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Sunday, 14 April 2024

March news from Winetailor

2022 Niepoort Loureiro Giro Sol Docil

Kr. 189,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some citrus, fruit forward nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, fruit forward, elegant texture, good length. 86

 

2019 Niepoort Vinhas Velhas Bairrada Branco

Kr. 369,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, peach, minerals, some honey notes nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, minerals, elegant texture, good length. 88

 

2022 Niepoort Redoma Branco Reserva

Kr. 469,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some citrus, light vanilla and spices nose, some flinty notes. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, citrus, quite vibrant, elegant texture, long finish. 90

 

2022 Idda Bianco

Kr. 499,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Leaner nose of almonds and yellow fruits. Fresh acidity, apples, some vanilla, rounded, fruit forward and smooth, good length. 88

 

2022 Nikolaihof Im Weingebirge Grüner Veltliner Federspiel

Kr. 349,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some pears and light of spices nose. Fresh acidity, apples, rounded, elegant texture, nuanced, fruit forward, good length. 88

 

2019 Nikolaihof vom Stein Riesling Smaragd

Kr. 579,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some pears, fruit driven nose, detailed, elegant. Fresh acidity, apples, elegant texture, detailed, bright, lovely candied fruits, supreme balance, stunning stuff! 93

 

2017 Nikolaihof Steiner Hund Riesling Reserve

Kr. 699,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fruit forward, peach notes nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, minerals, elegant texture, long finish. 91

 

2021 Rotem & Mounir Saouma Inopia Blanc

Kr. 369,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, vanilla, spices, fruit driven, smoky notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some spices, creamy, apples and yellow fruits, good length. 89

 

2022 Roland Lavantureux Chablis Vieilles Vignes

Kr. 369,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fruit driven, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, nuanced, detailed, citrus, bright and nuanced, long. 90

 

2022 Roland Lavantureux Chablis Vauprin

Kr. 469,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some minerals and light vanilla notes nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, minerals, nuanced, detailed, elegant texture, lovely balance, long. So fine tuned. 91

 

2022 Roland Lavantureux Chablis 1er Cru Vau de Vey

Kr. 559,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some vanilla and citrus, tight nose. Fresh acidity, apples, elegant texture, fruit driven, nuanced, detailed, intense and long. 93

 

2021 Francois Gaunoux Meursault Clos des Meix Chavaux Monopole

Kr. 649,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fruit driven, some peach notes nose. Citrus. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, some citrus, fruit forward, elegant texture, good length. 89

 

2021 Francois Gaunoux Meursault Le Clos de Tavaux Monopole

Kr. 869,90

Pale lemon yellow. Citrus, apples, lemons, some spices and yellow fruits nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, minerals, elegant texture, nuanced, long finish. 90

 

2021 Juillot Rully les Thivaux

Kr. 359,90

Lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fruit driven, some peach notes nose. Fresh acidity, yellow fruits, some butter and citrus, elegant. 88

 

2022 Borgeot Bourgogne Chardonnay

Kr. 289,90

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

 

2022 Borgeot Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Derriere Chez Edouard Blanc

Kr. 649,90

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, some candied lemons, focused nose, especially for the vintage. Fresh acidity, apples, citrus, spices, some smoky notes, creamy, long finish. 90

 

2022 Borgeot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot

Kr. 959,90

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some minerals, fruit driven nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, citrus, spices, vanilla and spices, long finish. 91

 

2021 Rotem & Mounir Saouma Inopia Rouge

Kr. 369,90

Ruby. Herbs, anise, spices nose, liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, leaner. 85

 

2021 Borgeot Santenay Vieilles Vignes

Kr. 369,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, nuanced nose. Scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some spices, refreshing, bit short. 87

 

2022 Juillot Mercurey Premier Cru Clos Tonnerre

Kr. 400,00

Bright ruby. Red berries, fruit forward, nuanced nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, spices, elegant texture, good length. 89

 

2022 Roland Lavantureux Fauconnes Bourgogne Epineuil

Kr. 449,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, spices, liquorice, fruit forward nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, red fruits, anise and spices, elegant texture, some vanilla spices. 88

 

2021 Francois Gaunoux Volnay 1 er Cru Les Clos des Chenes

Kr. 999,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, light of herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red fruits, lighter bodied, fruit forward, spices, good length. 89

 

2021 Francois Gaunoux Pommard 1er Cru Les Grands Epenots

Kr. 1 099,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, floral, quite bright nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, leaner bodied, nuanced, refreshing, some herbs, long finish. Very different from the often rustic Grands Epenots that one encounters. Long finish. 90

 

2022 Niepoort Charme

Kr. 699,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, liquorice, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, bright, refreshing, elegant and nuanced, long finish. 92

 

2022 Il Falchetto Barbera d'Asti Pian Scorrone

Kr. 209,90 

Ruby. Blackberries, anise, some spices, liquorice notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, some spices, leaner finish. 87

 

2021 Idda Etna Rosso

Kr. 499,90 

Bright garnet. Red berries, anise, some spices, liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, some spices, leaner finish. 86

 

2021 Gaja Sito Moresco 

Kr. 579,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, strawberries, floral, scented nose, quite bright. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some spices, juicy, good length. 88

 

2021 Ceretto Barbera d'Alba Piana

Kr. 329,90

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some spices, rounded nose, elegant and relatively seductive for Barbera.Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, spices, liquorice, blackberries, dark fruits, juicy, good length. 88

 

2020 Ceretto Barbaresco

Kr. 649,90

Bright garnet. Cherries, anise, some spices, liquorice notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, liquorice, firmer, good length. 89

 

2020 Ceretto Barbaresco Asili

Kr. 1899,90

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, some spices, liquorice notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some spices, juicy with texture, long. 93

 

2019 Ceretto Barolo

Kr. 729,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, cherries, floral, nuanced nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, some spices, liquorice, firmer, long finish. 91

 

2019 Ceretto Barolo Prapo

Kr. 1399,90

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, spices, some liquorice notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red and dark fruits, liquorice, detailed, long. 93

 

2017 Ceretto Barolo Brunate

Kr. 1399,90

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, liquorice, floral, spices, detailed nose, quite bright. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, cherries, red fruits, some spices, nuanced, long finish. 93

 

2018 Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino

Kr. 849,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices and liquorice notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, spices, liquorice, leaner finish, long. 90

 

2018 Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino Rennina

Kr. 2199,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, liquorice nose, richer, riper nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, anise, spices, darker furuits, structured, firmer, long. 93

 

2023 Il Falchetto Brachetto d'Acqui

Kr. 185,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, citrus nose, fresh and bright. Fresh acidity, sweet, refreshing, apples and peach, lovely Moscato. 87

 

2023 Il Falchetto Moscato d'Asti Tenuta del Fant

Kr. 189,90 

Garnet. Red berries nose, forest berries as well. Fresh acidity, apples, red berries, refreshing. Lovely Brachetto. 86

 

Tuesday, 5 May 2015

Moestue May News, Montille 2011 and more




4460202
Selvapiana Vin Santo di Chianti Rufina 2007
Toscana, Italia Orange, yellow rim. Raisins, fruity, dried apricots, intense nose, some nuts far back. Fresh acidity, rich, playful, lively, intense, citrus, suagry, long. kr 305,- (Bestilling) 92 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4459702
Molino Real 2009
Montilla-moriles, Spania Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, ripe yellow fruits and candied citrus nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, sweet. Some unpleasant rubbery notes. kr 319,90 (Bestilling) 85 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2261601
De Montille Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens-bas 2011
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Red berries, some deeper coffe notes, fruity if leaner nose. Tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, fruity, again fuller mid palate, long. kr 960,- 91 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2261801
De Montille Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans 2011
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, leaner nose, detailed but easy going. Light herbal touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fruity, fuller mid palate, detailed, elegant, long. kr 750,- 91 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2261701
De Montille Pommard 1er Cru Les Grands Épenots 2011
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant nose, leaner and lighter, almost minerals behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, lovely balance, refreshing and long. kr 750,- 92 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2269801
De Montille Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Thorey 2011
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some unripe strawberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh but hollow finish. kr 596,- 87 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2261201
De Montille Beaune 1er Cru Les Perrières 2011
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, light herbal note, elegant red berries and light minerality beneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, leaner, bright fruit, on the lean side. kr 460,- 88 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2263701
Leroux Bourgogne Rouge 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded and fresh. kr 268,- 86 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

696901
Patrice Rion Bourgogne Rouge 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Pale ruby. Scented nose, floral, red berries and lightly spicy. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively and fruity, good length. kr 240,- (Bestilling) 86 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2170401
Ch. Pontet-Canet 2012
Bordeaux, Frankrike Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, cassis, anise, detailed, ripe, spicy and fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, intense, detailed and layered, nuanced, playful, almost meaty, long. kr 1 020,- 95 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4849301
Paris Cornas Granit 30 2013
Rhône nord, Frankrike Ruby. Dark fruits, blueberries, red berries, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, dark and red fruits palate, anise, long. kr 259,- (Bestilling) 90 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2262501
Famille Perrin Gigondas Dom. du Clos des Tourelles 2012
Rhône sør, Frankrike Ruby. Dark fruits, intense, anise, lush fruits, spices, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, playful, fresh, intense, sweet, bit alcoholic finish. kr 478,20 90 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2262401
Famille Perrin Gigondas La Gille 2012
Rhône sør, Frankrike Ruby. Fruity, spices, faint mineral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and lively, detailed. kr 250,- 87 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2262601
Famille Perrin Cairanne Peyre Blanche 2012
Rhône sør, Frankrike Bright ruby. Dark fruits, red berries, anise and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, bit hollow. kr 184,80 84 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4023801
Perrin Côtes du Rhône Réserve 2012
Rhône sør, Frankrike Ruby. Dark fruits, some nettles and red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity. kr 129,90 82 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2263601
Dom. Thillardon Les Vibrations 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Raspberries, fruity, anise, faint herbal note nose, delicate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, detailed, red berries, good length. kr 242,- 87 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4516701
Vajra Bricco delle Viole Barbera d'Alba Viole 2012
Piemonte, Italia Ruby. Scented, fruity, vanilla, spices, dark berries and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, intense, hides 15% fairly well, good length. kr 295,- (Bestilling) 89 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4139801
Alfieri La Tota Barbera d'Asti 2013
Piemonte, Italia Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, playful, good length. kr 226,- (Bestilling) 88 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4532801
Allende 2008
Rioja, Spania Ruby. Sweet blueberries and liquorice nose, light floral note. Vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, rounded, dark berries and liquorice, good length. kr 225,80 (Bestilling) 88 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4386901
Ramos Pinto Duas Quintas Reserva 2011
Douro, Portugal Ruby. Dark fruits, liquorice, intense, dark ripe fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, coffee, dark fruits, ripe, sweet, coffee bitterness, good length. kr 315,- (Bestilling) 87 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

5067201
Quinta de la Rosa 2011
Douro, Portugal Ruby. Dark fruits, herbs and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, sweet and juicy. Elegant but lacks some complexity and length. kr 194,- (Bestilling) 85 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4356701
Duas Quintas 2013
Douro, Portugal Ruby. Scented, fruity, dark berries and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, quite playful, structured. Little bit warm. kr 158,- (Bestilling) 84 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

9958101
Ch. Lauriol 2009
Bordeaux, Frankrike Ruby. Scented, some herbs and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, little bit herbal and nettly. kr 159,- (Bestilling) 82 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

3316901
Selvapiana Chianti Rufina 2013
Toscana, Italia Bright ruby. Light fruity nose, red berries and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity. kr 166,- (Basis) 84 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4819801
Cerro del Masso Chianti 2013
Toscana, Italia Bright ruby. Spices, wood, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, short. kr 144,- (Bestilling) 80 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

3123601
Vajra Langhe Rosso 2012
Piemonte, Italia Bright ruby. Fruity, dark berries nose, lots of liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, fuller bodied than I remember it. kr 135,- (Basis) 84 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

511401
Il Mimo 2014
Piemonte, Italia Pale red. Fresh, fruity, red berries nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, playful. kr 159,90 83 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

9192601
Proprietà Sperino Rosa del Rosa 2014
Piemonte, Italia 2160 flasker. Pale pink. Red apples, fruity nose, light minerality. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, detailed. kr 185,- 84 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2262901
La Vieille Ferme Rosé 2014
Rhône sør, Frankrike Pale pink. Light fruity nose, red berries. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, lightly sweet. kr 119,90 82 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4705601
Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Pechstein Edition G.C. Riesling 2013
Pfalz, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals, focused, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, apples, citrus and grapefruit, long. kr 445,- 94 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2260901
Spindler Forst Kirchenstück Spätlese Trocken 2013
Pfalz, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed, nuanced nose, elegant floral note. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, detailed, elegant, playful and long. kr 316,- 93 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2260801
Spindler Forst Jesuitengarten Spätlese Trocken 2013
Pfalz, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light lemon zest, minerals, floral, delicate nose, lovely. Fresh acidity, lively, fresha nd fruity, detailed, elegant, nuanced, playful., long. kr 316,- 91 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

509601
Schäfer-Fröhlich Bockenauer Vulkangestein Riesling Trocken 2013
Nahe, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, floral, detailed, nuanced nose, lilies and apples. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fresh, detailed, playful, long. kr 223,- (Bestilling) 90 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2262701
Ch. de Beaucastel Blanc 2013
Rhône sør, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, floral, detailed, nuanced, citrus flowers, layered. Freshish acidity, minerals, fruity, lemons, detailed, nuanced, long and intense, slightly warm finish. kr 660,- 93 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2262101
De Montille Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Le Cailleret 2011
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Tight, minerals, lemons, detailed nose, layered, needs air, or time. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, crisp, lemons, detailed, nuanced, lots of citrus, long. kr 996,- 94 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2262201
De Montille Meursault Les Narvaux-Dessous 2011
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, apples, some citrus, tight nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lime, citrus, minerals, detailed and focused, bit tight, long. kr 499,90 93 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

5047101
Deux Montille Mersault Casse Tête 2010
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, apples, some vanilla and smokey notes nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, crisp, detailed, citrus, minerals, apples, playful, long. kr 419,90 (Bestilling) 91 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

3315701
Blain-Gagnard Chassagne Montrachet 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, detailed nose, some vanilla and citrus. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, detailed, rounded, playful, almost creamy. kr 375,- (Bestilling) 89 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4626101
Hubert Lamy Saint Aubin 1 er Cru Clos de La Chatenière 2011
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Lemons, apples, scented, faint almond flower note nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, lively, detailed, fresh, nuanced, playful, citrus, precise, smokey finish, long. kr 380,- (Bestilling) 92 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2262301
Deux Montille Montagny 1er Cru Les Coères 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Tight nose, minerals, apples, some citrus, not telling much. Fresh acidity, minerals, lime, green apples, refreshing, lively, filigrane minerality. kr 299,90 89 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

5149901
Devevey Rully 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, almonds, lemons, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, detailed, lemons, good length. Charming. kr 237,- (Bestilling) 88 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

5626001
Moreau Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2011
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Flinty, minerals, apples, lemons, almost smoky. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lemons, rounded, good length. kr 405,- (Bestilling) 89 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

3185201
Tribut Chablis 1. Cru Beauroy 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Yellow apples, light citrus nose, lilies and subdued minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, lemons, fresh and detailed, playful. kr 279,- (Bestilling) 90 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4416101
Brocard Chablis Premier Cru Vau de Vey 2013
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, lemons, faint oysters note. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, lemons, minerals, green apples, lively, good length. kr 260,- (Bestilling) 89 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

3004701
Defaix Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2010
Burgund, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Elegant nose, minerals, oysters and lemons nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, fresh, lively, fruity, minerals finish. kr 219,90 (Basis) 85 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2263201
Chave Céleste Saint-Joseph Blanc 2011
Rhône nord, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Some apples, yellow plums, faint nuts and honey note nose. Freshish acidity, creamy texture, fruity, nuts, rounded, buttery, good length. kr 260,- 86 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4558101
Terras Gauda O Rosal 2014
Galicia, Spania Pale lemon yellow. Light minerals, floral and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, fresh. kr 175,- (Basis) 83 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

511901
Gauda Abadía de San Campio Albariño 2014
Rias baixas, Spania Pale lemon yellow. Fresh nose, light yellow fruity. Fresh acidity, fruity, lemony, yellow plums, light eucalyptus touch in the finish. kr 139,90 (Basis) 82 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

8015101
3 Winzer Riesling Trocken 2014
Rheinhessen, Tyskland Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some yeast on the nose. Fresh, fruity, lemons and apples. kr 115,- (Basis) 80 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

5292401
Rafael Palacios Valdeorras Louro do Bolo 2014
Galicia, Spania Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, somewhat tropical note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, slightly warm finish. kr 195,- 82 poeng
Podium Wines AS

Vve Fourny Millesime Brut 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs 2008
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed, nuanced, brioche, bakery, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, fresh mousse, leaner, lime and green apples, fresh detailed, nuanced, long. 92 poeng


4655701
Agrapart Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc Brut Réserve
Champagne, Frankrike Extra Brut. Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, light yellow fruity note nose. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, fruity, detailed, playful, seamless, elegant, long. kr 359,- (Bestilling) 91 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

1257401
Pierre Paillard Bouzy Grand Cru Brut
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, apples, some yeasty notes. Fresh acidity, focused mousse and palate, leaner, fresh finish. kr 316,- (Bestilling) 89 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

2202901
Boizel Blanc de Noirs
Champagne, Frankrike Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fruity, lively, quite fresh. kr 332,- 88 poeng
Podium Wines AS

Friday, 12 December 2014

7 from Huber-Verdereau

2011 Huber-Verderau Bourgogne Pré Aux Dames blancPale lemon yellow. Yellow apples, light wax note, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, yellow fruits, somewhat bitter finish, good length. 85

2012 Huber-Verdereau Bourgogne Rouge
Bright ruby. Scented, warm fruits, raisins and some liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, bit rustic texture. 84

2011 Huber-Verdereau Volnay
Bright ruby. Red berries, redcurrants, light herbal note and some vanilla on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fresh, redcurrants, unripe raspberries, somewhat rustic, good length. 86

2012 Huber-Verdereau Volnay Les Robardelles
900 bottles made. Bright ruby. Scented, elegant, some red berries, light floral note nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, elegant, bit leaner for Volnay, red fruity, good length, spicy finish. 88

2011 Huber-Verdereau Pommard
Bright ruby. Red berries and a slightly burnt high note, somewhat jammy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, firm, red fruity, quite tight, bit short. 86

2012 Huber-Verdereau Pommard Clos du Colombier
Bright ruby. Scented, some raspberries and strawberries, light floral note, quite elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, firm, fruity, quite intense, bit lean body, somewhat rough edged, structured, leaner finish, nerve of red berries in the finish. 89

2010 Huber-Verdereau Pommard 1er Cru Les Bertins
Bright ruby. Scented, tight nose, red berries, tea, cinnamon, spicy, somewhat woody nose. Christmas spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, tight, structured, narrower, red fruits, leaner finish, good length. 89




Wednesday, 3 September 2014

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





Tuesday, 2 September 2014

September release from Fondberg


Gruhier Cremant de Bourgogne Rosé
Pale red, small bubbles. Light red berries and yellow fruits nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, rounded and kind, easy going but not boring. 82

2014 Fairview Lands End Sauvignon Blanc
Watery lemon yellow. Gooseberries and cats pie nose, lean. Fresh acidity, rounded and fruity, leaner. 80

2013 Dreissigacker Estate Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light grapefruit note. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, fresh, could be more nuanced. 85

2013 Karl Schaefer Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Yellow ripe apples and light peach note nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, sweetish even if dry at 3 g.rs, fruity, lemons finish. 85

2013 Karl Schaefer Riesling Sonnentropf Feinherb
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light pears and peach note nose. Fresh acidity, lively and fresh, fruity, green apples, fresh finish. 88

2013 Karl Schaefer Riesling Gerümpel Erste Lage
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, grapefruits, subdued minerals and some floral notes. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, not quite as exciting palate as nose, good length. 88

2013 Karl Schaefer Riesling Herrenberg GG
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, light orange blossoms nose, subdued minerals. Fresh acidity, rounded and fruity, fresh but lacks some nuances abd details, fresh green apply finish. 89

2013 Tasca d'Almerita Grillo Cavallo Delle Fate
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity if leaner nose, some minerals and tropical notes, lilies note. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, little bit of a ball. 85

2012 Vacheron Sancerre Les Romains
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, rounded nose, not showing that much, some floral notes. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, crisp mid palate before more rounded finish, apples and citrus, good length. 88

2012 Billaud-Simon Chablis Tete d'Or
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, chalk, fruity nose, leaner, lightly scented. Fresha cidity, fruity, rounded,f resh, lemons and yellow apples, elegant. 87

2013 Domaine Gayda Figure Libre Macabeo
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, scented, floral nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, lively, fresh, bit short. 84

2009 Garcia Carrion Castillo San Simon Reserva
Ruby. Easy and fruity nose. Lightly spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe soft tannins, fresh and fruity. 80

2013 Garcia Carrion Antaño Cosecha
Ruby. Red and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, soft tannins, fresh and fruity. 80

2013 Garcia Carrion Castillo de Aza
Ruby. Dark berries, fruity, liquorice and slight vanilla note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh. 82

2012 Champy Pommard Vieilles Vignes
Ruby. Scented, red berries, some vanilla and lightly dusty wood notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured and needs time with the wood, has an elegant scented tone that should get to live it's life without the barrel notes. 85

2013 Paul Max Mas de Mas
Ruby. Fruity and ripe nose. Freshish acidity, soft tannins, light herbal note, fresh. 81

2012 Gaillard Cornas
Deepish ruby. Scented, dark berries, fruity and rich, spicy and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, spicy finish. 89


2012 Tasca d'Almerita Regaleali Rosso
Ruby. Red and darker berries, herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and soft texture. 84

2012 Tasca d'Almerita Lamuri Nero d'Avola
Ruby. Dark fruits, ripe, some dried fruits and light rubber note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresher palate, red and blueberries, good length. 86

2011 Salcheto Vino Nobile de Montepulciano
Ruby. Dried fruits, blackberries, leather and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, fairly lively even if heavy textured as VNM often is. 88

2010 Piccini Memoro Annata
Deep ruby. Heavy nose of ripe dark fruits and liquorice. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, big and alcoholic, liquorice and dark berries behind. 85

2012 Farina Ripasso Superiore
Deepish ruby. Red and darker berries, herbs and almost salty note nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, soft and fruity with herbal character, good length. 84

2012 Farina Ripasso Montecorna
Deepish ruby. Ripe blueberries jam nose. Freshish acidity, soft structure, ripe, soft and sweet. 83

2010 Regio Cantina Donpa Aglianico del Vulture
Ruby. Rich, big and fruity, some dried fruits, alcohol and liquorice, almost VA note, mints. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, intense but not full bodied, eucalyptus, barrel notes, structured. 87

2013 Shingleback Red Knot
Ruby. Dark berries, fruity and ripe nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, rich and warm, fruity. 83

2013 Bellingham The Bernard Series Bush Wines Pinotage
Ruby. Ripe, rich nose, dark fruits, liquorice, light mint note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, ripe but quite elegant for Pinotage, little bit warm. (14). 87

2011 Seghesio Zinfandel
Ruby. Ripe, rich and fruity nose, dark berries, anise and vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, good length. 87

2011 Seghesio Zinfandel Rockpile
Ruby. Red fruits, more nuances, more details, ripe and lightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich and rounded, slightly warm palate, spicy finish, good length. 88

2011 Seghesio Zinfandel Old Wine
Deep ruby. Ripe, rich, big nose, alcohol, liquorice and plums. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, big alcoholic, ripe, sweet, fresher finish. 88

2011 Seghesio Zinfandel Home Ranch
Ruby. Ripe, big and fruity, liquorice, alcohol nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and sweet, but not full bodied, ripe and warm finish. 88

Bellingham Shiraz Viognier 1,5 litre BIB
Ruby. Ripe and fruity nose, dark chocolate. Freshish acidity, ripe and sweet. 81


The following two wines will not be released.
2011 Seghesio Russian river Valley Arneis
Light rubber note, some floral notes, fruity and straight forward. 83

2011 Seghesio Alexander Valley Barbera
 Ripe, fruity, dark berries, soft and sweet. 83



Thursday, 21 August 2014

Two from Pascal Prunier-Bonheur

2012 Pascal Prunier-Bonheur Saint-Romain La Combe Bazin blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, flinty, some vanilla on the nose. Freshish acidity, fruity and rounded for Saint-Romain, could be livelier. 87

2012 Pascal Prunier-Bonheur Pommard Les Trois Follots
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, spicy and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and good length. 89

Monday, 7 July 2014

Four from Clos de la Chapelle

2012 Clos de la Chapelle Beaune 1er Cru Les Teurons
Bright ruby. Fruity, some red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, straightforward, bit short. 85

2012 Clos de la Chapelle Volnay 1er Cru En Carelle
Corked, a second bottle didn't impress much either.

2012 Clos de la Chapelle Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Chapelle Monopole
Bright ruby. Leaner nose, coffee, toast and herbs. Seems to try to hard and some probably hail damaged berries gives an unpleasant herbal note, that together with excesive oak is just to much to handle for the fruit. 85

2012 Clos de la Chapelle Pommard 1er cru Les Chanlins Vieilles Vignes
Ruby. Fruity, darker notes nose, spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresher palate, more fruit to back but lacks finesse and complexity, again trying to hard. 86

Wednesday, 4 June 2014

Two from Jean-Marc Bouley

2012 Jean-Marc Bouley Volnay Clos de la Cave
Bright ruby. Fruity, rounded, some spices on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, bit easy going but fresh. 87

2008 Jean-Marc Bouley Pommard 1er Cru Fremiers
Bright ruby. Red berries, slight fig note, floral nose, delicate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit leanet, carried by it's freshness. 89

Sunday, 4 May 2014

Excellent 2012 Comte Armand Clos des Epeneaux, and very good 2011


2012 Comte Armand Auxey Duresses 1er Cru rouge
Ruby. Fruity, intense, more extraction, bit rich. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and fruity, richer, bit sweet, long. 90

2012 Comte Armand Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epeneaux
Bright ruby. Richer nose, fruity and intense, spicy, vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, friuity, intense but also refreshing, layered and complex, long. 94

2011 Comte Armand Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epeneaux
Bright ruby. Red and darker berries nose, some spices, slight herbal note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh if leaner, again some herbal notes, long. 92