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2023 Soalheiro Alvarinho Espumante Soalheiro

Kr. 229,9

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some yeasty notes, fruit forward nose. Fresh acidity, apples, some peach, fruit forward, good length. 87

 

2022 Soalheiro Alvarinho Terramatter Organic

Kr. 259,9

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some citrus, fruit forward, candied lemons notes nose. Fresh acidity, apples, rounded, some nuts, elegant texture, slight honey note in the finish. 89

 

2021 Soalheiro Ag.Hora Loureiro

Kr. 289,9

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, peach, fruit driven nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, fruit forward, refreshing. Good length. 88

 

2023 De Bortoli Willowglen Riesling

Kr. 427,9

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fruit forward nose. Fresh acidity, apples, fruit driven, leaner, refreshing. 81

 

2020 Dom.Roux Chassagne-Montrachet La Goujonne

Kr. 699,9

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some citrus and vanilla notes nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, some citrus notes, elegant texture, buttery, good length. 87

 

2021 Bader-Mimeur Chassagne-Montrachet Les Houilleres

Kr. 699,90

Pale lemon yellow. Citrus, apples, lemons, some vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, some citrus, fruit forward, good length. 88

 

2014 Bader-Mimeur Chassagne-Montrachet Les Houilleres

Kr. 859,90

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, nuts, some spices, fruit forward, some citrus notes nose. Fresh acidity, apples, some citrus, fruit forward, nuts, youthful for its age but is developing. 88

 

2021 Stag's Leap Karia Chardonnay

Kr. 429,90

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some vanilla and spices nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, apples, some citrus, vanilla, buttery, long finish. 90

 

2019 Stag's Leap Arcadia Chardonnay

Kr. 659,90

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some lemons and vanilla, fruit forward nose. Fresh acidity, apples, juicy, citrus, almost a litte iron note going through it, creamy, detailed, some citrus, long finish. 93

 

2020 G. Roblot-Marchand Bourgogne Hautes Cote de Nuits

Kr. 399,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, liquorice notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, leaner bodied, good length. 87

 

2020 G. Roblot-Marchand Chambolle-Musigny 

Kr. 899,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, spices, some liquorice notes nose, some herbs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red and darker fruits, blackberries, good length. 88

 

2020 G. Roblot-Marchand Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Noirots 

Kr. 1099,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, liquorice notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, cherries, raspberries, good length. Firmer. 90

 

2020 G. Roblot-Marchand Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes

Kr. 879,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, liquorice notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some spices, liquorice, good length. 88

 

2020 G. Roblot-Marchand Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru Les Rouges du Dessus

Kr. 1289,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, scented, lighter nose, leaner. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, spices, elegant texture, long finish. 90

 

2012 Stag's Leap Artemis

Kr. 979,90

Ruby. Blackberries, blueberries, fruit driven, vanilla, coffee and spices, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, blackberries, vanilla and spices, long finish. 91

 

2000 Stag's Leap Cask 23

Kr. 3199,90

Ruby with thin brick rim. Cassis, blackberries, some spices, dark fruits, liquorice, vanilla, spices, detailed, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, spices, detailed, intense, nuanced, layered, minerals, incredibly long. 97

 

2020 Stag's Leap Cask 23

Kr. 3500,00

Ruby. Cassis, blackberries, anise and spices, liquorice, dark fruits, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, detailed, layered, intense, juicy, hides 15% alcohol very well. 96

 

2009 Chateau de Monrecueil

Kr. 269,90

Ruby, garnet rim Figs, dates, blackberries, anise and vanilla notes nose, tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red berries, leaner bodied, dates and figs. 87

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Vajra N. S. Della Neve Spumante Extra Brut
Kr 289,90
Pale red. Some red berries nose, light rubber note. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, playful, elegant. 86

2002 Daniel Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Lêchet
Kr 362,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some pears and yellow fruits, light nutty note nose. Fresh acidity, elegant fruit, rounded, minerals, apples,d etailed, long finish. 93

2007 Montille Beaune 1er Cru Les Aigrots
Kr 420,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, light peach touch, elegant minerality and floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, lemons, detailed and nuanced, towards creamy texture, long. 93

2013 Hubert Lamy Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chaumes
Kr 699,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, floral notes, some almost smoky notes, detailed. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, apples, lemons, playful, lively, some floral notes, grapefruit towards the long finish, filigree. 94

2013 Blain-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Boudriottes
Kr 499,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some vanilla, holding back a bit more, lemons and floral notes behind. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded,e legant and nuanced, bit tight now, long. 93

2012 Montille Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Le Cailleret
Kr 1099,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, minerals, some vanilla and smoky notes.fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant texture, vanilla and wood a bit up front at the moment, needs time. Long. 93

2012 Tokaj Hetszölö Dry Furmint
Kr 225,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some almonds, light yellow fruity nose. Fresh acidity, almost smoky, minerals, detailed, fresh, lemony finish. Long. 89

2014 Domaine du Pelican Arbois Savagnin
Kr 320,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, bright nose, subdued minerals. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, lemons and green apples, lovely minerality, nuanced and playful. Long. 92

2014 Diel Dorsheimer Riesling trocken
Kr 238,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light peach and pears note nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fresh, fruity, elegant, lively and playful, detailed yet rounded, long. 90

2014 Schäfer-Fröhlich Bockenauer Vulkangestein
Kr 239,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some pears nose. Subdued. Fresh acidity, playful, lemons, lime, pure, detailed, nuanced, filigree, long. 92

2014 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Riesling GG
Kr 299,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some grapefruit notes, minerals, tight now. Floral notes behind. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, elegant, minerals and lemons palate, lively, long. 91

2014 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling GG
Kr 349,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fruity, minerals, floral notes, orange blossoms, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, lighter palate, some bitter notes, apples, lemons, seems to have some phenolics, long. 92

2013 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Wachenheimer Böhlig Edition P. C. GG
Kr 285,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity nose, some floral notes. Fresh acidity, lemons and green apples, fresh and lively, leaner finish. 91

2014 Schäfer-Fröhlich Felsenberg Riesling GG
Kr 485,-
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, pure nose, apples, minerals, fruity, fresh, elegant nose. Detailed. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, elegant, playful, somewhat tight still, long. 94

2014 Schäfer-Fröhlich Felseneck Riesling GG
Kr 499,90
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, orange blossoms, lemons, detailed nose, nuanced and layered. Fresh acidity, elegant palate, playful and nuanced, detailed, lemons and apples, long. 94

2013 Ratzenberger Bacharacher Riesling Kabinett Feinherb
Kr 176,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, pears, some peaches nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, light sweet and fruity palate, good length. 88

 2013 Grati Chianti Rufina Villa di Vetrice
Kr 164,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, light and fresh nose, scented, some anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries. 84

2011 Grati Chianti Rufina Riserva Villa di Vetrice
Kr 194,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, fruity nose, liquorice and cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, fresh, elegant, fairly playful, quite pure Chianti. 87

2013 Vajra Langhe Rosso
Kr 145,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, lighter nose, some anise and raspberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, elegant and nuanced, good length. 85

2013 Hellstrøm Bon Vin Rouge
Kr 164,90
Bright ruby. Red berries, some anise and Provence herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft, leaner and gentle, bit hollow. 83

2013 Vajra Barbera d'Alba
Kr 208,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, light floral note, elegant nose, fresh. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, lively, quite detailed, lovely. 86

2014 Nicolas Chemarin Beaujolais Villages Petit Grobis
Kr 174,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, some light herbs, light scented note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, bit lean and some herbs. 86

2014 Dubois Fleurie Cuvée Alchimiste
Kr 230,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, some spices, just bottled and a bit reductive. Decant it. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity and lively. 87

2014 Rottiers Moulin a Vent Dernier Souffle
Kr 245,-
Bright ruby. Raspberries, bright fruits, elegant nose, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, elegant, detailed, nuanced, bright and pure. 88

2014 Vincent Girardin Bourgogne Rouge Terroir Noble
Kr 199,90
Bright ruby. Red berries and slight spicy note, a touch reductive, decant it. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, leaner, some structure to it. 86

2013 A. Gros et JP Tollot Minervois Les Fontanilles
Kr 252,-
Ruby. Plums, red and darker berries nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant if somewhat boring. 85

2012 A. Gros et JP Tollot Minervois La Ciaude
Kr 279,90
Ruby. Plums, red berries, some spices and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, dark berries, bit lean finish. 86

2013 A. Gros et JP Tollot Minervois La Ciaude
Kr 279,90
Ruby. Fruity, dark berries, light floral note nose. Anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, dark berries, good length. 87

2010 Guigal Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Kr 374,-
Ruby. Red berries, darker fruits, some spices, ripe nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some dark fruits, fruit stone note, anise, touch of chocolate, good length. Bit warm finish. 89

2010 Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant
Kr 445,-
Some spices, dark fruits, light cherry note and some pepper and tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, elegant, juicy. 92

2013 Vincent Paris Moestues Cornas Côteau De Reynard
Kr 466,-
Ruby. Sweet dark fruity nose, anise, bitt ight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, dark berries, some jammy notes but still fresh.

2009 Chave Hermitage Rouge Farconnet
Kr 475,-
Ruby. Red berries, some spices, fruity, dark berries, some anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, rich and long. 92

2013 Muzard Santenay Vieilles Vignes
Kr 265,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, light and nuanced, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, light, elegant and nuanced, fresh. 87

2012 Patrice Rion Côte de Nuits Villages Vieilles Vignes
Kr 315,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, some spices, fruity nose, light scented touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, fruity, somewhat spicy finish. 87

2013 Hubert Lamy Santenay Clos des Hates
Kr 350,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, some raspberries, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, quite bright. 89

2012 Jean-Marc Pavelot Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Guettes
Kr 345,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, some darker fruit notes, light scented note, tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, rounded, needs air. 88

2012 Jean-Marc Pavelot Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Dominode
Kr 390,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, some light spicy notes, elegant if a bit tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, spices, dark fruits and light herbal touch. 89

2012 Rossignol-Trapet Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes
Kr 440,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, darker fruits, some vanilla, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, elegant fruit, some bitterness in the finish. 89

2013 Patrice Rion Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes
Kr 580,-
Bright ruby. Charming nose, floral, red berries, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant texture, bit tight still, good length. 89-90

2013 Arlaud Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Aux Cheseaux
Kr 599,90
Bright ruby. Fruity, darker berries, some spices, plums and raspberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, darker berries, structured, long and somewhat narrow finish. 91

2013 Arlaud Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Les Ruchots
Kr 652,-
Bright ruby. Tighter nose, some spices, darker fruits, raspberries and vanilla. Faint herbal touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, dark and redder fruits, long. 92

2013 Patrice Rion Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Argillières
Kr 620,-
Bright ruby. Bright nose, red berries, floral, touch of raspberries, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity if leaner, bright expression, some spices, towards transparent. Long. 92

2013 Patrice Rion Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos St. Marc
Kr 690,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, tighter nose, scented, needs air to open. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, nuanced, tight and quite shut, long narrow and fresh finish. 93

2013 Patrice Rion Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes
Kr 710,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, nuanced, detailed, layered, lovely nose, seductive, still a bit tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, nuanced, detailed, lovely balance, pure and refined, long finish. 94

2013 Arlaud Charmes-Chambertin
Kr 1099,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, light nettles note and deeper notes towards liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, dark berries, red fruits, juicy, long finish. 94

2013 Tokaji Hetszölö Late Harvest
Kr 225,-
Pale golden. Fruity, some almonds and apples nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh but easy going. 83

2012 Bru-Baché Jurancon La Quintessence
Kr 315,-
Pale lemon yellow. Bananas, fruity, some honey notes. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, fairly lively but not the most complex. Quite refreshing. 88

2010 Telmo Rodriguez Molino Real
Kr 355,- (0,5)
Pale lemon yellow. Apricots, some bergamot and lychee nose. Freshish acidity, smooth and rounded, straight forward, lacks complexity. 86

2013 Mas Amiel Vintage
Kr 275,-
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, dark berries, some spices, juicy. 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

Seven from Mugnier

2012 Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light butter note, light tropical touch, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, tight, a wax and a slight bitter note, fruity, good length. 89

2012 Mugnier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Fuées
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, fruity, elegant, nuanced nose, lovely, detailed. Floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, detailed, elegant, somewhat firm finish. 91

2011 Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale
Bright ruby. Some herbs, red berries, light minerals note, cooler fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and elegant, detailed and nuanced, good length. 89

2009 Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale
Ruby. Fresh nose, spices, red berries, some minerals, fruitier nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, firmer, structured, tighter than last bottle, spicey, needs time. 90

2008 Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, spices, some dark fruits, floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, elegant, detailed, rounded, fresh, good length. 89

2007 Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale
Bright ruby. Scented, elegant nose, red berries, some figs, more mature nose than last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, ripe, dark fruits, good length. 89

2006 Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale
Ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity, darker notes, spicey. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, jammy, ripe, different from last bottle, feels warmer, still tight. Needs time. 89

2012 Vogüé Chambolle

2012 Comte de Vogüé Chambolle-Musigny
Ruby. Scented, red and darker berries, some vanilla and spices. Fresha cidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, structured, quite mouthwatering, bit firm finish, needs air or cellar time. 90

Seven from Sylvain Cathiard

2012 Sylvain Cathiard Bourgogne Rouge
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, light and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, rounded, elegant and fresh, good length. 88

2012 Sylvain Cathiard Chambolle-Musigny Clos de L'Orme
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, elegant and seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, red berries, sweetness to it, lovely. 90

2012 Sylvain Cathiard Nuits-Saint-Georges
Bright ruby. Scented, light peppery note, elegant nuanced, flirting, red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins,f resh and fruity, bit leaner, slightly herbal mid palate, good length. 89

2012 Sylvain Cathiard Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Thorey
Bright ruby. Scented, elegant nose, detailed, some pepper and red berries, lovely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, delicate and nuanced, lovely balance, juicy finish, long. 91

2012 Sylvain Cathiard Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Murgers
Bright ruby. Scented, peppery, red berries, scented but firmer nose than Thorey. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, scented, flirting, rounded, bit more body, long. 92

2012 Sylvain Cathiard Vosne-Romanée
Bright ruby. Red berries, light peppery note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, ever so slight herbal note, good length. 88

2011 Sylvain Cathiard Vosne-Romanée
Bright ruby. Spicy, peppery, red and darker fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rounded, lively and detailed, fresh and playful . 88

06 Perrot-Minot Chambolle La Combe d'Orveau

2006 Perrot-Minot Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru La Combe d'Orveau
Bright ruby. Fruity, scented, anise and plums, darker notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, detailed, little bit warm fruits, darker berries, good length. 89

Taupenot- Merme Charmes Chambertin and more

2012 Fanny Sabre Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, lighter nose, floral. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, lighter finish, delicate. 89

2014 Ochota Barrels Weird Berries in the Woods Gewürztraminer
1880 bottles made. Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, grapey nose, light rose touch. Fruity, leaner, fresh, rounded, scented, roses. 87

2012 Charles Audoin Marsannay Blanc Au Champ Salomon
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed, light yellow fruits note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh and elegant, lime finish. 87

2011 Bisol Venissa
Golden. 100% Dorona. Apricots, some clay, bananas, lilies florality on the nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, fairly playful, diffeent, sort of smooth, long. 89

1991 Château Musar blanc
Pale amber. Nuts, dried fruits, light VA, apricots, wood polish. Fresh acidity, leaner, fairly intense, wood and nuts, dried fruits, good length. 89

2009 Fonterenza Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Scented, leather, liquorice, cherries and figs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit jammy, fruity, ripe, rich, good length. 89

2008 Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Intense, scented, liquorice, raisins nose. Cherries and chocolate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rounded, little bit lean and herbal finish, bit hollow. 88

2013 Innocent Bystander Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir
Bright ruby. Spices, strawberry jam nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, spices, little bit of a burnt note, slightly warm finish. 87

2012 Taupenot-Merme Chambolle-Musigny
Bright ruby. Light nose, scented, red berries, somewhat scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, elegant, rounded, little bit hollow. Good length. 89

2012 Taupenot-Merme Charmes Chambertin
Bright ruby. Scented, elegant nose, spices, fruity, some vanilla and spices, nuances behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, but bit firm oak texture behind, some  toast, needs air or rather cellar ageing, long. 92

2011 Clos du Jaygueron Margaux
Ruby. Cassis, violets, quite scented, ripe fruits, elegant nose but needs air to open. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, structured, tannic but fruit to balance it seems, long. 91

Salon, Heitz Martha's Vineyard, Cathiard, Figeac and more

2008 Sylvain Cathiard Chambolle-Musigny Les Clos de L'Orme
Bright ruby. Red berries. Scented, bit woody nose at first but blows over. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, a bit rough on the edges, should have fruit to back it, good length. 89

1995 Salon
Watery golden, tiny bubbles. Yeast, brioche, detailed nose, not the most intense nose, layered, bakery, hint of crust, some ripe lemons far back and apples, touch of spices. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, transparent yet intense, nuanced, detailed, bordering on hollow but the layers and nuances brings it back in the game, truly long. 94-95

2001 Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux
Oxidized bottle.

2002 Heitz Martha's Vineyard
Deep ruby. Rich, ripe, dark fruits, exotic, spices, layered, intense nose, flirting. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, rich, some coffee notes, sexy and long. Young plants after phylloxera attack in the mid nineties. Impressive. 93

2001 Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne
Served blind. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, sea front, detailed, elegant nose, almost flinty, citrus, sea weed, lovely and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, lovely balance, cool fruits, minerals, almost stoney, very elegant. Little bit short. 91

2008 Château Figeac
Served blind. Ruby. Scented, cassis, light scented note, some floral notes, elegant and nothing jumps out nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, spicy, somewhat exotic, elegant and lovely balance, long. 94

1989 Château Léoville Barton
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, some violets, light thyme note, dark fruits, leather and cedar nose, flirting nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant, detailed, still somewhat firm, slightly rustic, leaner palate, faint iodine note. Long. 92

Red and sweet wine November release from Moestue

3138501
Rupìcolo Castel del Monte 2011
Puglia, Italia Ruby. Lightly scented, raspberries and mulberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity. kr 135,- (Bestilling)
81 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4516601
Librandi Cirò Rosso 2013
Calabria, Italia Bright ruby. Light fruity and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light, fruity, ever so slightly jammy palate. kr 142,- (Bestilling)
81 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4772205
Malvirà Langhe San Guglielmo 2005
Piemonte, Italia (Magnum) Ruby. Ripe, rich, dark fruits, leather, something almost salty. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, playful, dark berries palate, good length. kr 487,- (Bestilling)
87 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4625401
Talenti Brunello di Montalcino 2009
Toscana, Italia Bright ruby. Red and darker berries, anise, liquorice, plums, ripe fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, sweet plums and liquorice palate, one of the fresher ones in the vintage, long. kr 365,- (Bestilling)
89 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

3316901
Selvapiana Chianti Rufina 2012
Toscana, Italia Bright ruby. Red berries, light scented note nose, fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively and fruity, more red berries, elegant. kr 166,- (Basis)
85 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

Conterno Barolo 2009
Piemonte, Italia Bright ruby. Rich, intense, red berries and violets nose with alcohol high note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, intense, juicy, structured, long. Bit warm. (15%) kr 555,- (Bestilling)
91 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

1846401
Isole e Olena Cepparello Toscana 2010
Toscana, Italia Towards bright ruby. Bright red fruits, scented, elegant nose, detailed. Quite seductive nose, floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh and fruity, elegant, playful, red and darker fruits, liquorice, lovely. kr 478,-
90 poeng

1865301
Ch. de Coulaine Chinon 2013
Loire, Frankrike Pale purple. Red berries, some nettles nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light on it's feet, red berries, fruity and elegant, good length. kr 190,-
85 poeng

4356701
Duas Quintas 2012
Douro, Portugal Ruby. Ripe dark fruits, plums nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, ripe and rich, good length. kr 158,- (Bestilling)
85 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

3295201
Isole e Olena Chianti Classico 2012
Toscana, Italia Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some leather and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, rounded, elegant, good length. kr 235,- (Bestilling)
87 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4710901
Crozes Hermitage Silène 2012
Rhône nord, Frankrike Ruby. Dark fruits, ripe, red berries, some pepper and minerals beneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, rounded, ripe and sweetish fruits, good spicy length. kr 219,- (Bestilling)
86 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4139801
Alfieri La Tota Barbera d'Asti 2012
Piemonte, Italia Ruby. Ripe, dark fruits nose, some vanilla and spices behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and lively. kr 226,- (Bestilling)
86 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

1738101
Sperino Uvaggio 2011
Piemonte, Italia Bright ruby. Red berries, some nettles, rubber and leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, rounded, fairly playful. kr 266,-
86 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

 4517501
Vajra Coste e Fossati Dolcetto d'Alba 2013
Piemonte, Italia Ruby, purple rim. Ripe, rich dark berries, blackberries and blueberries with some Christmas spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, rounded, little bit warm finish. kr 228,- (Bestilling)
87 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

8055801
Muzard Bourgogne 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, strawberries and raspberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, fresh, quite lively. kr 195,- (Bestilling)
86 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

Cigliuti Barbaresco Serraboella 2010
Piemonte, Italia Bright ruby. Tar, roses, less intense nose, detailed, some liquorice. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, firm, red berries palate, anise and cinamon, tight and fresh, long. kr 450,- (Bestilling)
91 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4711201
Guigal Hermitage 2009
Rhône nord, Frankrike Ruby. Ripe, rich, intense, fruity, jammy notes, spicy, pepper, cinamon nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, firmer, red and blackberries fruit, spicy, some vanilla, tight, needs decanting. Long. kr 470,- (Bestilling)
91 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

696901
Patrice Rion Bourgogne Rouge 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Red berries, light scented note, some herbs in the back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh. kr 240,- (Bestilling)
85 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

5149701
Louis Boillot Gevrey-Chambertin 2009
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, delicate for the vintage. Lovely if tender nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, elegant, lively, just a little bit dry in the finish. kr 347,- (Bestilling)
89 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

1857401
Partrice Rion Chambolle Musigny Vieilles Vignes 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, violets, lovely nose, seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, refreshing, rounded, floral and fruity, lovely. kr 515,-
89 poeng

1858301
Morey St.Denis 1er Cru Aux Cheseaux 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Red berries, some herbal notes, elegant, fairly detailed nose, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, quite elegant, long. kr 550,20
90 poeng

1857701
Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Les Ruchots 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Tight, vanilla, red berries, some floral notes, some spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, ripe, rich even if closed and tight. Needs decanting but better still, at least five years in the cellar. kr 590,20
91 poeng

9690801
Arlaud Morey-St-Denis 1er Cru Les Ruchots 2009
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, light strawberry jam note on the nose. Some floral notes and light figs touch. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh and lively, good length. kr 512,- (Bestilling)
90 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

1865501
Patrice Rion Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru St-Marc 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, firm nose, tight and closed, lots of hints behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, ripe, intense, detailed, violets and dark fruits, firm and intense palate, structured with fruit to back, long. kr 640,-
93 poeng

1864501
Partrice Rion Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 12
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Red berries, some vanilla, floral notes, scented, ligh spicy note beneath on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, detailed, elegant, tigth and structured, long. kr 675,-
93 poeng

1857601
Arlaud Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, dark fruits, elegant and nuanced nose, tight, floral and detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, red berries, nuanced palate, firm, needs air or cellaring, long. kr 990,20
93 poeng

4557001
Bru-Baché Jurancon La Quintessence 2010
Sørvest, Frankrike Pale golden. Fruity, apricots, light honey note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh and ripe, overripe yellow apples and apricots palate. kr 299,90 (Bestilling)
87 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4 2012's from Domaine Rion

2012 Domaine Rion Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru les Terres Blanches blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, floral notes, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, elegant, almost crisp, fresh and fruity, long. 91

2012 Domaine Rion Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes
Bright ruby. Elegant nose, fresh and nuanced, red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and elegant palate, good length. 87

2012 Domaine Rion Chambolle-Musigny-Les Cras
Bright ruby. Red berries, vanilla, scented, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, elegant and detailed, fresh. Good length. 89

2012 Domaine Rion Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, rounded, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, rounded and elegant, fruity, textured finish, long. 92

Five 2012's from Perrot-Minot

2012 Perrot-Minot Morey-Saint-Denis
Bright ruby. Fruity, rounded, spicy and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded and fresh, good length. 88

2012 Perrot-Minot Gevrey-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Fruity and spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded and fresh, lacks some nuances, good length. 87

2012 Perrot-Minot Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes
Bright ruby. Fruity, floral, red berries and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, elegant, lovely finish. 90

2012 Perrot-Minot Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru La Richemone
Bright ruby. Scented, vanilla, red and darker berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and long. 90

2012 Perrot-Minot Charmes-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Fruity, rounded nose, floral and scented, nuanced with more air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity palate, again rounded, elegant taxture, fresh and lively, long. 92

September release from Autentico/ Unico

Funambul Cava Brut Nature
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, light lemon touch, chalk and very light rubber note nose. Fresh acidity, leaner mousse, lighter palate, fresh if a bit thin. 84

2013 Tariquet Gros Manseng Chardonnay
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light, fresh, melon note and orange blossoms. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, crisp feel to it, lovely. 84

2013 Natural Euilibri Oniric Xarel-lo
Pale lemon yellow. Pears, peach, light floral note nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, leaner, fresh if easy going. 82

2013 Badenhorst Secateurs Chenin Blanc
Pale golden. Butter, yellow apples and a light toast note on the nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, rounded, fruity, light smoky note in finish. 85

2013 Setteporte Etna Bianco N'ettaro
Pale golden. Light rubber note, citrus and yellow fruits nose. Fresha cidity, fruity, rounded if leaner, slightly creamy finish. 84

2013 Alberto Graci Etna Bianco
Pale golden. Highly aromatic nose, rose hips, yellow fruits, light lilies note. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded texture, fresh and lively underneath, good length. 86

2013 Jutta Ambrositisch Ein Liter Wein
Pale golden. Schists, light smoky note, minerals, light white fruits nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, fresh, good length. 85

2013 Jutta Ambrositisch Gemischter Satz Glockenturm
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some floral notes, minerals, slightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, sweetish note, not fully dry, yellow fruits palate. 86

2013 Jutta Ambrositisch Grüner Veltliner Reisenberg
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, chalky minerals and unripe peach nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity, lively but a bit lean finish, disappears a bit. 87

2013 Jutta Ambrositisch Riesling Rosengartel
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, floral, light scented note, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity if leaner, green apples, fresh, good length. 88

2011 Badenhorst AA Badenhorst White Blend
Pale golden. Pears, canned peach, light rubber note and a faint smoky hint on the nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity, rounded, almost creamy texture, good length. 87

2012 Matassa Matassa Blanc
Towards golden. Rich nose, honey, some wax, oxidised pears. Fresh acidity, scented, floral, fresh, tutti frutti, almost sweet and sour, lively palate, slight popcorn or butter finish. 88

2012 Sato Wines Chardonnay 96 flasker
1170 bottles made. Pale lemon yellow. Pure butter, salty, popcorn nose. Fresh acidity, again butter before fresh green apples cuts in going over to lemon finish. Ending as lightly smoky. Little bit sour. 87

2013 Domaine de la Pepié Cabernet Franc
Pale ruby. Bell peppers note, scented, cassis. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh but a bit lean and hollow, slightly herbal finish. 82

2011 Château du Brau Cuvée les Compagnons
Ruby. Cassis, cool fruits, light lavender note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light and a bit lean but fresh, bit bell peppers finish. 84

2012 Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo dal Tralcetto
Ruby. Scented, red berries, light vanilla and aniseed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light, sweet and fruity. 81

2013 Bodegas Tempore Terrae Garnacha Joven
Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, ripe, sweet plums nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft, sweet and fruity, bit hollow. 82

2013 Waverly Hills Wines Cabernet Sauvignon No Added Sulphites
Ruby. Dark fruits, spices and light vanilla note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, slightly woody and spicy mid palate, softer and fruitier finish. 84

2012 Château du Brau Pure Pinot Noir
Ruby. Fruity, red berries, slightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, slightly hollow and unripe mid palate, fresh if lean. 84

2012 Jean Paul Brun Côte Brouilly
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity nose, light trainer touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, leaner finish, nice focus. 86

2012 First Drop Wines Hope & Glory Red
Ruby. Spicy, anis, cherries, vanilla and slightly smoky. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, leaner, quite lively, spicy note and liquorice finish. 85

2012 L'Atypic Côtes de Bordeaux
Ruby. Cassis, herbs, little bell peppers hollowness on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, quite refreshing attack before slightly more austere finish, fresh al the way through. 84

2011 Château Peybonhomme les Tours
Ruby. More subdued nose, cassis, blueberries and light herbal note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, scented, fruity, leaner, quite fresh. 86

2012 Badenhurst Secateurs Red Blend
Ruby. Mulberries, spices, blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, leaner finish. 84

2012 Cascina Corte Dolcetto di Dogliani
Ruby, pink rim. Dark berries, lightly scented, fruity nose. Fairly fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, dark berries, rounded fruit. 84

2012 Eric Texier Brézème Côte du Rhône
Ruby. Fruity, red berries, light ripe note on top, very slightly spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, softer, fresh and lively, elegant, just a little bit short. 86

2013 Domaine Bobinet Ruben Saumur-Champigny
Ruby. Spicy, scented, red berries, cassis plums and a slightly woody note like saw dust. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, quite lively, cool finish. 87

2012 Strohmeier Rot No. 5
Ruby. Plums, nettles, anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, almost crisp, fresh finish. 88

2010 Muga Reserva
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, vanilla, spicy, blueberries and liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, structured, little bit dry, fruity finish. 87

2012 Mothers Milk Shiraz
Ruby. Dark berries, milk note,spices and overripe raspberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, ripe, sweet and a little bit warm finish. 86

2011 Occhipinti Siccagno Nero d'Avola
Ruby. Rich, fruity, vanilla, scented, floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, red berries, fruity, lively and elegant, lovely fruity finish. 87

2011 Eric Texier Domaine de Pergault Brézème Vielles Vignes
Ruby. Rich, spicy, darker and red berries fruit, scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, thinner palate, fresh red berries finish, almost unripe strawberries. 88

2011 Podere le Boncie Le Trame
Ruby. Scented, dark berries, some morellos and roses notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, rounded, leaner finish, lovely red berries freshness. 88

2012 Matassa Cuvée Romanissa
Ruby. Red and darker berries, anise, spices, scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, red berries finish. 88

2012 Matassa Matassa Rouge
Ruby. Darker berries, dairy note, light anise and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, rounded, fresh finish, lively and red fruity. 88

2011 Badenhorst AA Badenhorst Red Blend
Deepish ruby. Red berries, light spicy note, ever so slightly herbal far back, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, structured, some drying notes in finish, slightly chocolate bitter finish. 87

2007 Château Musar
Ruby, garnet rim. Cherries, highly scented, some VA, spices, liquorice and plums stones. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, red berries, cherries and anise palate, good length. 89

2012 Sato Wines Pinot Noir
3220 bottles made. Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, elegant and fresh nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, elegant and fresh. 88

2012 Sato Wines Pinot Noir l'Insolite
1170 bottles made. Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, flirting nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and fresh but even the 25% new oak is a little bit up front, slightly spicy woody finish. 88

2013 Fanny Sabre Bourgogne Rouge
Watery garnet. Light nose of rain wet strawberries, slightly unripe note to it. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh if a bit lean and anonymous. 83

2012 Taupenot-Merme Bourgogne Rouge
Bright ruby. Red berries, some herbs and nettles on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner and a bit thin, seems to suffer from the slight unripeness of some wines this vintage. 85

2012 Charles Audoin Marsannay Clos du Roy
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, lovely nose, light floral note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, elegant, lovely. 87

2012 Fanny Sabre Volnay
Bright pale ruby. Red berries, very elegant nose, lightly scented, and light vanilla touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light but lovely balance and freshness, little bit lean finish, delicate for Volnay. 88

2012 Taupenot-Merme Morey-Saint-Denis
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, fresh, fruity and some vanilla on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and elegant, leaner for MSD, fresh and lively, scented finish, good length. 89

2012 Taupenot-Merme Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru La Combe d'Orveau
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant nose, layered and detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, concentrated and still nuanced, barrels shows a bit in the background, long and fresh finish, detailed. 92

2009 Pacina Pachna Toscana IGT
(Magnum) Ruby. Rich, intense, cherries, warm liquorice, coffee notes and leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity if leaner palate, liquorice and cherries, firm and long. 90

2009 Giuseppe Cappellano Barolo Otis Fiorin Pie Rupestris Nebioli
Bright ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, tar, roses, violets, charming and detailed nose, bordering on elegant, flirting. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, fresh and fruity if leaner and firmer structure, scented and detailed, long. Lovely 91

2009 Giuseppe Cappellano Barolo Pie Franco 120 flasker
Bright ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, richer liquorice, intense nose, morellos, deeper and warmer, bit more alcohol up front. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, fruity, lively, rich, intense, fresher palate, feel cooler, long and grippy. 92

Four 2012's from Patrice Rion

2012 Patrice Rion Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru les Terres Blanches blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed nose, floral. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively palate, elegant and crispat the same time, fruity finish, long. 91

2012 Patrice Rion Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes
Bright ruby. Elegant nose, fresh and nuanced if not that complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounder texture, fresh and elegant, good length. 87

2012 Patrice Rion Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras
Bright ruby. Red berries, vanilla, scented and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, detailed and fresh, good length. 89

2012 Patrice Rion Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, rounded and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and rounded, elegant, fruity, quite textured finish, somewhat firm, long. 92

3 from Roumier

2012 Roumier Chambolle-Musigny
Ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant and nuanced nose, some darker berries behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and elegant, fruity, long. 91

2012 Roumier Morey-Saint.Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière
Ruby. Darker berries, floral, scented, spicy and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, textured and detailed, could need a few years to polish maybe, but fine already. Long. 93

2011 Roumier Bonnes Mares
Bright ruby. Tight nose, red berries, floral and minerals, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, delicate, nuanced and elegant, lovely and even if somewhat shut, pretty open for young Bonnes Mares. Very long. 94-95

Five 2012's from Geantet-Pansiot

2012 Geantet-Pansiot Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes
Bright ruby, darker berries, scented and fairly fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, softer fruit and palate, rounded texture, good length. 87

2012 Geantet-Pansiot Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes
Bright ruby. Light nose of red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lighter, fresh and delicate, very charming but it might be a bit easy going. 88

2012 Geantet-Pansiot Gevrey-Chambertin En Champ
Bright ruby. Fresh, fruity and elegant nose, fairly detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity and rounded texture, good length. 89

2012 Geantet-Pansiot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Le Poissenot
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, on the fruity side, maybe a little bit "modern", more Burgundy than more specific Gevrey nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity with a fairly grippy finish, needs time, long. 90

2012 Geantet-Pansiot Charmes-Chambertin
Ruby. Red and darker berries nose, fruity, more intense than detailed at this stage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and quite elegant, long. 91

A friend turned 45 and we opened some wines!

1999 Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé
Deg mars 2006. Salmon with tiny bubbles. Brioche, some red berries, elegant minerals, subtle and detailed, layered. Fresh acidity, smooth mousse, refined and seemless, smooth texture, very elegant and very long. 95-96

1999 Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Monts Mains
Towards lemon yellow. Lemons, apples, some nuts, intense, white lilies nose, detailed and complex. Yellow plums. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, nuts, creamy, rich and intense palate, slightly hollow mid palate to be picky, iron note in the finish. Very long finish. 94

2007 Denis Mortet Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes
Ruby. Scented, red berries, delicate if rich for the vintage, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, detailed, red berries palate, fruity, good length. 89

1988 Camille Giroud Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes
Deep ruby with brick rim and sediments, slightly cloudy. Very earthy and sous bois first, took time to open, then red berries, scented, detailed and layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins starting to polish off but still there. Red berries, fruity, fresh red currants and strawberries, anise touch, long. 94

1969 Philippe Mestre Santenay 1er Cru Gravieres
Cloudy red with brick rim. Red berries, cherries and leather, sous bois. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, yes they're still there, drying and leaner, impressive for Santenay especially for that age. 87

1989 Château Gruaud Larose
Ruby with garnet rim. Scented, cassis, leather, cool note for the vintage, anise and red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, letaher, slightly tustic for the vintage, I'm more charmed by it than some fellow tasters, detailed and long. 94

1982 Château Lynch Bages
Tuby, garnet tim, fill about 8mm below cork. Intense, sweetfruits, rich nose, scented, detailed, red berries, cassis, leather, tobacco notes, floral, seductive nose, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and intense, youthful for the vintage, ripe but still fairly cool fruit, detailed, nuanced, very long indeed. 96

1995 Grans-Fassian Riesling Eiswein
Amber with golden hue. Apples, raisins, fruity nose, detailed, intense. Fresh acidity, lively and delicate, playful, intensely mouthwatering. Maturing even if youthful, rarely lively, long. 93

2005 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, spicy and exotix notes, fresh and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, elegant, quite rounded texture, detailed, apples, youthful still, long. 94

2001 Château Suduiraut
Golden. Tropical, vanilla, fruity, detailed, layered, complex, apricots, layered. Stunning nose, mindblowing. Fresh acidity, lively and fruity, detailed, layered and complex, superb, refresshing, stunning wine yet again. Incredible length. 98