Dry and oaky finish. Sweet. 79

2005 Shafer Hillside Select:

Deep ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, even if slightly alcoholic and sweet. Licorice, ripe morellos, touch of cassis. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet and coffee with a touch of anise. Hollow and up front. 86

2003 Château Lafaurie Peyraguey:

Blind, nowhere close..... Golden with amber hue. Pineapple, botrytis, vanilla, slightly burnt and caramel. Fresh acidity, refreshing and almost yoghurtish acidity, refreshing but lean. Some caramel and apricots. Good length. 89

1990 Château Rieussec:

Blind. I wasn't even in Sauternes.... Heavy golden with orange hue. Up front nose of unripe apples and rose hips. Slightly volatile and caramel. Fresh acidity, lazyish acidity, burnt caramel, unpleasant finish. 88

1990 Château de Fargues:

Blind. I was on 89 or 90 Fargues or Yquem, even if it was a bit leaner. Golden, amber hue. Pineapples, apricots, vanilla, elegant fruit. Complex and layered. Fresh acidity even if rich. Nuanced. Very long. 94

2002 Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche:

Bright ruby. Slightly herbal, somewhat unripe strawberries. If lean and fruity, it feels scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leanish fruit, fragrant and slightly up front, but lacks complexity and refinement. Good length. 91

2002 Dominique Laurent Nuits-Saint-Georges 1 er Cru Les Chaignots:

Bright ruby. Raspberries, some vanilla, ever so slightly vanilla and mint. fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit lean and herbal, but also somewhat fruity. Good length. 89

2008 Coche-Dury Bourgogne Blanc:

Pale golden. Very ripe lemons, apples, some popcorn. Fresh acidity, lively and refreshing palate, not that complex but lovely. A charmer. 87

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

 

1976 Figeac

1976 Château Figeac:
In the neck fill. Ruby, brick rim, lots of sediments. Wow, where do I begin? Very on an off bottle at the beginning, earthy and dusty going back and forth to scented and blueberries, wood polish and leather. It rested on the last luckily. Fresh acidity, ripe and polished off tannins, fairly lean and very old school. Not a great bottle but enjoyable although many would find it to old. 85

76 Haut-Batailley

1976 Château Haut-Batailley:
In the neck fill. Ruby with brick rim. Figs, tobacco and some leather and a touch of minerals. Not very intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant if lean body, starting to dry and on the edge. Drink it if you have it. 84

1976 Brane-Cantenac

1976 Château Brane-Cantenac:
Very top shoulder fill. Cork was loose and was pushed into the bottle when I tried to get the opener in it, so the bottle got emergency decanted to try to prevent flavour contamination from the old outer part of the cork. Bright ruby with thin orange rim. Quite full nose of violets, figs and ripe cherries. A scented overtone, almost of vanilla, that very finest fresh one. Fresh acidity, tannins more or less gone, almost Richebourg texture. Some sour cherry stones in the finish. Quite nice balance, and better than expected, but could be more complex and longer. More prunes with air. 88

Bordeaux tasting November 7th at B&R

1999 Château Couhins Lurton blanc:

Pale golden. Honey, beeswax, touch of grapefruit and lemon peel. Fresh acidity, waxy texture, have shed the barrel notes of youth. Fairly lively finish. 90

2008 Château Brun:

Ruby. Fresh nose, blueberries, vanilla and a very small touch of tea. Red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft texture, fruity but refreshing. Good length. 86

2009 Château Brun:

(magnum) Deep ruby. Rich nose of plums, blueberries, sweet licorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, quite fresh for Right Bank 09, rounded and good length. 87

2001 Château Potensac:

Deep ruby. Cassis, leather, tiny whiff of cedar and vanilla. Just starting prunes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant texture, starting to mature but will keep konger. Good length. 88

1999 Domaine de Chevalier rouge:

Ruby, garnet rim. Cedar, minerals, ever so slightly flinty under cassis and red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, very elegant texture with a few hours of air, refreshing. Long finish. 91

1989 Domaine de Chevalier rouge:

Ruby, garnet rim. Some figs, prunes, minerals with elegant cassis, slightly floral and redcurrants. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mouthwatering and almost transparent structure. Quite seductive, drinking lovely now and will keep. Long. 93

2001 Château Palmer:

Deep ruby, garnet rim. Scented, cassis, violets, some leather, flirting and quite seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, superb texture, refreshing, and long. Has finesse. 93

1997 Château Clerc-Milon:

(magnum) Deep ruby, garnet rim. Scented with cassis, leather, starting pencil shave and cedar. Strawberries and redcurrants. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a little bit tight still, tannins are there, needs decanting and, at least from magnum, will benefit from another three to five years of cellaring. Ever so slightly vegetal finish. 90

1982 Château Mouton Baronne Philippe:

Unfortunatelly corked.

1989 Château La Croix de Gay:

Ruby, towards brick rim. Figs, earthy, hung meat. Mature nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft and mellow mid palate, ever so slightly drying finish. Smoked ham. Drink soon. 88

1989 Château Suduiraut:

Golden with amber hue. Rich nose, nuts, dried apricots and raisins. Fresh acidity, creamy texture, excellent palate, and again lacks the bitterness of some bottles. This has been one of the wine stalkers this year with five or six bottles tasted, and this was one of the two very fresh ones. Lively, orange peel, long and elegant finish. Late Château release bottle. I think its starting to come around. Will last thirty+ more years. 94

1976 Château Coutet:

Golden. Apricots, some wax, honey, slightly smoky minerals. Fresh acidity, lemony waxy palate, almost creamy texture. Lovely finish. Long and elegant. 93

1942 Château Sisqueille Rivesaltes:

Orange with red hue. Figs, raisins, nuts, honey, plum stones and white chocolate. Fresh acidity, very elegant, not too intense but refreshing and mature. Christmas spices. Long. 93

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