White Bordeaux including Yquem

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6 From Vincent Girardin

2014 Vincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet VV rouge
APR 16 Bright ruby. Fresh red berries nose, spices, leaner, touch herbal nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, again leaner and a touch herbal, good length. 87

2013 Vincent Girardin Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrieres
APR 16 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, floral, roses, tight nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, minerals, flint, lemons and apples, long. 95

2013 Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet VV
NOV 15 pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals, lighter butter note nose. Fresh acidity, intense, fruity, detailed, lively, creamy, long. 90

2011 Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts
FEB 16 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals and lemons nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, nuanced, quite filigree, detailed and long. 93

2011 Vincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos du Cailleret
FEB 16 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, vanilla, minerals, citrus, light butter note nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, lively, apples, minerals, plaster and lemons, long. 93

2010 Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts
APR 16 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, smoky note, lemons and vanilla nose, minerals. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples and lemons, smoky, long. 94

Januarnyhetene fra B&R

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2014 Von Hövel Oberemmeler Riesling Feinherb
Kr 185,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh, light minerals and grapefruit nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, some lime, light bitterness finish. 87

2014 Faiveley Macon Vilage
Kr 179,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, light peach note nose. Fresh acidity, light creamy note, apples, some lemons, plaster like feel to it, elegant. 89

2013 Chateau de Miniere Rouge de Miniere Bourgeuil
Kr 159,90
Ruby. Red berries, light herbal note nose, touch scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity. 85

2013 Faiveley Mercurey
Kr 425,- (magnum)
Bright ruby. Light scented nose, some floral notes and red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, leaner, red berries, light playfulness. 86

2013 Faiveley Mercurey Le Framboisiére
Kr 509,90 (magnum)
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity, elegant nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, elegant, playful, red berries, bright fruit, good length. Charming. 88

2013 Faiveley Mercurey 1er Cru Clos du Roy
Kr 279,90
Bright ruby. Raspberries, light darker fruits note, slightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, juicy, almost chewy fruit, good length. 89

2014 Nicolas Perrin Syrah et Viognier VdF
Kr 165,-
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, light peppery note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lighter fruit, spices, leaner, fresh. 85

2013 Nicolas Perrin Crozes-Hermitage
Kr 445,- (magnum)
Ruby. Dark fruits, vanilla, spices, peppery nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, somewhat hollow mid palate, creamy finish. Light bitter note. 87

2012 Nicolas Perrin Cornas
Kr 379,90
Ruby. Darkfruits, some spices, minerals beneath, layered and nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, detailed, nuanced, dark berries, some spices, long. 91

2010 Duluc de Branaire Ducru
Kr 379,90
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices and blueberries, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy before leaner finish. 88

2010 Château Meyney
Kr 435,-
55CS 30M 15 PV Ruby. Dark fruity, rich nose, blackberries and plums, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy and fruity for Meyney, structured, cellar it for a few years. Long. 90

2012 La Dame de Montrose
Kr 435,-
76M 24 CS Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, some vanilla, minerals, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, detailed, elegant already, good. Length. 89

2012 La Croix de Beaucaillou
Kr 460,-
60CS 38M 2PV Ruby. Dark fruits, cassis, blueberries, fruity, nuanced, elegant nose, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, cassis, some spices, dark berries, elegant and long. 90

2012 La Gravette de Certan
Kr 475,-
Ruby. Spices, some dark berries, cassis, nuanced nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries before leaner blueberries finish, long. 90

1989 Château Haut Corbin
Kr 515,-
75M 25CS/CF Ruby, garnet rim. Spices, some figs, blueberries and mint nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, minty, some red berries, figs and prunes, mature now. 88

2009 Château La Tour Blanche
Kr 229,90 (demi)
Golden. Apricots, pineapples, fresh nose, fruity, elegant nose, layered nose. Fresh acidity, elegant fruit, pure, detailed, nuanced, lively, fresh, long and layered, fresh. 95

Januarnyhetene fra Brand Wine Estates

Brand Wine Estates

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2013 Amalia Langhe Rossese Bianco
Kr 250,- TU
Pale lemon yellow. Light nose, some apples, light floral and almost nutty note nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, leaner, some faint citrus notes. 86

2014 Begude Chardonnay Etoile
Kr 220,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some yellow fruits, vanilla, faint citrus. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, elegant fruit, towards creamy finish. 87

2014 Geil Sabrura Riesling
Kr 149,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light citrus, light nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded,f resh. 83

2013 Begude Pinot Noir Esprit
Kr 244,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, some anise, light vanilla note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fruity but a bit thin. 85

2012 Crochet Sancerre Pinot Noir
Kr 250,-
Ruby. Some herbs, red berries, raspberries, tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy with herbal notes kicking in, a bit all over the place at the moment. 85-87

2013 Amalia Dolcetto d'Alba
Kr 210,- TU
Ruby. Red berries, some spices and chocolate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices. 86

2013 Amalia Barbera d'Alba
Kr 220,- TU
Bright ruby, fruity, some bright red fruits, bit dirty note in the back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, somewhat hollow even if bright fruit. 85

2013 Amalia Barbera d'Alba Superiore
Kr 298,- TU
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, red berries, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, dark and red berries, elegant. 88

2011 Amalia Barolo
Kr 379,- TU
Bright ruby. Tar and roses, fruity nose, cherries, elegant, scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, some darker notes makes it less pure than nose suggests. 88

2009 Amalia Barolo
Kr 375,- TU
Bright ruby, darkf ruits, anise, red berries and cherries, touch VA? Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, brighter feel to it. 89

2010 Amalia Barolo Le Coste di Monforte
Kr 575,- TU
Bright ruby. Scented, roses, fruity, quite intense nose, liquorice and cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins,f resh, fruity, lively, rounded before fresher finish. 90

2012 La Gironda La Gena Barbera d'Asti
Kr 175,-
Ruby. Red berries, some chocolate and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lighter palate, leaner, fresh. 85

2010 Château Les Grands Marechaux
Kr 250,-
Ruby. Red berries, some cassis, blueberries and light floral note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rounded, bit warm finish. 86

2010 Château Saint-Pierre de Corbian
Kr 350,-
8000 bottles made. Neighbour of Montrose in Saint-Estephe. Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, cassis, touch of herbs, needs massive air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, cassis, red berries, quite rounded, good length. 89

Januarnyhetene fra Optimum Wines

Optimum Wines

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Vina La Rosa Sparkling Brut
Kr 129,90
Watery lemon yellow, small bubbles. Light fruity nose. Light sweet body, lean. 77

Bouillot Cremant de Bourgogne Perle de Vigne NV
Kr 150,-
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, some creamy notes and brioche. 84

2014 J. Moreau Petit Chablis
Kr 539,90 (BIB)
Pale lemon yellow. Light fruity nose. Fresh acidity, light, fresh and towards crisp. 79

2014 J. Moreau Chablis
Kr 179,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some lemons, fruity if lean. Fresh acidity, fruity, leaner, minerals, fresh. 85

2014 J. Moreau Saint-Bris
Kr 134,90
Pale lemon yellow. Some grapefruits and cats pee nose. Fresh acidity, rounded and fruity, leaner. Easy going. 81

2014 La Palma Merlot
Kr 109,90
Ruby. Light fruity, thin wine. 77

2013 Lab Reserva
Kr 399,90 (BIB)
Ruby. Dark fruits, spices. Rounded and sweet. 77

2010 Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva
Kr 199,90
Ruby. Cherries, anise, some leather and tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, spices, dark berries, bit light palate. 86

2011 Marques de Murrieta
Kr 189,90
Ruby. Dark fruits, blueberries, some spices and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, dark berries, some spices, good length. 88

2011 Dalmau
Kr 499,90
Ruby. Dark fruits, some liquorice, fruity, intense, liquorice, chocolate and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, long, quite rich and juicy. 91

2007 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial
Kr 650,-
Ruby. Dark berries, some spices, fruity nose, vanilla, quite intense, fuller nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate than nose suggests, vanilla, some spices, creamy, dark fruits, long. 90

Four from Bourgneuf

2010 Château Bourgneuf
90M 10CF Deepish ruby. Dark fruits, some scented notes, blueberries, chocolate, quite intense nose, almost some minerals beneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries and dark chocolate, long. Somewhat warm finish. 90

2009 Château Bourgneuf
90M 10CF Deep ruby. Lots of wood and spices on the nose, dark fruits, light chocolate nose, difficult stage now. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, ripe, dark berries, blueberries, touch of minerals beneath, fairly firm texture, long. 92

2005 Château Bourgneuf
90M 10CF ruby. Dark fruits, some earthy notes, coffee and a hint of vanilla, touch of liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity palate, rounded, quite elegant even if the host is a little unsure if the bottle is 100 percent perfect. Some starting prune notes in the back, good length. But then it deteriorates with more air, getting flatter and shorter by the minute.

2005 Château Bourgneuf
Ruby. Dark fruits, some scented notes, light floral touch, chocolate nose, quite intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, quite elegant and lovely balance, juicy finish, some mulberries, long. 92

A few from Doisy Daëne and de Malle

2014 Doisy Daëne Sec
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light lime and lemons nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, playful. Almost vibrant, mouthwatering, good length. 100% Sauvignon Blanc on limestone. 89

2010 Château Doisy Daëne
SEP 15 Pale golden. Apricots, fruity, light honey touch, some vanilla, quite intense and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, pineapples and apricots, intense and detailed, quite focused, long. 95

2005 Château Doisy Daëne
Pale golden. Apricots, fruity, intense, ripe and elegant nose, still youthful. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh and detailed, playful, elegant, rich and long. 95

2007 L'Extravagant de Doisy Daëne
SEP 15 Golden. Apricots, fruity, pineapples, ripe nose, intense and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity and intense, detailed and rich, mouthwatering, very long. 96

2004 L'Extravagant de Doisy Daëne
SEP 15 Golden. Rich, apricots, vanilla, intense, layered and complex nose, pure. Fresh acidity, layered and complex palate, creamy, detailed, candied orange, rich and playful, intense and fruity, very long. 96

2012 Château de Malle
JUN 15 Pale golden. Apples, pineapples, fruity nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, leaner, could be more complex, good length. 87

2009 Château de Malle
JUN 15 Pale golden. Fruity, scented, elegant, detailed nose, apricots and pineapples. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, playful and long. 90

2005 Château de Malle
JUN 15 Pale golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, ripe, apricots and pineapples, rounded, some cinnamon and apples, light bitter note in the long finish. 91

Tenuta Sette Ponti and Orma tasting

Tasted from Riedel Vinum Riesling

2011 Orma CS M CF
Kr 495,-
Deepish ruby. Dark red berries, rich, intense, fruity, leather, chocolate, blueberries, light floral note towards violets far back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity, lively, rounded, intense, dark berries, some red berries sweetness and liveliness in there, long. 93

2010 Orma
Deepish ruby. Dark fruits, intense, blackberries, some vanilla, some spices, nothing jumps out, just hints of it, layered and detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, intense, layered, manages to be playful and fairly lively, dark chocolate and coffee finish, long. Holds fifteen percent remarkably well. 94

2009 Orma
Ruby. Coffee, dark fruits, some blueberry jam, blackberries, vanilla and spices, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, ripe, rounded, rich and fairly detailed, warm finish that the fruit nearly manages to hide (15%). Long. 93

2007 Orma
Deep ruby. Coffee, chocolate, dark fruits, intense, liquorice, vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, intense, chocolate and dark fruits, long finish. 92

2011 Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno M, CS, PV, før 2009 også S men ikke PV
Kr 475,-
Ruby. Ripe, rich nose, red berries, blue- and blackberries nose, scented, light floral note, elegant, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, sweet, quite big with freshness to back it up, fruity, some alcohol warmth in the finish, long. 92

2010 Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno
Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, rich, intense, leather and chocolate underneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, intense, structured with fine grained tannins, rich and long finish. 93

2009 Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno
Ruby. Dark fruits, chocolate, light cardamom note, blue- and blackberries, vanilla, spices but also a faint graphite minerality far back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, sweet dark fruits, fairly lively, long finish. Somewhat warm. 92

2007 Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, jammy, chocolate, rich, alcohol shows on the nose, some dry notes towards wood and dry leafy notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, fruity, rich, spices, coffee, fruity, rounded and spicy before drier finish. Bit warm. 91


2013 Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 90 S 10 M
Ruby. Dark fruits, some floral notes, intense and rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, rounded, some ripe morellos, sweet blackberries and anise, good length. 89

2010 Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo
Ruby. Dark fruits, some vanilla, blueberries, light floral note nose, morellos, elegant and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, quite elegant, rich and long. 90

2008 Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo
Ruby. Dark fruits, jammy cassis and plums nose, light scented nose.fresh acidity, cherries, anise, leather notes, dark fruits, morellos palate, good length. Somewhat woody finish. 88

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

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

Colli Tortonese

2012 I Carpini Rugiada Timorasso
Towards golden. Rich nose, apricots, honey, ripe. Lacks acidity and flat in the mouth. A second bottle opened, similar. 80

2010 I Carpini Brezza Timorasso
Towards golden. Honey, apricots and orange blossoms nose. Freshish acidity, some lemons, warm of alcohol, smooth fruit and texture. 84

2009 I Caprini Sette Zolle Barbera
Deep ruby. Coffee, anise, leather, dark fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some red berries, darker fruits, freshish finish. 83

2008 I Caprini Bruma Barbera
Deep ruby. Bramble, spices, dark fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, bit alcoholic, sweet. 83


2013 Fiordaliso Timorasso Derthona
Towards golden. Honey, lilies, apricots, pine cone nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, ripe, rich, rounded, then somewhat leaner finish. 86

2013 Fiordaliso Barbera Silvester
Ruby. Dark fruits, jammy nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, flat and utterly boring. 81

2012 Mariotto Timorasso Pitasso
Towards golden. Some orange blossoms, grapefruits, rich and fruity nose. Light spicy touch. Freshish acidity, ripe, alcoholic and burning, unbalanced. (14,5%)76

2012 Mariotto Vho
Ruby. Cooked fruits, coffee and dark chocolate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet and juicy, ripe. Verging on unbalanced. 80

2012 Mariotto Montemirano Croatina
Deep ruby. Coffee, dark fruits, jammy rich nose, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet, ripe, intense, dark fruits, alcohol note and warm finish (14), some cooked nettles. 82



2013 Vigneti Boveri Derthona Lacrime del Bricco
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light citrus and light tropical note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, rounded, somewhat warm (14%), good length. 85

2013 Vigneti Boveri Firangiuli Croatina
Deep ruby, purple hue. Blueberries, yoghurt note, forest berries nose, warm and ripe. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, some herbs and warm dark fruits, lacks finesse. 83

2013 Vigneti Boveri La Cappelletta Freisa
Ruby. Raspberries, fruity, ripe nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, some anise, dark fruits, bit rustic and hollow. 82


2013 Vignaioli del Tortonese Derthona Timorasso
Golden. Some wood (not been in barrels), grapefruit, light honey note nose. Fresh acidity, lemons, some orange marmalade, grapefruits, floral notes, heavier. 85

2012 Vignaioli del Tortonese Io Sono Derthona Timorasso
Pale golden. Some apples, light woody note (no barrels on this), some honey notes and lilies far back. Freshish acidity, ripe, fruity, rounded, almost creamy, good length. 86

2012 Vignaioli del Tortonese Barbera
Ruby. Dark fruits nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, easy going and fruity. 80

2012 Vinivola Poggio Caespes Terra de Libarna Tiomrasso
Towards lemon yellow. Nuts, some citrus, light of spices on the nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, fairly fresh. 85

2012 Vinivola Poggio L'archetipo Terra di Libarna Timorasso
Towards lemon yellow. Some apples, some lemons, very light floral, spicy and honey note nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, fairly well balanced and fairly smooth. 86


2013 Luigi Boveri Derthona Timorasso
Pale lemon yellow. Some apples and light tropical fruit nose. Some heavier notes. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, some bitterness. 85

2012 Luigi Boveri Derthona Filari di Timorasso
Pale lemon yellow. Some apples, orange blossoms, spicy notes and sulphur is still showing. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, fairly fresh attack, then finish on the flat and warm side (14%). 83

2011 Luigi Boveri Vignalunga Barbera
Ruby. Ripe, jammy and dark fruits nose, rich. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, burning palate, unbalanced. (14,5) 77

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