Drouhin tasting

2010 Drouhin Gevrey-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, floral and charming nose, light anise and spices touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, elegant and fruity palate, good length. 88

2012 Drouhin Gevrey-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fresh, fruity and light spicy note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant, some spices finish. 89

2009 Drouhin Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos Sorbè
Bright ruby. Spicy, red berries and some cherries, anise, deeper nose, riper. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, red berries, fairly detailed, long. 92

2012 Drouhin Côte de Beaune
Bright ruby. Scented, some spices, red berries, light minerals nose, quite intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, spices, rounded, good length. 89

2008 Drouhin Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze
Bright ruby. Red berries, delicate, fresh, nuanced, elegant light minerals and some faint sous bois notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant, detailed, nuanced, refined, pure red fruits, lovely balance, long. 96

2012 Drouhin Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, spices, some vanilla, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe notes with liquorice, yet more floral notes, long. 92


2013 Drouhin Vaudon Chablis Réserve de Vaudon
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, lime, chalk, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lime, lemons, fresh palate. 86

2012 Drouhin Vaudon Chablis 1er Cru Montmains
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, lime, plaster, lighter nose. Subdued. Fresh acidity, ripe notes and cool fruits mixed, elegant and playful. 89

2012 Drouhin Vaudon Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some lime, fresh and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lemons, apples, minerals, subdued but detailed, fairly nuanced. 90

2011 Drouhin Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, citrus, some vanilla and spices, light smoky note nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, citrus, apples, minerals, crisp yet subdued, detailed, elegant, a beautiful Marquis de Laguiche, long. 94

2012 Drouhin Côte de Beaune
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some citrus, tight nose, lemons, detailed. Fresh acidity, lemons, apples, minerals, fresh and fruity, lively, long. 91

Syv fra Bourgogne

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tired 82 Calon Ségur and fresh Manuel Olivier Morey

1982 Château Calon Ségur
Served blind. Ruby, garnet rim. Dark chocolate, earthy, lacks fruit on the nose. Drying palate, dusty and coffee. I guessed tired Bordeaux. With answer in hand a far cry from optimal bottle.

2011 Manuel Olivier Morey-Saint-Denis
Bright ruby. Lightly scented, red berries and some floral notes. Not too intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh if somewhat leaner, fairly elegant if a bit rustic finish. 88

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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

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

Two from David Duband

2012 David Duband Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos Sorbé
Bright ruby. Red berries, bot cooked note, herbs, might be a bit extracted. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresher palate, good length. 87-88

2012 David Duband Echezeaux
Bright ruby. Red berries, bit scented, some floral notes, fairly shut nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, bit easy going, especially for E, good length. 88

Four from Bruno Clair

2011 Bruno Clair Morey-Saint-Denis En la Rue de Vergy blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light mineralirty, delicate nose. Scented. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded and elegant texture, good length. 88

2011 Bruno Clair Marsannay Les Grasses Têtes
Bright ruby. Vanilla and red berries nose, bit fuller for Marsannay. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded and fresh palate, good length. 87

2011 Bruno Clair Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos du Fonteny
Bright ruby. Red and some dakrer berries, spicy and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, elegant, fresh finish, long. 92

2009 Bruno Clair Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint Jacques
Bright ruby. Red berries, intense, highly scented, fruity and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, leaner palate than nose, fresh, fruity and rounded, fairly elegant, long. 93

Four 2012's from Benjamin Leroux

2012 Benjamin Leroux Auxey Duresses
Watery lemon yellow.Minerals, floral, elegant nose if a bit lean. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity if leaner, apply finish, good length. 87

2012 Benjamin Leroux Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Embazées
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, floral, minerals nose, touch of orange flowers. Fresh acidity, elegant and refreshing, citrus and minerals, lively and long. 93

2012 Benjamin Leroux Gevrey-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Scented, darker berries, touch of sous bois and some floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, rounded palate, elegant, dies off a little quickly in the finish. 87

2012 Benjamin Leroux Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru
Ruby. Nuanced, fresh, fruity, detailed, elegant and scented nose, fairly intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, again nuanced and elegant, needs time with the texture, little bit biting now, long. 93 (94)

99, 10 and 12 Clos des Lambrays

2012 Domaine des Lambrays Clos des Lambrays
Bright ruby. Raspberries, nettles touch, sous bois touch, slight strawberry jam note nose, transparent if deeper nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, again some herbs, fresh and long palate. 93

2010 Domaine des Lambrays Clos des Lambrays
Bright ruby. Raspberries, strawbery jam, sous bois touch, some figs far behind, ripe nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and elegant, lively palate, more youthful, long and nuanced. 94

1999 Domaine des Lambrays Clos des Lambrays
(Magnum) Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Red berries, scented, darker berries, some sous bois, slight spicy note, almost mineral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, elegant texture, rounded, fruity, livelier finish, fresh, long and fairly youthful still, long. 94

Roche de Bellene Puligny, some Drouhins and one Rion

2011 Maison Roche de Bellene Puligny-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals and flinty notes nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity palate, intense, citrusy finish, good length. 89

2011 Drouhin Santenay
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, fresh and red berries palate. 86

2011 Drouhin Gevrey-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Red berries, earthy and floral nose, almost a mineral note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively and delicate, good length. 87

2011 Drouhin Morey-Saint-Denis
Bright ruby. Scented, bit tighterose, red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively and detailed, refreshing, long finish. 89

2009 Rion Freres & Soeur Morey-Saint-Denis
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, floral and fresh, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, juicy, lively, refreshing, elegant and long. 91

Four 2012's from Arlaud

2012 Arlaud Gevrey-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity and slightly spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and rounded palate, good length. 87

2012 Arlaud Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Aux Cheseaux
Bright ruby. Some herbs, darker berries and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fresha nd fairly detailed, good length. 89

2012 Arlaud Charmes-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Fresh, fruity, red and darker berries nose, slightly scented and spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, rounded and fruity, long. 91

2012 Arlaud Clos de la Roche
Ruby. Scented, elegant, floral and fairly detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded and fresh, long. 92

8 2012's from Chambolle and 9 Morey's tasted

2012 Hudelot Baillet Chambolle-Musigny
Bright ruby. Strawberries, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and elegant, bit easy going. 86

2012 Hudelot Baillet Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes
Bright ruby. Floral, red berries, more detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded texture, bit short. 88

2012 Hudelot Baillet Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Cras
Bright ruby. Red berries, fresher and fairly nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner body, barrels bit showy at this stage, good length. 89

2012 Hudelot Baillet Bonnes Mares
Bright ruby. Barrel notes, dark berries and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded and lively, elegant, barrels less up front on tje palate, long. 92

2012 Olivier Guyot Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Fuées
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, bit oaky nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, refreshing, long if lean finish. 90

2012 Olivier Guyot Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru
Ruby. Scented, fruity, floral and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, elegant, bit herbal finish, long. 91

2012 Fougeray de Beauclair Bonnes Mares Grand Cru
Ruby. Red berries, scented, bit floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fruity, fairly detailed, bit short. 89

2012 David Duband Clos de la Roche
Bright ruby. Some herbs, red berries and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, redcurrants, some herbs, good length. 89

2012 Joseph Drouhin Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos Sorbé
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity if leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, pure feel, bit lean finish, raspberries. Good length. 88

2012 Joseph Drouhin Clos de la Roche
Bright ruby. Scented, fruity, some vanilla, red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly elegant, bit lean finish, long. 92

2012 Christophe Bryczek Morey-Saint-Denis Clos Solon
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, scented and fairly elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded and fresh, good length. 88

2012 Christophe Bryczek Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Cuvée du Pape Jean-Paul II
Bright ruby. Floral, scented, red berries nose, more detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, elegant, fresh, pure feel to it, long. 90

2012 Christophe Bryczek Chambolle-Musigny
Bright ruby. Fruity, rounded, floral and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing, fruity, lively, good length. 89

2012 Domaine Bertagna Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru
Ruby. Spicy, oaky and toast nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity palate before oak takes over overshadowing the finish. 88

2012 Anne et Sébastien Bidault Clos de la Roche
Ruby. Dark berries, scented, spices and prunes nose. Fresh acidituy, ripe tannins, leaner, fruity, coffee and spices. Good length. 88

2012 Domaine Arlaud Bonnes Mares
Bright ruby. Scented, fruity, nuanced, cool fruit, floral, bit tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, elegant, refreshing, cool red fruity, just a bit short after the rest of it. It's fairly long but you expect more. 92

2012 Pierre Amiot Clos de la Roche
Bright ruby. Red berries and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit herbal and lean, could be longer. 89