Vininor Høstmesse, Egon Müller and more going back to 1983

2014 Schätzel Riesling ReinWeiß
Kr 207,40
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, minerals, some citrus nose. Fresh acidity, ripe, fresh, apples, minerals, elegant, good length. 87

2013 Schätzel Riesling Reinschiefer
Kr 237,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh, minerals, grapefruits, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, lemons, elegant, refreshing, lovely balance, good length. 89

2012 Schätzel Riesling Pettenthal
Kr 372,60
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh, some citrus, fresh and fruity. Fresh acidity, apples, fresh, minerals, lovely balance, pure apples, long. 92

2012 Schätzel Silvaner Nackenheim
Ikke tilgjengelig
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh, fruity if still reductive. Fresh acidity, fresh, apples, some citrus, light spicy note, good length. 88

2013 Schätzel KabiNett
Kr 252,60
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fresh and fruity, rounded, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, elegant, fresh and delicate, lovely balance, lively. 89

2015 Schätzel Pettenthal Kabinett
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, minerals, focused, detailed. Fresh acidity, apples, elegant, playful, detailed, long. 91

2015 Schätzel Ölberg Auslese
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh, fruity, minerals, citrus. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, vibrant, elegant, lively, apples and citrus, long. 94

2015 Schätzel Pettenthal Auslese
300 litres made. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh, fruity, minerals, detailed nose, some pineapples. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, lively, detailed, playful, apples, peach and pineapples, lemons, long. 96

2013 Schätzel Nierstein Riesling Vininor
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some flint, faint spices and a touch of vanilla. Fresh acidity, minerals, flinty, smoky, focused and firm, detailed, long. 92





2015 Egon Müller Scharzhof Riesling
Kr 409,30
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, minerals, fresh and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, minerals, lovely balance. 89

2015 Egon Müller Scharzhofberg Riesling Kabinett
Kr 704,80
Ap nr 02 16 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh, elegant, detailed nose, refreshing. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, minerals, elegant and nuanced, lovely balance. 90

2015 Egon Müller Scharzhofberg Riesling Spätlese
Kr 1276,20
Ap nr 07 16 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh, light spicy notes, peach, light flinty nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, minerals, nuanced, lovely balance, apples and citrus, beautiful balance, long. 93

1983 Egon Müller Scharzhofberg Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel
Ap nr 33 84
Golden. Honey, apricots, fresh, fruity, minerals, apples, pineapples, detailed, pure, superb nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, elegant, lively, pure, sublime balance, nuanced. Creamy, rounded, sweet oranges, sweet lemons, apples, peach, pineapples, stunning. 96

1994 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett
Ap nr 09 95
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, some lemons, fresh, fruity, some yellow fruits, light spice note, minerals. Fresh acidity, minerals, fresh, fruity, detailed, elegant, long. 91



2015 Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof Urban Riesling
Kr 189,50
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, apples, lemons, elegant. 86

2015 Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof Wiltinger Alte Reben Feinherb
Kr 243,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh and fruity nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, minerals, fresh, fruity, elegant, lovely balance. Good length. 88

2015 Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof Ockfener Bockstein Riesling Kabinett
Kr 243,40
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh and fruity nose, touch of peach. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, minerals, apples, elegant. 89

2015 Szent Tamas Màd Furmint
Kr 176,30
Pale lemon yellow. Peach, fruity nose, fresh. Fresh acidity, minerals, apples, leaner, fairly focused, good length. 86


2014 Clos de L'Elu Bastingage Anjou Blanc
Kr 212,-
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh and fruity nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, minerals, lgood length. 87

2014 Besson Chablis
Kr 288,50
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some minerals nose, touch of peach. Fresh acidity, fresh, minerals, apples, lighter, elegant. 85

2013 Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Roche Calcaire
Kr 269,40
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some minerals and spices. Cinnamon notes. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, lemonsa nd ripe apples, good length. 88

2004 Zind-Humbrecht Brand Riesling Vendanges Tardives
Kr 431,80
Towards golden. Apples, apricots, fruity, peach and pears, some spices. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, minerals, elegant, lovely balance, long. 90

2014 Clos L'Ecu Coteaux du Layon 1er Cru Chaume
Kun horeca
Golden. Ripe, tropical fruits and honey nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, fruity, minerals, elegant, playful. Apples and tropical fruits. Good length. 89

2013 Szent Tamas Màd Late Harvest
Kun horeca
Pale golden. Apples, fruity, fresh nose, pineapples and apricots. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, quite playful. 87

2014 Novaia Valpolicella Classico
Kr 215,80
Bright ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, leaner. 85

2013 Novaia Ripasso
Kr 251,10
Ruby. Dark fruity, some spices, leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, some herbs. 85

2011 Novaia Amarone Corte Vaona
Kr 436,50
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, coffee notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bitter, fresher styles, dark berries, good length, touch hollow. 87

2010 Ronchi di Cialla Schioppettino
Kr 410,90
Ruby. Red berries, herbs, some sweat and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, leaner, some herbs, good length. 89

2004 Ronchi di Cialla Schioppettino
Kr 458,30
Ruby. Some cherries, anise and dark fruits, spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, some spices, anise and leather. 89

2011 Baricci Brunello di Montalcino
Kr 502,70
Ruby. Spices, anise, leather, some cherries and plums nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, structured, good length. 89

Dinner with friends

1990 Dom Perignon
Golden, small bubbles. Apples, touch of nuts, minerals, somepears, started out a touch earthy but gets fresher with air. Minerals, almost flinty, lots of brioche. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, somewhat lazu mousse, quite intense brioche and almost flinty minerals, long. 95

2011 Maison Louis Latour Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some oysters, almost Chablis like nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, lemony and lively, long. 90

2000 Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Monts Mains
Pale lemon yellow. Lemons, minerals, detailed, youthful, apples, flinty and intense chalk note nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, fresh and lively, detailed, almost a touch smoky, lemony and minerals finish. 94

1983 Château Margaux
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Leaps out of the glass, scented, leather, cedar, cassis, blueberries, figs, layered, seductive and nuanced. Violets, absolutely gorgeous nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, maturing, still some structure, needs quite a bit of air to open, even after an hour in decanter quite tight and firm. Tobacco, cassis, blueberries, figs, leather, superb length. 98

1983 Château Haut-Brion
Ruby, garnet rim. Plums, scented, red berries, spices, exotic, cassis, some figs, layered and nuanced, superb nose, flirting and seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, cassis, structured, intense, layered, firm, nuanced, red fruity, some cherries, quite intense, cedar and tobacco, long finish. 96

1983 Château Léoville Las Cases
Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, blueberries, some eucalyptus and lifted notes, tobacco, leather. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, firm, cassis, leather, some spices, red berries, cherries, nuanced but tight, long. 94

1990 Drouhin Bonnes Mares
Ruby, towards brick rim, quite a bit of sediments. Floral, red berries, some cherries, bit sweet and sour and sous bois. Floral, violets, detailed nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, still quite firm, structured, almost a touch bitter. Liquorice notes, red berries, touch woody still, juicy, cherries, layered, deeper, long. Served blind, with answer in hand, the youngest bottle of this. 96

1947 Château Caillou Creme de Tete
Pale amber, green tint. Vanilla, dried apricots, some peach notes nose. Freshish acidity, fruity first before a bit bitter finish, somewhat hollow, sugary. Caramel. With more air apple cake, crumble. 89

Monday night wine tasting

2005 Matrot Meursault 1er Cru BlagnyPale golden. Rich nose, butter, minerals, light smoky notes, apples and some yellow apples. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, minerals, elegant, detailed, nuanced, playful, intense, long finish. 93

1986 Château Haut Bailly
In neck fill. Ruby, brown orange rim, lots of sediments. Earthy, sous bois, figs, mint, cedar, wood polish and some exotic notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat hollow, dry and edgy finish, lacks fruit. Probably not optimal storage. 87

2001 Château La Conseillante
Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, light exotic note, cassis, blackberries, touch of cigars and leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins starting to let go, fruity, somewhat leaner, somewhat rounded texture, not the longest. Lovely nose, doesn't quite live up to it on the palate. 92

1999 Dominique Laurent Clos de Vougeot
Ruby, somewhat cloudy. Sous bois, whiff of red berries, tobacco, touch of chocolate on the nose. Getting more and more nuanced and scented with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh almost unripe red berries, quite full bodied, refreshing, not the most complex but intense, long and lively. 92

2012 Domaine Pellé Menetou-Salon Morogues Vignes de Ratier
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some peach notes, minerals, lightly floral. Fresh acidity, fruity, playful, lively, light passion fruit note, minerals, lemons, detailed, elegant, long. 93

1964 Momessin Aloxe-Corton
Pale ruby, brick rim. Earthy, figs and fairly oxidized nose, dead on the palate.

1983 Momessin Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru
Ruby garnet rim. Black tea and some fruits, think rooibos tea nose. Fresh acidity, tannins gone, lean and dry finish. 77

2001 Faiveley Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Marechale
Bright ruby. Red berries, raspberries, fruity nose, fairly elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, woody, immense wood actually, totally dry finish. No chance in hell for the fruit to manage this. 82

2006 Aile d'Argent
Lemon yellow. Grapefruits, minerals, some vanilla, light peach note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, bit edgy, tropical fruits but has a bit up front oak. Burnt toast. Long burnt pop corn finish. Not my cup of tea. 86

1997 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese
Pale golden. Apples, some tropical fruits, candied lemons, minerals, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, detailed, playful, lively, lovely balance, starting to mature, long finish. 94

Saint Estephe tasting

2001 Château Couhins-Lurton blanc
MAY 15 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, grapefruits, some blackcurrants leaf, minerals and spices nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, lively, apples, grapefruits, lemons and minerals, playfula nd long. 90

2012 Günther Steinmetz Kestener Paulinshofberg
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some oranges, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, elegant, rounded, bit short. 88

2012 A. J. Adam Hofberg Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fruity, minerals, orange blossoms nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, elegant, fresh, detailed, long. 91

2010 Château Lafon-Rochet
MAY 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, vanilla, cassis, spices, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, spices, barrel notes fairly evident still, long. Vanilla finish. 91

2008 Château Meyney
Ruby. Cassis, vanilla, spices, fruity, quite intense, dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, vanilla up front, structured, coffee and bitter chocolate, good length. 89

2006 Château Meyney
Ruby. Cassis, scented, tobacco, cedar notes behind, minerals, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, intense, fruity, slight herbal note, maybe even a few astringent tannins, bell peppers, juicy fruit, long. 90

2010 Château Phélan Ségur
Ruby. Scented, vanilla, dark fruits, light floral note, minerals, elegant and nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, lively, elegant, almost smooth fruit even if structured and youthful, long. 93

1976 Château Phélan Ségur
Bottom neck fill. Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Lean nose, a few figs and some liquorice, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, lean, thin, drinkable but drying. Some cherry stones. 82

2005 Château Calon-Ségur
Ruby. Dark fruits, ripe, intense, spices, floral, some vanilla and spices, coconut. Beautiful nose with air, brighter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, dark fruits, some red berries, smooth texture, long finish. 95

2004 Château Calon-Ségur
Ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, detailed nose, nuanced, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, fruity, structured, some vanilla, elegant and detailed, long. 92

1999 Château Calon-Ségur
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, floral, dark fruits, elegant, nuanced, refined, beautiful nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, red berries, elegant and nuanced, bit woody finish to be picky, long. 93

1996 Château Calon-Ségur
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, floral, leather, anise, red and darker berries, lovely nose. Tobacco and cigars. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, elegant, nuanced, red berries, slightly structured and could be longer. There is a discussion if this bottle is optimal. 94

1983 Château Calon-Ségur
Top shoulder fill. Bright ruby, brick rim. Cherries, leather, red berries, elegant fruit, scented, floral notes, delicate, almost Burgundian. Sous bois. Candied strawberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, elegant, refreshing, still tannins, red berries, lively, cherries, fresh, long. 93

2009 La Dame de Montrose
Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, vanilla, quite intense, rich, some coffee. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner palate than nose suggest, leaner finish, dark fruits. 89

2004 Château Montrose
Ruby. Cassis, red berries, leather, anise, floral, detailed, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, elegant, slightly fruitier bottle than last bottle, long. 92

1998 Château Montrose
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, dark fruits, elegant nose, cedar, light tobacco, cassis, floral notes, seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, cassis, elegant, fresh and fruity. Slightly more youthful than a bottle last month. 92

1995 Château Montrose
Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, red berries, scented, detailed nose, elegant, light tobacco, cedar, liquorice and leather, floral high nose, lovely nose, beautiful. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, elegant, lively, fruity, detailed, elegant, starting to drink beautifully, even if it will still be a long haul. Better than last bottle. 95

1975 Château Montrose
Very top shoulder fill. Brigth ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, leather, bramble, scented, behind tobacco and figs, elegant and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, minerals, almost salty, detailed, nuanced, bit fruitier than last bottle, quite youthful bottle, structured, slightly drying finish, coffee. 92

1959 Château Montrose
Danish bottling, E. Troels-Smith, Copenhagen. Top shoulder fill. Ruby, brick rim. Leather, figs, mature, more evolved than last bottle, cedar, earthy nose. Fresh acidity, few tannins, some dark berries, sweet and sour, iodine and light metallic note before it actually ads some prunes in the finish. 91

2006 Les Pagodes de Cos
Ruby. Herbs, dark fruits, coffee, nettles. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, bit ungainly, lacks balance. Bitter and edgy. 84

2003 Château Cos d'Estournel
Deep ruby. Ripe, dark fruits, intense, liquorice, plums, cassis, massive nose, coffee, dark chocolate. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, intense, sweet, fruity, jammy, coffee, rich, ripe, long. 93

1999 Château Cos d'Estournel
Ruby. Dark fruits, slight bell peppers nose, exotic, spices, coffee. Slightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, rich, some vanilla notes, spices, fruity, long but somewhat edgy. 91

1985 Château Cos d'Estournel
Ruby, garnet rim. Bottle bought new en primeur by owner. Dark fruits, light herbal touch, spicy and vanilla, not that elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit hollow, there is fruit here but it lacks nuance, fairly refreshing. 88

1970 Château Cos d'Estournel
Bottom neck fill. Ruby, thin garnet rim. Spices, cassis, blueberries, figs, liquorice, plums, black tea and citrus. Exotic. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, red berries, fruity, it is leaner body wise but quite intense, playful, bit lean, lovely. More pleassure than points. 92

1959 Château Cos d'Estournel
Danish bottling, Carl Permins Vinhandel Copenhagen. Top shoulder fill. Ruby, orange rim. Dark fruits, mint, coffee, dark chocolate nose. Fresh acidity, leaner palate, sweet and sour, lean and thin. 82

2005 Château Bastor Lamontagne
Pale golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, elegant, not the most complex, fresh. 88

1989 Château Guiraud
Pale amber. Fruity, intense, apricots, caramel, fruity, intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, rich, caramel, apricots, grilled pineapples, ripe and sweet, long. 93

1970 Gaja, 67 Moresco, 02 Jacquesson, 05 Insignia, 89 Fargues, 89 Petit Cheval, 83 Oremus Aszu Eszencia and more

Diebault-Vallois Blanc de Blancs Brut
Light, fruity, well balanced. 88

2013 Dönnhoff Riesling trocken
Fresh, apply, citrus. 86

2002 Jacquesson Brut Millésime.
Served blind. Deg second quarter 2010. Pale golden, small bubbles. Yeast, brioche, oxidated apples, nuts, minerals and plaster. Fresh acidity, lighter mousse, caramel, oxidated apples, bit bitter and not fully blalanced, burnt caramel notes, bitter tea. Bit hollow. With answer in hand I think its a faulty bottle. 87

1970 Gaja Barbaresco
Served blind. Cloudy ruby, brown orange hue and orange rim. Tobacco, cherries, few figs, liquorice nose, intense, some notes of iodine, mature. Fresh acidity, few tannins, mature and borderline old, drying finish and on its way down, but not there yet. Some chocolate and coffee. 88

1967 Giovannini Moresco Barbaresco del Pajore
Served blind. Bright ruby, orange rim. Red berries, mint, tar, roses, cherries, strawberries, sous bois, seductive nose, detailed, refreshing, but mature. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity but slightly iodine and metallic finish, lovely nose, bit thin palate pulls down, iron, but beautiful nose. This was apparently first vintage, sold in 1979 to Gaja who named the wine Sito Moresco. 89

1989 Petit Cheval
Served blind. Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Some cassis, figs, blueberries, tobacco, cedar, violets, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, red and darker berries, bit lean and somewhat firm, could have more fruit, slightly hollow finish. Has its charm. Quite long. 91

2014 Figula Balatonfüred-Csopaki Olaszriesling
Served blind. Pale lemon yellow. Ripe gooseberries, apples, citrus, some cats pie, yellow fruits. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, some grapefruits and lemons, bit lazy. 87

2009 Château Carbonnieux blanc
Served blind. Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruits, minerals, oysters, lemons, fresh and lively nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, citrus, grapefruits, minerals, fresh, leaner but  long. 92

2005 Château Couhins-Lurton blanc
Served blind. Towards lemon yellow. Grapefruits, apples, minerals, vanilla, spices, light tropical notes, evolving. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, rounded, fruity, fresh, lively, rounded, smooth even if barrel notes are slightly uo front still, evolving nivcely, lovely balance. Swallowed the barrels far better than a 2001 last week. Long. 93

2005 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion
Served blind. Pale golden. Butter, fruity, tropical, vanilla and honey, almost like a dessert wine on the nose. Freshish acidity, ripe, fruity, vanilla, spices, smokey, bit alcohollic, towards somewhat ungainly. 86

2004 Duplessis Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre
Served blind. Asparagus, oysters, chalk, lime, unripe green apples, actually intense chalk on the nose. Fresh acidity, leaner, fresh, some lively notes but lacks fruit to balance it, leaner and thinner palate. 87

2002 Louis Jadot Corton-Pougets
Served blind. Bright ruby. Cooked plums, strawberry jam, alcohol notes, not a particularly fresh nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit hollow, warm, lacks fruit, has some spices and vanilla, red berries, youthful but a bit hollow. It sharpens up with air but it never impresses. 89

2005 Joseph Phelps Insignia
Deep ruby. Cassis, coffee, dark fruits, intense, vanilla, spices, dark chocolate. Lightøy scented and floral behind layers of fruit, far better bottle than last year. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, sweet, dark fruits, vanilla and spices. Still a bit warm, alcohol shines through, coffee and chocolate, anise finish, long. 94

2005 Casa Nocera Merlot
Served blind. Ruby. Coffee, liquorice, cooked fruits, massive and rich. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, tich, coffee, fruity, blueberries, bramble, alcohol, rich, massive in one way, hollow in another way, sweet dark fruits. Slight spicy note. 83

2007 Moestoe Cornas Coteau de Reynard
Served blind. Cloudy purple, pink rim. Alcohol up front, ripe bramble, vanilla and alcohol nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, sweet and sour, lively but lacks complexity, dark fruits. It is funky and weird, some may love the almost unbalanced liveliness between herbs and dark berries. To me its pretty uninteresting. 85

1998 Elio Altare Barolo
Served blind. Ruby. Coffe, liquorice, dark chocolate. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity but lacks nuances, spices, vanille, anise, bit short. 85

1985 Château Haut Bailly
Served blind. Bright ruby. Scented, bit subdued nose, some cassis, anise, leather, refreshing nose but tender. Almost delicate. Fresh acidity, ripe and few tannins, mature, served on the cool side, liquorice, leather, some figs and prunes, good length. With answer in hand, not optimal bottle. 87

1999 Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brundllo di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Cassis, vanilla, blueberries, some spices far back, light exotic nose, some coffee notes nose and dark chocolate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fruity, quite fresh, rounded, slight alcoholic notes, fruity, dark berries, chocolate, structured, tannic but also some smoothness, long. 92

1983 Oremus Aszú Eszencia
Served blind. Amber with golden hue. Some caramel, dark apricots, almonds, rich, intense and deep on the nose, almost massive. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, lively, detailed, nuanced, raisins, dried apricots, syrup, honey, playful, lively and rich, super balance, long and rich, very long. 96

1989 Château de Fargues
Served blind. Pale amber, golden hue. Apricots, fruity, intense, pineapples, rich, intense and fairly up front, almost massive nose, pulls and pushes. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, lively, rich, detailed, caramel, rich notes, apricots, grilled pineapples, very intense, rounded, layered, long. 96

2007 Spreitzer Oestricher Lenchen Riesling Auslese 303
Pale golden. Apples, apricots, light minerals nose, fruity. Fresh acidity, lively, playful, yellow fruits, quite intense, refreshing and long. 92

Lovely bunch of wines tasted in January

2008 Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino
Rubinrød. Parfymert, lakris, kirsebær, detaljert, duft, intens, nesten litt rik. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, rikere, intens, lakris, en litt heftigere Annata, fruktig og lang. 92

2002 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron
Ruby garnet rim. Scented, cassis, leather, some vanilla, elegant nose, some floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, red berries, cassis, cherries, vanilla, spices, long. 92

1989 Château Léoville Las Cases
Ruby, thin brick rim. Scented, leather, cassis, some iron. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, bit hollow, some iron, leather, prunes, figs, to me not complete or off bottle. 90

1990 Château Montrose
Deep ruby, thin brick rim. Intense, scented, ripe, rich, exotic, dark berries, blueberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, rich if somewhat leaner, fresh, cherries, plums, detailed, long finish. 97

2009 Maison Leroy Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres
Pale lemon yellow. Marzipan, apples, lemons, minerals, citrus, floral nose. Fresh acidity, lemons, apples, fresh, detailed, creamy, really fresh, especially for the vintage, long. 95

2001 Chave Hermitage Blanche Selection
Golden. Rich, apricots, ripe, fruity, alcohol, some minerals, fruity. Freshish acidity, ripe, fruity, rich, minerals, flinty, apricots, apples, intense. Long. 93

1983 Château Ducru Beaucaillou
Ruby, brick rim. Iron, leather, cassis, lightly scented, lighter nose. Smells fifteen years older. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, red berries, cherry stone, leaner, figs, leather, animal notes, very mature. Slightly drying. 87

2006 Melville Sta Rita Hills Pinot Noir Carrie's
Ruby. Red berries, lightly scented, rich, alcoholic, intens, fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, intens, somewhat sweet, fruity, ripe, bit warm finish but has sharpened up since it's youth. 89

1975 Château Ducru Beaucaillou
In neck fill. Scented, cassis, leather, figs, prunes, cedar, elegant and layered nose. Cigars and tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, leaner body, elegant, fresh, lovely balance if a bit lean, lovely but not for everyone. 90

2001 Château d'Aydie
Deep ruby. Rich, fruity, ripe, dark fruits, intense, massive, lots of everything. Coffee. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, cherries, liquorice, cherires, lively, fresher palate than nose, long. 92

Wine evening

2006 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Pucelles
Premox

1999 Pascale Matrot Meursault 1er Cru Blagny
Golden. Apples, citrus, light honey note, vanilla and minerals nose, tightens up with air. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, minerals, citrus, some nuts, apples, lemony finish, long. 94

2004 Château Léoville Poyferré
Ruby. Cassis, leather, vanilla, some cedar notes, fairly closed and even an hour in decanter didn't open it much. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, fruity, cassis, leather, long but narrow finish, needs time. 93

2007 Montille Corton Clos de Roi
Bright ruby. Bright red fruits, tight but some floral notes and raspberries, light vanilla note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively before lightly herbal finish, leaner, long. 91

1953 Château Cos d'Estournel
In neck fill, but to old, thoroughly dead.

1983 Château Branaire Ducru
Ruby, brick rim. Leather, violets, leaner nose, intense cedar and cigars, figs, black tea, some coffee and prunes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins letting go, fairly smooth, mint, lightly metallic to be picky but fading fairly soon. Good length. Very evolved for the vintage, but quite lovely.  88

2002 Comte Lafon Volnay 1er Cru Santenots
Bright ruby. Spicy, vanilla, pepper, cinamon, mint, red berries, minerals beneath, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries palate, tight, firm, detailed, spicy, leaner, long if narrow finish. Seems to have been a bit barrel happiness making it from my point of view. Long. 93

2009 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Nieschen GG
Pale golden. Apples, minerals, fruity nose, not that telling. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, fresh, leaner, detailed, but lacks some complexity. Long if lean. 90

2003 Dr. Pauly Bergweiler Bernkasteler alte Badstube am Doctorberg Riesling Beerenauslese
Golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity, apples, cinnamon, minerals, intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, delicious, sweet, lively and playful, candied apples, cinamon and tropical fruits, long. 94

Small Beychevelle (1952-2009) vertical and more

1981 Château La Louviere Blanc
Towards lemon yellow. Apricots, nuts, grapefruit, minerals, very youthful nose for it's age. Fresh acidity, fruity, minerals, lemons, grapefruit, quite intense, good length. Surprisingly youthful. 89

2004 Château Batailley
Ruby. Cassis, blackberries, intense, minerals, lightly scented nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, intense, spicy, somewhat dry texture, long. 90

2004 Domaine de Chevalier
Ruby. Red and darker berries, fruity, cassis, blueberries, some vanilla and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, structured, long, needs time. 91

1996 Domaine de Chevalier
(Magnum) Ruby. Cassis, dark fruits, intense, layered, leather and tobacco on the nose. Scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, intense, detailed, minerals, figs and cassis, long. 93

1996 Château Pontet-Canet
Ruby. Scented, intense, cassis, leather, some vanilla, little bit tight even after four hours in decanter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, fruity, structured, red berries, long. 92

1983 Château Talbot
Ruby, garnet rim. Figs, leather, bit tired. Lean and dusty.

1983 Château Figeac
Ruby, garnet rim, lots of sediments. Figs, leather, scented, chocolate, raisins. Fresh acidity, few tannins, somewhat fruity, rounded, leaner finish, tiering. 85

1983 Château Beychevelle
Ruby, garnet rim. Red berries, figs, leather, some anise. Fresh acidity, ripe and few tannins, leaner palate, soft texture, little bit short. 86

2009 Château Beychevelle
Ruby. Dark berries, vanilla, spicey, tight nose, not as open as some. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, cassis and blueberries, rounded, long. 92

1986 Château Beychevelle
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, red berries, some floral notes, detailed, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, detailed, red and darker fruits, fairly youthful expression for its age, holding up well. Long. 92

1982 Château Beychevelle
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries and darker fruits, floral, elegant nose, some ripe notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, figs, red berries, detailed, lovely balance. 93

1979 Château Beychevelle
Ruby, garnet rim. Dusty nose. Tired palate.

1975 Château Beychevelle
Ruby, brick rim. Leather, some prunes and figs, not the most intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, some red berries, thin finish. 84

1952 Château Beychevelle
Ruby, orange rim, lots of sediments. Coffee, prunes, figs, drying nose. Fresh acidity, few tannins, somewhat softer texture mid palate, leaner and drying finish. 85

1990 Leon Beyer Comtes d'Eguisheim Gewürztraminer
Golden. Floral, some roses, ligtly spicy apples. Almost flabby acidity, fruity, holding up, but lacks details and complexity. 87

1982 Château Suduiraut
Deep golden. Some apricots, bit dried fruits and apricot stone, some mushrooms. Fresh acidity, fruity if leaner, apricots, more acidic bottle, little bit off bottle. 88

1947 Giacomo Borgogno Barolo Canubbi
Dead.

86 and 89 Margaux, Montrachet, Chambertin Clos de Beze, Dom Perignon and more

1993 Dom Perignon Oenotheque
Served blind. Deg. 2005. Towards lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Apples, minerals, light nutty note, very together on the nose, nothing jumps out. Brioche and faint citrus note. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, seemless, fruity, rounded, quite smooth, long. 93

2000 Charles Heidsieck Millésime Brut
Served blind. Towards golden, small bubbles. Brioche, some oxidized apples, minerals, flinty, smokey note, bread crums. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, fuller, brioche, apples, rounded, fruity, minerals finish. 91

2004 Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, lemons, linear, detailed, floral, nuanced and complex. Fresh acidity, rounded, lemons, minerals, elegant, fresh, almost crisp, lime, detailed, long and nuanced finish. 94

2007 Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne
Served blind. Pale lemon yellow. Citrus, minerals, orange blossoms, detailed, ever so slightly yellow fruity nose, layered and nuanced nose, gorgeous. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, detailed, almost tender attack before quite intense mid palate and finish, some tropical notes in the finish, long. 95

2008 Blain-Gagnard Montrachet
Served blind. Pale lemon yellow. Ripe yellow fruits, minerals, layers, light nutty note, ripe lemons, scented. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, intense, detailed, playful and mouthwatering, quite extreme, layers upon layers, amazing length. Creamy, detailed, needed time to open, few hours in decanter. Wide. 98

1983 Charles Laurent Fils Chambertin-Clos-de-Bèze
In neck fill. Brick with small ruby core. Redcurrants, sous bois, faint leather, faint herbs note, slightly scented. Lovely nose. Fresh acidity, few tannins, redcurrants and some strawberries, leaner palate, ever so slightly drying, some astringency still. Getting nore and more scented and elegantly fruity with air. Long. 93

1986 Château Margaux
High fill, 4mm below cork. Ruby, very thin brick rim. Intense nose, scented, cassis, violets, cedar, detailed, elegant and nuanced nose, layered, highly seductive. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, fruity, intense, cassis, dark chocolate, scented, still firm, youthfull bottle, superb, very long. 96

1989 Château Margaux
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, detailed, cassis, violets, highly seductive nose, gorgeous nose, ripe, touch of figs, cedar, rich tobacco but mostly beautiful and intense fruit. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mouthwatering, detailed, superb balance, elegant and nuanced, dark berries, such intensity, very long. 98

1989 and 86 Haut-Brion, 89, 86 and 83 Margaux and 88 Latour

1989 Château Haut-Brion
Ruby, garnet rim. Intense, nose, layered, exotic, leather, plums, figs, cassis, very intense and highly scented. Gorgeous nose, difficult to describe. Minerals. Magic, floral notes as well. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, succulent, fresh, mouthwatering, detailed, nuanced, stunning, very long indeed. 100

1989 Château Margaux
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, cassis, plums, violets, intense, ripe, detailed and nuanced, quite rich, coffee and chocolate note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, smoother texture, rich and supple, exotic, ripe, biting texture still, rich and long. 97

1988 Château Latour
Ruby, very thin garnet rim. Intense, cassis, leather and some cedar nose, the light herbal note of the vintage, scented, fresh, youthful if somewhat leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh and fruity, elegant, leaner, bit tight, fresh and youthful bottle if leaner than the last one. 94

1986 Château Haut-Brion
Ruby with broader garnet rim. Scented, figs, prunes, minerals, terracotta, fresh red berries, blueberries, tobacco, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, relatively youthful, detailed, ever so slightly hollow mid palate, little bit rustic bottle. 94

1986 Château Margaux
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Intensely scented nose, figs, leather, coffee, cedar, very intense, leaping out of the glass. Relatively youthful. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, youthful, still tight, red berries, detailed and layered very long. 96

1983 Château Margaux
Ruby, thin brick rim. Scented, fruity, ripe, tobacco, minerals, leather, anise and figs nose. Some violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, rounded, slightly leaner bottle, somewhat more rustic than top bottles, long. Opened up with air and got less rustic. 94

Vega-Sicilia tasting in Copenhagen earlier this year. 1922-1998

When a chance to taste several vintages of Vega-Sicilia arrives in the mailbox, you just jump right on it as it may never happen again. This cold winter evening vintages between 1998 and 1922 was being poured, a rare treat indeed. I was fortunate enough to taste several of the vintages from both bottles that was opened of each wine from two generous fellow tasters who shared to see the differences between bottles of same vintage. A very consistent tasting with a clear house style visible from the youngest to oldest. One of the most consistent tastings I've been to, only a recent Haut-Brion tasting stretching from 1918-1999 has been similarly consistent. This tasting was arranged by Bruun Rasmussen auction house in Denmark.

All bottles double decanted about one hour before serving.

1998 Alion
(Magnum) Deep ruby, floral, scented, dark berries, violets, spices and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich but nuanced and rounded, fresh and lively, long. 90

1995 Vega-Sicilia Valbuena
Ruby, garnet rim. Tobacco, leather, cigars. Blueberries and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rouned, heavier, lacks some nuances, slightly plump. 90

Vega-Sicilia Reserva Especial
90, 91 and 94 vintages in the blend. Ruby. Red berries, vanilla, spices, exotic, floral, rich and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, liquorice, blueberries and darker fruits, nuanced, rich and long. 94

1998 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby. Youthful, blueberries, spices, anise and heavier liquorice nose, rich and detailed, getting into its stride. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and rounded, rich and still detailed, has sharpened up since last bottle, firmer, long. 94

1994 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby. Scented, blueberries, vanilla, spices, detailed, rich but subdued nose, blackberries, blueberries and floral notes, gorgeous nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, velvety, detailed, rounded and fresh, detailed and rich, layers and waves of flavours, has added since last bottle, stunning if youthful. 96

1983 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, garnet rim. Blueberries, cedar, tobacco, anise, detailed nose, violets, leather, rich, nuanced and slightly sweet nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, more prunes on the palate, figs, evolving, leaner palate, fresh and lively, lovely, ads more in the finish. 94

1983 Vega-Sicilia Unico
A second bottle shows a bit more fruit on the nose with a rounder and fuller body and palate. 94

1982 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, very thin brick rim. Rich nose, anise, leather, prunes, figs, some vanilla notes, detailed, spicy, lots of plums. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet prunes and plums, figs, leather, anise, more biting and firmer finish, long. 93

1982 Vega-Sicilia Unico
A second bottle shows some more red berries and blueberries, bit less textured finish. 93

1979 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, brick rim. Liquorice, anise, figs, coffee, bit tight, slightly pruney nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, leaner palate, mature and some drier notes, mature and drink now. Good length. 89

1979 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Slightly fruitier and not quite as mature. 90

1975 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, garnet rim. Anise, liquorice, figs, blueberries, sexy nose, layered, nuanced and detailed, rich, maturing nicely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and ripe, fruity, rounded, refreshing, not quite as detailed, softer and easier palate, bit sweet, very long. 96

1975 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Very similar to the above bottle.

1974 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, garnet rim. Tobacco, spices, mint, exotic nose, some figs, dark berries and leather, deep nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity but narrower mid-palate and finish, long but not as exuberant as the 75. 95

1974 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Very similar bottle.

1973 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, thin brick rim. Less intense nose, some spices, prunes, figs and cheese notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, rounded, delicate but not that intense, nuanced. Tobacco-figs finish. 92

1973 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Very similar bottle.

1972 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, thin brick rim. Scented, prunes, liquorice, leather, dates, exotic nose, lovely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh and pruney palate, anise, sweet, very slight hung meat note, long. 92

1970 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Deepish ruby, thin brick rim. Rich nose, chocolate, blueberries, figs, leather, scented and layered, complex and refined nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, nuanced, fruity, detailed, gorgeous nose, reminds me of 1970 Château Latour but with kinder texture, nuanced, rich and very long. 96

1970 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Somewhat less detailed bottle. 95

1968 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, garnet rim. Liquorice, prunes, figs, evolved nose, leather, dark chocolate, bit leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, softer tannins, fresh and elegant, red berries palate, nuanced and elegant, long finish. 92

1968 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Bit rounder and slightly more figs and somewhat fruitier finish. 93

1965 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, garnet rim. Blueberries, figs, leather, anise, black tea, jasmine and violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively and leaner and slightly dry towards the finish, prunes palate, bit iodine behind, drink now bottle. 91

1960 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, brick rim. Cinnamon, spices, some prunes, spicy cake, Christmas spices nose. Fresh acidity, tannins letting go, fresh if not very fruity, but not to thin either, lingers on, refreshing and nuanced. 89

1953 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Bright ruby, brick rim. Figs, leather, prunes, liquorice in abundance, violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, fruity if leaner, dark berries and figs, long. 93

1953 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Bright ruby, brick rim. Blueberries, figs, leather, liquorice, exotic, floral and detailed nose, more youthful than last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounder palate, fruity, figs and plums, blueberries, long. 95

1948 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, brick rim. Scented, earthy, sous bois, figs, prunes, mature but sweet nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean, coffee, violets, fresh if leaner palate, refreshing, almost Burgundian finish. 90

1948 Vega-Sicilia Unico
A second bottle shows more blueberries and fruitier palate. 91

1922 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby core with brown-orange rim. Caramel, figs and spices, volatile, lean and metallic.

1922 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, orange rim. Plums, spices, violets and some dark berries clinging to their life. Fresh acidity, tannins gone, detailed if lean but lively, delicate, long and lean finish. 93

One 83 Riesling and two 1974 Muscat's from Alsace

1983 Kuentz Bas Riesling
Pale golden. Spicy nose, apple cake, cinamon, detailed if lighter nose. Fresh acidity, apples, fruity, fresh and elegant, lively, bit lean finish. 88

1974 Kuehn Muscat
Pale golden. A fairly oxidized note that blew away after ten minutes leaving some apples and spices on the nose. Medium acidity, ripe note, bit lean, mature and drying, hanging on with it's bare life. 84

1974 Preiss-Henny Muscat
Pale golden. Anise, peach, candied pears and cinamon nose. Freshish acidity, ripe, fruity, bit sweet. Leaner, some dried apricots, good length. 87

83 Lafite, 06 Roumier, 10 Coche-Dury and more

2010 Coche-Dury Bourgogne Blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Some apples, citrus, minerals, subdued nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, bit tight, minerals, refreshing, lovely BB. 88

1983 Château Lafite Rothschild
Bottom neck fill. Ruby, thin garnet rim. Cedar, tobacco, leather, cassis, minerals, very elegant and nuanced, floral, mint touch, gorgeous nose, needs a bit of time to open. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, little bit acidic maybe but gets fruitier with air, detailed again, elegant, very long indeed. 95

1990 Camille Giroud Vosne-Romanée
Ruby with broad brick rim, orange hue. Scented, comes up of the glass, dark berries, sous bois, coffee and burnt notes, seems a bit toasted from oak on the nose. Fresh and high acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, bit grippy texture, slightly hollow mid palate, long but ever so slightly drying. Maybe not the most typical Vosne, but impressive non the less. 91

2006 Roumier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Cras
Bright ruby.  Red berries and a slight herbal note that blew off after half an hour, youthful nose and lacked the ripeness of the last bottle and the floral notes of a bottle before that one again. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively, bit lean and again lacked the fuller and more complete feel of the last two bottles. Fairly long. 91

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

Ultra rare ABSL tasting

2004 ABSL Verdelho:
Pale orange. Subdued apples, fruity and pure nose. Dried fruits, touch of nuts. Playful acidity, lively and elegant, again pure, long finish. 90

2005 ABSL Boal:
Pale orange. Rich, fruity, clean and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lovely fruit, stunning balance, lively and long. 91

2004 ABSL Boal:
Pale orange. Some bananas, apricots, very pure and fragrant nose. Fresh acidity, elegant palate, fruit driven, more yellow fruity flavours, good length. 89

2005 ABSL Malvazia:
Pale amber. Richer, tropical- and dried fruits nose, oranges and citrus. Fresh acidity, more spicy palate, superb balance, gorgeous aftertaste. 93

1983 ABSL Verdelho:
Pale amber. Pure, fruit driven nose, very elegant, just a touch oxidative, little for Madeira, floral, lilies. Beautiful and fresh acidity, elegant and lively, waves of pure fruits, apricots, mouthwatering. Very long. 94

ABSL Muito Velho Doce:
Meaning very old and unknown age. Amber gold. Rich nose, apricots and orange peel nose. Fresh acidity, elegant, lively, nuanced and refreshing, long. 92

1979 ABSL Terrantez:
Pale orange. Citrus, nuts, a touch of spices, fairly dry for Terrantez. Fresh and fairly high acidity, leaner and focused palate, fantastic finish, layers, almost smoky, dried fruit, Madeira's Islay in a way, very long. 95

1980 ABSL Terrantez:
Orange-amber. Lime and lemons nose, touch of nuts and spices. High acidity, lively, refreshing, rich, more intense than the '79 but lacks the nuances and complexity, long. 94

1980 ABSL Malvasia:
Orange-amber colour. More powerful nose, rich, but still has the hallmark purity of fruits that no other Madeira producer manages quite as well. Fresh acidity, maybe more balanced with the fruit than most of the rest of the range, orange marmalade palate, long. 93

ABSL Malvazia Reserva Vehla:
Pale amber. Pure nose, fruity, touch of nuts. Playful acidity, rich, almost creamy texture, elegant and again pure. Long finish. 92

ABSL Reserva Vehla Meio Doce:
Amber. Simpler fruit and nose, lacks complexity after the others. Fresh acidity, lively, highly enjoyable, probably Tinta Negra or blend (nobody knows). 87

J.B. Becker flight, 2011-1983

2011 J.B. Becker Wallufer Walkenberg Riesling Spätlese trocken:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples and light minerals nose. Fresh acidity, lively, leaner, lemony palate, fresh, good length. 88

2011 J.B. Becker Wallufer Walkenberg Riesling Spätlese trocken Alte Reben:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples and minerals nose. Fresh avidoty, lively, fruity, more intense, good length. 89

1993 J.B. Becker Wallufer Walkenberg Riesling Kabinett trocken:

Towards lemon yellow. Petroleum and rotting apples nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, nuanced and yellow fruity palate, good length. 89

1993 J.B. Becker Wallufer Walkenberg Riesling Auslese:

Pale golden. Apples, minerals and some petroleum behind on the nose. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant, bit short. 89

1983 J.B. Becker Eltviller Sonnenberg Riesling Spätlese:

Pale golden. Apples, some petroleum and rotting fruits nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, quite elegant, good length. 88

1983 Defaix Chablis Vaillon

1983 Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon:

Golden with orange tints. Nuts, butter and almonds nose, minerals with more air. Fresh acidity, nutty, lime, oxidative notes, leafy, drying somewhat, dying after ten minutes. 86 at best

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