Bordeaux 2012's plus older vintages, Special release at the Monopoly

2012 Château Haut-Bergey blanc
Kr 401,20
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some grapefruits nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, some vanilla and grapefruits, good length. 88

2012 Château Barde-Haut
Kr 320,30
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, anise and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some sweetness, vanilla and dark fruits, good length. 88

2012 Château Belair-Monange
Kr 1121,10
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, blueberries and a faint mineral note far behind, some raspberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, intense, dark fruits, juicy, slightly warm finish, long. 94

2012 Château Gazin
Kr 841,50
Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, some spices, vanilla, some coffee notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, some red fruits, long. 91

2012 Château La Conseillante
Kr 1145,20
Ruby. Scented, delicious red fruits, elegant nose, lovely, seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant and nuanced, detailed, lovely balance and fruit, long. 94

2012 Château La Fleur-Petrus
Kr 1321,10
Ruby. Some herbal notes, bell peppers, fruity, dark berries, blueberries nose, bit tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, dark fruits, quite intense, spices and vanilla, still quite lively. Bit warm. 94

2012 Vieux Château Certan
Kr 1701,-
Ruby. Scented, dark berries, some spices, tighter nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, scented, elegant, long. 93

2012 La Parde Haut-Bailly
Kr 329,-
Ruby. Fruity, dark berries, blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and. Fruity, bright blueberries, faint herbal note on the palate. 86

2012 Château Le Pape
Kr 311,10
Ruby. Scented, blueberries, fruity, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, some spices, elegant blueberries, good length. 89

2012 Château Haut-Bergey
Kr 293,70
Ruby. Scented, fruity, dark berries, some vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, blueberries, some vanilla and spices.

2012 Domaine de Chevalier
Kr 546,20
Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, vanilla, spices, terracotta nose, detailed and somewhat riper. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, fresher palate than nose suggests, some red fruits. Long. 92

2012 Château Haut-Bailly
Kr 846,40
Ruby. Scented, dark berries, blueberries, some spices and vanilla, minerals and violets behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, rounded, some spices, dark berries, long. 94

2012 Château Haut-Brion
Kr 4007,50
Ruby. Dark berries, some spices, vanilla, detailed, nuanced, some minerals, scented, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, ripe, rich, fruity, dark and red berries, hides fifteen percent alcohol well, somewhat sweet, some bitter notes in the finish. Long. 95

2012 Château Poujeaux
Kr 310,-
Ruby. Dark fruits, ripe nose, blackberries, some coffee, quite intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, some dark berries, good length. 89

2012 Château Sociando-Mallet
Kr 337,-
Ruby. Some spices, tighter nose, dark berries, vanilla and wood up front at the moment. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, closed. 89

2012 Château Angludet
Kr 399,90
Ruby. Some dark berries, lightly scented, quite elegant nose for Angludet, tender. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity if leaner, red berries, good length. 89

2012 Château d'Issan
Kr 579,90
Ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant nose, fruity, detailed, some violets, fresh. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, vanilla, quite intense, long finish. Some coffee notes finish. 92

2012 Château Cantenac Brown
Kr 426,40
Ruby. Dark berries, scented, fruity, vanilla, ripe notes, some violets, quite tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, intense, some red berries freshness, some depth, long. 93

2012 Château Rauzan-Ségla
Kr 728,70
Ruby. Red berries, plums, blueberries nose, fruity, some scented notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, firm texture, good length. 92

2012 Château Palmer
Kr 2249,90
Ruby. Scented, dark berries, some violets, floral, red berries, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, intense, elegant, nuanced, layered, long. 95

2012 Château Gloria
Kr 364,30
Ruby. Red berries, elegant nose, scented, some floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fresh and fruity, slightly lean finish. 87

2012 Château Branaire-Ducru
Kr 453,-
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, light floral notes, blueberries and vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, somewhat leaner palate, quite firm. 90

2012 Château Langoa-Barton
Kr 472,10
Ruby. Dark fruits, blueberries, some floral notes, delicate nose, charming. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, delicate, fruity, intense, juicy, lovely balance, long. 92

2012 Château Léoville Barton
Kr 652,90
Ruby. Dark fruits, some scented notes, floral, fruity, blueberries and cassis, some vanilla and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, juicy, firm, long. 94

2012 Château Saint- Pierre
Kr 484,10
Ruby. Tobacco, plums, blueberries, some spices, mint and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, ripe, rounded, textured finish, long. 91

2012 Château Gruaud Larose
Kr 575,30
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, cassis, elegant nose, detailed, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, structured, dark berries, some spices,  quite intense and long. 94

2012 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Kr 975,30
Ruby. Dark fruits, scented, charming, seductive, blueberries, plums, elegant, some floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, structured, intense,d ark berries and some redder fruits, long. 94

2012 Château Léoville Las Cases
Kr 1397,90
Ruby. Tight, dark berries, cassis, vanilla, firmer nose, some scented notes far back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, tight, structured, narrow, needs time or lots of air. 94

2012 Château Haut Batailley
Kr 390,40
Ruby. Dark fruits, plums, blueberries, cassis, some vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, some spices, somewhat leaner, long. 90

2012 Château Grand Puy Lacoste
Kr 499,20
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, mint, touch of tobacco, cassis nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, dark berries, some red berries, light woody note, long. 92

2012 Château Clerc-Milon
Kr 735,-
Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, vanilla, cassis and blueberries nose, scented, tobacco notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, dark berries, some red fruits, refreshing and nuanced, long. 92

2012 Château Pichon- Longueville Baron
Kr 891,50
Ruby. Cassis, some vanilla, spices, fruity, intense, layered, detailed, firm and tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, chewy, structured, dark berries, intense and long. Fruity and structured. 94

2012 Château Pontet- Canet
Kr 882,80
Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, fruity, scented, some floral notes, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, spices, some vanilla, juice to back up the structure. Long. 93

2012 Château Mouton Rothschild
Kr 3762,50
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, exotic notes, fruity, intense, layered, vanilla and quite rich. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, dark berries, structured, exotic, blueberries and cassis, long. 95

2012 Château Lafon- Rochet
Kr 367,10
Ruby. Dark berries, some cassis, blueberries, blackberries with touch of tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded for Lafon-Rochet, fresh, good length. 89

2012 Château Calon- Segur
Kr 860,60
Ruby. Spices, fruity, dark berries, some red berries nose, scented behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red and darker fruits nose, some vanilla, long if somewhat leaner finish. 92

2012 Château Montrose
Kr 802,80
Ruby. Fruity, dark berries, blueberries, cassis, vanilla, a touch floral, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, structured, some vanilla and touch tobacco, long. 93

2008 Château Brane Cantenac
Kr 524,40
Ruby. Some red berries, cassis, fruity, still some vanilla, light scented note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, juicy if leaner, long. 92

2008 Château Branaire Ducru
Kr 609,20
Ruby. Cassis, red berries, fruity, some spices, bit tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, redder fruits, some cassis, vanilla, quite elegant texture. Lovely Branaire. 91

X2006 Château Haut-Bailly
Kr 759,80
Ruby. Spices, cassis, blueberries, fruity, dark berries, vanilla, some mint, quite intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, textured, ripe, concentrated, long and detailed. 95

2006 Château Saint-Pierre
Kr 517,80
Ruby. Red berries, fruity, some spices, almost exotic nose, cassis. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, spices, leaner, long. 90

2005 Château Figeac
Kr 1278,40
Ruby. Red berries, some spices, exotic notes, blueberries, elegant and detailed if a bit tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, rounded, precise, still a bit tight, long. 95

2005 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron
Kr 1481,50
Ruby. Dark fruits, scented, fruity, quite intense, detailed, layered, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some anise, tobacco starting to show, long. 96

2004 Château Léoville Las Cases
Kr 1627,50
Ruby. Cassis, tight nose, some scented notes, firm nose, youthful, starting tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, firm, fruity, dark berries, tight and firm, some cassis and dark chocolate, long. 94

2001 Château Langoa Barton
Kr 576,60
Ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity, elegant nose, some floral notes, delicate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, red fruity, elegant and playful, lovely. Ever so slightly rustic finish, some tobacco notes. 92

2000 Château Chasse Speen
Kr 706,80
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Red berries, some anise, mint, leather,  detailed nose, cassis and plums. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, some spices, long 90

1996 Clos du Marquis
Kr 759,20
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, some cassis, leather, some vanilla, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, leaner, some cherries and red fruity, leather. 92

1995 Château Léoville Barton
Kr 1093,40
Bright ruby. Scented. Some cassis, anise, leather, some violets, detailed nose, nuanced, charming. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, structured, some leather and tobacco, long. 93

1989 Château Branaire-Ducru
Kr 1164,20
Ruby, garnet rim. Some tobacco, cassis still, leather, plums, some floral notes, quite seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity if leaner, elegant red fruity, some figs and prunes, long. 90

1988 Château Léoville Barton
Kr 1354,-
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Figs, prunes, earthy notes, mint, tobacco, mature nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lacks a bit of fruit, not an optimal bottle.

1975 Château Montrose
Kr 1550,70
Ruby, garnet rim. Some plums, figs and prunes, leaner nose, some tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner bottle, somewhat dry. 87

Pol Roger tasting

 

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Pol Roger Rich Demi Sec
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, fruity nose, slight yellow plums nose, light minerality. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, rounded, fresh, fruity, lightly sweet. kr 369,- (Bestilling) 88 poeng
Vinetum AS

Pol Roger Winston Churchill 1996
Pale golden, tiny bubbles. Apples, minerals, yeast, some brioche, citrus, touch of grapefruit, nuanced nose, complex. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, citrus, detailed, nuanced, layered, elegant, playful, refined, very long. 96 poeng

Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill 2000
Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Some yellow fruits, minerals, light bread note, yeast, fairly fruity if nuanced nose, subdued. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fruity, fresh, elegant, livelier mid palate, some citrus and burnt note towards finish, long. 94 poeng

Pol Roger Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill 2002
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Apples, minerals, narrow nose, detailed, tight nose, needs air to open. Light toast and bread crums note, some lemons and faint orange flower note far back. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh, lively, detailed, elegant and nuanced, refined, holding back, bit shy at the monent, long. 95 poeng

Pol Roger Brut Rose 1999
Salmon, tiny bubbles. Burnt bread, minerals, coffee beans, red berries, slightly oxidative apples touch. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, always this burnt bread crums and coffee note, elegant texture, long and creamy. 92 poeng

Pol Roger Brut Rose 2006
Salmon with small bubbles. Light red berries, red apples, minerals and a touch of yeast and minerals on the nose. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, smooth, long. 91 poeng

Pol Roger Blanc de Blanc 1988
Towards lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Oxidized apples, some coffee beans and burnt bread crums, some citrus, minerals, plaster, layered nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, oxidative notes, apples, citrus, minerals, coffee, black tea, layered, long playful apples, minerals, long. 95 poeng

Pol roger blanc de Blanc 2004
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, brioche, yeast, minerals, light coffee beans note far back, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh, elegant, playful, smooth, detailed, nuanced and long. 95 poeng

Pol Roger Blanc de Blanc 2008
Spes. Utvalg. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light lime and detailed nose. Lovely nose. Fresh acidity, elegant minerality, detailed, nuanced, focused, very mineral back bone, fresh and long. BDB 2006 is only available in Sweden at systembolaget. Little was made, so the rest of the world market will not get it. 93 poeng

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Pol Roger 2004 Brut 2004
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Elegant nose, detailed, apples, pears, some yeast, nuanced. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, pure feel, elegant, lively, lovely fruit, precise, long. kr 449,- (Basis) 91 poeng
Vinetum AS

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Pol Roger Brut
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellw, small bubbles. Apples, pears, light minerality, sea front nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh, lively, elegant, good length. kr 365,- (Basis) 89 poeng
Vinetum AS

Pol Roger Pure NV
Spes. Utvalg. Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, yeast, focused nose, brioche. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh, lively, mouthwatering, focused if richer than some Extra Brut, long. 91 poeng

Haut-Brion Vertical tasting last year.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1986 Château Haut-Brion
Corked

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

Vinkveld

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

86 Latour, 2011 Taylor's, 97 Salon 93 Disznoko Eszencia and much more

2005 Nicolas Fuillatte Brut
Strågul med små bobler. Epler, mineraler, gjær, fruktig duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, epler, avrundet, snill, litt gulfruktig, litt kort. 88

2008 Lilbert-Fils Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru
Lyst strågul, små bobler. Epler, mineraler, fruktig, detaljert, noe sitrus på duft. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, fruktig, grønne og gule epler, delikat, flott balanse, lang. 90

2007 Salon
Lyst strågul, ørsmå bobler. Mineraler, gjær, epler, detaljert, nyansert, lag på lag på duft, nyansert. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, nydelig balanse, raffinert, detaljert, frisk, elegant, lang finish. 94

1998 Jean-Marc Brochard Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre
Lyst gullfarget. Epler, smør, mineraler, stål, østers og sjø. Frisk syre, epler, sitron, mineraler, noe oksiderte epler og nøtter, litt "butt" i utrykket, pen lengde. 89

2005 Patrice Rion Charmes-Chambertin
Lyst rubinrød. Røde bær, parfymert, noe vanilje, detaljert, erlgant og raffinert duft, flørtende selv om fatene trenger noe mer tid for å integreres. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, elegant, røde bær, igjen kommer fatene noe godt frem, gi den noen år til. Denne var to timer på karaffel. 93

1985 Château Clerc Milon
Rubinrød med tynn tegl kant. Lær, lakris, parfymert, fiken, dadler, intens duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, begynner å bli avslepen og bløtere, fiken, dadler, lær, lang men en ørliten metallisk tone langt bak. 92

1986 Château Latour
Rubinrød. Parfymert, detaljert, konsentrert, solbær, lær, tobakk, ungdommelige toner og mer utviklet, lag på lag. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, intens, konsentrert, detaljert, leken, solbær og fiken, lang finish. 96

1988 Parroco di neive Barbaresco Vigneto Gallina
Litt tåkete rubinrød med tegl kant. Lær, tobakk, kirsebær, noe støv, intens duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik frukt om noe hul, lang men noe tynn. 89

1999 Aurelio Settimo Barolo Rocche
Rubinrød meg tegl kant. Tjære, roser, mørke bær, rik og intens duft, intens parfyme, lær, dyp. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik, fruktig, intens, lag på lag, dyp og rik, litt alkoholisk finish. Heftig. 92-93

1993 Disznoko Tokaji Aszu Eszencia
Orange with brown hue. Rich, intense, some caramel, raisins, almonds, dark and deep nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, sweet, playful, detailed, intense and long. 94

1988 Château Raymond Lafon
Amber. Burnt, caramel, raisins, intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, intense, leaner, dried apricots, some burnt notes but not as much as on the nose. Most 88's have lost the bitterness they had a few years ago, this one still has it. Hope it loose it. 88

1996 Château Leret Monpezat
Dyprød. Mørke bær, noe kaffe, dadler og fiken. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rustikk, kirsebærstein, sursøt, intens, ikke helt balansert. Mørk og brent. 84

2001 Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Beerenauslese
Gylden. Aprikoser, gule epler, mineraler, detaljert duft. Frisk syre, balansert, epler, fruktig, elegant men kunne hatt mer nyanser, lang. 92

2011 Taylor's Vintage Port
Dyprød. Rik og intens, mørke bær, fruktig, sødmefull, bjørnebær, noe krydder, lag på lag, besnærende duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik, intens, sødmefull frukt, plenty med mørke bær, noe krydder, lang finish. Begynner å lukke ned. 97

10 Lamarche Echezeaux, 88 Latour, 85 Gilette, 98 Troplong Mondot and more

2010 Francois Lamarche Echezeaux
Served blind. Ruby. Highly scented, strawberries, raspberries, light herbal note, pepper, some spices, vanilla, flirting like few. Stunning. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, firmer palate, detailed, lovely balance, bit firm now, youthful, very elegant, long. 94

1988 Château Latour
Served blind. Ruby, thin garnet rim. Highly scented, cassis, detailed, leather, tobacco, slightly starting prunes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, detailed, fairly rounded, detailed, long. 94

1998 Château Troplong Mondot
Served blind. Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, intense, slight alcohol note, vanilla still, spices, exotic, dark fruits, seemingly showy ripeness and alcohol. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, rich, a little bit all over the place now, but there is something quite exciting about it. 94

2001 Château La Tour Blanche
Towards amber, quite deep colour for the vintage. Rich nose, apricots, vanilla, raisins, pineapples, detailed and intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, ripe and detailed, fairly fresh but developed considering the last bottle one and a half years ago, long. 93

1985 Château Gilette
Golden with orange rim. Almonds, pineapples, caramel, vanilla, intense, rich nose, raisins. Fresh acidity, ripe and fruity, intense, detailed, almonds, marsipan, lovely balance, long. 95

2011 Markus Molitor Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese***
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, apricots, minerals, detailed, intense nose. Fresh acidity, lively, playful, detailed, rounded, lovely balance, detailed, long. 94

2008 Georg Breuer Berg Dchlossberg Riesling Auslese
Corked bottle.

2003 Château de la Genaiserie Coteaux du Layon La Roche
Deep amber. Rich, smokey, ripe, apricots, caramel and burnt nose. Fresh acidity, ripe and fruity, leaner, playful, bit dried finish. 88

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

Excellent Roagna vertical tasting, Crichët Pajé going back to ultra rare 1988

A grand Roagna tasting in Oslo a few weeks back, some excellent wines, showing real finesse and details, and that one doesn't have to make big and high alcohol levels wines from Nebbiolo. One can focus on refinement and nuances instead. Lovely flight. 

Roagna Barbera d'Asti 2011
Ruby. Scented, red berries nose, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively. 85 

Roagna Dolcetto d'Alba 2012
Piemonte, Italia Ruby. Scented, ripe dark berries, quite intense nose, almost seductive. Freshish acidity, ripe tannines, fruity palate, rounded. kr 179,90 (Bestilling)
85
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Luca Roagna Langhe Rosso 2012
Piemonte, Italia Bright ruby. Red berries, light tar note, roses on the noe. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity and detailed, firm and focused, red berries finish, good length. kr 169,90 (Bestilling)
87
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Roagna Langhe Rosso 2008
Piemonte, Italia Bright ruby, brick rim. Scented, red berries, liquorice, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, sweet morellos, red berries, stone from stone fruits, good length. kr 249,90 (Bestilling)
87
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Roagna Barolo 2008
Piemonte, Italia Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, dark fruits, anise, tight nose even with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and fruity, somewhat fleshy, ripe morellos, liquorice, little bit warm finish. kr 339,90 (Bestilling)
88
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Roagna Barolo Pira Vecchie Viti 2008
Piemonte, Italia Bright ruby, garnet rim. Highly scented, intense, layered nose, anise, intriguing, not that easy to describe, seductive. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, ripe, intense, fresh and detailed, nuanced and layered, long. kr 699,90 (Bestilling)
94
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Roagna Barolo Pira Vecchie Viti 2009
Piemonte, Italia Ruby, garnet rim. Leather, cherries, anise, roses, detailed nose, not quite as seductive as it's older brother. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh, little bit fuller bodied, red berries finish, long.
93
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Roagna Barbaresco Asili Vecchie Viti 2008
Piemonte, Italia Bright garnet. Coffee, intense nose, scented, liquorice, plums and morellos. High acidity, high of ripe tannins, ripe and fruity, rich, intense, layered and mouthwatering, long. kr 699,90 (Bestilling)
94
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Roagna Barbaresco Montefico Vecchie Viti 2008
Piemonte, Italia Pale garnet. Tar, roses, cherries, intense, scented, liquorice behind. High acidity, high of ripe tannins, ripe, rich, fruity, intense, layered and detailed, nuanced and long. kr 699,90 (Bestilling)
94
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Roagna Barbaresco Pajè Vecchie Viti 2008
Piemonte, Italia Pale ruby. Scented, anise, cherries, liquorice, red berries, floral nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and intense palate, fruity, detailed and nuanced, liquorice and leather, long finish. kr 699,90 (Bestilling)
94
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Roagna Barbaresco Pajè Vecchie Viti 2009
Piemonte, Italia Bright garnet. Scented, floral, roses, violets, red berries, elegant nose, seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, rounded, fruity, long.
91
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Roagna Barbaresco Crichët Pajé 2005
Piemonte, Italia 1650 bottles made. Garnet. Intensely scented, anise, roses, violets, red berries, flirting nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, red berries, layered, seductive and long.
93
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Roagna Barbaresco Crichët Pajé 2002
Piemonte, Italia 1000 bottles made. Bright ruby, scented, ripe nose, liquorice, roses, red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, leaner, detailed, nuanced, long. 

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Roagna Barbaresco Crichet Pajé 2001
Piemonte, Italia 1200 bottles made. Highly intense, scented, floral, anise, light tar note, layered nose, seductive. High acidity, high of ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, intense, sweet morellos, liquorice, long. 

93
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Roagna Barbaresco Crichët Pajé 2000
Piemonte, Italia 2000 bottles made. Ruby, thin garnet rim. Leather, scented, slightly dusty nose, cherries. High acidity, high of ripe tannins, fresh, red berries, intense and ripe, fruity, long. 

92
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Roagna Barbaresco Crichët Pajé 1999
Piemonte, Italia 2400 bottles made. Bright ruby, garnet rim. Scented, minerals, anise, violets and red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, ripe, fruity, firm, textured, needs time still to polish the texture, give it ten years, long. 

94
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Roagna Barbaresco Crichët Pajé 1988
Piemonte, Italia 120 bottles reconditioned and released September 2011. Brick. Scented, cherries, anise, floral, detailed, lovely nose, maturing. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, intense, fresh, detailed, scented, focused, long. 

94
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Roagna Barbaresco Paje Riserva 1998
Piemonte, Italia 480 bottles made. Garnet, brick rim. Tar and roses, scented, detailed and layered nose, seriously seductive. High acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, layered, intense and long, detailed. Superb. kr 1 099,90 (Bestilling)
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06 Rion Echezeaux, 07 Blain-Gagnard Bâtard, 86 Lynch Bages, 88 Montrose, 93 LMHB and even more

2008 Marchesi de Gresy Barbaresco Martinenga Camp Gros
Ruby. Rounded nose, scented, fruity, rich, tar and some roses, light alcohol note on top. Fresh and high acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich if leaner palate, fruity, bit alcoholic all the way, sweet dark berries finish, liquorice. 90

1986 Château Lynch Bages
Served blind. Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, cool nose, slightly exotic, some tobacco and cedar, leather, cassis, some more youthful aromas, other more developed ones. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins starting to polish off, slightly rustic structure, long if lean finish. 90

1993 Château La Mission Haut-Brion
Served blind. Ruby, garnet rim. Some cassis, leather, bit rustic, some coffee, bit alcohol on top. Leather, and spices, rich. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, bit hollow but fairly fresh drinking. 87

1988 Château Montrose
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Excellent cork and fill. Scented, bright red fruits, quite elegant fruit, detailed nose, more youthful and detailed than any bottles of this I've tasted. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cool and fresh fruit, minerals, not the most complex but very fresh. Lovely. 91

2006 Daniel Rion Echezeaux
Bright ruby. Fresh red berries and somewhat scented, spices, fruity, cool fruit, elegant nose, fairly refined but youthful. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, bit structured, oak is more integrated than in the former bottles, starting to come together nicely. Still a little bit rustic. 92

2011 Markus Molitor Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spätlese Feinherb
Pale lemon yellow. Very apples and light tropical fruit, some minerals, focused nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples and pears, fruity, bit lean finish, good length. 88

2011 Egon Müller Wiltinger braune Kupp Riesling Spätlese
Pale lemon yellow green. Apples, lime, cool fruits, fresh and lively, youthful nose. Fresh acidity, mouthwatering, lively, fruity, detailed, not the most complex but lively and crisp, clean, long. 90

1978 Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Berg Roseneck Riesling QbA
Bright amber. Oxidized nose, some apples and pears, fresh acidity, drying, lean, not holding up anymore, and shouldn't thinking of the level if not the vineyard.

2006 Markus Molitor Weissburgunder trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, minerals, bit rich, some peach and apricots. Fresh acidity, fruity, bit unbalanced, somewhat warm. 85

2007 Blain-Gagnard Bâtard-Montrachet
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, minerals, quite refined and detailed, very light butter and popcorn note, slight floral note, somewhat rich but still towards cool. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, detailed, elegant and lively, nuanced, fairly mature fruit, but still cool, lively and fresh, long. 93

2009 Château La Tour Blanche
Pale golden. Peach, tropical, fruity, quite intense, vanilla, pears, apricots, nuanced. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded and fresh, rich palate, quite intense palate, needs a bit of time to come together, long. 92

The complete notes: Østfoldsmakingen including 1988 Bruno Paillard, 07 Leflaive Bienvenues and 1971 Gaja

1988 Bruno Paillard Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru
Golden with tiny bubbles (didn't show well in the glasses). Apples, nuts, minerals, flint, cool fruits, detailed, refined and elegant, not the most intense but what is there is superb. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, refined and fruity, elegant texture, incredibly detailed, very nuanced, long. 95

2013 Gaia Assyrtiko Wild Ferment
Served blind. Pale lemon yellow. Volcanic, wool, herbs, tiny peach note far behind on the nose. Fresh acidity, almost crisp, volcanic, leaner attack, quite intense, rich, and bit warm finish, good length. 88 Took the greapevariety with some help.

2005 Keller Riesling Kirchspiel Riesling GG
Towards golden. Apples, fruity, botrytis note, peach, floral notes, bit tropical. Freshish acidity, rounded and fruity, rich for Riesling,s till a bit hollow, lacks nuances and could be more complex. Long bitter finish. 92

2012 Battenfeld Spanier Frauenberg Riesling GG
Towards lemon yellow. Tighter, some minerals, cool apples, leaner but elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, more rounded palate, refreshing, citrus, green apples, fresh and long finish. 91

2008 Stags Leap Napa Valley Chardonnay
Towards golden. Rich nose, fruity, peach and yellow apples. Fresh acidity, popcorn, butter, smoky, creamy, rich and fruity, smoky finish, good length. 89

2007 Domaine Leflaive Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet
Towards lemon yellow. Detailed, layered, minerals, complex, apples, filigree minerals, stunning nose, light butter note. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, detailed, superb balance, fresh, youthful, a bit tight, very long. 96

1998 Château Léoville Barton
Ruby. Cedar, some tobacco, pencil shave, blueberries and cassis, scented and layered, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, not the most forward palate, elegant bottle, long. 91

2002 Château Pontet-Canet
Ruby. Rich nose, especially for the vintage, dark fruits, cassis, leather, coffee, and tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity but leaner palate, leather, cassis again, little bit hollow mid palate and still somewhat raw. Long. Sligjtly sweet finish. 91

2003 Châteu Branaire Ducru
Ruby. Rich and almost a touch alcoholic nose (even at 13%), highly scented, roses and fruity, blueberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded and soft body, some sweet notes, slightly rougher finish, good length. Not fully together. 88

2012 Akilia Chano Villar Bierzo
6033 bottles made. Ruby. Funky nose, barnyard, stable and nettles. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cool fruit and a bit herbal, somewhat red fruity finish. 83

2012 Bodegas Laztan Nocturna Rioja
Deep ruby. Vanilla, cardamom, spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, unbalanced, woody, fruity, sweet but a bit ungainly. 80

2012 Bodegas Albamar Fusco Edicion Especial
Ruby. Fruity, forest berries, some strawberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fruity if a bit simple, good length. 84

2011 Mestre Vilavell
Ruby. Rubber on the nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, some fruit, easy, not fully together. 81

1998 Aldo Conterno Barolo Cicala
Ruby with brick rim. Tar, roses, liquorice, morellos, rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich and playful, lively finish, long. 90

1999 Aldo Conterno Barolo Granbussia
Ruby, thin brick rim. Tar and roses, tight, classical and still bit more fruity, leather and scented, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, cherries, anise and leather, mouthwatering, long finish. 93

1971 Gaja Barbaresco
Bright ruby with broad brick rim. Tar, roses, little bit dusty, detailed nose, violets, intense, lots of liquorice. Fresh acidity, rpe tannins, bit lean palate, prunes and figs, bit tender, detailed, cherries, anise, long. 94

1964 A. Ogier & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Garnet with broad brick rim. Prunes, leather, slightly scented, elegant nose, quite lovely nose even if lean. Fresh acidity, few tannins, lean palate, refreshing, could be more fruity, bit dry finish. Good length. 87 (Pleasure was higher)

1996 Vieux Telegraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau
Served blind. Ruby, garnet rim. Rich, fruity, gamey, hung meat nose, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fresh and fruity if lean, bit tight and cherries finish, bit sweet and sour. Good length. Took producer with help. 88

2009 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese
Corked

2007 Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, minerals, detailed, almost creamy nose. Fresh acidity, elegant and refreshing, bit leaner, some raspberries and redcurrants, fresh and lively, long. 92

2012 Keller Pius Beerenauslese
Served blind. Apples, raspberries, peach and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, playful, lean, lacks something mid palate, good length. 88

2000 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Ruby, very thin garnet rim. Slightly dark fruity nose, scented, plums note, ripe fruit but not vulgar. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, richer palate, fruity, ripe, rich, bit alcoholic, bit hollow finish. 89

2004 Gaja Ca'Marcanda
Served blind. Deep ruby, hardly garnet rim. Cassis, fruity, leather, slight cigar note and tobacco, quite tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, quite rich, youthful, almost raw, intense, fairly detailed, long. 92

2003 Roccolo Grassi Amarone
Dark ruby. Rich nose, coffee, spices, dark fruits, rich and massive nose, big and massive. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, bitter, big and rich, alcohol, massive but a bit hollow. 88

Ostertag with exceptional 1990 SdGN

2008 Ostertag Fronholz Riesling
Towards lemon yellow. Some nuts, spices, apples, light peach note, cardamum nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, lively and intense lemons, mouthwatering, long. 92

1998 Ostertag Fronholz Riesling
Pale golden. First Biodynamic vintage at Ostertag, some honey, petroleum, floral, peach, pears, minerals and a slight nutty note. Fresh acidity, rounded and richer, fruity, apricots, minerals, sligjt flinty note, long. 91

1988 Ostertag Fronholz Riesling
Towards lemon yellow. First non filtering and not fined vintage. Towards lemon yellow. Nuts, minerals, slight iron note, peach and pears. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, minerals, fairly focused, leaner, little bit tight, good length. 89

2008 Ostertag Riesling Muenchberg Grand Cru
Towards lemon yellow. Minerals, slight flinty note, apples, detailed, sligjt yellow fruit note, detailed. Fresh aciditu, fruity, lively, fresh and detailed,elegant, refined, fresh and long. 92

1998 Ostertag Riesling Muenchberg Grand Cru
Lemon yellow. Floral, lilies, peach, botrytis note, bergamot, canned pears, fruity and spicy, detailed and layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity and detailed, layered, elegant, nuanced and long. 93

1988 Ostertag Riesling Muenchberg Grand Cru
Lemon yellow. Minerals, apples, cinamon, pears, floral, white lilies, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and detailed, elegant and refreshing, fairly focused, detailed and long finish. 90

2007 Ostertag Riesling Muenchberg Grand Cru Vendanges Tardives
Pale golden. Light black tea note over apricots,aplles, lemons and grapefruits. Refined and nuanced. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant and lively, detailed and nuanced, perfect balance, long. 92

1990 Ostertag Riesling Muenchberg Grand Cru Sélection de Grains Nobles
Only 550 liters made (and only about 350 liters in 1989, the only two vintages of SdGN made at Ostertag since 1980) Golden. Botrytis, rich, intense, for the first few minutes it resembled 1986 Yquem but the first intensity gave way for more delicate and subtle nuances, light spicy note, peach, cinamon, detailed and layered. Fresh acidity, lively and nuanced, delicate and mouthwatering, superb balance, playful, stunning, exceptional length, out of this world. 97

A friend turned 45 and we opened some wines!

1999 Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé
Deg mars 2006. Salmon with tiny bubbles. Brioche, some red berries, elegant minerals, subtle and detailed, layered. Fresh acidity, smooth mousse, refined and seemless, smooth texture, very elegant and very long. 95-96

1999 Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Monts Mains
Towards lemon yellow. Lemons, apples, some nuts, intense, white lilies nose, detailed and complex. Yellow plums. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, nuts, creamy, rich and intense palate, slightly hollow mid palate to be picky, iron note in the finish. Very long finish. 94

2007 Denis Mortet Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes
Ruby. Scented, red berries, delicate if rich for the vintage, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, detailed, red berries palate, fruity, good length. 89

1988 Camille Giroud Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes
Deep ruby with brick rim and sediments, slightly cloudy. Very earthy and sous bois first, took time to open, then red berries, scented, detailed and layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins starting to polish off but still there. Red berries, fruity, fresh red currants and strawberries, anise touch, long. 94

1969 Philippe Mestre Santenay 1er Cru Gravieres
Cloudy red with brick rim. Red berries, cherries and leather, sous bois. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, yes they're still there, drying and leaner, impressive for Santenay especially for that age. 87

1989 Château Gruaud Larose
Ruby with garnet rim. Scented, cassis, leather, cool note for the vintage, anise and red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, letaher, slightly tustic for the vintage, I'm more charmed by it than some fellow tasters, detailed and long. 94

1982 Château Lynch Bages
Tuby, garnet tim, fill about 8mm below cork. Intense, sweetfruits, rich nose, scented, detailed, red berries, cassis, leather, tobacco notes, floral, seductive nose, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and intense, youthful for the vintage, ripe but still fairly cool fruit, detailed, nuanced, very long indeed. 96

1995 Grans-Fassian Riesling Eiswein
Amber with golden hue. Apples, raisins, fruity nose, detailed, intense. Fresh acidity, lively and delicate, playful, intensely mouthwatering. Maturing even if youthful, rarely lively, long. 93

2005 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, spicy and exotix notes, fresh and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, elegant, quite rounded texture, detailed, apples, youthful still, long. 94

2001 Château Suduiraut
Golden. Tropical, vanilla, fruity, detailed, layered, complex, apricots, layered. Stunning nose, mindblowing. Fresh acidity, lively and fruity, detailed, layered and complex, superb, refresshing, stunning wine yet again. Incredible length. 98