Banfi and Kopke tasting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clos de Vougeot tasting at Clos de Vougeot, March 2014. TN's has been published in Vin & Brennevin

2003 Anne Gros Clos de Vougeot
Ruby, garnet rim. Some prunes, figs. Scented, detailed and elegant nose, surprisingly evolved. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, figs and dades, sweet note to it, long and spicy finish. 92

2003 Daniel Rion Clos de Vougeot
Ruby. Scented, red berries, figs, elegant nose, nunaced and detailed. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, soft texture, figs and plums, fruity, more tannic finish, bit grippy, long. 91

2003 Arnoux-Lachaux Clos de Vougeot
Ruby, garnet rim. Spicy. Scented and detailed nose, more mature than the first two 03's in this flight. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, some oak tannins comes in and bites, bit short finish. 89

2002 Gérard Raphet Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby, brick rim. Figs, plums, spices, leaner nose, quite mature. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some unripe and fresh raspberries, elegant if leaner palate, fresh if not that complex, more youthful palate than jose, long and savory. 91

2002 Armelle & Bernard Rion Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Fruity, nuanced, mature nose, figs and prunes. Fresh acidity, soft tannins, figs and prunes, more easy going palate, fresh ig a bit short, drink within a few years. 88

2002 Jacques Prieur Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Red berries, some spices, minerals and still some oak on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively palate, fruity if grippy, long finish. Wait five more years. 92

2001 J. Grivot Clos de Vougeot
(Magnum) Ruby, thin garnet rim. Red berries, scented, elegant and nuanced nose, some spices, lovely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, fresh if somewhat drier finish, bit oaky, has it got the fruit for it? 91

2000 Michel Gros Clos de Vougeot
(Magnum) Bright ruby. Red berries, slightly scented, less intense nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively and leaner palate, redcurrants, fresh finish, bit short. 89

2000 Mugneret- Gibourg Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Some figs, prunes, red berries note, ever so slightly spicy and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant and fresh, leaner body and texture, long finish. 91

1999 Albert Bichot Clos Frantin Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Spicy, vanilla, toast and some red berries hiding behind it all on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, fresh, redcurrants, bit oaky texture, bit short. 88

1999 Château de la Tour Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby, thin garnet rim. Subdued nose, red berries, spices, some floral notes and liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, dark berries and still a bit oaky. Falls off a bit in the finish, the fruit can't quite handle it. 91

1999 R. Dubois & Fils Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, figs and slightly dusty nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruitier palate if leaner, very mature, slightly dusty finish, drink soon. 88

1999 Joseph Drouhin Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Floral, scented, figs, prunes and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant and refreshing, detailed, little bit oaky still in the finish, long. 92

1998 Faiveley Clos de Vougeot
Ruby, thin brick rim. Figs, prunes, slightly floral, bit easy going nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, slightly biting finish, structured, long but also a bit drying. 90

1996 Méo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot
(Magnum) Bright garnet. Red berries, elegant nose, maturing, minerals, ever so slightly floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, refreshing, detailed, nuanced, fresh, long and elegant finish. 94

1987 Gros Frère & Soeur Clos de Vougeot
(Magnum) Ruby, brick rim. Some figs, red berries, leather, black tea nose, mature. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity if leaner palate and body, almost scented in the mouth, fairly nuanced, bit lean but elegant finish. Drink while it gives this much pleasure. 91

Mini St. Estephe tasting

2012 Château Sérilhan
Ruby. Dark fruits, red berries, lightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, leaner, bit woody still. 86

2006 Château Meyney
Ruby. Dark fruits, cassis, violets nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded,d ark berries, firmer finish. 88

2004 Château Montrose
Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, some spices, wood up front. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some bell peppers, dark berries, spices, quite intense, long. 93

1986 Château Montrose
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, floral, nuanced, leather, some cassis nose, bright. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, nuanced, elegant, some structure still,r ed berries, long. 94

1999 Château Cos d'Estournel

Ruby. Dark fruits, red berries, cassis, vanilla, spices, some scented notes but still woody. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, structured, wood on the palate as well but less so, needs time still for me. 9

1996 Château Cos d'Estournel

Ruby. Weird nose of rose hips, herbs and wood. Fresh acidity, lean fruit. With more air, (double decanted) and after almost two hours some darker fruits appears, the nose gets fruitier, the palate somewhat rounder. Weird bottle, but have had something similar with 1996 bottles before from different producers. Another bottle from the same case may be superb. Cork was in great condition on this bottle, no leakage. 86

5 from Pichon Baron

1998 Château Pichon Longueville Baron75 cs 25 m Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, some leather and a light tobacco note nose, elegant raspberries touch. Quite intense. Fresh aciditu, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, some structure still, somewhat tannic, long. 93

1999 Château Pichon Longueville Baron
58 cs 37 m 5 cf. Highest ever vintage of Merlot at Pichon Longueville Baron. Ruby, very thin garnet rim. Dark fruits, some figs, some leather, leaner nose, evolving. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe if leaner, somewhat firm still but starting to mellow, long and fairly fresh finish. Give it an hour or two in decanter, will last fifteen years pluss still. 91

2000 Château Pichon Longueville Baron
70 cs 25 m 5 cf Ruby. Tight, cassis, some vanilla, youthful, some leather, mint and faint cigar note far back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat lean body but quite intense aromas. Dark fruits, cassis and blueberries, leather and anise, firm finish. Not even close to being ready, long. 96

1996 Château Pichon Longueville Baron
80 cs 20 m Ruby. Ruby, thin garnet rim. Tobacco, dark fruits, maturing nose, somewhat scented, some musk, quite intense nose, light chocolate note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, quite juicy, structured with fruit and freshness to back it up, long. Will last at least twenty years more. 95

2001 Château Pichon Longueville Baron
70 cs 27 m 3 cf Ruby. Elegant nose, scented, some leather and cigars, lovely figs note, dark fruits, cassis, layered, opening up beautifully now. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, quite intense, fairly juicy, lovely balance. Still somewhat firm structure but drinking very nicely now. 93

Jadot

2013 Jadot Chablis
Pale lemon yellow. Light apples and minerals nose, some oysters. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, smooth if easy going. 84

2012 Jadot Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light smoky note, vanilla, oysters and plaster. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, creamy, elegant, a fatter Forchaume and fatter 2012, more Côte de Beaune in style, long. 91

2014 Jadot Bourgogne Blanc Couvent des Jacobins
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light lemons note, fresh and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, some minerals, vanilla creaminess touch, refreshing, lovely balance. 86

2013 Jadot Macon-Villages Grange Magnien
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some lemons nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, elegant if leaner, not as tropical as some in Macon, cooler fruit. 86

2009 Jadot Montrachet
Towards golden. Oxidative notes, nuts, very evilved for its age, follows up on the palate with nuts, rich, creamy, oxidized notes, off bottle.

2012 Jadot Bourgogne Rouge Couvent des Jacobins
Bright ruby. Red berries, lightly spicy, some nettles nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner,f resh, fruity, some herbs and nettles. 84

2012 Jadot Beaujolais-Villages Combe aux Jacques
Bright ruby. Red berries, raspberries, lightly scented and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, rounded and fruity, bit easy going. 85

2010 Jadot Moulin-à-Vent Château des Jacques
Bright ruby. Red berries, spices, light earthy note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, fairly lively, good length. 87

2009 Jadot Beaune 1er Cru Theurons
Bright ruby. Red berries, firmer nose, minerals, lightly scented, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, focused, tigjt for the vintage, firm, cool fruits, good length. 89

2012 Jadot Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Feusselottes
Bright ruby. Scented, fruity, bit tight, vanilla and spices showing. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing, nuanced, playful, quite refreshing, vanilla and spices, needs time to swallow the oak, long. 92

2012 Jadot Beaune 1er Cru Boucherottes
Bright ruby. Tight nose, closed, some red berries, light herbal touch, spices and vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, fairly playful, elegant, long. 92

2009 Jadot Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Ursules
Bright ruby. Red berries, some herbs, fruity, spices, touch of strawberry jam and figs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, structured, firm, quite intense, spices, long, needs time, give it five to ten years cellaring or more. 93

2010 Jadot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot rouge Duc de Magenta Clos de la Chapelle Monopole
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, light spicy note, detailed nose, anise, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, refreshing, fairly playful, detailed, red berries, nuanced and long. 94

1999 Jadot Corton-Pougets Grand Cru
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, figs, fruity, detailed, spices, ever so slight sous bois note, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, evolving, some sous bois again, cherries, figs, spices, still structured, long and nuanced. Can last another ten years easily, fairly firm still. 94-95

2009 Jadot Grands Echezeaux
Bright ruby. Tight. Red berries, fruity, spices, minerals far back, not the easiest to smell these days. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, intense, lively, detailed if somewhat shut, long and fairly playful. 95

Saint Estephe tasting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2013 Dönnhoff Riesling trocken
Fresh, apply, citrus. 86

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pol Roger tasting

 

6688401
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

621201
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

More unpublished from January 2013

2008 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin:
Pale ruby. Tight first, tighter than last bottle. At a tasting it wouldn't shine, you need to follow it. After an hour+ in decanter the redcurrants and acidity broadens into raspberries and floral scent. Same happens on the palate, lean and acidic first, later rounder, always focused and fresh. Long. 90

1989 Château Montelena Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon:
Deep ruby, garnet rim. Coffee, cassis, dusty, somewhat earthy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, drying and dusty, by far the best of two bottles. Drying finish. 86

1989 Château Bel Orme Tronquoy de Lalande:
Smouldering cork, in neck fill. Garnet, brick rim. Lean and quite oxidized.

2010 Château Peyre-Lebade: Haut-Médoc
Ruby. Some blueberries and licorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing and  somewhat leaner style, balanced, OK length. Clean feel. 84

2002 Château Certan de May:
Ruby, very thin garnet rim. Blueberries, some vanilla, raspberries and some redcurrants. Layered and nuanced. Plums and almost prunes with even more air.  Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, very elegant and refreshing palate, some would say leanish. Needed twenty minutes to open fully in decanter. 92

1986 Château Cantenac Brown:
In the neck fill. Ruby with thin brick rim. Figs, warm plums, prunes, somewhat dusty and licorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins starting to polish off. A few astringent ones. Leanish and somewhat dry finish, but still innsiden. 90

2000 Château St. Pierre: Pomerol
Ruby, garnet rim. Licorice, some blueberries and starting prunes. Fresh acidity, lively, ripe tannins, somewhat edgy texture and might not have the fruit to age that much longer. Drink in the next two years. 86

2009 Joh.Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett:
Watery lemon yellow. Very tight, but opens up after an hour in decanter. Lemon, minerals, orange blossoms and something a bit fatter behind. Fresh acidity, lively but acidity is packed inside. Balanced and long length. Subtile. 90

1989 Château Certan de May:
In neck fill, ruby with garnet rim. Tobacco, blueberries, licorice, spicy, scented, layered and complex. Stunning nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins starting to polish off. Some sour cherries on the palate making it ever so slightly bitter. Sexy and flirting, long. A bit hollow finish. 93+

1989 Château Trotanoy:
In the neck fill. Ruby with garnet rim. Even after an hour in decanter it's tight. Scented floral overtones. Blueberries, touch of Christmas spices, black tea, come and go in the glass, opens and closes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mouthwatering. Tight even after two hours in decanter, a ball with things going on inside. Long but very tight.Falling apart after four hours in decanter. 95 at very best....

1970 Château Latour:
Bottom neck fill. Dark ruby with very thin brick rim. Intense nose, come out of the glass. Enormous complexity, touch of cedar, leather, cassis, plums, somewhat seductive, almost floral but nothing jumps out. Ever so slightly spicy.  More sugesting everything thats in there. Fresh acidity, quite full bodied for Latour, ripe tannins, a superior bottle to the last one, more rounded and packed in so the mountain of tannins feel more integrated. Mouthwatering, the aftertaste is extremelly long, goes on and on. With three hours in decanter it wraps the tannins in silk and gets ever rounder. 100

1999 Château d'Yquem:
Golden. VA and some apricots and vanilla. Freshish acidity, but VA overshadows, only a faint memory of former bottles.

1999 Château d'Yquem:
Golden. Apricots, botrytis, a bit tight, but never opens and lacks a lot. Almost creamy notes. Vanilla. Again a somewhat flat bottle, lacks everything that is normally in the 99. Simple and boring, faulty bottle

1996 Château d'Yquem:
Golden. Apricots, vanilla, touch of minerals, touch of honey and floral notes. More elegant nose than last bottle. Fresh acidity, elegant texture and body, it could lack something on the body, and feels lighter than my last 96, but extreme length. 94

1998 Clos du Marquis:
Ruby. Scented nose of cassis, cedar notes, almost some mint, sos bois and starting figs and leather. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, just starting to evolve, lovely now but I would keep it another four to five years. Will last longer. Long.  91

Wine evening

2006 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Pucelles
Premox

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Some Champagne's

Alexandre Bonnet Brut Grande Reserve

Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Light apples, some citrus and minerals nose, some plaster. Fresh acidity, leaner mousse, quite elegant, fresh, slightly bitter, touch sweet yellow apply, good length. 87

Lanson Rosé

Pale pink, small bubbles. Apples, a few red berries, yeast, minerals and brioche on the nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fruity, rounded, towards creamy, slightly bitter finish, not quite as fruity as last bottle. 89

Gonet-Medeville Blanc de Noir Premier Cru

Disgorged Dec 2014. Towards straw yellow with a faint orange hue, tiny bubbles. Apples, some grapefruit notes, yeast, brioche, elegant nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, fruity, red apples, note of candied apples, yeast, rounded palate if faintly hollow, has an elegant backbone to it, long. 91

Lanson Extra Age Brut Blanc de Blancs

Disgorged 11.06.2012. Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Apples, lime, fruity, plaster, minerals nose. Fresh acidity, lively, green apples, lemons, sitrus, minerals, delicate, detailed, towards creamy palate, long. 90

2002 Pierre Boever Brut Grand Cru

Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Apples, brioche, minerals, firmer, detailed nose, delicate, some yeast, light grapefruit and bergamot notes. Fresh acidity, lively mousse, fresh, elegant, livley, somewhat creamy, detailed, rounded, yellow apples fruitiness mid palate, long finish. 93

1999 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas Francois Billecart

Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Minerals, brioche, apples, some nuts, flinty, detailed, elegant and refined nose, layered. Fresh acidity, elegant and lively mousse, fresh, detailed, creamy, fuller palate. Long and detailed finish, brioche, apples and a faint grapefruit note. 94

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9512605
Contino Gran Reserva 2004
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød. Rik, mørke bær, fruktig duft, lakris, blåbær, intens duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, fruktig, detaljert, nesten leken, lang finish, noe kaffe og kirsebær. kr 994,10 (Bestilling) 93 poeng

5160201
Contino Graciano 2009
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød. Rik duft, mørke bær, krydder, noe alkohol på topp. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik, intens, sødmefull, blåbær og bjørnebær, rik, kjøttfull, lang. kr 633,50 (Bestilling) 92 poeng

5160301
Contino Viña del Olivo 2007
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød. Blåbær, lakris, vanilje, krydder, intens duft, rik men flere lag. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik, fruktig, detaljert, sødmefull men fin friskhet, lang. kr 633,50 (Bestilling) 92 poeng

5121301
Contino Reserva 2008
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød. Mørke bær, fruktig, estragon touch, solbær, vanilje og krydder. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, syrlig, fruktig, intens, noe sødmefull finish. kr 289,30 (Bestilling) 88 poeng

2176501
Lopez de Heredia Viña Tondonia Red Gran Reserva 1994
Rioja, Spania Granateplerød. Eksotiske krydder, fiken, dadler, mer klokkeklar enn forrige flaske. Delikat. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, noe røde bær, rosiner, fortsatt litt stram og tight, lang finish. kr 549,80 92 poeng

2176501
Lopez de Heredia Viña Tondonia Red Gran Reserva 1994
Rioja, Spania Granateplerød med tegl kant. Fiken, eksotiske krydder, dadler, noe vanilje. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, litt tynn og støvete. Nyper. Dette var en off flaske, ikke representativ, men den er med her da den ble smakt ved siden av den gode flasken over, for å vise hvor stor forskjell det kan være mellom to "like" flasker med alder.  kr 549,80 86 poeng

2176605
Lopez de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2002
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød, rød kant. Intens duft, lakris, vanilje, noe krydder og mørke bær. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, intens, mørke bær, fruktig. kr 629,70 86 poeng

1991101
Viña Cubillo Crianza 2006
Rioja alta, Spania Rubinrød. Mer fiken og dadler enn forrige flaske, kirsebær. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, modne røde bær, lettere flaske, kirsebær i finish. kr 189,80 85 poeng

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Imperial Gran Reserva 1999
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød. Fiken, dadler, blåbær, lakris, eksotiske toner. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, fruktig, livlig, noe solmoden frukt, fiken og dadler, pen øengde. kr 635,- (Bestilling) 89 poeng

5121201
Imperial Gran Reserva 2007
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød. Krydret, mørke bær, fruktig, vanilje, rik duft. Kirsebær. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, detaljert, en av de mer vellykkede 2007 Riojaene jeg har smakt. kr 359,50 (Bestilling) 87 poeng

5121101
Imperial Reserva 2008
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød. Mørke bær, fruktig, vanilje, rik, kaffepreget, krydder. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frultig, rik, sødmefull, strukturert finish. kr 269,90 (Bestilling) 86 poeng

9419701
Cune Gran Reserva 2007
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød. Noe blåbær, lakris og røde bær, vanilje. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, lett, fruktig, litt slapp som synes å være vanlig for årgangen, men bærer fatbruken i det minste. kr 200,- (Basis) 84 poeng

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Cune Reserva 2010
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød. Fruktig, røde bær, lakris, vanilje, krydder. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, fruktig, livlig, pen lengde. kr 167,50 (Basis) 85 poeng

5705701
Cune Crianza 2011
Rioja, Spania  kr 139,90 (Basis) 79 poeng

9150001
Cune Rosado 2013
Rioja, Spania  kr 124,80 (Basis) 76 poeng

2176401
Lopez de Heredia Viña Tondonia Blanco Gran Reserva 1994
Rioja, Spania Lyst gullgul. Mandler, nøtter, noe fersken, litt oksidativ, vanilje og mineraler på duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, friskere og mer sitruspreget utrykk enn endel årganger av denne, lang. kr 549,80 90 poeng

9738401
Contino Blanco 2010
Rioja, Spania Mot strågul farge. Epler, grapefrukt og noe vanilje, krydret duft. Røyktoner. Frisk syre, fruktig, vanilje og noe røyktoner. kr 263,60 (Bestilling) 84 poeng

9149901
Cune Blanco 2013
Rioja, Spania kr 116,90 (Bestilling) 79 poeng

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

Oremus 1972- 2012 tasting

2012 Oremus Furmint Tokaji Dry Mandolás
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, almonds and wood on the nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, but again a bit over shadowed by oak, bit warm finish. 84

2009 Oremus Tokaji Szamorodni Édes Sweet
Pale golden. Light almonds note over clementines and a light rose touch nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively but dies off in finish. 86

2008 Oremus Tokaji Szamorodni Édes Sweet
Towards golden. Rich, light alcohol note and orange peel nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, clementines, candied pears. 86

2008 Oremus Tokaji 3 Puttonyos
Towards golden. Almonds, candied clementines and pineapples nose. Light vanilla touch. Fresh and lively acidity, fruity but dies off a bit leaving acidity and a narrow clementine fruitiness. Died off fairly quickly, corked after fifteen minutes.

2007 Oremus Tokaji 3 Puttonyos
Towards golden. Fruity, candied pineapples and pears nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively but again hollow finish. Good length. 88

2006 Oremus Tokaji 5 Puttonyos
Golden with amber hue. Intense nose, almost incence or rather coconut, apricots, pineapples, light spicy touch and floral notes. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity, lively, rounded and detailed, elegant, lovely balance, playful finish. 91

2001 Oremus Tokaji 5 Puttonyos
Towards amber. Light caramel note, candied fruits, dried notes. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh and ripe, sweet apricots, light caramelised pears note, butter scotch finish. 91

1993 Oremus Tokaji 5 Puttonyos
Amber. Smoky, ash, lapsang souchong tea, raisins below, intense but somewhat oxidised and dusty wood. Fresh acidity, ripe and fruity mid palate but leaner finish and somewhat dry, long and thin finish. 89

1972 Oremus Tokaji 5 Puttonyos
Deep amber. Nuts, wood polish, light raisins note, dried apricots nose. Fresh acidity, leaner, thin palate but what is there is quite lively, apples and apricots, sultanas with a lively acidity. 89

2006 Oremus Tokaji 6 Puttonyos
Pale amber. Apricots, raisins, pineapples, intense and concentrated nose. Rich. High acidity, ripe and intense, lively, detailed, highly playful, detailed and layered, ripe and fruity, long. 94

2003 Oremus Tokaji 6 Puttonyos
Pale amber. Raisins, light smoky note, some caramelised apples, intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, almost creamy texture, rich and intense, waves of flavour, long. 93

1999 Oremus Tokaji 6 Puttonyos
Pale orange gold. Raisins, nuts, almonds, apricots, dried fruits and caramel. High acidity, lively, fresh and intense, detailed, dies off a bit before more in the finish, long. 92

1972 Oremus Tokaji 6 Puttonyos
Deep amber. Smoky, dusty, some raisins, burnt caramel and burnt butter nose. Wood polish. Medium acidity, rich, raisins, nuts and almonds, dried apricots, caramel and some coffee notes, almost toast. Long. 91

2002 Oremus Tokaji Eszencia
Amber. Nuts, raisins, apple cake, spicy, cinnamon, citrus, ripe lemon, some vanilla, coffee notes and milk chocolate. High acidity, lively even if beyond rich, smooth texture, sticky, viscous, playful acidity swimming in thick oil, detailed, very long. 97

1999 Lamarche La Grande Rue

1999 Lamarche La Grande Rue
Bright ruby. Scented, red and darker berries, detailed, some spices, very light herbal touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, intense, detailed, nuanced, long. 95

96 Dom Perignon, 02 Angerville Clos des Ducs, 00 Solaia and more

1989 Boizel Joyau de France
Pale golden, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, slight nutty note, some butter, elegant nose, fairly youthful. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fruity, rounded, light sweet note, some yellow fruits, elegant minerals, quite detailed, just a little bit hollow. Long. 92

2010 Château Phélan-Ségur
Deepish ruby. Rich nose, some blackcurrants leaf, gamey, spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet, ripe fruits, spices but bit hollow and herbal finish, good length. 89

2007 Tenuta il Sogno Bricco Soria
Ruby. Liquorice, cherries, fruity, quite mature nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, bit thin, some say not optimal bottle. 84

2001 Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs
Bright ruby. Elegant, red berries, scented, some spices, not that tight for the vintage. Quite lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, elegant, leaner, red berries, somewhat tight but quite lovely now, opens up nocely with air, if always somewhat tight. Long. 91

2000 Solaia
Deep ruby. Rich, coffee, dark fruits, eucalyptus, vanilla, spices, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, leaner palate, somewhat cooked fruits, leaner finish. 90

1996 Henriot Cuvée des Enchanteleures
Pale golden, small bubbles. Apples, butter, minerals, nutes, ripe apples, autumn leaf touch, somewhat yellow fruity. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh and elegant, lively, detailed, some nuts and yeast, long. 94

1996 Dom Perignon
Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Apples, elegant mineality, citrus, youthful, detailed, elegant and layered nose, some plaster, even slightly floral. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, superb mousse actually, detailed, lighter mid palate but fruit and details to follow up, long. 96

1999 Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva Assili
Bright ruby, garnet rim. Dark fruits, scented, tar and roses, cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe fruits, rich, sweet notes, good length. 89

2010 Sanford Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some spices, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, ripe red berries, cinnamon, some strawberry jam, slight anise touch, good length. 88

South America tasting, 2013-1977

2013 Koyle Costa Colchagua Coast Sauvignon Blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, gooseberries, apples and yellow plums. Fresh acidity, herbas and grass, fresh, fruity, leane tfinish. 82

2010 Koyle Aume Los Lingues
Deep ruby. Vanilla, spices, slightly scented, cassis nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, rich, intense, barrels, fruity, ripe, bit warm, made and polished, somewhat unbalanced finish. 86

2010 Koyle Alto Colchagua Royale Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep ruby. Rich, ripe, fruity, warm berries nose. Lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, ripe, intense, warm and unbalanced. Warm finish (14,5) 86

2010 Koyle Alto Royale Malbec
Deep ruby. Ripe, rich, fruity, intense, slightly warm nose. Fresha cidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, intense, dark fruits, sweet finish, vanilla. 87

2012 Garzon Tannat Varietals
Deep ruby. Corked

2011 Bodegas Carrau Petit Verdot
Ruby. Herbs, dark fruits, some vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fruity, rounded, fresh, fresh finish. 86

2008 Pisano Rio de Los Pajaros Tannat Reserve
Ruby. Dark fruits, lightly scented, fruity, ripe nose, chocolate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, coffee, textured, rich, good length, structured. 87

2007 Pisano Petit Verdot
Ruby. Scented, rich, ripe, dark fruits, floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, ripe, structured, almost firm, cherries finish. 87

2013 De Lucca Tannat Reserve
Ruby. Dark and red fruits, lighly scented and some herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rounded, bit leaner body. 85

2013 De Lucca Merlot Reserve
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, light nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, easy going. 83

2002 J. Carrau Pujol Gran Tradicion
Ruby. Rich, coffee, figs and prunes nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, structured, bit drying, finish. 85

2011 Koyle Royale Carmenere
Deep ruby. Herbs, bell peppers, vanilla nose, spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and made wine, sweet. 86

2010 Koyle Royale Syrah
Deep ruby. Pepper, ripe, rich, somewhat herbal, dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet, ripe, rich, bit warm finish, somewhat hollow. 87

2013 Punto Final Malbec
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, ripe, easy going. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rounded. 83

2011 Xylo
Ruby. Simple, dark fruits, easy going nose. Fresh acidity, few tannins, dill, very easy going. 76

2011 Achaval Ferrer Malbec
Ruby. Cassis, scented, fruity, ripe and rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, ripe, intense, scented, like a tax free shop. 86

2011 Achaval Ferrer Finca Bella Vista
Deep ruby. Rich, ripe, fruity, intense, scented, vanilla, dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, lively, quite fresh, long, warm finish. 89

2011 Achaval Ferrer Finca Altamira
Deep ruby. Ripe, intense, coffee, spices, plums, bit cooked nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, warm, rounded but a bit unbalanced, hot finish. 88

2007 Achaval Ferrer Finca Mirador
Deep ruby. Fruity, ripe, dark berries, somewhat scented, some dark tea, slight bergamot note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, sweet, dark berries, leather finish, some prunes. 89

2012 Mendel Cabernet Sauvignon
Ruby. Somewhat scented, cassis and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, riper notes, dark fruits. 86

2012 Mendel Malbec
Ruby. Ripe, fruity, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fruity, firm, bit dry finish. 85

2012 Mendel Unus
Deep ruby. Intense and alcoholic nose. Freshish acidity, ripe, rich, intense, bit hollow, vanilla finish. 85

2007 Hubert Weber Winemakers Selection
Ruby. Ripe, rich, red berries, cherries, lots of dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, rounded, bit warm. 87

2009 Weinert Carrascal
Ruby. Cassis, cassis leaf, leaner nose, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, fruity. 86

2006 Weinert Merlot
Ruby, garnet rim. Bit cooked nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and drying. 85

2006 Weinert Malbec
Ruby. Scented, light coffee note and dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, leaner, fresh, god length. 87

2004 Weinert Cavas de Weinert
Ruby. Scented, cherries, dark fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity, leaner, fairly nuanced. 87

1999 Weinert Merlot Estrella
Cooked.

1994 Weinert Malbec Estrella
Ruby. Dark fruits, scented, prunes and raisins. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, figs, prunes, raisins, structured still, bit dry finish. 87

1977 Weinert Malbec Estrella
Ruby, thin brick rim. Prunes, figs, scented, bit of wood polish. Fresh acidity, few tannins, some astringent ones, other than that fairly smooth texture, coffee and black tea finish. 89

Bruno Paillard tasting

Bruno Paillard Première Cuvée
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, elegant, light yeast note, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, rounded, fresh, apples, pears, elegant, lovely balance, smooth finish. 90

2004 Bruno Paillard Blanc de Blancs Brut
Deg April 2013. Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, detailed nose, light butter and almonds nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, apples, minerals, detailed, smooth, long brioche, apples and minerals finish. 92

2004 Bruno Paillard Assemblage Brut
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, some plaster, light nutty note nose. Light caramel note. Fresh acidty, elegant mousse, bit fuller and richer palate, rounded, fruity, long. 91

1999 Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra
Pale golden, tiny bubbles. Apples, minerals, some nuts, layered, plaster, light smokey note, bakery, brioche, burnt crust, very ripe oxidized lemons. Fresh acidity, elegant texture, minerals, apples, pears, light nuty note, some butter, nuances and details on everything, smooth if some of the firmess of the vintage, will probably open up even more with a few hours of air. Long. 94-95

Bruno Paillard Première Cuvée Rosé
Very pale pink, small bubbles. Apples, light straweberries note, yeast, brioche, light smokey minerals note. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, light and delicate texture, more intensity than body, good length. Smooth. 89

2013 Château des Sarrins Rosé
Watery pink. Light red berries nose, fruity. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, rounded, vinous rosé. 84

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)
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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)
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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)
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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. 

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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. 

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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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