2014's from Comte Liger-Belair

2014 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanée
Bright ruby. Transparent, delicate, detailed, nuanced, bright, layered, floral, bright red fruits, incredible nose, pure, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, detailed, layered, spices, bright fruits, focused, linear, nuanced, intense length and finish. It dwarfs other great wines around it. 100

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux
MAR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fresh, delicate, detailed and nuanced, refined, layered, spices and violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, pure, delicate and nuanced, playful and seriously long. I think the most refined Echezeaux I've tasted. 96

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux
MAR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, nuanced, fresh, detailed, layered, some spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, lively, bright and precise, delicate, long. 96

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux
MAR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, spices, floral and nuanced nose, precise and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, nuanced, long, touch herbal. 95

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Cras
MAR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, spices, peppery touch, nuanced, floral, delicate, bright and seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, nuanced, playful and refined, mouthwatering. Long. 95

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Grandes Vignes
MAR 16 Bright ruby. Bright red fruits, delicate, nuanced and precise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bright fruity, lively, delicate, precise, nuanced and long. 93

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Grandes Vignes
MAR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, crisp red fruits, fresh, detailed and precise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, delicate, nuanced, transparent, bright red fruits, long. 93

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Suchots
MAR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, spices, detailed, nuanced, floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, nuanced, layered, elegant, raspberries finish, long. 94

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots
MAR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, nuanced, delicate, layered, bright red fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, spices, bright, delicate, nuanced, minerals, long. 94

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château
MAR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, spices, floral, peppery and delicate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, delicate, elegant and nuanced, long. 92

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée La Colombière
MAR 16 Pale ruby. Red berries, fresh, nuanced, spices, floral and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant and detailed, long. 91

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée La Colombière
MAR 16 Pale ruby. Elegant, red berries, spices, scented, lovely nose, floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, red berries, fresh and fruity, long. 90

2014 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée
MAR 16 Pale ruby. Scented, delicate, nuanced, red berries and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, nuanced, detailed, elegant, touch of wood, good length. 89


2013 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée La Colombière
MAR 16 Bright ruby. Scented, detailed, intense, floral, peppery, layered nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, fruity, elegant, playful, delicate, flirting like crazy, long.92

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2009 Arlaud Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Aux Combottes
Bright ruby. Red berries, spices, some darker fruit notes beneath, some spices and vanilla notes in the back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat staccato, not fully integrated with the oak, red berries, seems to start to get together if not fuly there, long. 90

2008 Hudelot-Noellat Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Murgers
Bright ruby. Red berries, touch of sous bois, starting to mature, elegant nose, scented, raspberries and a touch darker fruits notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant, playful, some mint and red berries, fresh and playful with touch of sweet prunes and again sous bois. Real charmer. 93

1992 Château Montrose
Ruby, thin brick rim. Mint, maturing nose, figs, leather, tobacco, some cassis still. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, some red berries, cherries, leather, anise, touch of cassis and blueberries. Bit lean and skinny but has some (fainting) beauty still. 89

2011 Penfolds Grange
Opaque. Rich nose, intense, layered, needs hours to open and even after almost seven hours in the glass (after decanting), it still builds. It still ads. Anise, pepper, dark fruits, some red fruits comes and goes, touch of mint and eucalyptus, some vanilla, some spices, some blackberries. Even some floral notes shows up every now and then. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity, sweet dark fruits, layered, detailed, nuanced, but nothing is up front. Everything is hidden, compact and tight, yet it reveals layers upon layers. Long. Very long indeed. Save it for twenty years, will last fifty years more, or longer. 96

2004 Château Climens
Golden. Apricots, quite ripe, fruity, some grilled pineapples and cinnamon, slight vanilla note. Fresh acidity, vanilla, fruity, rounded, creamy, quite lively before a slight bitter note in the finish, long. 94

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2013 Mas Amiel Vintage
Kr 275,-
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, dark berries, some spices, juicy. 89

2x Prieuré Roch samt Jadot Morgeot

2012 Louis Jadot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot
Lyst strågul. Fruktig, epler, mineraler, detaljert, mindre fat enn før. Frisk syre, moden frukt. Epler og mer syrlige toner mot finish, delikat og detaljert, lang. 92

2011 Prieuré Roch Ladoix Serigny Le Clou
Lyst rubinrød. Parfymert, røde bær, detaljert duft, jordbær og florale toner. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, fruktig, livlig, noe slankere, detaljert, noe herbal langt bak. 90

2010 Prieuré Roch Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes
Lyst rubinrød. Parfymert, røde bær, fruktig, floral, detaljert og elegant duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, detaljer, delikat, fruktig, lang finish. 93

3 2012's from Faiveley

2012 Faiveley Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, apples, flinty and citrus nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity, richer palate, detailed, give it air, long. 91

2012 Faiveley Beaune 1er Cru Clos de l'Ecu
Bright ruby. Fruity, scented, red berries and spices nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity, good length. 89

2012 Faiveley Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Damodes
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, nuanced, elegant and scented nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, lively and fresh, detailed and long. 91

Five 2012's from Grivot

2012 Jean Grivot Vosne-Romanée
About 9500 bottles made. Bright garnet. Scented, delicate, red berries nose, almost minerals beneath, light floral note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, fresh and lively, light liquorice note and red berries palate, good length. 89

2012 Jean Grivot Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Laviers
Bright garnet. Scented, elegant nose, floral, light spicey note, bright red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, bit deeper, mouthwatering, light anise touch again with some ripe berries beneath, elegant and playful, long. 90

2012 Jean Grivot Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cu Les Prulieres
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, faint herbal note, detailed, fairly intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, fruity, red berries, bit firmer texture and again a faint liquorice note beneath bright red fruits. Detailed, layered and long. 92

2012 Jean Grivot Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brulées
About 950 bottles made. Bright garnet. Scented, delicate, detailed, red berries, light spicy note, minerals, floral, detailed and layered. Some slightly sun warm fruit notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant, detailed, again a faint liquorice note, detailed, layered, nuanced, lovely balance, long. 94

2012 Jean Grivot Echezeaux
About 2200 bottles made. Bright garnet with ruby hue. Delicate and nuanced nose, red berries, scented, floral, detailed, ads with air, gorgeous, seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannin, detailed, fruity, rounded, layered, fresh, vibrant, elegant body and texture, slightly firmer finish, long. 95

Seven from Mugnier

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two 2012's from Hudelot-Noellat

2012 Hudelot-Noellat Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Murgers
Bright ruby. Scented, elegant, detailed, lovely freshness on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner but elegant, fresh, detailed, somewhat spicey, refreshing and long. 90

2012 Hudelot-Noellat Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Elegant nose, scented, detailed, nuanced, red berries, floral, lovely. Layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, detailed, elegant, spices, long finish. 92

Seven from Sylvain Cathiard

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Moestue Grape Selections AS

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

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

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

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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

November release Red & White/ Asyoulikeit

Fratelli Martini Canti Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc Extra Dry
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, some yeast and citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh. 82

2010 Cédric Bouchard Champagne Roses de Jeanne Les Ursules Blanc de Noirs Brut
Towards lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, detailed and delicate nose, very elegant and nuanced, sea front. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, crisp, detailed and nuanced, lovely balance, long. 93

2010 Cédric Bouchard Champagne Roses de Jeanne La Haute Lemble Blanc de Blancs
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, more intensity, yeast, smoke and plaster, layered. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, apples, lemons and brioche, minerals, detailed and long. 94

2010 Cédric Bouchard Champagne Roses de Jeanne La Bolorée Blanc de Blancs Brut
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, brioche, lime, very light flint note, detailed and layered. Fresh acidity, lively mousse, little bit sharper, firmer and more detailed, long. 94

2013 Orion Wines E Pinot Grigio delle Venezie
Pale lemon yellow. Apples and fruity nose. Freshish acidity, fruity and straight forward. 80

2013 Edi Keber Collio
Towards lemon yellow. Yeast, grapefruit and apples. Freshish acidity, rounded, not fully together. 84

2013 Andre Dezat Sancerre
Pale lemon yellow. Citrus, apples and pears, light minerality. Fresh acidity, fruity and rounded palate. 84

2012 Andre Dezat Puilly-Fumé
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, citrus, some gooseberries. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, bit hollow finish. 86

2012 Château de France blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Some minerals beneath grapefruits, light apricots note and some spices. Fresh acidity, creamy texture, rounded, light bitter note in the finish. 85

2013 Wine et Soul Guru White
Towards lemon yellow. Intense nose, butter, apples, minerals, vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, rounded, some butter and popcorn, quite intense. 91

2012 Domaine Pinson Chablis 1er Cru Vaugiraut
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, bright of lemons, pure nose. Fresh acidity, lively, detailed, elegant, nuanced, lovely balance, long. 91

2012 Duplessis Chablis 1er Cru Vaugiraut
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, lemons, detailed, intense nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, oysters and lemons, leaner mid palate, lovely finish. 90

2012 Domaine Pinson Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed and focused nose, rainy sea front morning. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded,f resh and elegant, nuanced, long. 92

2010 Duplessis Chablis 1er Cru Montmain
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, grapefruit, detailed, lemons, floral high notes nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, yellow apples, richer, nuanced and long. 93

2011 Duplessis Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, flinty, salty, oysters and lemons, gorgeous nose. Fresh acidity, lively, detailed and fresh, tighter, focused, cool fruits, long. 94

2011 Duplessis Chablis Les Clos
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed, intense, layered and nuanced. Citrus, cool fruits nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, nuanced and detailed, elegant, rounded, narrower, fairly focused, long. 95

2011 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Bourgogne Blanc Clos du Château
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light butter note nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, light creamy note. 86

2011 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Monthelie 1er Vru Les Duresse
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, butter, light minerals nose. Fresh acidity, leaner, fruity, towards creamy texture, bit short. 87

2010 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly Blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, creamy, lemons, light popcorn nose. Minerals. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, lemons and minerals, quite detailed and fresh, slightly woody finish. 89

2010 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Chassagne-Montrachet
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed and fruity nose, almost smokey. Fresh acidity, minerals, lemons, quite crisp and fresh, elegant, lively, long. 90

2011 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Meursault
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, butter, smoke and lemons nose. Fresh acidity, elegant and rounded, fresh and detailed finish, apples and lemons. Good length. 89

2010 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Meursault 1er Cru Les Poruzots
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, almost steely, lemons, elegant and somewhat leaner nose for Meursault. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, detailed and elegant, long and citrusy mixed with smoke finish. 93

2010 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrieres
Pale lemon yellow. Citrus, minerals, detailed nose, light smokey note, layered and complex. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, minerals, citrus, detailed and nuanced, elegant, long finish. 94

2011 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Puligny-Montrachet
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, minerals. Fresh acidity, fruity and rounded, a bit easy going, good length, fresh finish. 89

2010 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatieres
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, grapefruit and lemons, delicate minerality, some vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, lively and playful, fresha nd fruity, nuanced, towards mouthwatering, long. 94

2010 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Chevalier-Montrachet
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed nose if tight, light of lemons, some floral notes far back, layered and nuanced. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, detailed, nuanced, bit staccato right now, long. Fuller palate. 96

2011 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Bâtard-Montrachet
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, butter, minerals, citrus, vanilla, detailed and complex nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, detailed, rounded, creamy, intense and layered, long and nuanced. 95

2011 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Montrachet
Last vintage made, the tiny plot of Montrachet has been sold to Pinault to be able to buy the estate. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed, nuanced, refined nose, layered, citrus, cool fruits. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, detailed, elegant, creamy, nuanced, rounded, intense, superb balance, long. 97

2008 Jean-Max Roger Sancerre Rouge Vieilles Vignes
Pale ruby. Red berries, vanilla, elegant nose. Fresha cidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant, nuanced, good length. 88

2011 Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale
Bright ruby. Scented, elegant nose of red berries, nuanced and fruity, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some herbs behind bright red fruits, nuanced, quite elegant, long. 91

2009 Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale
Bright ruby. Intense, ripe, scented, violets, plums and dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, almost biting texture, rich and intense, fruity and firm, long. Needs five years. 92

2008 Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale
Bright ruby. Red berries, plums, starting sous bois, barrels a bit showy behind on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, plums and again sous bois, haven't had this in a while, seems like an evolved bottle. 90

2007 Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale
Bright ruby. Scented, elegant dark berries note behind red berries, more fruity than a bottle a few weeks back. Lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and lively, elegant, long. 90

2006 Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, firmer nose, tighter. Some vanilla kotes and spices behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and detailed, fruity, tighter, quite youthful still. Long. 91

2010 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Pommard
Bright ruby. Red berries, vanilla and some spices, faint minerals note behind. Fresh aciditu, ripe tannins, fresha nd fruity, rounded, elegant, good length. 88

2011 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Grandes Vignes Monopole
Bright ruby. Red berries, light herbal notes, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, leaner, some herbs, good length. 88

2013 Corte Rugolin Valpolicella Classico
Ruby. Fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, sweetish. 81

2008 Château La Tour de By
Ruby. Intense nose, cassis, some floral notes, spices, light vanilla note behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, elegant, good length. 87

2007 Alejandro Fernandez Dehesa la Granja
Ruby. Plums, blueberries and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and fruity, rounded, bit firmer finish, good length. 86

2012 Wine et Soul Manoella
Deep ruby. Ripe and fruity nose, scented, dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and sweet, rounded, good length. 85

2012 Wine et Soul Pintas Character
Ruby. Ripe fruits, chocolate, some vanilla, blackberries nose. Fresh acidity. Ripe tannins, fruity and lively, vanilla, spices, bit more structure in the finish, good length. Slightly warm. 88

2012 Wine et Soul Pintas
Deep ruby. Fruity, scented, dark berries, nuanced and rich nose, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and intense, slightly warm finish, ripe. 90

2012 Wine et Soul Quinta da Manoella VV
Ruby. Ripe, rich, fruity, scented, dark berries, anise and slightly alcoholic nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity, sweetish, dark berries, liquorice , long. 90

2008 Corte Rugolin Amarone Classico Monte Danielli
Deep ruby. Rich, big, alcoholic nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, sweet, light unbalance, alcoholic finish. 84

1993 Fratelli Martini Villa Lanata Barolo Brunate
Ruby, orange rim, lots of sediments. Tar, roses, coffee, oxidized figs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, some iodine, red currants, dryish finish. 89

2012 Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Cascina Francia
Ruby. Ripe, rich and fruity nose, liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet and ripe, warm finish, almost burning. 87

2012 Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Cerretta
Ruby. Ripe, rich, liquorice, intense dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, ripe and fruity, intense. 89

2010 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Ceretta
(Magnum) Bright ruby. Intense nose, dark fruits, liquorice, light tar and roses note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich and sweet fruits, fairly lively, bit warm finish, crowd pleaser but could be more complex. 90

2010 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia
Bright ruby. Intense nose, dark fruits, liquorice, cherries and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, sweet fruits, liquorice and leather, long. 92

2013 Schloss Gobelsburg Grüner Veltliner Eiswein
Pale golden. Fruity, light pineapples and peach nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and tropical, elegant and lively, fresh finish, playful. 90

2007 Ioppa Stransi
Deep ruby. Chocolate, coffee, dark fruits, intense and rich. Fresh acidity, rich, intense, sweet, massive, big. 86

4 2012's from Domaine Rion

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

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

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

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

Five 2012's from Perrot-Minot

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

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

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

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

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

Moestue September release

Billecart Salmon Blancs de Blancs Brut
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, yeast note quite fruity nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, citrus and fresh apples, good length. 89

Benoit Lahaye Rosé de Macération Extra Brut
Pale red, small bubbles. Red berries, red apples and light yeast nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, firmer texture, fresh finish. 88

Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé
Watery pink, small bubbles. Apples, yeast note, minerals, plaster nose, transparent. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fruity, rounded, fresh, elegant. 89

2013 Coffele Soave Classico Ca Visco
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, clean and fruity nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, elegant. 85

2013 Lafon Domaine des Héretières Macon Villages
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, minerals, light butter note far back on the nose. Fresh acidity, elegant and fresh, leaner Macon, little bit short. 86

2012 Ostertag Pinot Gris Barriques
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, peach, light honey and yeast nose. Freshish acidity, rounded, fruity, slightly bitter finish. 86

2010 Leroux Puligny-Montrachet
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, flinty, richer and riper nose for Puligny, almost Meursault smokyness on the nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity, rounded, ripe apples and slight peach note, good length. 89

2010 Leroux Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Embazées
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, apples, light popcorn touch, intense and layered nose, citrus behind. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity, almost crisp, firmer than nose suggest, long. 92

2011 Chave Hermitage blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, light honey note, grapefruits, apples, layered nose. Freshish acidity, ripe and rich, minerals, butter note, rich and warm, detailed, long. 92

2010 Chave Hermitage blanc
Towards lemon yellow. Nuts, intense minerals, apples, orange blossoms, almost smoky, vanilla. Freshish acidity, fruity, intense, minerals, rich and ripe, still has focus, long. Warm finish. 94

2009 Chave Hermitage blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Nuts, wax, honey, minerals, smoky, vanilla and tropical nose. Medium acidity, rich, intense, nutty, minerals, warm, alcoholic, big and long. 94

2013 Anne-Marie Schmitt Glintzberg Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, peach, light floral notes. Fresh acidity, lively and fruity, leaner and fresh. 87

2013 Heinrich Spindler Forster Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, floral and light peach note in the back. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, quite crisp, some lemons, fresh. 87

2013 Robert Weil Kiedricher Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light tropical fruits, subdued minerals, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity, rounded, elegant, lovely floral note in the finish. 89

2013 Ansgar Clüsserath Steinreich Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Tight, apples, light yeast note, give it air. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and elegant, lively, minerals, flinty, leaner and focused. 89

2012 Ansgar Clüsserath Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, tight, light floral and a touch of tropical notes on the nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, lively, nuanced, rounded, good length. 89

2012 Château Prat-Castel
Ruby. Fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, slight herbal touch in the finish. 79

2013 Saladini Pilastri Rosso Piceno BIB
Ruby. Scented, dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, soft tannins, fruity and rounded. 80

2012 Grati Chianti Rufina Villa di Vetrice
Bright ruby. Scented, blueberries and violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh red berries, fresh and delicate. 84

2012 Dom D'Aupilhac KA Økologisk Rødvin
Ruby. Dark berries and light nettles note nose. Freshish acidity, soft tannins, fresj and light. 83

2011 Altos R
Ruby. Fruity, blueberries and liquorice nose, light vanilla touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, heavier and riper palate, oak and vanilla more up front. 84

2010 Altos Crianza
Ruby. Blue-and blackberries, vanilla, liquorice and light spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, vanilla, woody, smooth mid palate before slightly dry finish. 86

2012 Les Caves des Hautes Côtes Nuiton-Beaunois Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune Grande Cuvée la Dalignière
Pale bright ruby. Light nettles note over red berries, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft red berries fruit, nettles finish. 84

2013 Paul-Henri Thillardon Chénas Les Blémonts
Bright ruby. Red berries, lightly scented and some minerals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, elegant red berries fruit, textured finish. 86

2010 Château Bibian
Ruby. Red berries, scented, cassis and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, slightly scented, fruity fruity for Listrac, structured finish. 87

2008 Sarget de Gruaud Larose
(2nd Ch Gruaud Larose) Ruby. Scented, cassis, light bell peppers nose, slightly fruitier than last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, leaner, elegant, slightly rustic texture that is polishing off, lovely, classic Médoc, good length. 89

2011 La Gravette de Certan
(2nd Vieux Château Certan) Deepish ruby. Scented, blueberries, some vanilla, rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft and mellow, ripe and fruity, hedonistic, 100% Merlot for a change, good length. Smashing allready. 89

2010 Château Carbonnieux
Ruby. Scented, cassis, violets, minerals, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, quite intense for Carbonnieux, ripe, structured, long. 91

1996 Château Saint-Pierre
Ruby. Scented, red berries, anise, liquorice, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity but leaner than last bottle. 89

2008 Château Pontet Canet
(Slippes ikke nå men kommer på spesialslippet i desember) Ruby. Scented, cassis, liquorice, detailed, fruity, layered nose, seems to close down. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, tight, bit to dusty palate, not optimal bottle.

2011 Château Haut-Brion
Ruby. Scented, red berries and cassis, vanilla, tobacco notes far back, terracotta, detailed and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe, tannins, rich and fruity, intense, layered, detailed, long finish. 95

2012 E. Pira et Figli Barbera d'Alba
Bright ruby. Fruity, light herbal note and faint anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lovely red fruity and fresh and lively, good length. 87

2010 Proprieta Sperino Uvaggio
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, lighter nose, light herbal note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, detailed, fresh, good length. 88

2009 Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Scented, dark fruits, cherries, anise and plums nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and fruity, sweetish, bit warm. 88

2009 Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, tar, rose hips, ever so slight nail varnish, rich nose.  Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresher than some 09's, redder fruits and fairly lively, long. 90

2009 Proprieta Sperino Lessona
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, scented, light anise touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, firm, little bit hollow in the finish, refreshing. 88

2012 Château de Chamirey Mercurey
Bright ruby. Scented, light red berries nose, transparent. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, red berries palate, leaner, fresh and slightly softer Mercurey. 87

2007 Montille Beaune 1er Cru les Gréves
Bright pale ruby. Scented, red berries, leaner nose, very pure and delicate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, detailed, good length. 89

2007 Montille Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Thorey
Bright pale ruby. Light and almost pale nose, transparent, cool and delicate, scented and nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, detailed, elegant, transparent, lovely. Some will find it to lean. 90

2010 Montille Pommard 1er Cru Pezerolles
Bright ruby. Scented, elegant nose, bit tighter and firmer nose, detailed and nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively and delicate, nuanced, again a bit tight, long. 92

2010 Montille Pommard 1er Cru Les Grands Epenots
Pale bright ruby. Fuller nose, firmer, detailed, lightly scented, wild strawberries, refined and nuanced, minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, detailed, elegant, nuanced, mouthwatering, again lighter, long. 94

2010 Leroux Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux
Bright ruby. Red berries, light anise note, ever so slight herbal note, not as scented as last bottle. Quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and lively, elegant, detailed, mouthwatering, slight burnt wood note in the finish, long. 92

2010 Chave Saint-Joseph Offerus
Ruby. Rich, fruity, dark berries, ripe nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly fresh, good length. 86

2012 Pierre Gonon Saint-Joseph
Ruby. Scented, red and darker berries, fresh, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively,, good length. 88

2012 Vincent Paris Cornas Granit 60
Ruby. Ripe dark berries, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, softer texture, fresh and fruity, ripe raspberries, light mineral note in the finish. 88

2011 Clape Cornas
Deep ruby. Rich and fruity, ripe, minerals beneath, dark berries, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and ripe, fruity, intense, slight alcohol note, long. 91

2010 Guigal La Mouline
Deep ruby. Rich, scented, dark berries, intense, layered, liquorice, spices, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, ripe, detailed and nuanced, layered and long. 96

2010 Guigal La Turque
Bright ruby. Scented, detailed, layered, ripe, fruity, intense, layered, has another dimension. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, deeper, intense, layered, amazing, rich, hefty, very long indeed. 97

2010 Guigal La Landonne
Deep ruby. Scented, rich, intense, layered, floral, violets, minerals, incredibly detailed and another level than last bottle only two days back. Almost Latour like nose with more air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, intense, detailed, layered, complex as few, tighter than the other two but shows more behind, very long indeed. 98

2011 Chave Hermitage
Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, pepper, ripe and rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, rounded, rich, smooth feel to it, at least after La Landonne, long. 93

2010 Chave Hermitage
Ruby. Rich, intense, ripe, scented, pepper and dark fruits. Big. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, layered, fruity, rich and powerfull with freshness to back it, slightly warm finish. Long. 94

2009 Chave Hermitage
Ruby. Rich, fruity, ripe, big nose, dark fruits and vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, dark and deep, warm and aøcohol shows a little to well for my palate, dark fruits, long. 91

2012 Selbach-Oster Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese
Pale lemon yellow. Green apples, lemons, minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity, lovely, detailed, elegant, apply finish. 89

2009 Selbach-Oster Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, scented, slight floral note, minerals, detailed nose, bit tight. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, tighter palate, elegant, nuanced, give it air. 90

2008 Telmo Rodriguez Molino Real
Towards lemon yellow. Apricots, peach and pineapples nose. Freshish acidity in the attack but fresher mid palate, fruity, different. 89

2009 Quinta de la Rosa LBV
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, rich and ripe, some alcohol notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity, soft, sweet, blackberries, ripe, good length. 89

Four 2012's from Patrice Rion

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

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

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

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

Eight from Burgundy

2008 Morey Blanc Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Clos du Chapitre
Pale ruby. Red berries, just a little fig note, elegant nose. Fresh acidity,r ipe tannins, lively, fresh and fruity, rounded, elegant, detailed, long. 89

2012 Laroze de Drouhin Nuits-Saint-Georges La Charmotte
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity and slightly floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and rounded for NSg, fresh, good length. 88

2012 Emilie Geantet Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cherbaudes
Bright ruby. Scented, elegant, forest berries nose, flirting. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, some vanilla up front but never oaky, fruity and fresh, good length. 89

2012 Laleure-Piot Pernand-Vergelesses
Pale lemon yellow. Apples and minerals nose, fresh. Fresh acidity, fruity and rounded, good length. 86

2007 Pierre Morey Meursault Les Terres Blanches
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, flint, lemons, vanilla, smokey, seems youthful. Fresh acidity, fruity, slight tropical note, fresh. 88

2012 Matrot Meursault
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, slight tropical note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and rounded, fresh, good length. 86

2012 Matrot Meursault 1er Cru Charmes
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, fruity, orange blossoms nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, almost a creamy note and texture, good length. 89

2010 Laleure-Piot Corton-Charlemagne
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, scented, some citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, crisp, fresh and elegant, citrus finish, long. 92