White Bordeaux including Yquem

2014 Château Bonnet blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, gooseberries and a touch of peach nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, lively, lean finish. 83

2012 Château Carbonnieux blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Honey, peach, vanilla, floral notes and wax nose, shut. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, wax and honey, evolved bottle. 88

2010 Château Olivier blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, some vanilla, peach, apricots, tropical fruits and gooseberries nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, plaster, gooseberries, touch of peach, long. 92

2010 Domaine de Chevalier blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Honey, wax, minerals, yellow apples and peach nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, minerals, ripe yellow fruits, lacks some vibrancy but long. 92

1995 Château Coutet
Golden. Apricots, fruity, rich, some caramel and dried fruits nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, rich, caramel and burnt sugar, creme brûlée, intense, bitter finish. 91

1996 Château d'Yquem
Golden. Honey, tropical fruits, some caramel notes, pineapples, vanilla, rich and intense nose. Floral high notes. Fresh acidity, ripe, rich, intense, apricots and vanilla, light bitter touch to it, detailed and nuanced, long. 94

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

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

Six from Latour

2012 Pauillac

Ruby. Somewhat scented, slightly herbal and cassis nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and quite and nice texture, good length. 85-87

2012 Les Forts de Latour:

Deepish ruby. Layered, complex, cassis, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing and quite intense flavours, long finish. 89-91

2012 Château Latour:

Deepish ruby. Dense, coffee, cassis, deep, layered and complex, a bit tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, quite refined, fruity, refreshing, textured but velvety behind, long length. 93-95

2009 Pauillac

Ruby. Ripe fruit, some plums, elegant cedary touch, vanilla and scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, quite textured and tannic finish. 87

2005 Les Forts de Latour

Deep ruby. Scented, cassis, some vanilla, coffee touch, some plums, nuanced and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing and intense, structured, long length. 92

1995 Château Latour:

Deep ruby, garnet rim. Scented, some liquorice, cedar touch, cassis, almost a touch of mint. Complex, intense and layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat leaner body than nose, refreshing, long and slightly lean finish. Very long actually. Somewhat more evolved than expected. 94

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Ruby. Scented, liquorice and blueberries nose, youthful. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, fresh, detailed, good length. 89

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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

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

Soalheiro tasting

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Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, fresh nose, some honey melon, light minerality. Fresh acidity, rounded and fruity palate, elegant, fresh, good length. 87

2012 Soalheiro Alvarinho
Pale lemon yellow. Leaner, fresh, unripe kiwi, honey melon nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, citrus and coller palate, lime, frrsh finish. 87

2011 Soalheiro Alvarinho
Pale lemon yellow. Citrus, some flinty notes, pears nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, creamy texture, elegant. 87

1995 Soalheiro Alvarinho
Lemon yellow. Some petroleum, wax and honey nose, slight almonds touch. Freshish acidity, rounded, waxy texture, fresher towards the finish, slight nutty note, apples, good length. 88

2012 Soalheiro Alvarinho Primeiras Vinhas
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, grapefruit, smoky note, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, smoother palate, rounded, bit waxy, fresh finish, citrusy and minerals. Slight tropical note with air. 88

2013 Soalheiro Alvarinho Primeiras Vinhas
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, floral, elegant nose, layered, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, citrus, apples, lighter palate but very elegant, detailed, good length. 88

2010 Soalheiro Alvarinho Primeiras Vinhas
Lemon yellow. Richer nose, fuller, ripe, some butter note, yellow apples. Freshish acidity, rounded, rich, warm fruits, lacks nuances. 87

2010 Soalheiro Reserva
Towards pale golden. Some butter, vanilla, apples, slight almond note, yellow plums note. Fresh acidity, creamy texture, rounded, fruity, ripe, some tropical notes, waxy finish. Slight bitter note. 90

2011 Soalheiro Reserva
Pale golden. Apples, yellow plums, some vanilla and cinamon touch nose, slight tropical note. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, quite rich, oaky bit up front in finish, slight grapefruit note, long. 90

2012 Soalheiro Reserva
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, slight butter and floral note, some tropical tones nose. Fresh acidity, ripe and rich, slightly warm note, smoky and some tropical notes, fresh finish, long. 91

Monsanto flight

2010 Monsanto Chianti Monrosso
Ruby. Red berries, some anise, slight herbal touch nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, blueberries, good length. 86

2010 Monsanto Chianti Classico
Ruby. Red berries, some blueberries, licquorice, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, slight rosemary note, blueberries finish, good length. 88

2010 Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva
Ruby. Red and darker berries, anise, some vanilla and spices, some thyme and a touch of hung meat in the back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh palate, somewhat textured, long. 90

2007 Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Fresh nose, liquorice, some figs, blueberries and morellos nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, textured, some vanilla. Needs some ageing to hone down. Long. 92

1995 Monsanto Vinsanto La Chimera
Bright orange. Rich nose, nuts, spices, dried apricots and raisins nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, playful, some caramel notes and pineapples, playful. Long. 93

Col d'Orcia tasting, 1968-2011

2011 Col d'Orcia Rosso di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, some liquorice, red berries and plums touch. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, slight herbal note, little bit cooked. 86

2010 Col d'Orcia Rosso di Montalcino Banditella
Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, cherries, slight herbal touch nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, refreshing, good length. 88

2008 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Red berries, some floral notes, anise, pure nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lovely, little bit warmer fruit on the palate, ever so slightly jammy, long. 90

2007 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Red berries, slight floral note, anise, slightly spicy and some minerals on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh, cherries, long finish. 91

2006 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
(Magnum) Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, some morellos, leather touch, some liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, refreshing, quite elegant and detailed, long if a bit lean finish. 92

1997 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby, very thin garnet rim. Leather, red berries, cherries, anise, slight chocolate touch nose. Maturing. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, quite evolved, started out a little bit short but got longer in the glass, long. 90

1977 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Bright ruby, orange rim. Leather, anise, figs, prunes, scented, some cherries, flirting if a bit subdued. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, refreshing, detailed, elegant, structured, red berries note, long finish. 94

1968 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Bright ruby with orange hue and orange rim. Leather, anise, figs, prunes, scented, ever so slightly dusty nose. Fresh acidity, tannins ripe and soon gone, fruitier palate, rounded, refreshing, mature, red berries, figs and anise, long. 93

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(Magnum) Bright ruby. Floral, delicate, red berries nose, rounded, elegant and scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, fruity, rounded, refreshing, detailed, long. 93

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(Magnum) Bright ruby, garnet rim. Floral, elegant nose, nuanced, leather, red and some darker berries, scented, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, refreshing, elegant if a bit narrow mid palate, long. 92

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Ruby. Fruity, cassis, spices, rich and ripe nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit sweet, warm finish. 87

2010 Col d'Orcia Olmaia
Ruby. Cassis, dark fruits, slightly scented, vanilla, ripe fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe and rich, slightly high alcohol and a bit showy, lacks refinement and complexity, good length, bit warm finish. 88

2010 Col d'Orcia Pascena Moscadello di Montalcino
Pale golden. Floral, tropical, fresh grapes and slightly soapy nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, failry detailed, a slight floral and caramel note in the finish, long. 90

Burgundies, Bordeaux and more

2000 Koehler Ruprecht Riesling Brut:
Towards golden, small bubbles. Apples, some petroleum notes, slightly spicy and cinamon nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, lazy mousse, apply and spicy, good length. 86

1995 Robert Ampeau Puligny-Montrachet Les Comttes
Served blind. Towards golden. Waxy, oxidized apples, nuts, premoxed, flat in the mouth.

2009 Blain-Gagnard Bâtard-Montrachet:
Served blind. Pale lemon yellow. Tight, lemony, minerals, slightly smoky, needs lots of air to open, some floral notes and yellow fruits blowing off with more air. Fresh acidity, delicate, nuanced, lemons, minerals, flinty, some butter. Long, could be more nuanced. 92

2008 Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs:
Pale ruby. Started out tight, opened up in three hours in decanter, floral, red berries, delicate and nuanced nose, fresh, slightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, quite elegant, refreshing, red berries and nuanced, not the most refined. Long. 92

2008 Gaia Estate Agiorgitiko:
Ruby. Dark berries, spices, sweet and to ripe nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, some herbal notes and unbalanced, rich and undgainly, what has happened, this used to be good but haven't tasted it for years. 85

2008 Château La Violette:
Deep ruby. Blueberries, scented, barrel notes, rich and somewhat extracted nose bu luckily some more details behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lots of barrels and barrel spices and toast, drying palate, the fruit can't quite handle, a very made wine that impress some. 90

1990 Château Gazin:
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Tobacco, intensely scented, dark berries, it has a slight herbal note as well, slightly rustic, that will put off a few, massive, coffee and black tea. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red and some darker berries, I thought the bottle wasn't perfect, but after a long time, a few more hours, it as lovely. 94

1999 Grivot Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers:
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Datk berries, slightly scented, compact, mint, barrel notes behind the fruit, spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruit, structured, chewy, quite rich, intense, powerfull, refreshing and nuanced behind the structure, youthful, almost Bordeaux structure, much more structured and intense than the othet (very few) bottles I've tasted from Grivot. 93

1998 Comte Armand Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epenaux:
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, elegant, red berries, slight floral notes, quite intense nose, the most delicate nose I've had on this. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh , elegant and lively, long and rounded, refreshing and fairly rounded Pommard, long. 92

2007 Brezza Barolo Bricco Sarmassa:
Bright ruby, brick rim. Tar, roses, liquorice, some cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fairly fresh, leaner palate, liquorice finish. 88

2010 Markus Molitor Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese **:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, tight, slightly floral, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, truly playful, delicate but intense and mouthwatering, lovely and long. 93

Some mostly downs from Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, Bâtard-Montrachet and more

2007 J.M. Boillot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous le Puits:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals, some oak, slightly flinty. Fresh acidity, rounded, fresh, vanilla, apples and ripe citrus, creamy finish. Long. 92

1986 Pol Roger Brut Chardonnay:
Pale golden, small bubbles. Brioche, oxidized apples, some vanilla, subdued minerals nose. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, maturing, starting to let go of the freshness, very rounded, kind palate, good length. 89

1982 Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale:
Towards golden, tiny bubbles. Oxidized apples, minerals, toast, coffee touch, some nuts. Fresh acidity, nuanced mousse but dies off a bit, rounded, quite rich, but also leaner, slightly edgy finish, yeasty, long. 90

1998 Ramonet Bâtard-Montrachet:
Golden with orange hue. Nuts, caramel and oxidized nose. Tired.

1995 Hospice de Beaune Chartron & Trebuche Meursault 1er Cru Charmes Cuvée de Bahèzre de Lanlay:
Golden. Apples, minerals, bit easy going nose, some oxidative notes and honey touch. Freshish acidity, rounded, flinty, minerals, richer, good length. 87

2004 Joseph Drouhin Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche:
Pale golden. Some butter, nuts, minerals, slight floral note, bacon touch. Fresh acidity, tight, nuanced, flinty, slight tropical note, elegant if a bit short. 89

1995 Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne
Corked

Magic evening with 79 Champagne Charlie, 61 and 64 Conterno Barolo, 82 Gaja Sori Tildin, 88 and 86 VCC and much more.

A magic evening, one of those nights were one just forgets time and space, superb food and wines and great company and discussions. White truffles flown in from Alba over magic risotto, the best tongue from ox I've tasted, some magic flavours and textures on the table this evening.

1979 Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie:
Golden with amber hue, tiny bubbles. Brioche, nuts, apples, butter and seafront minerals, almost oysters behind. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, bit bitter coffee and dark chocolate notes on palate before a flinty mineraly long finish. 93 ****

2002 Gaston Chique Blanc de Blancs:
(Magnum) Towards lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Pure apples and minerals nose, bit tight, still fruity. Fresh acidity, tight but elegant mousse, fresh and lively, elegant, lovely and a bit rounded. Long. 91 ****

2000 Francois Jobard Meursault 1er Cru Charmes:
(Magnum) Pale golden. Apples, minerals, vanilla and an almost creamy note on the nose, more butter and lemons with air. Fresh acidity, rounded texture, fruity, lemony and quite intense, flinty, fresh and long. 92 ****

1982 Gaja Sori Tildin:
Bright ruby, broad garnet rim. Intense nose of tar, roses, figs and spicy notes, almost peppery and cinamon, anise and violets, intensely floral and fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, leaner palate, fresh, focused, slightly dry finish, long. 94 ****

1964 Giacomo Conterno Barolo:
Bright garnet, watery orange rim. VA and Musar like nose of red berries, tar, roses and anise. Fresh acidity, fine textured and stil grippy ripe tannins, structured, rounder fruit, volatile but not alarming, slightly dry finish. 91 ***

1961 Giacomo Conterno Barolo:
Pale bright garnet, thin orange rim. Scented, nuanced, tar, roses, layered, nuanced, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, fine grained tannins polishing off, a few still gives a little bite. Anise, flinty minerals, wood polish and teak, red berries, long floral and flinty finish. 94 ****

1985 Château Haut-Bailly:
Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, figs, leather, minerals, nuanced and layered nose, complex, stunning. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity attack, fresh, lively, nuanced and elegant, long. Unfortunatelly my last bottle. 94 *****

1988 Vieux Château Certan:
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, blueberries, anise, flirting, slight mint and herbal note behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, leaner, nuanced and elegant, refined, lovely if a bit short. 91 ****

1986 Vieux Château Certan:
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, nuanced, refined, flirting, complex, superb nose, gorgeous, you can smell it the whole evening. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, superb, refreshing, lively, lovely texture, love this wine, long indeed. 95 *****

2010 Cathiard Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts:
Ruby. Scented, floral, nuanced, refined and flirting nose, pure and gorgeous. Another one can smell the whole evening. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and lively, elegant and nuanced, refined, lovely, superb even, long. 95 *****

1995 Château Léoville Poyferré:
Ruby. Cassis, scented, leather, anise, violets, flirting and lovely nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, bit structured still tannins could use another five years, long. 93 ****

2007 Roddolo Barolo:
Ruby. Tar, roses, mints, cherries and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe feel in a way, still maintain a cool freshness, dies off a bit in the finish. 91 ****

1966 ??? South-Africa Crusted Port:
Front label missing and back label torn. Deep ruby, thin orange rim. Hefty nose, intense of cassis, coffee and liquorice, dried fruits, massive. Fairly fresh aciditu, ripe tannins, intense and massive again, unbalanced and a slight cooked feel, probably not optimal storage, bitter chocolate finish. 87 ***

2002 Schoffit Clos Saint- Theobald Rangen de Thann Tokay Pinot Gris Selection de Grains Nobles:
Pale amber, orange hue. Apricots, nuts, floral, intense, wild strawberries nose. Fresh acidity, lively, playful, refined, especially for the grape variety, nuanced, bit burnt caramel that deepens the pure fruit more than interrupts, long finish. 94 *****