Best Buys, Bibendum, Strøm May News

Dominus Estate 2011
Deep ruby. Cassis, light bell pepper note, anise, leather, some vanilla, fruity, layered and complex nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, detailed, dark fruits, long. Spes bestilling, 1350,- 94 poeng

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Dominus Napanook 2011
California, Usa Ruby. Cassis, herbal, spices, vanilla and coffee nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft texture, fruity, rounded, dark berries, spices, elegant texture, long. kr 599,- 91 poeng
Strøm AS

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Ravenswood Zinfandel 2013
California, Usa Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, rich, liquorice, mint and loads of dark fruit. kr 399,90 (Basis) 84 poeng
Strøm AS

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Robert Mondavi Woodbridge Zinfandel 2013
California, Usa Ruby. Spices, cooked fruit, ripe, dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, alcoholic, hollow and spicy. kr 129,90 (Bestilling) 83 poeng
Strøm AS

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Faustino V Reserva 2009
Rioja, Spania Ruby. Dark fruits, liqurice, vanilla and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, liquorice finish. kr 159,90 (Test) 86 poeng
Bibendum AS

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Faustino VII 2012
Rioja, Spania Ruby. Blueberries, vanilla, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, somewhat leaner finish. kr 112,- (Basis) 84 poeng
Bibendum AS

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Luke Lambert Crudo Shiraz 2012
Victoria, Australia Deep ruby. Juicy, fruity, dark berries, peppery nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft texture, juicy and peppery, lovely. kr 221,10 (Basis) 87 poeng
Best Buys

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Chapoutier Belleruche 2013
Rhône sør, Frankrike Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, pepper nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, spicy. kr 139,90 (Bestilling) 84 poeng
Strøm AS

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Sarnin Berroux Bourgogne Rouge 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity nose, lovely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light spritz that I'm not particularly fond off, fruity. kr 257,10 84 poeng
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Brown Brothers Devils Corner Pinot Noir 2014
Tasmania, Australia Ruby. Fruity, spices, red berries, bit jammy. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, jammy palate. kr 184,90 82 poeng
Strøm AS

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Ravenswood Zinfandel 2011
California, Usa Ruby. Red berries, fruity and herbs. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, coffee, dark chocolate and rum. kr 399,90 (Basis) 80 poeng
Strøm AS

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Chapoutier Côtes du Rhône Belleruche 2012
Rhône sør, Frankrike Ruby. Fruity nose, dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy. kr 419,- (Basis) 80 poeng
Strøm AS

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Signature Series Brunel Côtes du Rhône
Rhône sør, Frankrike Ruby. Dark fruits, spices nose. Fresh acidity, few tannins, fruity. kr 421,- (Test) 79 poeng
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Woodbridge Chardonnay 2013
California, Usa Towards lemon yellow. Apples, butter, vanilla nose. Freshish acidity, sweet, rounded, flat, alcoholic. kr 129,90 (Bestilling) 78 poeng
Strøm AS

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AIX Rosé 2013
Provence, Frankrike Pale pink. Fruity, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded finish. kr 400,- 82 poeng

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Roblin Origine Sancerre Rosé 2013
Loire, Frankrike Watery pink yellow. Light hardly fruity nose. Fresh acidity, light and boring. kr 169,90 (Bestilling) 78 poeng
Bibendum AS

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Dom. Gérard Fiou Sancerre 2014
Loire, Frankrike Watery pink. Fruity nose. Fresh, easy, fruity. kr 179,90 (Bestilling) 80 poeng
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Roblin Sancerre Ammonites 2012
Loire, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and gooseberries nose, light nettle note. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, softer texture. kr 215,- (Bestilling) 85 poeng
Bibendum AS

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Roblin Sancerre 2013
Loire, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Nettles, apples and gooseberries nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh. kr 175,- (Bestilling) 84 poeng
Bibendum AS

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Louis Jadot Chablis 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light yellow fruity note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, easy going. kr 174,90 (Basis) 84 poeng
Strøm AS

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Dom. des Chenevières Chablis 1er cru l'Homme Mort 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, some citrus, apples and oysters. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fresh, apples, light citrus, good length. kr 249,90 (Bestilling) 89 poeng
Bibendum AS

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Dom. des Chenevières Chablis Les Grandes Vignes 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, oysters, somewhat tighter nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, riper notes, apples, minerals finish. kr 195,- (Bestilling) 88 poeng
Bibendum AS

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Dom. des Chenevières Chablis 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, minerals, oysters and apples nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, rounded, good length. kr 177,- (Bestilling) 87 poeng
Bibendum AS

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Turckheim Pinot Gris Réserve 2014
Alsace, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fresh for Pinot Gris, elegant. kr 145,- (Bestilling) 86 poeng
Bibendum AS

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Audrey et Christian Binner Schlossberg Riesling 2010
Alsace, Frankrike Lemon yellow. Apples, yellow fruits, nuts and almond flowers. Fresh acidity, oxidative palate, concentrated, intense, different. kr 274,90 (Bestilling) 86 poeng
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Gysler Vum Helle Riesling GG Trocken 2013
Rheinhessen, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, lime, citrus and floral note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, spritzy, grapefruits and cucumber, lemons finish. kr 249,90 86 poeng
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Gysler S Weinheimer Riesling 2013
Rheinhessen, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Smokey, apples, minerals, heavy nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, citrusy, not fully together in my mouth. kr 178,70 (Bestilling) 83 poeng
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Gysler Weinheimer Riesling Trocken 2012
Rheinhessen, Tyskland Weinheimer er byttet ut med navnet Sandstein. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, light mineral note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lemons, leaner. kr 147,10 (Bestilling) 86 poeng
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Signature Series Gysler Riesling Trocken
Rheinhessen, Tyskland 2014. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, fairly transparent nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively. kr 419,90 (Test) 83 poeng
PREMIUM WINES AS

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Grans-Fassian Mineralschiefer Riesling Trocken 2013
Mosel, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, citrus, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, minerals, citrus, good length. kr 169,90 (Bestilling) 87 poeng
Bibendum AS

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Fritz Haag Riesling Trocken 2014
Mosel, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, fresh nose, some citrus. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, apples and citrus. kr 167,10 (Bestilling) 84 poeng
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Fritz Haag Riesling 2014
Mosel, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light fruity nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and some citrus. kr 164,10 (Bestilling) 82 poeng
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Brown Brothers Devils Corner Riesling 2014
Tasmania, Australia Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, easy going nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh. kr 179,90 82 poeng
Strøm AS

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Zonnebloem Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Western cape, Sør-afrika Pale lemon yellow. Gooseberries, cats pie, easy going nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lean. kr 114,90 (Bestilling) 77 poeng
Strøm AS

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Condes de Albarei Albariño 2013
Galicia, Spania Pale lemon yellow. Light yellow fruity and citrus nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, lightly bitter. kr 129,90 (Bestilling) 83 poeng
Bibendum AS

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Casal Garcia Vinho Verde
Minho, Portugal Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, light, fresh, fruity. kr 89,90 (Basis) 78 poeng
Strøm AS

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Two Oceans Pinot Grigio 2014
Western cape, Sør-afrika Pale lemon yellow. Apples and gooseberries nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, sweetish. kr 189,90 79 poeng
Strøm AS

Bonville Rosé Grand Cru Brut
Pink, small bubbles. Red apples, light candy note, yeast and touch of coffee. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, leaner, fresh and fruity, good length. 88 poeng

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Larmandier-Bernier Vieille Vigne de Cramant Grand Cru Extra Brut 2008
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, fresh and fruity nose, has some depth, ripe fruits. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, lovely apples freshness, pure, detailed and elegant, long. kr 579,90 (Parti) 92 poeng
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Larmandier-Bernier Premier Cru Terre de Vertus Non Dosé 2009
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, light yeasty note, floral. Fresh acidity, ripe and fruity, rounded mousse, slightly bitter finish. kr 394,10 (Bestilling) 90 poeng
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Larmandier-Bernier Latitude Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yeloow, small bubbles. Brioche notes, yellow fruits, pears and minerals, fruity. Fresh acidity, bit raw mousse at first that smoothens out towards the mid palate, fresh and good length. kr 337,10 (Bestilling) 89 poeng
BEST BUYS INTERNATIONAL AS

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E. Michel Extra Brut
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, fruity nose, some yeast. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh and rounded, leaner. kr 257,10 (Basis) 86 poeng
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Pongrácz
Western cape, Sør-afrika Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Fruity, apply nose, light rubber tone. Fresh acidity, light mousse, fruity and rounded. kr 139,90 (Bestilling) 82 poeng
Strøm AS

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Abbazia Prosecco Extra Dry
Veneto, Italia Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles.apples, light fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, lightly sweet. kr 99,90 (Basis) 81 poeng
Viking Vodka AS

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M. Chapoutier Banyuls 2012
Languedoc-roussillon, Frankrike Rubinrød. Mørke bær, fruktig, rik og intens duft. Frisks yre, modne tanniner, sødmefull, fruktig, intens, rik, sødmefull finish. kr 165,90 (Bestilling) 88 poeng
Strøm AS

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Jadot Chassagne-Montrachet 1.er Cru Morgeot 2012
Bourgogne, Frankrike Lyst strågul. Epler, mineraler, sitrus, noe appelsinblomst, fruktig duft. Frisks yre, fruktig, sitrus, kremet munnfølelse, relativt detaljert men også avrundet og smooth, lang. kr 451,20 (Parti) 90 poeng
Strøm AS

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Louis Jadot Bourgogne Conv. des Jac. 12 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Lyst strågul. Epler, sitrus, mineraler, fruktig duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, crisp, litt røykfull undertone, pen lengde. kr 159,90 (Test) 84 poeng
Strøm AS

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Louis Jadot Chablis 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Lyst strågul. Noe epler, lett smørtone og mineraler. Frisk syre, fruktig, gule epler, lett mineralsk undertone. kr 174,90 (Basis) 83 poeng
Strøm AS

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Bailly Pouilly Fumé Les Vallons 2013
Loire, Frankrike Lyst sitrongul. Epler, lett mineralsk tone, fruktig, kandisert sitrus langt bak. Frisk syre, fruktig, avrundet, kanskje noe anonym i utrykket. kr 231,10 86 poeng
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Kuhn Riesling vom Kalksteinfels Tr. 2013
Pfalz, Tyskland Lyst strågul. Epler, grapefrukt, noe florale toner på duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, avrundet, epler og solmodne sitroner, pen lengde. kr 182,10 (Basis) 87 poeng
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Louis Roederer Brut Premier
Champagne, Frankrike Strågul med små bobler. Noe epler, fruktig, mineraler og gjær på duft. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, fruktig, lett sødmefull gulfrukt, elegant. Flott balanse. kr 399,90 (Basis) 89 poeng
Strøm AS

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Pongrácz
Western cape, Sør-afrika Lyst strågul, små bobler. Noe gule frukter og gjær på duft. Frisk syre, lett mousse, gule frukter og gjær, litt kort. kr 139,90 (Bestilling) 82 poeng
Strøm AS

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M. Chapoutier Les Granits Rouge 2009
Rhône nord, Frankrike Dyprød. Kaffe, mørke bær, plommer. Rik, intens og sødmefull. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, sødmefulle mørke bær, frisk finish. kr 449,- (Bestilling) 89 poeng
Strøm AS

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Chapoutier Côte-Rôtie Les Bécasses 2011
Rhône nord, Frankrike Rubinrød. Fruktig, mørke bær, krydder, florale toner, lær. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, sødmefull, intens, krydder, mørke bær, noe alkohol i finish. kr 429,90 (Bestilling) 90 poeng
Strøm AS

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Chapoutier Les Meysonniers 2012
Rhône nord, Frankrike Rubinrød. Røde bær, krydret, floral duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, livlig, detaljert, leken, pen lengde. kr 184,90 (Bestilling) 86 poeng
Strøm AS

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Ch. Chantalouette 2011
Bordeaux, Frankrike Rubinrød. Røde bær, lett parfymert duft, fruktig. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, fruktig, avrundet finish, fatene er litt frempå. kr 289,- (Bestilling) 88 poeng
Strøm AS

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Ch. Puy-Blanquet St.Emilion Grand Cru 2011
Bordeaux, Frankrike Rubinrød. Vanilje, mørke bær, fruktig duft, noe krydder. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, litt hul, rik og noe varm. kr 379,- (Bestilling) 87 poeng
Strøm AS

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Moueix Saint Emilion 2010
Bordeaux, Frankrike Rubinrød. Parfymert, mørke frukter, noe kaffe. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, likefrem, mørke bær. Noe varm. kr 179,90 (Bestilling) 83 poeng
Strøm AS

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Louis Jadot Mercurey 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Lyst rubinrød. Parfymert, fruktig, røde bær, noe floral duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, avrundet, litt kort. kr 219,90 (Bestilling) 84 poeng
Strøm AS

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Luis Pato Baga Natural 2012
Beiras, Portugal Mørk rubinrød. Kaffe, mørke bær, kokesjokolade på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig men tørrende mot finish. kr 159,90 (Bestilling) 82 poeng
Bibendum AS

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Prunotto Dolcetto d'Alba 2013
Piemonte, Italia Rubinrød. Sødmefulle mørke bær, noe krydder bakenfor på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, fruktig. kr 154,90 (Bestilling) 84 poeng
Strøm AS

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Villa Borghetti Amarone 2012
Veneto, Italia Dyprød. Mørke bær, kaffe, krydret. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, sødmefull, fruktig, rosiner. kr 279,90 (Basis) 84 poeng
Bibendum AS

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Villa Borghetti Valpolicella Classico 2014
Veneto, Italia Rubinrød. Krydret, te og mørke bær. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk rødbærsfrukt. kr 114,90 (Basis) 83 poeng
Bibendum AS

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Lenotti Bardolino Classico 2012
Veneto, Italia Lyst rubinrød. Parfymert, fruktig, røde bær. Frisk syre, fruktig, lett frisk. Noe røde bær. Litt kantete finish. kr 104,90 (Basis) 81 poeng
Strøm AS

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Chapoutier Côtes du Rhône Belleruche 2012
Rhône sør, Frankrike Rubinrød. Røde bær, fruktig, noe krydder. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk og lett. kr 419,- (Basis) 78 poeng
Strøm AS

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Signature Series Brunel Côtes du Rhône
Rhône sør, Frankrike Rubinrød. Fruktig og noe krydder. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, lett og fruktig. kr 421,- (Test) 77 poeng
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Les Rives d'Alcion 2013
Rhône sør, Frankrike Rubinrød. Fruktig, parfymert duft. Frisk syre, få tanniner, lett og fruktig. kr 379,10 (Basis) 76 poeng
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Faustino VII 2012
Rioja, Spania Rubinrød. kr 112,- (Basis) Bibendum AS

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Faustino Tempranillo
Spania Rubinrød. Fruktig, noe vanilje. Frisksyre, modne tanniner, lett og frisk. kr 389,90 77 poeng

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Cameleon Malbec Organic 2014
Mendoza, Argentina Rubinrød. Lett fruktig duft, parfymert. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, fruktig, litt slankere malbec. kr 114,90 (Basis) 83 poeng
Strøm AS

Cremant de Bordeaux and 1989 Loire

Château Grand Housteau Crémant de Bordeaux
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Fruity, apples, some brioche behind. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, more detailed than earlier, fruity. 83

1989 Couly-Dutheil Clos de l'Olive
Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, bell peppers, some figs. Fruitier and more scented than last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, figs, letaher, some herbs behind, good length. 89

Vinarius November release

Huet Cuvée Brut 2009
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, flinty, leaner and focused. Fresh acidity, leaner mousse, focused, almost narrow, fresh and detailed. 88 poeng

Legras & Haas Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, yeast, minerals, tight nose. Fresh acidity, light mousse with more intense flavours, yeast and brioche, lively, good length. 89 poeng

Legras & Haas Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru 2008
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Light apple note, minerals, yeats, floral high note, wet plaster. fresh acidity, elegant mousse, transparent and detailed Champagne, bordering on refined, long. 90 poeng

Huet Vouvray Sec Le Haut Lieu 2012
Loire, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Fresh apples, light autumn leaves note, minerals, rainy day nose. Fresh acidity, leaner palate, lively, fresh and detailed, elegant, transparent, fresh. 89 poeng

Veyder-Malberg Liebedich Grüner Veltliner 2013
Pale lemon yellow. Pears, light minerality, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, some citrus, almost smokey, fruity, somewhat richer, good length. 88 poeng

Huet Vouvray Sec Clos du Bourg 2012
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light citrus note, some yellow plums nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, elegant texture, fruity, good length, minerals beneath. 90 poeng

Huet Vouvray Sec Le Mont 2012
Loire, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, almonds and a touch of peach on the nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, elegant, transparent and detailed, long. 91 poeng

 
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Catena Alta Chardonnay 2012
Mendoza, Argentina Towards lemon yellow. Rich nose, spicy, woody, apples, popcorn nose. Fresh acidity, butter, nuts and popcorn palate. kr 249,- (Bestilling)
83 poeng
Vinarius AS

Veyder-Malberg Hochrain Grüner Veltlinet 2013
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, light yellow plums note. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, rounded, fresh, good length. 88 poeng

Paul Kubler Riesling K 2012
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, grapefruit, light floral nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, rounded, fresh. 85 poeng

Gut Hermannsberg Hermansberg Riesling GG 2014
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, minerals, detailed, elegant nose, firmer. Fresh acidity, lively, citrus, apples, bit hollow mid palate, transparent, elegant, fresh, somewhat bitter finish, long. 90 poeng

Gut Hermannsberg Kupfergrube Riesling GG 2013
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed, floral notes, citrus, transparent nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, needs time, rounded, tight, slight bitter note, long if hollow finish. 91-92 92 poeng

Gut Hermansberg Just Riesling 2013
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, apples and lemons finish. 85 poeng

Gut Hermansberg Riesling Kabinett 2013
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, grapefruit, light minerals note nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, rounded, elegant and fresh, good length. 88 poeng

Veyder-Malberg Bruck Riesling 2013
Wachau, Østerrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, floral nose, detailed, elegant and layered nose. Fresh acidity, lively, green apples, slightly hollow finish. 89 poeng

Gut Hermansberg Bastei Riesling GG 2013
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed, fruity, some citrus, light orange blossoms nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, citrus and apples, elegant, detailed, not as firm as last bottle. 90 poeng

 
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Capitel San Rocco Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2012
Veneto, Italia Ruby. Fruity, dark berries, ripe fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe and few tannins, fresh and fruity, some herbs. kr 185,- (Test)
85 poeng
Vinarius AS

 
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Ch. Ferran Bordeaux 2012
Bordeaux, Frankrike Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, light violets note and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, leaner, quite fresh, some herbs in the finish. kr 139,90 (Bestilling)
84 poeng
Vinarius AS

 
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Moric Burgenland Res Blaufränkisch 11 2011
Burgenland, Østerrike Ruby. Scented, dark berries, coffee and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner mid palate, fresh and almost focused, ripe fruits finish. kr 325,-
88 poeng

 
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Ònix Clàssic 2013
Catalonia, Spania Ruby. Fruity, some nettleswhite chocolate and blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and fruity, leaner, some pepper, fresh finish. kr 149,- (Bestilling)
86 poeng
Vinarius AS

 
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Moric Burgenland Blaufränkisch 2012
Burgenland, Østerrike Ruby. Scented, ripe dark fruits, very light floral and herbal notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, sweetish, fairly lively, dark berries palate. kr 199,90
87 poeng

 
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Lindquist Qupé Syrah 2012
California, Usa Ruby. Red berries, spices, pepper, light vanilla note, slightly jammy together with fresher fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, warm, intense, spicy. kr 197,- (Basis)
87 poeng
Vinarius AS

 
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Donkey and Goat Helluva Pinot Noir 2013
California, Usa Pale ruby. Red berries, lightly scented, ripe fruits nose. fresh acidity, ripe tannins, redcurrants and raspberries palate, fresh. kr 259,- (Bestilling)
88 poeng
Vinarius AS

 
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Moric Neckenmarkt Alte Reben 2011
Burgenland, Østerrike Deep ruby. Fruity, less intense nose, ripe blackberries and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, dark berries, quite intense, fruity if leaner finish. kr 649,-
89 poeng

 
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Moric Lutzmannsburg Alte Reben 2011
Burgenland, Østerrike Deep ruby. Dark berries, violets, scented, fairly intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity, but leaner palate, quite refreshing, detailed, sloghtly warm finish, long. kr 649,-
90 poeng

 
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Catena Alta Malbec 2012
Mendoza, Argentina Ruby. Rich, intense, spices and warm fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, sweet and spicy. kr 299,- (Bestilling)
85 poeng
Vinarius AS

 
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Disznókö Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 2006
Tokaj-hegyalja, Ungarn Golden with amber hue. Apricots, raisins, faint nuts note on the nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, apricots, nuts, elegant, long. kr 244,- (Basis)
90 poeng
Vinarius AS

 
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Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Mendoza, Argentina Deep ruby. rich, fruity, ripe, spicy, vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and fruity, slightly sweet. kr 299,- (Bestilling)
86 poeng
Vinarius AS

 
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Quinta do Noval Unfiltered LBV 2008
Douro, Portugal Ruby. Rich, dark fruits, ripe, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, intense, good length. kr 259,- (Bestilling)
89 poeng
Vinarius AS

 
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Quinta do Noval Vintage 2012
Porto, Portugal Deep ruby. Rich, intense, deep, fruity, leaps out of the glass. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, intense, dark fruits, not the most layered yet, long. kr 659,-
93 poeng 

September release from Red & White

2013 LGI Wines Montgravet Gros Manseng
Watery golden colour. Light fruity nose. Fresh and fruity, very easy going. 78

2013 LGI Wines Monastier Sauvignon Blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Light fruity nose. Freshish acidity, straightforward. 78

2013 Martin Codax Mara Martin Godello
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light tropical note nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, easy, slightly bitter finish. 82

2012 Jean-Marx Roger Sancerre Cuvée Les Caillottes
Pale lemon yellow. Slightly scented, light herbal and ripe gooseberries nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, easy going. 86

2013 Leitz Riesling trocken BIB
Pale lemon yellow. Apples and pears nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh. 81

2013 Leitz Rüdesheimer Bischofsberg Riesling Spätlese trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, light grapefruit and apples note, some citrus. 87

2013 Schloss Gobelsburg Grüner Veltliner
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals behind, some herbs nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh. 86

2011 Duplessis Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, chalk and chilled sea front nose, layered. Fresh acidity, fruity, leaner, fresh and detailed, light citrus touch and faint butter hint. 89

2010 Duplessis Chablis 1er Cru Vaugiraut
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, lemons, spices almost like cinnamon note. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fresh and rounded, detailed, slightly rich finish. Getting somewhat fatter than last bottle. 90

2010 Duplessis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, floral, light butter note, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant, more rounded than last bottle, fresh, lively with lovely butter note in the finish, long. 92

2013 Elvio Cogno Anas Cëtta (Nascetta)
Pale lemon yellow. Intense citrus, light nutty note nose, floral. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh and lively, rounded almost nutty finish. 87

2013 Jean-Max Roger Sancerre La Grange Dimiere Rosé
Pale salmon. Fruity, apples and light red berries. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh. 86

2013 Marques de Somera Temperanillo *
Ruby. Fruity nose, dark berries and light spicy note. Fresh acidity, few tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh. 81

2012 Vidigal Reserva
Ruby. Spicy and peppery over dark berries. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity. 81

2013 LGI Wines Montgravet Syrah
Deep ruby. Ripe and sweetish fruits nose. Medium acidity, soft tannins, rounded. 80

2013 Orion Wines Le Murrina Primitivo
Deep ruby. Rich, ripe dark fruits and faint coffee hint nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, warm and soft, edgy finish. 81

2010 Canto Barbera d'Asti Superiore
Ruby. Rich, fruity nose, spicy and liquorice. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, soft, ripe and sweetish. 83

2013 Dom Brial La Grande Merveille
Deep ruby. Rich and fruity nose, blueberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and fruity. 84

2013 Poggio Argentiera Antonio Camillo Principio Ciliegiolo
Bright ruby. Violets and bright red fruits and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, slightly hollow mid palate but elegant fruit, drier tannins in finish, but fairly subtle. 86

2013 Poggio Argentiera Bellamarsilia Morellino di Scansano
Bright ruby. Fruity, ripe, some leather and cooked morellos nose. Slightly spritzy palate, herbs underneath, bit edgy. 84

2010 Vicchiomaggio Chianti Classico Riserva Agostino Petri
Ruby. Scented, red berries, light anise note, fresh and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and elegant, fruity, refreshing, anise finish. 86

2010 Vicchiomaggio Chianti Classico Riserva La Prima
Ruby. Some vanilla, ripe berries, little bit warm nose. Fresh acidity, ripe, rich and fruity, little bit sweet. More power, less finesse. 87

2013 Elvio Cogno Dolcetto d'Alba Vigna del Mandorlo
Deep ruby. Rich and fruity, ripe nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, ripe. 86

2012 Elvio Cogno Barbera d'Alba Bricco Dei Merli
Ruby. Ripe and rich, fruity, some alcohol. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, bit sweet and alcoholic. 86

2009 Château Les Ormes Sorbet
Deep ruby. Cassis, scented, dark berries, flirting nose. Tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, ripe, cassis and blueberries, long. 90

2010 Château Les Ormes Sorbet
Deep ruby. Some oak over ripe fruits, cassis, layered, some blueberries on the nose, light tobacco note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity but also restrained and firm, tannic finish that needs time, wait ten years. 90

2009 Alejandro Fernandez El Vincula Crianza
Deep ruby. Rich and fruity nose, blueberries and plums. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and alcoholic, warm and sweet finish, lots of liquorice. 87

2008 Tommaso Bussola L'errante
Deep ruby. Dark berries, rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, rich and alcoholic. (16,5) 86

2009 Tomasso Bussola Peagna Passito
Amber gold. Dried fruits, slight sherry feel, lightly oxidised with a salty minerality beneath. Fresh acidity, tropical fruits, rich and fruity, rounded, nutty finish.

2011 Dom Brial Rivesaltes Grenat
Deep ruby. Rich, dark fruits, blackberries, big and Port-like nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich and fruity, good length. 88

2011 Les Vieux Clos and 10 Coulée de Serrant

2011 Nicolas Joly Les Vieux Clos
Towards golden. Rich honey and peach nose, some wax and minerals, rich and ripe but less so than some of the last vintages. Fresh acidity, rich and fruity, rounded texture, minerals, wax and honey, good length. 88

2010 Coulée de Serrant
Towards golden. Rich, intense, wax, apricots, honey, minerals, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe and fruity, if less so than earlier vintages, for me heading in the right direction if not there yet. Big, rich, bit alcoholic, long. 90

Loire flight

Brunet Vouvray Brut
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, yellow fruits, some yeast on tje nose. Fresh acidity, fresh mousse, leaner palate, fresh, quite elegant, slight yellow fruity palate. 87

2011 Brunet Vouvray
Pale lemon yellow. Slight nut and honey note behind yellow fruits. Fresh acidity, fruity, honey, nuts, yellow plums, good length. 87

2012 Domainde de la Rossignole Sancerre
Watery lemon yellow. Some asparagus, minerals, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, lighter, some cats pie, crisp gooseberries. 86

2012 Clos de l'Elu Les petites gorgées Sauvignon Blanc
Watery golden. Oxidative nose, nuts, yellow fruits, almost botrytis note. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, some honey and wax. 85

2012 Clos de l'Elu Bastingage
Pale lemon yellow. Ripe yellow apples, nuts, wax and honey nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, almost smoky, fresh, fairly lively, good length. 87

2012 Clos de l'Elu Esperance
500 bottles made. Ruby. Red berries, scented, delicate nose, iris. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, leaner, some red and darker berries, good length. 88

2011 Clos de l'Elu Coteaux du Layon 1er Cru Chaume
Golden with orange tint. Dried apricots, slight nutty note, scented and floral nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, delicate, refreshing, playful, long. 91

May news Fondberg

Garcia Carrion Jaume Serra Cava Brut
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Yeasty nose, some apples, fruity. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh and fruity Cava, little bitterness and burnt aromas. 82

Romagnoli Elvira Spumante Brut
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, fruity nose, slight mineral note. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, fruity, sweet yellow fruits. 81

Boschendal Brut NV
Pale lemon yellow. Small bubbles, apples, fruity nose, slight mineral note. Freshish acidity, rounded mousse, fruity. 84

Dominique Gruhier Cremant de Bourgogne
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, fresh nose, yeast and pears. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, fruity, elegant and lively, fresh, slight bitter apply finish. 86

2010 Montchovet Cremant de Bourgogne
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, fresh, fruity, minerals, flinty and yeast on the nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh and fruity, lively, good length. 89

Taittinger FIFA Brasil 2014 NV
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, yeast, fruity and layered nose. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, fruitier than regular NV, apples, rounded palate, long apply finish. 91

2005 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs
Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Apples, minerals, detailed and nuanced, layered, some yeast. Freshly baked bread. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh and detailed, rounded and fruity, long. 94

2013 Paul Mas Arrogant Frog Sauvignon Blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Cats pie and gooseberries nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh. 80

2013 Agricole Vallone Salento Fiano
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, light, almong flowers nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded and fresh. 84

2013 Geiler Riesling Terroir de Alluvions
Pale lemon yellow, green tint. Apples and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity. 83

2013 Stefan Winter Rocky Riesling
BiB Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus and light floral nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, fruity and elegant. 82

2013 Stefan Winter Riesling Trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, fairly elegant. 84

2012 Stefan Winter Steinwein Riesling.
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, fresh nose, some minerals. Fresh acidity, rounded, fresh and fruity, fuller bodied, fresh. 86

2012 Stefan Winter Leckerberg Riesling GG
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, fruity, slight tropical note, floral nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, fairly lively, slight bitter note in the finish, long. 90

2013 Vacheron Sancerre
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, gooseberries, fruity, slightly mineral beneath. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, fairly crisp, ripe fruit to back it, fresh finish. 89

2013 Vigeau Chevreau Vouvray Sec Silex
Pale lemon yellow. Pears, yellow fruits nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, yellow fruits, sweetish. 82

2012 Maison Champy Bourgogne Blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, flinty minerals, smoky. Fresh acidity, fruity, flinty, spicy, barrels up front but handles it, richer. 85

2012 Maison Champy Ruilly
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, vanilla, fruity and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, elegant, good length. 87

2012 Billaud Simon Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, flinty, citrus, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, lively, citrusy, fresh, rounded and fruity, long. 90

2012 Tenuta di Fessina Erse Bianco
Pale lemon yellow. Lightly scented, floral, peonies and violets. Freshish acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, sweetish fruit, good length. 87

2012 Marcel Deiss Deiss Alsace
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, richer, scented nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, apply and yellow plums palate, good length. 86

2013 Paul Mas Cote Mas Rosé
Pale salmon. Floral, scented, light and fruity nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, sweetish, easy going. 80

2013 Fairview Goats do Roam Rosé
Pale red. Fruity, red berries, rubber nose. Freshish acidity, fruity and sweet. 81

2013 Quinta da Pellada Quinta De Saes Rosé
Towards salmon. Floral and light red fruity nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, easy going and fresh. 83

2011 Friedrich Becker Spätburgunder
Bright ruby. Red berries, slightly jammy, vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, slightly biting before smoother fruit finish. 89

2012 Alvaro Castro Saes Dao
Ruby. Fruity, dark berries, white chocolate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded. 83

Piccini Memoro Rosso
Ruby. Scented, dark berries nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, slightly grippy. 82

Fernando de Castilla Classic Manzanilla
Pale lemon yellow. Nuts, minerals, salty, some raisins far back nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively minerals, bit hollow. 85

Fernando de Castilla Fino En Rama
Pale golden. Bananas, tropical, salty minerals and nuts nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, minerals, salty, dried apricots touch, long. 90

Two Loire Rosé's

2012 Henri Bourgeois Les Baronnes Rosé
Pale pink. Apples, some red berries, asparagus nose. Freshish acidity, slightly unbalanced, fruity. 83

2013 Laporte Sancerre Rosé les Grandsmontains
Pale salmon. Some fruits, light nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, leaner, good length. 84

A few from Loire

2012 Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Grande Reserve
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, pears, subdued yellow fruits. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, fairly apply and fresh, good length. 86

2012 Henri Bourgois Pouilly-Fumé En Travertin
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals nose. Fresh acidity, leaner and sharper, bit lean, good length. 84

2011 Henri Bourgeois Sancerre La Bourgeoise
Pale lemon yellow. Herbal, asparagus, apples, lime and flinty notes. Fresh acidity, fruity, some wood, fresh, blackcurrant's notes, herbal finish, long. 90

2013 Laporte La Terre des Anges Sancerre
Pale lemon yellow. Light fruity nose, some apples and yellow fruits. Fresh acidity, lively, leaner, refreshing, lovely balance, good length. 86

2012 Laporte Sancerre Le Rochoy
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, chalky, slightly flinty, leaner nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded if leaner, refreshing, good length. 89

Tissot and more

2012 Domaine La Soufrandière & Bret Brothers Puilly Fuissé Terre de Vergisson:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples and yellow fruity nose, some minerals. Fresh acidity, rounded, minerals, yellow plums touch, good length. 87

2012 Domaine de la Cadette Vézélay les Saulniers:
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, some minerals and butter touch nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, ripe, yellow fruity palate, good length. 86

2007 Julien Labet Les Varrons Chardonnay:
Towards lemon yellow. Some apples, wax and yellow fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, waxy notes palate, honey, good length. 87

2012 Tissot Empreinte Chardonnay:
Pale lemon yellow. Floral, scented, yellow fruity and wax on the nose. Fresh acidity, lively, crisp, wax and honey notes, good length. 89

2011 Tissot Chardonnay Les Graviers:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, honey, wax and flinty nose. Fresh acidity, crisp, smoky, some wax and honey, fresh and lively, slightly creamy, long. 90

2011 Tissot Pinot Noir en Barberon:
Bright ruby. Red berries, some sous bois, touch sweet red berries nose. Scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, lively, little bit rustic, good length. 87

2011 Roberto Sarotto Poderi della Collineta Barbera d'Asti:
Ruby. Red berries, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, soft, bit sweet and rounded. 81

2009 Roberto Sarotto Barolo Pezzole:
Bright ruby. Tar, roses, cherries and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, clean, anise finish, simple Barolo. 86

2007 La Stoppa Barbera della Stoppa:
Ruby. Dark, deep and intense liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity, more lively palate, mint, good length. 87

Four from Seehof and more

2012 Clos de I'elu Les Petites Gorgées:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some honey melon nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fairly fresh, easy but balanced. 83

2012 Clos de I'elu Anjou Blanc Bastingage:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some melons and yellow fruits. Vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, almost crisp with rounded and creamy texture, good length. 87

2012 Seehof Riesling Trocken:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, lemons and a slight floral note. Fresh acidity, fruity, crisp and lemony, good length. 84

2012 Seehof Kirschspiel Riesling Trocken:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, detailed and aromatic nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, quite crisp, elegant, refreshing, citrusy and slightly floral, good length. 89

2011 Seehof Morstein Riesling Trocken:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, floral, again detailed nose, aromatic. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, elegant and refreshing, crisp, long. 90

2011 Seehof Morstein Alte Reben Rielsing Trocken:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, scented, floral, fruity, slight tropical fruits note. Fresh acidity, fruity, refreshing, leaner palate and more floral, some honey and apricots palate and finish. 90

Huet and much more

2006 José Michel Special Club Brut:
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, some yeast, fairly focused nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fruity, lively and elegant, good length. 89

2012 Serol de Butte en Blanc:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some yellow plums nose. Freshish acidity, fruity if lean, pure feel, delicate, good length. 87

2012 Beyer Riesling:
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, slight citrus note. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lemons and citrus, good length. 87

2012 Balland-Chapuis Le Chatillet:
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, gooseberries and some nettles. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh and lively, bit easy going. 86

2008 Domaine Huet Le Haut-Lieu Demi-Sec:
Towards golden. Apples, apricots note, cool minerality, some smoky notes and some wax. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, rich but nuanced, fruity, sweet fruit, lean, long. 90

2007 Domaine Huet Le Mont-Lieu Demi-Sec:
Towards golden. Apples, some sulphur, minerals, wax and honey touch. Fresh acidity, fruity, tighter, fresh, some minerals, long yellow fruity finish. 91

2010 I Clivi Brazan
Pale watery yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, honey melon nose. Fresh acidity, leaner palate, rounded, yellow fruity and melons, good length. 86

2011 Peter Jacob Kühn Hallgarten Hendelberg Riesling Trocken:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, yellow fruits nose. Fresh acidity, spritzy, fruity, rounded, slight bitter note in the finish, good length. 86

2012 Pardas Rupestris:
Watery lemon yellow. Apples and minerals nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, easy going, slightly bitter. 84

2013 Alamos Malbec:
Ruby. Fruity, intense, dark berries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, easy going. 81

2011 Catena Malbec:
Ruby. Fruity, some vanilla, lots of dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh if a bit weird acidity, good length. 83

2009 Nicolas Catena Zapata:
Ruby. Rich nose, dark and deep nose, fruity and alcoholic. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, intense, fruity and warm alcohol, ripe and structured, good length. 89

2012 Serol Les Blondines:
Bright ruby. Red berries nose, fairly nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and quite fresh, good length. 85

2011 Chaume-Arnaud Côtes du Rhône:
Ruby. Red and dark ripe berries, spices on the nose. Freshish acidoty, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly easy going, good length. 85

2011 Saint Cosme du Rhône Les Deux Albion:
Ruby. Rich, fruity and intense nose, sweet and ripe. Medium acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich and ripe, wit warm finish. 85

2011 Tedeschi Maternigo Valpolicella Superiore:
Bright ruby. Some herbs, coffee, dark berries and vanilla nose. Dark chocolate. Fresh acodoty, ripe tannins, fruity, lively and quite refreshing, good length. 87

2011 Barone Ricasoli 14-14 Chianti Classico:
Bright ruby. Red berries, some darker ones, ripe cherries and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, refreshing, fruity finish. 86

2012 Terre delle Barolo le Rondini Barbera d'Alba:
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity and fresh nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, refreshing, lively, fruity and fresh. 82

2005 Boffa Vigna Muntrivé Barbera d'Asti:
Broght ruby. Dark berries, coffee, anise and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, bit rich and fruity, quite refreshing. 87

2010 Mas del Ponts:
Ruby. Rich, fruity, intense of ripe dark berries and some vanilla nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit rsweet dark fruity, balanced. 84

2012 Ortega Volapie:
Ruby. Fruity, ripe, dark berries nose, slight anise touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant texture, some vanilla notes, good length. 86

2011 Ortega Roc:
Ruby. Ripe dark berries nose, fruity, vanilla, anise and Christams spices touch behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, ripe, fruity finish. 88

2010 Dominio do Bibei Lacrima:
Ruby. Rich, fruity, floral, scented and lots of red and dark berries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly detailed, good length. 88

2012 Heinrich Dorflagen Pinot Noir:
Ruby. Some herbs and somewhat unripe red berries nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries palate, some anise, just a bit oak texture in the finish. 86

2011 Bogle Petite Sirah:
Ruby. Rich, dark berries and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, good length. 86

2011 Lam Syrah:
Ruby. Fruity, dark berries and a slight rubber note on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, spritzy feel, fruity, red berries, bit short. 84

2012 Yalumba Y Series Shiraz Viognier:
Ruby. Red berries, some spices and pepper nose, vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, herbs and red fruits, good length, bit raw. 84

2012 Oxford Landing Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz:
Ruby. Red berries, nettles and intense bell peppers nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit lean palate. 84

2011 Jim Barry Lodge Hill Shiraz:
Ruby. Ripe, rich, spicy, peppery and dark berries nose. Medium acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe dark berries, bit sweet, good length. 85

2009 Yalumba The Signature:
Ruby. Dark berries, spices and vanilla nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly elegant but a bit short finish. 87

2008 Yalumba The Menzies
Ruby. Scented, dark berries, vanilla and Christmas spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, quote rich and a bit sweet, plums, good length. 88

Tissot, Bret Brothers, Joly and more

(2011) Stéphane Tissot Crémant du Jura Indigiéne NV
Towards lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerlas, touch of wax, butter and floral notes. Freshish acidity, bit lean mousse, smoky minerals, good length. Not easy in a blind tasting. 87

2012 Pauilinshof Urstück Riesling Trocken:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some floral notes far behind, lemony nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, quite elegant, rounded for Mosel, good length. 87

2012 Quenard Chignin Vielles Vignes.
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, slightly floral nose, delicate feel. Medium acidity, fruity, leanish but clear fruit, delicate, fairly nuanced, good length. 87

2012 Domaine de Reuilly Reuilly Pierres Plates:
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity and slightly nettly nose, yellow apples and slightly scented. Fresh acidity, fruity, quite lively, firm minerals beneath, almost a slightly metallic note, cool feel. Good length. 88

2012 Bret Brothers Macon Chardonnay:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some smoky notes and ever so slightly spicy nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, minerlas, flinty and smoky, delicate, good length. 89

2012 Bret brothers Viré-Clessé La Verchère:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some beeswax and a touch of orange zest. Fresh acidity, fruity, leaner palate, focused but also rounded, good length. 86

2012 La Soufrandière Puilly-Vinzelles:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, cool fruit, some lemons and minerals. Fresh acidity, leaner palate, quite delicate, fairly rounded, not the most complex, good length. 86

2012 Bret Brothers Puilly-Fuisse Terre de Vergisson:
Pale lemon yellow. Some apples, vanilla touch, minerals and lychie nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, fresh, almost crisp, good length. Very slight bitter note. 88

2011 Stéphane Tissot Chardonnay Les Graviers:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, wax, honey and slightly mineral nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, sligjtly bitter, cheese saltiness, rounded body and texture, good length. 88

2011 Saint Nicolas Les Haut des Clous:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, flinty notes, minerals, some beeswax nose. Fresh acidity, lively, apply, some metallic notes, refreshing and lively, good length. 89

2011 Nicolas Joly Les Vieux Clos:
Pale golden. Rich, fruity, honey, apples and wax nose. Medium acidity, rounded, rich and warm, salty minerality beneath, ripe yellow plums. Good length. 87

Matching Masters

A very interesting tasting where four leading food personalities takes on Wine Spectator's editor Thomas Matthews for food and wine matching. The chefs make a dish, then one of the others make a wine choice to go with the recipe, as does Matthews. Emeril Lagasse said his whole team was actually in on his wine match and they tried to make the dish from the recipe to make a better choice, but food is about details and nuances at this level, so without the specific dish made from that specific chefs hand, it's difficult indeed.

José Andrés
Poached Lobster with Cucumber Yoghurt and Dill Salad
The cucumber (tzatzikiish) yogurt and dill overshadows the lobster and it feels more creamy and dilly than mineraly and sweetish lobster. The tiny cruitons helps to ground the flavours a bit, and give it a slightly earthy note. These are details yes, a lovely dish indeed.

Danny Meyer's wine:
2012 Domaine Huët Vouvray Sec Clos du Bourg:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, almost Mosel like freshness and flinty minerality. Fresh acidity, fruity, mineraly and light, I would have been on a fairly dryish Mosel on this blind, long. 90

Thomas Matthew's wine
2011 Y de Yquem:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, apricots, vanilla, bit deep and complex nose, minerals. Fairly fresh acidity, fruity, intense, not as intense and waxy as some vintages, fresh and long. Beautiful now while not to heavy. 93

The Huët cleans it away perfectly, and unexpectedly, and the youghurt makes another dimension with the wine, but it overdoes it ever so slightly even so. Slightly tender and subtle flavours for the dish, it's the acidity that do the job. The Y manages very well, except that it gets a bit hollow mid palate before the aftertaste comes back in. Blends better with the dish, and the oak seems to almost dissapear. Lovely. The Huët can't manage, going back to it it falls apart. The Y was actually a very good match going back to it.

Emeril Lagasse
Gulf shrimp "Boudon Noir" Root Vegetable, Apple Remoulade:
Intense, flavourful, rich meal, something a bit hot, maybe red peppers gives it a bite, apples give freshness and creamy root vegetables rounds it of a bit, but still on the warm side and slightly vinegary.

José Andrés' wine
2009 Bodegas y Vinedos Paixar Mencia Bierzo:
Ruby. Red berries and vanilla nose, smoky notes, minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit oaky and alcohol sweet, not fully balanced, good length. 86

Thomas Matthew's wine
2011 Chalone Chardonnay Chalone Estate:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, flinty and almost popcorn nose. Corn flakes. Fresh acidity, smoky, heavier palate, rich, fruity but mineralic backbone, long. 90

The chilli or hot notes kill the red Bierzo, it gets dusty and you hit a wall. The hotness of the dish gets in front. The Chalone is a bit rich and overpowers a bit, but the dish does not get hot, I would even say that the minerality in the Chalone manages to play a bit with the warmth. None were perfect, but one clearly outshine the other.

Danny Meyer
Wild Mushroom and Ricotta Terrine, Rosemary Walnut Oil, aged Vinegar:
Mushrooms, crisp bread giving texture and a slightly burnt bread note giving dimension, mushroom flavoured and creamy terrine and the walnut vinegar gives an earthy and very elegant note. Nuts gives more chew than flavours, even if they add earthiness. Perfectly balanced vinegar (for once)

Jean-Georges Vongerichten's wine
2012 Destro Isolanuda Etna Blanco:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, smoky minerals, floral and actually subdued nose for a Sicillian white. Mediterranian seafood platter minerality and sweetness. Fairly fresh acidity, fruity, narrower palate, bit easy going, good length. 86

Thomas Matthew's wine
2009 Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco:
Ruby. Tar, roses, cherries and red berries nose, scented. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, structured and very youthful, even biting now, long. 92

The Etna bianco manages to clean the palate, but the power of the food comes back as if you never had a sip. The Barolo matches in flavours, but the rough tannic structure makes everything dry. A 1998 Gaja Sperss that was available on my table worked better, but you need something either older, or fruitier but on similar lines. Maybe a slightly aged Barbera? Some said the Bierzo from last dish, but same problem as the Barbaresco, to much tannins, and the unbalance of that wine was even exagerated further with this dish.

Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Hudson Valley Foie Gras with spiced Fig Girola:
Almost sweet foie gras, not as creamy as many French foie gras, more rounded, nuts, I think pistachios and some more earthy but not salty nuts, unsalted peanuts perhaps? Actually has aftertaste.

Emeril Lagasse's wine
Henri Giraud Brut Rosé:
Pale pink, small bubbles. Apples, touch of red berries, minerals and yeasty notes nose. Fresh even if subdued freshness for Champagne, elegant mousse, fairly elegant if a bit lean, good length. 89

Thomas Matthew's wine
2009 Weinbach Altenbourg Pinot Gris Vendanges Tardives Trie Spéciale:
Pale lemon yellow. Subdued apples, subdued minerals, almost rainy autumn morning freshness, decomposing leafs in the driveway, really fresh and nuanced nose. Freshish acidity, lovely balance, humble, subdued, retained, nuanced and absolutely lovely. 93

The Champagne gets more powerful and intense, but also a bit bitter finish. The Weinbach is superb, it blends into a new whole even if the dish takes over again far back in the aftertaste. Lovely indeed.

Four- zero to Thomas Matthews.

Five whites

2012 Vina Leyda Leyda Reserva Chardonnay:

Pale lemon yellow. Easy, lemons and apples nose. Fairly fresh acidity, easy going, short. 75

2010 Vina Leyda Leyda Single Vineayrd Neblina Riesling:

Pale lemon yellow. Some apples, citrus and petroleum nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, slight mineral note in the back, good length. 82

2011 Château Fuisse Puilly-Fuissé Vielles Vignes:

Pale lemon yellow. Vanilla, applesflinty and smoky touch nose. Fresh acidity, leaner style, slightly biting oak notes, smoky, good length. 85

2011 Château Fuisse Puilly-Fuisse Tête de Cru:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, lemons nose. Fairly fresh acidoty, fruity, almost creamy texture, good length. 85

2008 Chivite Collection 125 Chardonnay:

Towards lemon yellow. Apples and sweet yellow fruits, touch of orange blossoms. Fresh acidity, fruity, lemons palate, slight plastic touch, good length. 85

8 Sparkling wines and one Champagne

2008 Koehler-Ruprecht Riesling Brut:
Pale straw yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals and a touch of yeast. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, seems rounder than some vintages, good length. 87

Michel Arnould Mosimann's Champagne Grand Cru Brut:
This Champagne would normally not be found in any shop as it's the house Champagne of a London Club. Pale straw yellow, small bubbles. Apples and yeast. Elegant acidity, rounded and fresh mousse. The same goes for the body and structure, some yellow fruits, good length. 89

Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc:
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, yeasty and less yellow plums than one could expect. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, more yellow fruits on the palate, rounded and somewhat fruit sweet, good length. 88

2007 Domaine Huet Vouvray Pétillant Brut:
Watery straw yellow, small bubbles. Sweet apples and pears and a touch of minerals on the nose. High acidity, mousse more relaxed, some sweetness on the palate, not quite together and a bit all over the place, somewhat lean. 85

2007 Gramona Imperial Gran Reserva Brut:
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Some mango, apples and minerals. Lacks the typical rubber touch. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, rounded feel, good length. 88

2005 Gramona III Lustros Gran Reserva Brut Nature:
Pale lemon yellow, small bubles. Yellow plums, slightly floral, minerals and yeast. Fresh acidity, more powerful mousse but still on the elegant side, fresh feel, good length. 89+

Coates & Seely Blanc de Blanc:
Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Very light and pure nose, apples and some yeast. Fresh acidity, somewhat sweet palate (about 8-10 grams rs I'm told), elegant mousse and texture. Easy going. 86

Coates & Seely Rosé:
Watery golden. Fruitier and a touch of strawberries. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, again a bit sweet, light on its feet, a bit short. 85

2008 Juve y Camps Reserva da Familia:
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Yeast, ripe yellow apples, some plums and a touch of rubber. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, overripe apply finish. 89

30 years of Coulée de Serrant

La Coulée de Serrant was planted with vines by Cistercian monks as early as 1130 and has had 881 (soon 882) consecutive grape harvests. It's a single AOC of just 7 hectares. Biodynamic guru Nicolas Joly is at the helm here. I've been a bit sceptical, especially after the monstrous 06 and 05's, (and oxidized!) but todays tasting of 08 and 09 makes me feel they might be back on track. Todays speach on how a cow see right through you and that snowflakes are individual may seem a bit far off topic.

On the other hand, when he talks about that a little of this, or a little of that may, or may not be harmfull in or on the soil. When he then says that a leech was nothing but a tiny seed a few months back, it's all easier to see how only a tiny piece of something, can have a good or a bad effect. Obvious really, even if it sometimes feels like a gospel choir should be on stage with him. Below are the two latest vintages, and some older ones tasted back in 2010 further below.

2009 Coulée de Serrant:
Pale lemon yellow. Nutty, creamy nose, sweet lilies, marzipan, bananas and a touch of VA. Rich palate, medium acidity, balanced, didn't get a look at the alcohol level, but this felt less alcoholic than the 05. Good length. 90

2008 Coulée de Serrant:
BU5249401 (498,-) Pale lemon yellow. Feels like there is some botrytis, creamy and some vanilla. More subdued marzipan. Rich palate, fresh acidity, lively and elegant, again, feels like a change of style. Long. 91

Straws want to reach high into the sky, they are tied with the sky according to Mr.Joly

2006 Coulée de Serrant:
Golden. Massive nose of oxidation, alcohol and bananas. Lazy acidity overshadowed by alcohol and huge body, again unfresh and massive. At least ten bottles have behaved like this, from different cases, so I don't think it's bottle failure.... 75

2005 Coulée de Serrant;
Pale golden, almonds, tulips, floral, honney, orange blossoms, nuts, marsipan, intens and beautifull. Fresh acidity, elegant texture, almost velvety, so balanced, even with the quite high alcohol of 15%, one barely notice it way back in the finish. I have probably tried two dozen bottles of this, and this one is so different from the others, all of them oxidized in one way or the other, this one is just elegant, smooth and joyfull, with very different aromas. Bananas, melons, honney, pear, if this is how it should be, what a cool wine, but this bottle is, as stated above, nothing like the others. Very long finish. Lacks the minerality I associate with this wine though. 92 (On this one great bottle, the rest are low 80's....)


2002 Coulée de Serrant;
Dark lemon, high fill, no sign of sepage, but soaked cork. Intence minerality, some apples and yellow plums, petroleum, dust, cellar and fresh mushrooms. Medium body, fresh in a weird way, lots of acidity, lots of intencity, some oxidized notes, long aftertaste, different but good, needs decanting. Can be left in the bottle for weeks without much happening. 86

Not as oxidized as 05 and 06, but still, much of the same. Major difference is actually less alcohol, and that always helps.

1996 Coulée de Serrant;
Dark golden, soaked cork. Again this almost insane minerality, pear, stone, leaves, schistes, some mushrooms, actually more youthfull than the 02!. Medium body, extreme intencity, massive and fresh acidity, yellow plums, apples and pears, acidity never gives in, very long finish, but still a bit oxidized........88

So, how much older do we have to go, to get rid of the oxidation.........

1994 Coulée de Serrant;
Golden, cork only half soaked, this one leaps out of the glass, again this massive minerality, honey and melon, grapefruit, flint and schistes, unripe pear and is it botrytis back there? It almost has this Sauternes tropical fruit over this increadible massive minerality, it want's to love you and kill you at the same time, dry and crisp finish, still some oxidation. 92

I like them better and better, mostly because the oxidation and alcohol level both seems to drop with age......

1991 Coulée de Serrant;
Paler than the 94, still golden, again soaked cork, but it's a older bottle. Not as intence as the 94, otherwise more or less exactly the same, more gentle, shorter and easier, more forgiving, but still a bit oxidized, and as a lighter one, it shows better. 87

1990 Coulée de Serrant;
Golden, explosive minerality again, honey melon, fresh pears, honey and nuts, even when decanted for two days, nothing much happens in any direction, but the acidity is lazy, a bit lean body and all the honey don't mach, like the oposite of a fat girl with a bit too small top. And still oxidized.........84

So, trying wines from 16 years from oldest to youngest, all sharing a very similar style, except the lowering of alcohol, and to some exctent, oxidation, but it is still very much a part of the style.

1989 Coulée de Serrant;
Lemon yellow, more mature smelling, dust, leaf, minerals, quite less oxidation than the 90, flint, plaster and lemon, a bit steely and lean, not that long and an acidic finish. 83

1984 Coulée de Serrant;
Golden, a bit closed, some minerals, apples, pears, much fresher than the 89 and 90, massive nuts, probably how a squirrel feels when it has the cheeks filled with hazelnuts, lean, acidic, a bit short finish. Still some oxidation, great balance, but a bit short. Nothing happened during 24 hours open, in the bottle. 86

Seems to get fresher again after two a bit dissapointing bottles of 90 and 89.

1980 Coulée de Serrant;
Deep straw yellow! First light colour, and that at almost 30 years of age! Some smoked meaty notes, flint, hints of melon, more citrus, then oysters. This is really different. Even more, almost massive citrus with more air, fresh and lively minerality, very elegant and great balance, leaner than all the others, and so much fresher and more youthfull, actually has the fat girls 14,5 alcohol, but this one knows how to dress, and looks smart. Very long finish. 90

So. This last one, doesn't have any oxidation at all. Is this more of the style that made Coulee de Serrant world famous? It was an impressive old bottle from a lesser vintage. I preffer this style. Has the style gone more back to its roots? I don't know, I didn't taste them young, but from those two young vintages (and bottles) today, I keep my fingers crossed.