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2011 Château La Louvière

DEC 17 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, citrus, minerals, vanilla and light smoky note nose. Fresh acidity, playful, citrus, grapefruits, minerals, long finish. 90

2011 Château Gruaud Larose

DEC 17 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, anise, some vanilla and spices, light violets note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, anise, spices, blackberries, quite intense if tight at this stage, long. 94

1996 Château Simard

DEC 17 Garnet with brick rim. Figs, dates, minerals, light chocolate note nose, some floral high notes. Fresh acidity, ripe and few tannins, soft, gentle texture, some sweet and sour, elegant texture, iron, good length. 89

1990 Château Dalem

DEC 17 Ruby core, brick rim. Minerals, iron, figs, blueberries still, detailed nose, floral high note, violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant texture getting polished, minerals backbone, figs and dates, long. 92

1985 Château Margaux

DEC 17 Mid neck fill, fairly soaked cork. Ruby, garnet rim.  Shy first, just some tobacco, earthy notes and tobacco. After about half an hour in decanter, violets shows up, then it blossoms, figs, dates, light mineral note, detailed if never the most intense bottle. Fresh acidity, smooth tannins, velvety texture, superb balance, again this floral high note, not as fruity but highly elegant, long. 95

1998 Château Suduiraut

DEC 17 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, some light caramel notes, fruity driven nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, pineapples, some spices, apricots, touch of sultanas and raisins, light caramel note, elegant texture, smooth and long. 93

2015 Bordeaux, Sauternes and their dry counterparts.

2015 Château d’Arche

Pale golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity with a cinnamon note. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, fresh, detailed, nuanced and long. 91-93

2015 Château Bastor-Lamontagne

Pale golden. Fruity, apricots, citrus and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, elegant and lively, long. 89-91

2015 Château Broustet

Pale golden. Apricots, fruity, rounded, lemon peel nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, sweet but not complex. 85-87

2015 Château Cantegril

Pale golden. Apples, fruity, pineapples, tighter nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, playful, passion fruit touch, pears, touch of raisins, good length. 88-90

2015 Château Coutet

Pale golden. Apricots, pineapples, vanilla, light spicy touch nose, touch of lemons peel. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, lively, elegant, smooth, long. 94-96

2015 Château Doisy Daëne

Pale lemon yellow. Apricots, pineapples, minerals, vanilla, detailed and precise nose, fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, intense, precise and detailed, nuanced, lovely balance, long. 94-96

2015 Doisy Daëne Sec

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, grapefruits nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, grapefruits, ripe, elegant, fresh, lovely balance. 89-91

2015 Château Doisy Védrines

Pale golden. Rich, fruity, pineapples, vanilla and peach nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, fruity, rounded, fairly intense for Védrines, long. 90-92

2015 Château de Fargues

Golden. Rich, intense, fruity, vanilla, pineapples, apricots, layered and deep. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, intense, playful, bright, intense, long. Superb. Pure. 95-97

2015 Château Filhot

Golden. Apples, peach, pears and apricots nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, sugary, sweet, has freshness but lacks complexity. 88-90

2015 Château Guiraud
Towards golden. Pineapples, apricots, fruity, detailed, elegant nose, pure and bright. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, lively, intense, playful, bright notes, long. 94-96

2015 G de Guiraud

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, light bitter note, good length. Can you imagine, 20-25% of the production of this one ends up in Norway! 87-89

2015 Château Haut-Bergeron

Pale golden. Apples, peach, floral, some tropical notes nose. Vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant. 86-88

2015 Clos Haut-Peyraguey

Pale golden. Apricots, pears, peach, pineapples nose. Fruity, ripe,r ich, intense, fruity, little bit short next to the others. 90-92

2015 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

Golden. Apples, pineapples, citrus, minerals, vanilla and apricots nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, detailed, layered, long. 94-96

2015 Château Lamothe Despujols

Pale golden. Citrus, orange peel and lemons nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, leaner, good length. 87-89

2015 Château Lamothe Guignard

Pale golden. Pineapples, fruity, peach and apricots, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, ripe, pineapples and peach, long. 90-92

2015 Château Liot

Pale golden. Fruity, ripe, apricots nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, easy. 84-86

2015 Clos des Lunes Sauternes

Pale golden. Apricots, pineapples, vanilla, floral and citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, creamy. Located between Yquem and Guiraud. 90-92

2015 Clos des Lunes Lune d’Or

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fresh, fruity and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant and playful, creamy, long. 91-93

2015 Clos des Lunes Lune d’Argent

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, grapefruits, flint, smoky nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, good length. 88-90

2015 Clos des Lunes Lune Blanche

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, grapefruits, minerals, some vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, good length. 86-88

2015 Château de Malle

Pale golden. Pineapples, apricots, peach and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, ripe, rich, intense, lovely balance, long. Best Malle I've tasted I think. 91-93

2015 Château de Myrat

Pale golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity nose, some vanilla, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, apples, lemons, some vanilla and spices, cinnamon, rich and detailed but not full bodied, lovely balance, long. Probably the best Myrat in decades. 92-94

2015 Château Nairac

Pale golden. Apples, minerals, botrytis, pineapples, fresh and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant, fresh, leaner but lovely balance, refined. 93-95

2015 Château Raymond Lafon

Golden. Apricots, fruity, rounded, peach, vanilla, some spices nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, pineapples and peach, fruity, ripe and rich, yet subdued, long finish. 93-95

2015 Château Rabaud Promis

Pale golden. Apricots, fruity and fresh nose, vanilla. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, lively, elegant, smooth, lemon zest note, long. 89-91

2015 Château de Rayne Vigneau

Lemon yellow. Fruity, ripe, intense, apricots and pineapples, fresh. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, smooth texture, long. 91-93

2015 Château Rieussec

Pale golden. Apricots, ripe, rich, intense and detailed nose, pineapples. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, creamy and nuanced, long. 94-96

2015 Château Romer

Pale golden. Apricots, leaner nose, vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, leaner, fresh, lemony, candied lemons finish. Good length. 89-91

2015 Château Romer du Hayot

Pale golden. Apricots, apples, peach nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, detailed, elegant, best Romer du Hayot I’ve tasted I think, long. 90-92

2015 Château Sigalas-Rabaud

Pale golden. Fruity, pineapples, pears, peach and apricots, light cinnamon note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, elegant, nuanced, playful, somewhat leaner, long. 92-94

2015 Château Suau

Pale golden. Apples, pineapples, peach and apricots nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant and playful, long. 90-92

2015 Château Suduiraut

Pale golden. Pineapples, apricots, peach and some spices nose, vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fruity, rounded, ripe, concentrated, pure and precise, long. 95-97

2015 Castelneau de Suduiraut

Pale golden. Fruity, apricots, rounded nose, light spicy note. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant, smooth. 89-91

2015 Lion de Suduiraut

Pale golden. Peach, apricots and light vanilla note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant, fresh. 86-88

2015 S de Suduiraut

Watery lemon yellow. Some apples, peach, light minerals note, more white fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant, light minerals and peach. 87-89

2015 Château La Tour Blanche

Golden. Apricots, ripe, rich, intense nose, pineapples and vanilla. Fresh acidity, rich, intense, almost chewy with concentration, dense, intense and long. Beautiful balance. 95-97

2015 Château d'Yquem

Golden. Apricots, pineapples, touch of spices and vanilla, rich and intense nose, detailed and nuanced, complex. Fresh acidity, fruity, bright, intense, delicate and nuanced, ripe pineapples, pure, long and intense, concentrated, long. 96-98

Vinkveld

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Small Beychevelle (1952-2009) vertical and more

1981 Château La Louviere Blanc
Towards lemon yellow. Apricots, nuts, grapefruit, minerals, very youthful nose for it's age. Fresh acidity, fruity, minerals, lemons, grapefruit, quite intense, good length. Surprisingly youthful. 89

2004 Château Batailley
Ruby. Cassis, blackberries, intense, minerals, lightly scented nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, intense, spicy, somewhat dry texture, long. 90

2004 Domaine de Chevalier
Ruby. Red and darker berries, fruity, cassis, blueberries, some vanilla and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, structured, long, needs time. 91

1996 Domaine de Chevalier
(Magnum) Ruby. Cassis, dark fruits, intense, layered, leather and tobacco on the nose. Scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, intense, detailed, minerals, figs and cassis, long. 93

1996 Château Pontet-Canet
Ruby. Scented, intense, cassis, leather, some vanilla, little bit tight even after four hours in decanter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, fruity, structured, red berries, long. 92

1983 Château Talbot
Ruby, garnet rim. Figs, leather, bit tired. Lean and dusty.

1983 Château Figeac
Ruby, garnet rim, lots of sediments. Figs, leather, scented, chocolate, raisins. Fresh acidity, few tannins, somewhat fruity, rounded, leaner finish, tiering. 85

1983 Château Beychevelle
Ruby, garnet rim. Red berries, figs, leather, some anise. Fresh acidity, ripe and few tannins, leaner palate, soft texture, little bit short. 86

2009 Château Beychevelle
Ruby. Dark berries, vanilla, spicey, tight nose, not as open as some. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, cassis and blueberries, rounded, long. 92

1986 Château Beychevelle
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, red berries, some floral notes, detailed, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, detailed, red and darker fruits, fairly youthful expression for its age, holding up well. Long. 92

1982 Château Beychevelle
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries and darker fruits, floral, elegant nose, some ripe notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, figs, red berries, detailed, lovely balance. 93

1979 Château Beychevelle
Ruby, garnet rim. Dusty nose. Tired palate.

1975 Château Beychevelle
Ruby, brick rim. Leather, some prunes and figs, not the most intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, some red berries, thin finish. 84

1952 Château Beychevelle
Ruby, orange rim, lots of sediments. Coffee, prunes, figs, drying nose. Fresh acidity, few tannins, somewhat softer texture mid palate, leaner and drying finish. 85

1990 Leon Beyer Comtes d'Eguisheim Gewürztraminer
Golden. Floral, some roses, ligtly spicy apples. Almost flabby acidity, fruity, holding up, but lacks details and complexity. 87

1982 Château Suduiraut
Deep golden. Some apricots, bit dried fruits and apricot stone, some mushrooms. Fresh acidity, fruity if leaner, apricots, more acidic bottle, little bit off bottle. 88

1947 Giacomo Borgogno Barolo Canubbi
Dead.

Bordeaux 2009 Part III

2009 Château Balestard La Tonelle
Deep ruby. Ripe, scented, alcoholic and dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe and sweet, long. 90

2009 Château Beau Séjour-Becot
Opaque. Ripe, rich, massive, extracted and intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, plums and cassis, oak up front, warm finish. 91

2009 Château Belair-Monange
Deep ruby. Ripe, rich, fruity, some floral notes, blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fairly lively, more nuanced, long. 93

2009 Château Bellevue
Opaque. Dense, ripe and plummy nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tanni s, fruitya nd alcoholic. 88

2009 Château Canon
Deep ruby. Coffee, ripe, dark berries and scented high notes nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich and ripe, some more nuances, long. 93

2009 Château Canon la Gaffelière
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, heavy nose, fruity, alcohol, chocolate and vanilla. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe and rich, intense. 92

2009 Château Cap de Mourlin
Deep ruby. Intense, ripe, fruity and alcohol up front. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, fruity and intense. 92

2009 Château Corbin
Deep ruby. Ripe, rich, intense and alcohol on the nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and rich, fruity, boring. 90

2009 Château La Couspaude
Deep ruby. Fruity, scented, ripe and rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, ripe, fruity palate, warm finish. 91

2009 Château Dassault
Deep ruby. Rich, fruity, sweet nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, extracted, sweet and ripe, fruity, intense and massive. Will probably impress some. 91

2009 Château La Dominique
Deep ruby. Rich, fruity, sweet and extracted feel. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, sweet, ripe, fruity, intense and massive. 90

2009 Château Figeac
Deep ruby. Scented, fruity, dark berries, intense, ripe and rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively, quite refreshing, nuanced and long. A second bottle showed more freshness. 95

2009 Château Grand Corbin
Deep ruby. Rich, ripe, dark fruits, oaky and spicy. Medium acidity, ripe tannins, rich, sweet and fruity. 89

2009 Château Larcis-Ducasse
Deep ruby. Massive and rich nose, like heavy vintage Port. Medium acidity, ripe tannins, rich, sweet and rounded, maybe a glass with the chocolate cake? 88

2009 Château Pavie Maquin
Deep ruby. Dried fruits, figs, rich and massive nose. Medium acidity, ripe tannins, big, sweet, cooffee, dark chocolate. 90

2009 Château Petit Faurie de Soutard
Deep ruby. Sweet, rich, blueberries and plums nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and ripe, bit more nuanced, good length. 88

2009 Château La Tour Figeac
Deep ruby. Rich, massive and intense dark berries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, rich and big, sweet, dark berries, good length. 88

2009 Château Troplong-Mondot
Deep ruby. Tich, massive and intense nose, alcohol a bit up front. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, rich, big and alcoholic (15,5). 90

2009 Château Trottevielle
Deep ruby. Rich nose, dark berries, ripe and big. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, vanilla and spices, ripe and sweet. 90

2009 Château Beauregard
Deep ruby. Red and blueberries nose, vanilla, scented and floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded palate, bit woody finish, long. 92

2009 Château Le Bon Pasteur
Deep ruby. Ripe, rich, bit alcoholic nose, dark berries. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, alcoholic, bit unbalanced, edgy finish. 87

2009 Château Clinet
Deep ruby. Blueberries, scented, intense nose. Fres acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, oaky and lots of barrel spices up front, long. 92

2009 Château La Conseillante
Ruby. Floral, nuanced, pure red berries, delicate and nuanced nose, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refined palate, red and darker berries, detailed and pure, very long and nuanced finish. 95

2009 Château L'Église Clinet
Deep ruby. Blueberries, ripe, fruity, vanilla nose, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, quite lively, fresh and long, more details. 94

2009 Château La Fleur-Petrus
Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, fruity, intense, layered and scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, some coffee notes, fresh, lively, complex and long. 95

2009 Château Gazin
Deep ruby. Ripe, rich, fruity, intense, slight alcohol note on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet, bit edgier than last bottle, very structured, this will require long ageing. 94

2009 Château Nenin
Deep ruby. Ripe, blueberries and vanilla nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, fruity, bit sweet and intense, long. 93

2009 Château Petit Village
Deep ruby. Scented, blueberries, ripe, plums, coffee and barrel spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, quite lively, bit oaky finish, smooth fruit. 92

2009 Château La Pointe
Deep ruby. Blueberries, scented, layered and a bit oaky nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, fruity if leaner palate, long. 91

2009 Clos René
Deep ruby. Herbs. Unripe notes, beneath plums, dark berries and vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly nuanced palate, long. 91

2009 Domaine de l'Église
Deep ruby. Sweet plums, ripe and a bit alcoholic nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet and again a bit warm, plush. 90

2009 Château Climens
Golden. Apricots, vanilla, pineapples, fruity and intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, intense, creamy texture, after lovely palate it feels just a bit short. 93

2009 Château Coutet
Golden. Pineapples, fruity, vanilla, detailed nose, tropical. Fresh acidity, lively and refreshing, nuanced, pure, elegant and superb, stunning as always. 95

2009 Château Doisy-Védrines
Golden. Vanilla, apricots, pineapples and tropical nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, seductive and elegant, long. 92

2009 Château Filhot
Golden. Apples, botrytis, pineapples, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, lively, refreshing if leaner, pure and playful, a lovely Filhot. 92

2009 Château Guiraud
Golden. Apricots, pineapples, ripe, detailed and tropical nose, pure. Fresh acidity, lively, intense, pure and fresh, detailed and complex, mouthwatering and simply gorgeous, very long. 97

2009 Château de Myrat
Golden. Apples, fruity and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, slight bitter orange peal note, fruity, long. Very good Myrat. 90

2009 Château de Rayne Vigneau
Golden. Vanilla, pineapples, tropical, rich and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, lively, intense, rounded, lovely balance, detailed and long. 93

2009 Château Rieussec
Golden. Rich, apricots and pineapples nose, pure and fruity. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant and refreshing, nuanced, beautiful and fresh Rieussec. Very long. 97

2009 Château Sigalas Rabaud
Golden. Apples, apricots and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant, fresh, bit easy going to be picky, lovely balance, long. 93

2009 Château Suduiraut
Golden. Apricots. Pineapples, nuanced, layered and elegant nose, refined. Fresh acidity, elegant, refined and nuanced, playful, superb balance, long and gorgeous. 97

2009 Château La Tour Blanche
Golden. Apples, vanilla, tropical and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity and intense, layered, mouthwatering, playful, long and superb. 96

2009 Château Clos Haut Peyraguey
Pale golden. Pineapples, vanilla and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, lively and nuanced, apricots, ever so slightly bitter finish, long. 91

Sauternes 2013 Primeur

2013 Château d'Arche
Pale golden. Tropical, lighter and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, elegant, nuanced, bit leaner but refreshing, long. 90-91

2013 Château Bastor-Lamontagne
Pale golden. Citrus, minerals, pineaplles nose, not the most intense. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, fruity if a bit lean, fresher style BL. 87-89

2013 Château Broustet
Pale golden. Some apricots, fruity and yellow plums nose, fresh. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, elegant, bit easy going, elegant. 87-89

2013 Château Coutet
Pale golden. Tropical, minerals, apples and intense pineapples nose, layered. Fresh acidity, lively, delicate, detailed, superb balance, fresh and elegant, very long. Superb wine. 94-96

2013 Château Doisy Daëne
Pale golden. Touch of burnt sugar below apricots, pineapples and fresh fruits, slight mineral note beneath. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, elegant, gives more on the palate, fresh and delicate, very long. 93-95

2013 Château Doisy-Védrines
Pale golden. Fruity, rounde, pineapples nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, fruity, detailed and refreshing, playful and long. 91-93

2013 Château de Fargues
Pale golden. Apples, tropical, pineapples, fresh, floral and layered nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, delicate, especially for Fargues, nuanced, lovely balance, refined, fantastic length. 95-97

2013 Château Filhot
Pale golden. Apples, pears, botrytis, light nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, lively, bit short. 87-89

2013 Château Guiraud
Pale golden. Orange blossoms, apricots, honey fruity, vanilla and floral nose. Almost minerals. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, fruity, elegant and refined, long. 93-95

2013 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
Pale golden. Floral, fruity, apricots, pineapples, intense and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity, detailed and elegant but a bit short in this company. (Tasted twice) 91-93

2013 Château Lamothe
Pale golden. Easy going and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, lively, refreshing if leaner, fairly detailed, good length. 88-90

2013 Château Liot
Pale golden. Apples, light tropical note nose. Fresh acidity, light, fairly fresh, fruity if leaner. 85-87

2013 Château de Malle
Pale golden. Apricots, vanilla, light nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity, elegant if a bit easy going. Gives pleasure. 87-89

2013 Château de Myrat
Pale golden. Apples and pineapples nose. Fruity. Fresh acidity, lively, crisp, fresh and detailed, elegant and refreshing, good length. 89-91

2013 Château Nairac
Pale golden. Pineapples, popcorn, citrus and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, fruity, elegant, bit leaner, playful, long. 92-94

2013 Château de Rayne Vigneau
Pale golden. Pears, cinamon, apples and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and detailed, elegant and refreshing, nuanced. Long finish. 93-95

2013 Château Rieussec
Pale golden. Apricots, fruity, richer nose, vanilla. Fresh acidity, lively, richer fruit and body for the vintage, fruity, lacks some nuances and refinement maybe, long. 91-93

2013 Château Romer
Pale golden. Easy going, fresh and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, lively, leaner, fresh, good length. 86-88

2013 Château Sigalas-Rabaud
Pale golden. Apples, pineapples and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, fresh, rounded, bit short after beautiful fruit mid palate. 90-92

2013 Château Suduiraut
Pale golden. Tropical, fresh, fruity, pineapples, layered, detailed notes. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, detailed, elegant, subtle Suduiraut, playful, nuanced, layerd, gorgeous. 95-97

2013 Château La Tour Blanche
Pale golden. Fruity, pineapples, floral, yellow plums, tropical touch nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, rounded and elegant, lovely balance, detailed, long. 93-95

2013 Château d'Yquem
Pale golden. Apricots, vanilla, pineapples, pure, intense, superb nose, layered, detailed and complex. Fresh acidity, lively, pears, mouthwatering, again incredibly detailed and nuanced, elegant, refreshing, extremely long. 96-98

2013 Clos Haut Peyraguey
Pale golden. Apples, citrus, pineapples and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, fruity, elegant, bit short. 88-90

09 William Fevre Bougros, 07 Langoa barton and more

2009 William Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus notes, minerals, very elegant nose, subdued and fresh for the vintage. Slightly deeper for Chablis. Fresh acidity, chalck, citrus, refreshing, rounded, lively, elegant, citrusy finish, lovely balance, long. 92

2007 Château Langoa Barton
Ruby. After an hour in decanter more leather, anise, touch of figs, cassis, fairly scented if not to intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fruity if leaner, refreshing, little bit short, still very enjoyable. 91

1999 Château Lascombes
Deep ruby, garnet rim. Prunes, figs, mature nose, some cassis, slightly dusty, maybe faulty storage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, less mature but a little bit lean and hollow, sloghtly herbal finnish. Good length. 88

2009 Lions de Suduiraut
Pale golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity nose, not to complex. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fresh and detailed if not to complex, good length. 88

Some amazing sweets including Yquem 07, 03 Royal Tokaji Essencia and 1880 Terrantez

2007 Château d'Yquem:
Golden. Intense, apricots, vanilla, scented, orange zest, layered, nuanced and complex nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively and nuanced palate, rich, caramel and bitter touch, incredibly long. 97 *****

2009 Château Suduiraut:
Pale golden. Apples, apricots, pineapples, superb nose, nuanced and elegant. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, intense, slight bitter note in the finish. Long. 95 *****

2009 Château Coutet:
Golden. Apricots, apples, minerals, pure and gorgeous nose, intense yet delicate. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, lively, refreshing, superb, I love this wine. Long. 95 *****

2009 Château Guiraud:
Golden. Pineapples, pure, fruity and intense nose, layered and complex. Fresh acidity, elegant, lively, refreshing and creamy palate, bit more shut than last bottle a few weeks ago, long. 94 ****

2010 Kracher Burgenland Grande Cuvée Nouvelle Vague No.6 Trockenbeerenauslese:
Pale amber. Ricjh, fruity, pear and mushrooms nose. Fresh acidity, almost crisp, playful and fruity palate, and cleaner and fresher palate than nose, long. 92 ****

2000 Disznókö Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos:
Pale amber. Rich, apricots, raisins, floral, beautiful nose, clean and pure. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, refreshing, almost velvety texture, long. 93 *****

2003 Royal Tokaji Essencia:
Orange amber. Apricots, raisins, intense more than outright complex, superbly fresh and nuanced nose, layered and deep. High acidity, fruity, nuanced, refreshing and lively palate, superb, pure, incredibly long. 97 *****

1880 D'Oliveiras Terrantez:
Beautiful orange amber colour, gold rim. Rich and complex nose, nothing more to ad. Fresh and high acidity, superb balance, firmer style, layered and nuanced, leaner and maybe more focused than last bottle, tight finish, long. 93 ****

1990 Suduiraut

1990 Château Suduiraut:
Amber golden. Apricots, fruity, vanilla, raisins and nuts nose, layered and complex. Fresh acidity, fruity and rounded, bit caramelly still but less burnt sugar than many bottles, fresher and a lovely floral note in the finish, long. 92

05 Climens and 01 Suduiraut

2005 Château Climens:

(Demi) Second bottle in as many days. Quite more evolved feel than the bottle yesterday, more honey and a caramel touch. Fresh acidoty, lively palate and a younger expression on the palate. Elegant, creamy and long. 93+

2001 Château Suduiraut:

Golden. Tropical fruits, pineapples, pure, elegant and nuanced nose. Layered, apricots, not as intense as Yquem, but gorgeous complexity. Fresh acidity, playful and refined, finesse, nuances and refinement all the way, incredible length. 98

90 Lafite and 01 Suduiraut

1990 Château Lafite Rothschild:

Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, layered and tobacco, fruity but lacks some nuances and fruit compared to a magnum a few weeks back, lacks the scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, slightly rough textured, long. Lacks finesse. 92

2001 Château Suduiraut:

Golden. Yellow plums, pineapples, apricots, yellow fruity, tropical and rich, feels richer than last bottle. Fresh acidity, refined and fruity, gorgeous texture, nuanced and superb balance, long. 97

01 Pichon Baron and Rauzan Ségla

2007 S de Suduiraut:

Pale lemon yellow. Lime and grapefruit nose, minerals. Fresh acidity, elegant and fairly lively body and palate, working better with the salmon it was served with than expected. 88

2001 Château Pichon Longueville Baron:

Ruby. Cassis, starting figs, leather, elegant, complex and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and drinking very well now, even if it can be layed down for another ten years plus. 93

2001 Château Rauzan-Ségla:

Ruby. Cassis, blueberriesand slightly scented nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, lovely and drinking very well now, another surprise of the drinkability of the 01's now, even if I preffer them older. 93

07 Petrus, 10 and 09 Pichon Baron, 10 Hosanna and more

2010 Château Providence:

Bright ruby. Floral, berries, elegant nose, transparent and layered. Lovely acidity, light feeted but also intense, raspberry freshness in the finish, long and elegant. 92

2010 Hosanna:

Deep ruby. Floral, Scented nose over blueberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded and lovely texture, fuller body without being full, needs air to open. 93

2010 Château Pichon Longueville Baron:

Deep ruby. Vanilla and cassis, very up front on the nose, but things are happening behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, quite grippy texture now, needs years and years of cellaring. Forget for fifteen years. Lovely balance, long. 94 for now. 

2009 Château Pichon Longueville Baron:

Deep ruby. Intense nose of cassis, blueberries, plums and scented notes. Medium acidity, ripe tannins, a slightly sweet style, feels riper now than during primeurs, reminds me of the young 03 but more elegant, long finish. 93

2007 Château Petrus:

Ruby. Again this almost Burgundian elegance, blueberries, floral and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and light texture, not far from 07 La Tâche not long ago, but more intense flavours, very long. More open like last bottle. 95

2006 Château Suduiraut:

Pale golden. Elegant peach, pineapples and apricots nose. Very fresh and pure. Fresh acidity, lovely texture, almost creamy, fresh and long. 92

2003 Château Suduiraut:

Golden. Orange marmalade, apricots, touch of bees wax, slightly caramelly. Good acidity, honey, rich and exotic, very long. 93+

Bordeaux tasting November 7th at B&R

1999 Château Couhins Lurton blanc:

Pale golden. Honey, beeswax, touch of grapefruit and lemon peel. Fresh acidity, waxy texture, have shed the barrel notes of youth. Fairly lively finish. 90

2008 Château Brun:

Ruby. Fresh nose, blueberries, vanilla and a very small touch of tea. Red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft texture, fruity but refreshing. Good length. 86

2009 Château Brun:

(magnum) Deep ruby. Rich nose of plums, blueberries, sweet licorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, quite fresh for Right Bank 09, rounded and good length. 87

2001 Château Potensac:

Deep ruby. Cassis, leather, tiny whiff of cedar and vanilla. Just starting prunes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant texture, starting to mature but will keep konger. Good length. 88

1999 Domaine de Chevalier rouge:

Ruby, garnet rim. Cedar, minerals, ever so slightly flinty under cassis and red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, very elegant texture with a few hours of air, refreshing. Long finish. 91

1989 Domaine de Chevalier rouge:

Ruby, garnet rim. Some figs, prunes, minerals with elegant cassis, slightly floral and redcurrants. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mouthwatering and almost transparent structure. Quite seductive, drinking lovely now and will keep. Long. 93

2001 Château Palmer:

Deep ruby, garnet rim. Scented, cassis, violets, some leather, flirting and quite seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, superb texture, refreshing, and long. Has finesse. 93

1997 Château Clerc-Milon:

(magnum) Deep ruby, garnet rim. Scented with cassis, leather, starting pencil shave and cedar. Strawberries and redcurrants. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a little bit tight still, tannins are there, needs decanting and, at least from magnum, will benefit from another three to five years of cellaring. Ever so slightly vegetal finish. 90

1982 Château Mouton Baronne Philippe:

Unfortunatelly corked.

1989 Château La Croix de Gay:

Ruby, towards brick rim. Figs, earthy, hung meat. Mature nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft and mellow mid palate, ever so slightly drying finish. Smoked ham. Drink soon. 88

1989 Château Suduiraut:

Golden with amber hue. Rich nose, nuts, dried apricots and raisins. Fresh acidity, creamy texture, excellent palate, and again lacks the bitterness of some bottles. This has been one of the wine stalkers this year with five or six bottles tasted, and this was one of the two very fresh ones. Lively, orange peel, long and elegant finish. Late Château release bottle. I think its starting to come around. Will last thirty+ more years. 94

1976 Château Coutet:

Golden. Apricots, some wax, honey, slightly smoky minerals. Fresh acidity, lemony waxy palate, almost creamy texture. Lovely finish. Long and elegant. 93

1942 Château Sisqueille Rivesaltes:

Orange with red hue. Figs, raisins, nuts, honey, plum stones and white chocolate. Fresh acidity, very elegant, not too intense but refreshing and mature. Christmas spices. Long. 93

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