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

Château de Myrat vertical

2013 Château de Myrat
Pale golden. Apples, pineapples, fruity, apricots, some vanilla and peach. Fresh acidity, elegant, lively, somewhat leaner, slight bitter note, peach and apricots palate, long finish. 92

2011 Château de Myrat
Towards golden. Apricots, pineapples and vanilla nose, somewhat tight nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, apples and apricots, quite elegant, refreshing finish, long. 93

2010 Château de Myrat
Pale golden. Apricots, peach and pineapples nose, touch of vanilla, fruitier. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, elegant, apricots, slight caramelised apples touch, long. 92

2009 Château de Myrat
Pale golden. Apricots, peach, light creme brûlée and caramel note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, somewhat leaner, long and slightly bitter finish. 91

2006 Château de Myrat
Golden, light amber hue. Creme brûlée, some grille pineapples, light spicy note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, some mocha, caramel, somewhat bitter, long finish. 91

2004 Château de Myrat
Pale amber. Some mushroom notes, some apricots, vanilla, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, leaner, quite bitter, fruity, some intensity here, lemony finish. 88

2002 Château de Myrat
Golden. Some apricots, pineapples and light vanilla note nose, fruity if leaner. Fresh acidity, elegant, fresh and fruity, somewhat lean but the elegance and balance of it makes it quite enjoyable. 89

2001 Château de Myrat
Pale amber. Some caramel, dried apricots, some raisins, fruity nose, fairly intense yet leaner. Fresh acidity, raisins, botrytis, some dried apricots, caramel, long finish. Somewhat bitter finish. 92

1997 Château de Myrat
Pale amber. Caramel, some dried fruits, light mushroom note. Not the most complex but fairly intense. (Made from 9 years old vines). Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded if leaner, good balance but not the most complex and concentrated, some apricots and raisins, good length. 89

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

Never heard of Lessona or Bramaterra? Time to discover!

Discovering the regions of Lessona, Bramaterra and Costa della Seisa last week has been quite an experience. Lovely wines, lovely area, lots of passion amongst the producers and seemingly lots of potential in the vineyards. Young vines nearly all over the region makes the quality quite surprising. The wines from these DOCs was famous a hundred and some years ago. They border on Gattinara and continue over to Biella in the north of Piemonte. Production is still small but increasing, but my guess is that these wines will have a renaissance similar to Jura or Beaujolais Cru’s over the next decade or two.Above is Villa Era.

2011 Maria Chiara Reda Cajanto
Bright ruby. Some bramble, raspberries, slight anise note, lightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat rustic, fruity, slightly tight, good length. 86

2010 Maria Chiara Reda Castella di Montecavallo
Bright ruby. Scented, deeper nose, liquorice, bramble, leather, some vanilla, fairly intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, liquorice, cherries, stone of stone fruit, intense finish, leaner and fairly tight. Good length. 89

2014 Maria Chiara Reda Kylix Rosato
Pale red. Light nose of red berries, slight rose note and faint liquorice touch. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fresh, sweet ripe red berries, candied apples, good length. Lovely rosé. 84

2012 Villa Era
700 bottles made. Bright ruby. Scented, elegant red berries nose, raspberries, pure nose, delicate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, refreshing, tight, somewhat hollow mid palate, tight finish. It opens up. With air, getting more scented and floral. 88

2010 Pietro Cassina Rèra Russa Vespolina
Bright ruby. Fruity, leaner, fresh, liquorice, scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, fruity, on the lean side. 85

2010 Pietro Cassina Lessona Ciuèt
Bright ruby. Scented, dark fruits, morellos, liquorice, elegant nose, fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins. Fruity, rounded, fresh, fairly intense, liquorice, elegant, smoother texture, long. 91

2010 Pietro Cassina Lessona Tanzo
Bright ruby. Scented, dark, fruits, intense, liquorice, bramble, cherries, light herbal note far back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, rounded, intense, slight rustic note, cherries and liquorice, long. 92

2009 Tenute Sella Lessona
Bright ruby. Red berries, light liquorice nose, fairly charming nose. Raspberries and candied apples. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, leaner, firm and tight, good length. 86

2010 Tenute Sella Bramaterra
Bright ruby. Freshly cut nettles, dark fruits and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fairly fruity but also a somewhat rustic structure. 87

2007 Tenute Sella Lessona San Sebastiano allo Zoppo
Bright ruby. Scented, anise, figs, roses, detailed nose, cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, somewhat rustic, slightly hollow mid palate before a wider finish with loads of bramble and liquorice, long. 90

2007 Tenute Sella Bramaterra I Porfidi
Bright ruby. Some coffee, liquorice, tighter and firmer nose, almost mineral note beneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, rustic texture, long and firm. 90

2008 Tenute Sella Lessona Quintino Sella
Bright ruby. Dark fruits, bramble, liquorice, some vanilla, spices far back. Tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, playful, intense, raspberries, cherries, anise, structured, almost juicy behind the slightly rustic, long. 92

2014 Tenute Sella Majoli Rosato
Pale pink. Red berries nose, fresh. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, almost kemony finish. 82

(2013) Castello di Castellendo Centovigne Rosso della Motta Vecchie Vigne
6000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Raspberries, fruity, elegant nose, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, elegant. Young vines. 86

2010 Castello di Castellendo Centovigne il Centovigne
7000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Anise, some herbs, dark fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit hollow, fresh and lively, bit herbal. Age of vines are 15 and 18 years. 83

2010 Castello di Castellendo Centovigne Castellengo Nebbiolo
4000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Scented, liquorice, bramble, raspberries, anise, light roses nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, intense, playful, juicy and lovely balance. 90

2011 Sperino Uvaggio
Ca 20000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Intense, anise, dark fruits and berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, refreshing red berries, light herbal note and anise, detailed. 89

2010 Sperino Lessona
Ca 6000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Scented, dark and red fruits, anise, elegant nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, bit tight, red berries, fresh and long. 90

2009 Sperino 'L Franc
Ca 1000 bottles made. Ruby. Bell peppers, scented, cassis nose, some violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, fresh, some nettles and blueberries, good length. 88

2012 Clerico Massimo Ca' du Leria
2000 bottles made. Deepish ruby. Dark fruits, light floral note anise. Quite elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, somewhat fuller bodied, fresh. 87

2012 Clerico Massimo Spanna
5000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some liquorice nose, lightly floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant. 86

2009 Clerico Massimo Lessona
5000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Scented, violets, cherries, morellos, raspberries, anise, layered, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries palate, lively, fresh and elegant. 89

2014 La Prevostura Corinna Rosato
3500 bottles made. Pale red. Light red fruity and citrus nose. Fresh acidity, some red berries, light citrus, playful. 82

2010 La Prevostura Muntacc
3000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Red berries, elegant nose, lightly scented and lightly floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, red berries and anise, good length. 86

2011 La Prevostura Bramaterra
3500 bottles made. Bright ruby. Scented, some mint, detailed nose, Christmas spices and red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, bit rustic, dark fruits and liquorice, good length. 88

2010 La Prevostura Lessona
4000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, anise, faint light minerality far behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, leaner, quite playful, elegant, lively, good length. 89

2011 Noah Bramaterra
Bright ruby. Cooked fruits, anise, warm nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, sweet, cooked nettles and jammy, lacks nuances and freshness. 84

Dinner at Santuario di Oropa

2009 La Prevostura Lessona alle er magnum
Magnum. Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, light anise note, delicate nose. Liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant, rounded, smooth, good length. 88

2006 Sperino Lessona
Towards ruby. Violets, cherries, raspberries, bramble, liquorice, bit fuller and somewhat more layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, red berries, cherries, structured, lacks a bit on the mid palate compared to 2010, elegant. 87

2004 Sperino L'Franc
1000 bottles made. Ruby. Cassis, bell peppers, anise, some vanilla, delicate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, quite smooth texture, elegant, nuanced, fresh, fine texture, almost silky, long almost red fruity finish. Playful. 91

2011 Noah Coste della Sesia Croatina
Bright ruby. Estragon, red berries, anise, scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft, fresh and fruity, little bit richer, fairly elegant.  88

2013 Pietro Cassina Rosa Rosarum
Pale red. Some herbs and red berries. Fresh acidity, leaner, fresh, some herbs, red berries and citrus. 81

2009 Castello di Castellendo Centovigne il Centovigne
Bright ruby. Red berries, some liquorice and herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity but a bit hollow mid palate. 84

2008 Maria Reda Aralcader Vino Rosso da Uve Stramature
About 300 bottles made, the years that it is made. Ruby. Intense liquorice, tar, some roses, cherries, up front nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bitter, intense, sweet cherries, intense, almost bitter liquorice, rich and fruity but also firm texture. Sort of an Amarone made from Nebbiolo, normally not my sort of wine, but long. 93

2009 Maria Reda Castello di Montecavallo
Ruby. Cherries, liquorice, dark fruits, more intense and deeper than the '10, but not as refined. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, cherries, quite fresh and elegant, good length. 88

2009 Rionda
Ca. 700 bottles. It couldn't be called Villa Era as it wasn't DOC at this time. Pale ruby. Some liquorice, cherries and cherry stones nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh but could have more fruit. One of the first vintages after restoring the vineyards in 2006/2007. 86

Pol Roger tasting

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kjappe Roederernotater

Roederer Brut Premier
Lyst strågul. Frisk, livlig, fruktig, fresh, kremet, epler og sitrus. 89

2007 Roederer Vintage
Lyst strågul, små bobler. Frisk, livlig, fruktig, slankere, kremet, pen lengde. 91

2006 Roederer Rosé
Frisk, fruktig, mineraler, noe bær, epler og gjærbakst. Frisk syre, elegant mousse,f risk, epler, noe røde bær, delikat og elegant frukt. Lang. 92

2004 Roederer Cristal
Lyst strågul, ørsmå bobler. Epler, mineraler, frisk, delikat duft, noe sitrus, gjær, delikat og kompleks duft. Frisk syre, avrundet mousse, frisk, detaljert, nyansert, sitrus, grønne epler, delikat og raffinert, lang. 95

Syv fra Bourgogne

2009 Domaine de Lambrays Clos de Lambrays
Lyst rubinrød. Parfymert, røde bær, eksotiske krydder, noe vanilje, fioler bakenfor. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, detaljert, elegant, litt mer moden, lang. 93

2006 Daniel Rion Echezeaux
Lyst rubinrød. Røde bær, fruktig, detaljert, begynnende fiken og dadler. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, detaljert, strukturert fortsatt, kan ligge enda, lang. 93

2012 Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques
Lyst rubinrød. Parfymert, røde bær, noe floral, delikat, detaljert, fruktig, åpnet seg sakte opp, tar timer. Frisksyre, modne tanniner, fruktig, røde bær, kjøttfull, intens, sødmefull, noe mørkere frukt, krydret, vanilje. Lang. 92

2011 La Pousse d'Or Volnay 1er Cru En Caillerets
Lyst rubinrød. Fruktig, felikat, elegant duft, floral, noe krydder og vanilje. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, delikat, lang. 91

2012 Marc Antoin Blain Chassagne-Montrachet rouge
Gjennomtrukket kort og noe bulende kapsel. Rubinrød, røde bær, noe mørkere toner, ikke fullt så sjarmerende som forrigeflaske. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, røde bær, lett parfymert, noe rustikk, mangler litt toppfrukt. Litt off flaske. 85

2011 Charles Audoin Marsannay Clos du Roi
Lyst rubinrød. Røde bær, lett parfymert, fruktig, delikat duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, røde bær, kjølig og elegant. 86

2011 Louis Jadot Bourgogne Clos des Jacobins
Vandig rubinrød. Lett duft av noe røde bær og urter. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, slank, syrlig, i slankeste laget. 82

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Prado Enea Gran Reserva 2006
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød. Intens, vanilje, krydder, blåbær, noe alkoholstikk på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik, intens, sødmefull, fruktig, rik og lang, noe varm finish. kr 699,90 (Bestilling) 91 poeng
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Roagna Barbaresco Montefico Vecchie Viti 2008
Piemonte, Italia Lyst rubinrød. Parfymert, lakris, kaffe, intens duft men en noe mer lukket flaske, svart te. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, intens, rik, detaljert, røde bær, kjøttfull, lang. kr 699,90 (Bestilling) 94 poeng
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Ch. Musar 2002
Bekaa valley, Libanon Rubinrød. Røde bær, krydret, fiken og dadler, noe vanilje, solbærtoner, parfymert duft, elegant. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, mer struktur og tanniner enn vanlig (høyere cab s andel), nesten noe tørrende finish, lang. Bør ha noen år til i kjelleren, i alle fall fra magnum. kr 749,90 (Bestilling) 91 poeng
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4893401
Occhipinti Siccagno Nero d'Avola 2012
Sicilia, Italia Rubinrød. Rik, fruktig, intens, sødmefull duft, solmodne bær. Frisk syre, fruktig, røde bær, frisk og livlig, men litt kort. kr 259,90 85 poeng
Unico Real Wines AS

 
5987101
Fonterenza Rosso di Montalcino 2011
Toscana, Italia Rubinrød. Røde bær, lakris, krydder, kirsebær på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, strukturert, moreller i finish. kr 269,90 (Bestilling) 87 poeng
Unico Real Wines AS

 
9077401
Graci Etna Rosso 2012
Sicilia, Italia Rubinrød. Røde bær, fruktig, mørke bær. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, slankere men sødmefull vin, litt varm finish. kr 199,90 (Basis) 85 poeng
Unico Real Wines AS

 
1156901
Clos du Jaugueyron Haut-Médoc 2011
Bordeaux, Frankrike Rubinrød. Noe floral og parfymert, mørke bær, noe vanilje og krydder på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, røde bær, cassis, liten urtetone bakenfor, pen lengde. kr 234,90 (Bestilling) 87 poeng
Autentico AS

 
5299401
Avignonesi Rosso di Montepulciano 2012
Toscana, Italia Rubinrød. Fruktig, røde bær, noe lakris på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, avrundet, lakris og røde bær. kr 194,90 (Bestilling) 85 poeng
Autentico AS

 
862201
Charles Audoin Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Lyst rubinrød. Noe parfymert, røde bær, lettere duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, kjølig og syrlig, litt kort. kr 199,90 (Bestilling) 84 poeng
Autentico AS

 
2057601
Ganevat Poulprix 2013
Frankrike Rubinrød. Parfymert, mørke bær, touch av kaffe og kokesjokolade. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, nesten noe kjøttfull, syrlige mørke bær, pen lengde. kr 234,90 86 poeng

 
5076901
Jean-Paul Brun Côte Brouilly 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Rubinrød. Røde bær, lett parfymert duft, fruktig. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, fruktig, livlig, pen lengde. kr 189,90 86 poeng
Autentico AS

 
9911801
Ch. Peybonhomme-les-Tours Cru Bourgeois 2012
Bordeaux, Frankrike Rubinrød. Fruktig, røde bær, noe herbal duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, mørke bær, tone herbal, litt kantete. kr 179,90 84 poeng
Autentico AS

 
2043501
DM Rouge 2013
Languedoc-roussillon, Frankrike  kr 139,90 81 poeng

 
2057701
Orange River Star Tree Dry Red 2014
Sør-afrika kr 104,90 78 poeng

 
2040701
Radikon Slatnik 2012
Friuli-venezia giuli, Italia Guloransje farge. Aprikosesyltetøy og appelsinmarmelade på duft. Frisk syre, livlig, frisk men litt enkel, syrlig. kr 275,- 84 poeng

 
1171801
Dexter Chardonnay 2013
Victoria, Australia Lysts trågul. Fruktig, noe krydder og vanilje, touch av popkorn. Frisk syre, fruktig, frisk, avrundet, gule epler og noe lime mot finish. kr 349,90 (Bestilling) 85 poeng
Unico Real Wines AS

 
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Audoin Marsannay 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Lyst strågul. Epler, sitrus, fruktig, mineraler, elegant duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, sitrus, epler, lett mineralsk, pen lengde. kr 239,90 (Bestilling) 86 poeng
Autentico AS

 
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Alheit Cartology 2013
Sør-afrika Lyst strågul. Honningmelon og fersken på duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, sitroner og epler, litt emmen finish. kr 279,80 85 poeng

 
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Ganevat Le Clos Arbois Chardonnay 2009
Jura, Frankrike Sitrongul. Noe honning, sitrus, appelsinblomst, epler og kandiserte frukter. Frisk syre, fruktig, kremet, relativt rik, fruktig, noe varm finish. kr 289,90 88 poeng

 
2055901
Ganevat En Sauvagny Arbois Chardonnay Savagnin 2009
Jura, Frankrike Sitrongul. Epler, mineraler, fruktig, honningmelon og sitrus. Frisk syre, fruktig, kremet, livlig, syrlig finish, ikke den mest komplekse men frisk. kr 299,90 87 poeng

 
2057501
Ganevat 100 % Rien que de fruit 2013
Frankrike  kr 234,90 81 poeng

 
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Matassa Cuvee Margeruite 2012
Languedoc-roussillon, Frankrike Mot sitrongul. Mineraler, epler, aprikoser og tropiske frukter. Medium syre, fruktig, sødmefull gul frukt. kr 254,90 (Bestilling) 87 poeng
Autentico AS

 
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Mosse Le Rouchefer 2013
Loire, Frankrike Lyst strågul. Epler, mineraler, sultaner og noe kandisert sitrus. Frisk syre, fruktig, sødmefull frukt med syrlig undertone. kr 239,90 (Bestilling) 86 poeng
Unico Real Wines AS

 
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Mosse Arena Savennières 2013
Loire, Frankrike Lyst strågul. Noe epler, og sitroner, fruktig duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, detaljert, sitrus og grønne epler, kremet finish. kr 279,90 (Bestilling) 86 poeng
Unico Real Wines AS

 
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Würzburger Stein Silvaner Trocken 2013
Franken, Tyskland Lyst sitrongul. Epler, sitrus, fruktig og noe floral duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, sitrus, epler og pærer, pen lengde, syrlig finish. kr 239,90 (Bestilling) 85 poeng
Unico Real Wines AS

 
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Mosse Anjou 2013
Loire, Frankrike Mot sitrongul. Voks, honning og mandler, overmodne gule epler. Frisk syre, epler, noe plommer, litt kort. kr 219,90 (Bestilling) 84 poeng
Unico Real Wines AS

 
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Graci Etna Bianco 2013
Sicilia, Italia Lyst strågul. Epler, fruktig, noe jordlige noter under. Frisk syre, fruktig, kremet, noe gule frukter, litt spicey. kr 226,10 (Parti) 84 poeng
Unico Real Wines AS

 
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Hirschhof Kirchspiel Riesling Spätlese Trocken 2013
Rheinhessen, Tyskland Lyst strågul. Epler, sitrus, noe floral og mineraler bakenfor på duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, noe botrytis, noe tropisk, fyldig finish. kr 169,90 (Bestilling) 87 poeng
Autentico AS

 
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Fourrey Chablis 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Lyst strågul. Epler, mineraler, noe sitrus og lett floral tone på duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, avrundet, nesten noe kremet, Litt kort. kr 179,90 (Bestilling) 85 poeng
Autentico AS

 
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Tariquet 2013
Sørvest, Frankrike kr 349,90 (Basis) 78 poeng
Autentico AS

 
5339101
Bisol Desiderio noSO2 Extra Brut 2012
Italia  kr 199,90 (Bestilling) 83 poeng
Autentico AS

Mye spansk fra Good Beverage, blant annet Viña Tondonia

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

9512505
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

5705801
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

2006 Gianni Brunelli Brunello Riserva

2006 Gianni Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Bright ruby, garnet rim. Scented, fruity, liquorice, leather, figs and cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, elegant, fresh and fruity, elegant and long. 93

Hatt et Söner Prestige le Grand Père

2006 Hatt et Söner Prestige le Grand Père
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, lemons and yest on the nose. Fresh acidity, lively mousse, fresh, elegant and fruity, lively. 90

06 Mascarello Villero and 2010 Monprivato

2006 Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Villero
Bright ruby. Scented, detailed, nuanced, fruity, elegant, lovely nose, tar, floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh, detailed, elegant and nuanced, superb, long. 93

2010 Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato
Bright ruby. Scented, dark fruits, elegant, nuanced and detailed nose, liquorice. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, detailed, transparent, layered, complex and long. 95

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

06 Labégorce Zédé, 08 Fieuzal blanc, 11 Duplessis Monts Mains and more

2012 Château Mercier blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Some grapefruits, gooseberries and vanilla notes, ligh minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, leaner, fresh. 86

2008 Château Fieuzal blanc
Towards lemon yellow. Minerals, almost smokey, grapefruit, lemons, light peach note nose. Fresh acidity, lively, detailed, elegant, nuanced, touch of nuts, long finish. 91

2012 Château Vrai Caillou
Ruby. Light blueberries nose, some herbs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, slightly bitter finish. 83

2008 Château de Fonbel
Ruby. Bit tight nose, needs time to open, blueberries, some floral notes far back, fruit forward. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, smooth and rounded texture, dark berries palate, good length. 89

2010 Kloster Eberbach Riesling Spätlese
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, light ninerals and citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, rounded, somewhat fuller palate, good length. 87

2003 Roccolo Grassi Amarone
Deep ruby. Rich nose, dark and dried fruits, some coffee and alcohol high notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, big and intense, ripe, fruity and dry finish, more nuanced and more together than last bottle, less vulgar. 90

2005 La Rioja Alta Vina Arana Reserva
Ruby. Blueberries, vanilla and liquorice nose, light spicy touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, blueberries and vanilla. Good length. 87

2006 Château Labégorce Zédé
Ruby. Cedar, minerals, cassis, some plums, more evolved than expected on the nose. Vanilla. Somewhat scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, somewhat firm but not much for the vintage, good length. 89

2013 Louis Jadot Mâcon-Villages
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light minerals note, fruity nose. Some peaches. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples and peach, elegant texture, good length. 85

2011 Gérard Duplessis Chablis 1er Cru Montmais
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, steely, narrow and focused nose, oysters, nuanced, lovely. Fresh acidity, lenaet, narrow, focused, linear, detailed, lovely balance, long. 90