31 2021 Bordeaux tasted at Hamar Vinfestival

2021 Domaine de Chevalier blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Peach, apples, citrus, lemons, nuanced, detailed, bright nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, citrus, detailed and nuanced, intense, long finish. Superb. 97

 

2021 Domaine de Chevalier

Ruby. Blackberries, anise, cassis, dark fruits, nuanced nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannina, anise, dark fruits, liquorice, juicy, long. 92

 

2021 Château Pape Clement

Ruby. Floral, dark fruits, anise, lighter, delicate and nuanced nose, refreshing. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lighter bodied, red fruits, anise, spices, long if narrower finish. 92

 

2021 Château Dalem

Ruby. Blackberries, anise, dark fruits, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, lovely energy, nuanced, long. 90

 

2021 Château Laroque

Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, anise, blackberries, lifted and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blackberries, blueberries, lighter finish, juicy. 92

 

2021 Château Fleur Cardinale

Ruby. Blackberries, scented, fruit forward, detailed nose, lifted. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, liquorice, juicy, detailed, refreshing. 93

 

2021 Château Petit-Village

Ruby. Scented, blackberries, blueberries, fruit forward and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, dark fruits, nuanced, juicy, long. 94

 

2021 Château de Pez

Ruby. Red berries, anise, herbs, leaner nose, some spices and vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, leaner bodied. 88

 

2021 Château Ormes de Pez

Ruby. Scented, blackberries, anise, dark fruits, leaner nose, lifted. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red and darker fruits, some herbs, good length. 89

 

2021 Château Siran

Ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, nuanced, detailed, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, nuanced, juicy, kleaner bodied, lovely balance, lighter. 90

 

2021 Château du Tertre

Ruby. Scented, red berries, dark fruits, nuanced, floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripåe tannins, dark and red fruits, nuanced, juicy, long. 92

 

2021 Château Giscours

Ruby. Vanilla, blackberries, dark fruits and liquorice nose, red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark and red berries, juicy, spices, blueberries, leaner finish. 91

 

2021 Château Lascombes

Ruby. Blackberries, anise, dark fruits, blueberries and vanilla notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, dark fruits, leaner finish. 91

 

2021 Margaux de Brance

Ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, nuanced nose, lighter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, refreshing, elegant, lighter, good length. 87

 

2021 Baron de Brane

Ruby. Scented, red berries, fruit forward, raspberries and blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, detailed, lovely balance, long. 91

 

2021 Château Brane Cantenac

Ruby. Cassis, blackberries, blueberries, fruit forward, vanilla and spices, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannina, cassis, dark fruits, liquorice, juicy and nuanced, long. 94

 

2021 Château d'Issan

Ruby. Scented, red berries, leaner, nuanced, bright nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blueberries, some anise and herbs, juicy, long. 93

 

2021 Château Lilian Ladouys

Ruby. Red berries, anise, cassis, blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, anise, spices, leaner. 88

 

2021 Château Phélan Ségur

Ruby. Red berries, anise, scented, nuanced, detailed, floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, nuanced, juicy, elegant texture, detailed, bright, lovely balance, refreshing. 92

 

2021 Château Lafon-Rochet

Ruby. Scented, red berries, cassis, blackberries, nuanced and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blackberries, anise, juicy, leaner finish, some herbs. 91

 

2021 Château Calon-Ségur

Ruby. Scented, blackberries, dark fruits, some herbs and vanilla notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, anise, spices, blueberries, fruit forward, juicy, long. 94

 

2021 Château Montrose

Ruby. Scented, red berries, fruit forward, detailed, nuanced nose, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, cassis, blackberries, nuanced, detailed, elegant, long. 95

 

2021 Château Gloria

Ruby. Red berries, anise, dark fruits, nuanced, bright if leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blackberries, fruit forward, detailed, juicy, firmer. 90

 

2021 Château Saint-Pierre

Ruby. Scented, red berries, blackberries, fruit forward if leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, dark fruits, anise and spices, long. 91

 

2021 Château Beychevelle

Ruby. Cassis, blackberries, fruit forward, nuanced nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blackberries, fruit fdriven, detailed and layered, nuanced, long. 94

 

2021 Château Léoville Poyferré

Ruby. Blackberries, anise, blueberries, fruit forward nose, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blackberries, detailed, blueberries, fruit forward, nuanced, long. 94

 

2021 Château Pedesclaux

Ruby. Red berries, anise, scented, blackberries, fruit forward nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blackberries, some vanilla and spices, nuanced, long. 91

 

2021 Château Haut-Batailley

Ruby. Scented, blackberriesw, dark fruits, blueberries, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red fruits, liquorice, leaner finish. 91

 

2021 Reserve de la Comtesse

Ruby. Scented, red berries, nuanced, bright, floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruit forward, juicy, leaner. 89

 

2021 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Ruby. Scented, cassis, blackberries, dark fruits, nuanced, detailed, fruit forward nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blackberries, juicy, detailed, nuanced, intense, lovely, lighter but lively, long. 94

 

2021 Château Pichon Longueville Baron

Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, spices, blackberries, fruit forward nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blackberries, fruit forward, nuanced, juicy, long. 95

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2020 Château Phélan Ségur

Ruby. Blackberries, anise, dark fruits, liquorice, vanilla and exotic spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, balckberries, dark fruits, liquorice, spices, vanilla, coffee, long. 94

 

2019 Château Phélan Ségur

Ruby. Scented, blackberries, lifted, detailed, nuanced, fruit driven, layered, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, detailed, intense, spices, fruit forward, layered, intense and long. Still firm. 95

 

2018 Château Phélan Ségur

Ruby. Cassis, blackberries, dark fruits, nuanced, scented, lifted nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blackberries, anise, spices, liquorice, fruit forward, lovely exoti spiciness in the long finish. 93

 

2017 Château Phélan Ségur

Ruby. Cassis, blackberries, anise, just starting to show some dates and tobacco notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, anise, juicy but leaner, nuanced, good length. 89

 

2016 Château Phélan Ségur

Ruby. Cassis, scented, blackberries, detailed, lifted and nuanced, floral high notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, spices, blackberries, detailed, nuanced, juicy, firmer, long finish. 95

 

2015 Château Phélan Ségur

Ruby. Blackberries, anise, spices, scented, fruit forward and nuanced nose. Fresh acdity, ripe tannins, blackberries, anise, spices, liquorice, dark fruits, firmer, long. 94

 

2014 Château Phélan Ségur

Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, dark fruits, some vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, juicy, anise, some spices, good length. 91

Mini St. Estephe tasting

2012 Château Sérilhan
Ruby. Dark fruits, red berries, lightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, leaner, bit woody still. 86

2006 Château Meyney
Ruby. Dark fruits, cassis, violets nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded,d ark berries, firmer finish. 88

2004 Château Montrose
Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, some spices, wood up front. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some bell peppers, dark berries, spices, quite intense, long. 93

1986 Château Montrose
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, floral, nuanced, leather, some cassis nose, bright. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, nuanced, elegant, some structure still,r ed berries, long. 94

1999 Château Cos d'Estournel

Ruby. Dark fruits, red berries, cassis, vanilla, spices, some scented notes but still woody. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, structured, wood on the palate as well but less so, needs time still for me. 9

1996 Château Cos d'Estournel

Ruby. Weird nose of rose hips, herbs and wood. Fresh acidity, lean fruit. With more air, (double decanted) and after almost two hours some darker fruits appears, the nose gets fruitier, the palate somewhat rounder. Weird bottle, but have had something similar with 1996 bottles before from different producers. Another bottle from the same case may be superb. Cork was in great condition on this bottle, no leakage. 86

2015 Bordeaux, Saint-Estèphe

2015 Château Le Boscq

Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, minerals nose, almost salty. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, ripe, elegant, bit short. 86-88

2015 Château Calon Ségur

Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, floral, detailed, nuanced, red and darker fruits, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark and red berries, very elegant, lovely balance, long. 94-96

2015 Le Marquis de Calon Ségur

Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, minerals and red fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, juicy, lively, elegant. 89-91

2015 Château Capbern

Ruby. Scented, red berries and violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, juicy, good length. 87-89

2015 Château Clauzet

Ruby. Spices, dark fruits, some minerals, light violets note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, some spices, good length. 88-90

2015 Château Cos d'Estournel

Ruby. Scented, blueberries, blackberries and cassis, fruit driven nose, touch of minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, spices, fairly nuanced, elegant structure and expression, long. 13,4% alcohol in Cos this year. 93-95

2015 Pagodes de Cos

Ruby. Scented, dark berries, some spices, touch of chocolate, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, long. 90-92

2015 Cos d'Estournel blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Light apples, peach and gooseberries nose, some grapefruits and minerals. Fresh acidity, fruity, minerals, some lemons and grapefruits, peach note, good length. 88-90

2015 Château Cos Labory

Ruby. Scented, dark berries, spices, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, lively, fresh, red and darker fruits, long. One of the best Cos Labory’s I’ve tasted. 92-94

2015 Château Domeyne

Ruby. Red berries, floral, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner and thin. 83-85

2015 Château Haut-Marbuzet

Ruby. Red berries, wood and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, lacks some body, bit lean. 86-88

2015 Château Lafon-Rochet

Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, blueberries and cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, firmer but not quite as structured as some vintages, more precise, less rustic in a way, bright red fruity finish, long. Great effort from Lafon-Rochet. 91-93

2015 Château Lilian Ladouys

Ruby. Scented, red berries, fresh, lean nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity if leaner. 85-87

2015 Château Meyney

Ruby. Red berries, cassis, some floral notes, violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, red fruits, elegant and lively, long. 90-92

2015 Château Montrose

Ruby. Spices, dark fruits, floral, red berries, floral, detailed, maybe not the most intense Montrose but a lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, rounded texture, juicy, lively, smooth and precise, long. 13,4% alcohol this year. Montrose has been ecological for a few years already and starts trials on biodynamics now in 2016. 94-96

2015 La Dame de Montrose

Ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, lovely nose, cassis. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, juicy if somewhat leaner, long finish. 89-91

2015 Château Ormes de Pez

Ruby. Scented, red berries and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and elegant, good length. 88-90

2015 Château Petit Bocq

Ruby. Scented, red berries, fresh nose. Touch of minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, somewhat structured. 86-88

2015 Château de Pez

Ruby. Wood, spices, dark fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries and spices. More up front wood notes than usual so may not be the best sample of this. 87-89

2015 Château Phélan-Ségur

Ruby. Red and darker fruits nose, some spices and floral notes, fruit driven. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, red berries, elegant, long finish. 91-93

2015 Château Ségur de Cabanac

Ruby. Red berries, some spices, fresh and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, leaner, elegant, good length. 87-89

2015 Château Sérilhan

Ruby. Spices, wood, peppery, dark. Fruits and coffee nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, ripe, fruity, spices, vanilla, smoky finish. Bit much of everything. 86-88

2015 Château Tour de Pez

Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, floral notes, raw. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, leaner palate, fresh. 86-88

2015 Château Tour de Termes

Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, light floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, dark berries, spices, long finish, lovely balance. 89-91

2015 Château Tronquoy-Lalande

Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, spices, blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, structured, ripe, textured, long. 89-91

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2014 Von Hövel Oberemmeler Riesling Feinherb
Kr 185,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh, light minerals and grapefruit nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, some lime, light bitterness finish. 87

2014 Faiveley Macon Vilage
Kr 179,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, light peach note nose. Fresh acidity, light creamy note, apples, some lemons, plaster like feel to it, elegant. 89

2013 Chateau de Miniere Rouge de Miniere Bourgeuil
Kr 159,90
Ruby. Red berries, light herbal note nose, touch scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity. 85

2013 Faiveley Mercurey
Kr 425,- (magnum)
Bright ruby. Light scented nose, some floral notes and red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, leaner, red berries, light playfulness. 86

2013 Faiveley Mercurey Le Framboisiére
Kr 509,90 (magnum)
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity, elegant nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, elegant, playful, red berries, bright fruit, good length. Charming. 88

2013 Faiveley Mercurey 1er Cru Clos du Roy
Kr 279,90
Bright ruby. Raspberries, light darker fruits note, slightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, juicy, almost chewy fruit, good length. 89

2014 Nicolas Perrin Syrah et Viognier VdF
Kr 165,-
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, light peppery note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lighter fruit, spices, leaner, fresh. 85

2013 Nicolas Perrin Crozes-Hermitage
Kr 445,- (magnum)
Ruby. Dark fruits, vanilla, spices, peppery nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, somewhat hollow mid palate, creamy finish. Light bitter note. 87

2012 Nicolas Perrin Cornas
Kr 379,90
Ruby. Darkfruits, some spices, minerals beneath, layered and nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, detailed, nuanced, dark berries, some spices, long. 91

2010 Duluc de Branaire Ducru
Kr 379,90
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices and blueberries, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy before leaner finish. 88

2010 Château Meyney
Kr 435,-
55CS 30M 15 PV Ruby. Dark fruity, rich nose, blackberries and plums, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy and fruity for Meyney, structured, cellar it for a few years. Long. 90

2012 La Dame de Montrose
Kr 435,-
76M 24 CS Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, some vanilla, minerals, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, detailed, elegant already, good. Length. 89

2012 La Croix de Beaucaillou
Kr 460,-
60CS 38M 2PV Ruby. Dark fruits, cassis, blueberries, fruity, nuanced, elegant nose, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, cassis, some spices, dark berries, elegant and long. 90

2012 La Gravette de Certan
Kr 475,-
Ruby. Spices, some dark berries, cassis, nuanced nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries before leaner blueberries finish, long. 90

1989 Château Haut Corbin
Kr 515,-
75M 25CS/CF Ruby, garnet rim. Spices, some figs, blueberries and mint nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, minty, some red berries, figs and prunes, mature now. 88

2009 Château La Tour Blanche
Kr 229,90 (demi)
Golden. Apricots, pineapples, fresh nose, fruity, elegant nose, layered nose. Fresh acidity, elegant fruit, pure, detailed, nuanced, lively, fresh, long and layered, fresh. 95

Bordeaux 2012's plus older vintages, Special release at the Monopoly

2012 Château Haut-Bergey blanc
Kr 401,20
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some grapefruits nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, some vanilla and grapefruits, good length. 88

2012 Château Barde-Haut
Kr 320,30
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, anise and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some sweetness, vanilla and dark fruits, good length. 88

2012 Château Belair-Monange
Kr 1121,10
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, blueberries and a faint mineral note far behind, some raspberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, intense, dark fruits, juicy, slightly warm finish, long. 94

2012 Château Gazin
Kr 841,50
Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, some spices, vanilla, some coffee notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, some red fruits, long. 91

2012 Château La Conseillante
Kr 1145,20
Ruby. Scented, delicious red fruits, elegant nose, lovely, seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant and nuanced, detailed, lovely balance and fruit, long. 94

2012 Château La Fleur-Petrus
Kr 1321,10
Ruby. Some herbal notes, bell peppers, fruity, dark berries, blueberries nose, bit tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, dark fruits, quite intense, spices and vanilla, still quite lively. Bit warm. 94

2012 Vieux Château Certan
Kr 1701,-
Ruby. Scented, dark berries, some spices, tighter nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, scented, elegant, long. 93

2012 La Parde Haut-Bailly
Kr 329,-
Ruby. Fruity, dark berries, blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and. Fruity, bright blueberries, faint herbal note on the palate. 86

2012 Château Le Pape
Kr 311,10
Ruby. Scented, blueberries, fruity, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, some spices, elegant blueberries, good length. 89

2012 Château Haut-Bergey
Kr 293,70
Ruby. Scented, fruity, dark berries, some vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, blueberries, some vanilla and spices.

2012 Domaine de Chevalier
Kr 546,20
Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, vanilla, spices, terracotta nose, detailed and somewhat riper. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, fresher palate than nose suggests, some red fruits. Long. 92

2012 Château Haut-Bailly
Kr 846,40
Ruby. Scented, dark berries, blueberries, some spices and vanilla, minerals and violets behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, rounded, some spices, dark berries, long. 94

2012 Château Haut-Brion
Kr 4007,50
Ruby. Dark berries, some spices, vanilla, detailed, nuanced, some minerals, scented, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, ripe, rich, fruity, dark and red berries, hides fifteen percent alcohol well, somewhat sweet, some bitter notes in the finish. Long. 95

2012 Château Poujeaux
Kr 310,-
Ruby. Dark fruits, ripe nose, blackberries, some coffee, quite intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, some dark berries, good length. 89

2012 Château Sociando-Mallet
Kr 337,-
Ruby. Some spices, tighter nose, dark berries, vanilla and wood up front at the moment. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, closed. 89

2012 Château Angludet
Kr 399,90
Ruby. Some dark berries, lightly scented, quite elegant nose for Angludet, tender. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity if leaner, red berries, good length. 89

2012 Château d'Issan
Kr 579,90
Ruby. Scented, red berries, elegant nose, fruity, detailed, some violets, fresh. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, vanilla, quite intense, long finish. Some coffee notes finish. 92

2012 Château Cantenac Brown
Kr 426,40
Ruby. Dark berries, scented, fruity, vanilla, ripe notes, some violets, quite tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, intense, some red berries freshness, some depth, long. 93

2012 Château Rauzan-Ségla
Kr 728,70
Ruby. Red berries, plums, blueberries nose, fruity, some scented notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, firm texture, good length. 92

2012 Château Palmer
Kr 2249,90
Ruby. Scented, dark berries, some violets, floral, red berries, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, intense, elegant, nuanced, layered, long. 95

2012 Château Gloria
Kr 364,30
Ruby. Red berries, elegant nose, scented, some floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fresh and fruity, slightly lean finish. 87

2012 Château Branaire-Ducru
Kr 453,-
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, light floral notes, blueberries and vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, somewhat leaner palate, quite firm. 90

2012 Château Langoa-Barton
Kr 472,10
Ruby. Dark fruits, blueberries, some floral notes, delicate nose, charming. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, delicate, fruity, intense, juicy, lovely balance, long. 92

2012 Château Léoville Barton
Kr 652,90
Ruby. Dark fruits, some scented notes, floral, fruity, blueberries and cassis, some vanilla and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, juicy, firm, long. 94

2012 Château Saint- Pierre
Kr 484,10
Ruby. Tobacco, plums, blueberries, some spices, mint and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, ripe, rounded, textured finish, long. 91

2012 Château Gruaud Larose
Kr 575,30
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, cassis, elegant nose, detailed, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, structured, dark berries, some spices,  quite intense and long. 94

2012 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Kr 975,30
Ruby. Dark fruits, scented, charming, seductive, blueberries, plums, elegant, some floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, structured, intense,d ark berries and some redder fruits, long. 94

2012 Château Léoville Las Cases
Kr 1397,90
Ruby. Tight, dark berries, cassis, vanilla, firmer nose, some scented notes far back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, tight, structured, narrow, needs time or lots of air. 94

2012 Château Haut Batailley
Kr 390,40
Ruby. Dark fruits, plums, blueberries, cassis, some vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, some spices, somewhat leaner, long. 90

2012 Château Grand Puy Lacoste
Kr 499,20
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, mint, touch of tobacco, cassis nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, dark berries, some red berries, light woody note, long. 92

2012 Château Clerc-Milon
Kr 735,-
Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, vanilla, cassis and blueberries nose, scented, tobacco notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, dark berries, some red fruits, refreshing and nuanced, long. 92

2012 Château Pichon- Longueville Baron
Kr 891,50
Ruby. Cassis, some vanilla, spices, fruity, intense, layered, detailed, firm and tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, chewy, structured, dark berries, intense and long. Fruity and structured. 94

2012 Château Pontet- Canet
Kr 882,80
Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, fruity, scented, some floral notes, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, spices, some vanilla, juice to back up the structure. Long. 93

2012 Château Mouton Rothschild
Kr 3762,50
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, exotic notes, fruity, intense, layered, vanilla and quite rich. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, dark berries, structured, exotic, blueberries and cassis, long. 95

2012 Château Lafon- Rochet
Kr 367,10
Ruby. Dark berries, some cassis, blueberries, blackberries with touch of tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded for Lafon-Rochet, fresh, good length. 89

2012 Château Calon- Segur
Kr 860,60
Ruby. Spices, fruity, dark berries, some red berries nose, scented behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red and darker fruits nose, some vanilla, long if somewhat leaner finish. 92

2012 Château Montrose
Kr 802,80
Ruby. Fruity, dark berries, blueberries, cassis, vanilla, a touch floral, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, structured, some vanilla and touch tobacco, long. 93

2008 Château Brane Cantenac
Kr 524,40
Ruby. Some red berries, cassis, fruity, still some vanilla, light scented note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, juicy if leaner, long. 92

2008 Château Branaire Ducru
Kr 609,20
Ruby. Cassis, red berries, fruity, some spices, bit tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, redder fruits, some cassis, vanilla, quite elegant texture. Lovely Branaire. 91

X2006 Château Haut-Bailly
Kr 759,80
Ruby. Spices, cassis, blueberries, fruity, dark berries, vanilla, some mint, quite intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, textured, ripe, concentrated, long and detailed. 95

2006 Château Saint-Pierre
Kr 517,80
Ruby. Red berries, fruity, some spices, almost exotic nose, cassis. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, spices, leaner, long. 90

2005 Château Figeac
Kr 1278,40
Ruby. Red berries, some spices, exotic notes, blueberries, elegant and detailed if a bit tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, rounded, precise, still a bit tight, long. 95

2005 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron
Kr 1481,50
Ruby. Dark fruits, scented, fruity, quite intense, detailed, layered, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some anise, tobacco starting to show, long. 96

2004 Château Léoville Las Cases
Kr 1627,50
Ruby. Cassis, tight nose, some scented notes, firm nose, youthful, starting tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, firm, fruity, dark berries, tight and firm, some cassis and dark chocolate, long. 94

2001 Château Langoa Barton
Kr 576,60
Ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity, elegant nose, some floral notes, delicate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, red fruity, elegant and playful, lovely. Ever so slightly rustic finish, some tobacco notes. 92

2000 Château Chasse Speen
Kr 706,80
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Red berries, some anise, mint, leather,  detailed nose, cassis and plums. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, some spices, long 90

1996 Clos du Marquis
Kr 759,20
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, some cassis, leather, some vanilla, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, leaner, some cherries and red fruity, leather. 92

1995 Château Léoville Barton
Kr 1093,40
Bright ruby. Scented. Some cassis, anise, leather, some violets, detailed nose, nuanced, charming. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, structured, some leather and tobacco, long. 93

1989 Château Branaire-Ducru
Kr 1164,20
Ruby, garnet rim. Some tobacco, cassis still, leather, plums, some floral notes, quite seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity if leaner, elegant red fruity, some figs and prunes, long. 90

1988 Château Léoville Barton
Kr 1354,-
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Figs, prunes, earthy notes, mint, tobacco, mature nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lacks a bit of fruit, not an optimal bottle.

1975 Château Montrose
Kr 1550,70
Ruby, garnet rim. Some plums, figs and prunes, leaner nose, some tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner bottle, somewhat dry. 87

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2002 Lilbert Cramant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, some brioche, pears, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, rounded, sweetish and fruity, easy to like. 90

2007 Domaine de Chevalier blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Peach, grapefruits, minerals, vanilla, pears, intense, some nuts. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, grapefruit, minerals, smoky, detailed, refreshing, nuanced, long. 95

2009 Matrot Meursault 1er Cru Charmes
Pale golden. Smoky, minerals, nuts, apples, light oxidised note, acetone. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, bit flat. Too mature.

1989 Château Léoville Las Cases
Served blind. Ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity, bit off and actually somewhat weird first but sharpening up with air. Still not quite up to scratch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat hollow, edgy, light herbal note. With more air it builds body and fruit, quite strange to see how much it gains, still on the firm side, long. Ads with even more air, needs an hour plus i decanter. 95

2000 Mongeard-Mugneret Richebourg
Served blind. Somewhat cloudy medium ruby. Jumps out of the glass, raspberries, massively scented, light touch of herbs, floral notes, detailed, nuanced, minerals, some spices, not as linear and transparent as some, but highly seductive. Slight sous bois far back with air. Fresh acidity, playful and lively, ripe tannins, maybe ever so slightly unripe and firm. Mouthwatering if a touch edgy, outgoing, long. Coffee notes in the long finish. 94-95

1985 Château Soutard
Ruby, garnet rim. Flat and oxidative nose, flat palate.

2011 Vincent Girardin Corton-Charlemagne
Served blind. Towards lemon yellow. Pop corn note, minerals, intense and up front nose, minerals, flinty and smoky, apples, pears and ever so slight peach note, vanilla, light spice touch, roses and hotel soap far back. Fresh acidity, lively, intense attack, then a short break before massive flood wave of flavours, popcorn, butter, nuts, minerals, flinty, detailed, nuanced, layered, rich yet subtle, impressive. Long. 94

1982 Château Gruaud Larose
Extreme crystals in the neck even, lots of sediments. Flirting nose, detailed, elegant, nuanced, refined, playful, floral, scented, red and darker fruits, minerals, leather,  seductive as few, superb nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, nuanced, elegant, layered, refreshing, red and dark fruits, forest floor, anise, anise, very long. 96

2004 Château Meyney
Ruby. Spices, dark fruits, exotic, blueberries, cassis, vanilla, youthful nose still. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, rounded, red berries, cassis, vanilla, still structured, some leather and tobacco, good length. 89

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2001 Château Couhins-Lurton blanc
MAY 15 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, grapefruits, some blackcurrants leaf, minerals and spices nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, lively, apples, grapefruits, lemons and minerals, playfula nd long. 90

2012 Günther Steinmetz Kestener Paulinshofberg
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some oranges, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, elegant, rounded, bit short. 88

2012 A. J. Adam Hofberg Riesling GG
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fruity, minerals, orange blossoms nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, elegant, fresh, detailed, long. 91

2010 Château Lafon-Rochet
MAY 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, vanilla, cassis, spices, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, spices, barrel notes fairly evident still, long. Vanilla finish. 91

2008 Château Meyney
Ruby. Cassis, vanilla, spices, fruity, quite intense, dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, vanilla up front, structured, coffee and bitter chocolate, good length. 89

2006 Château Meyney
Ruby. Cassis, scented, tobacco, cedar notes behind, minerals, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, intense, fruity, slight herbal note, maybe even a few astringent tannins, bell peppers, juicy fruit, long. 90

2010 Château Phélan Ségur
Ruby. Scented, vanilla, dark fruits, light floral note, minerals, elegant and nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, lively, elegant, almost smooth fruit even if structured and youthful, long. 93

1976 Château Phélan Ségur
Bottom neck fill. Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Lean nose, a few figs and some liquorice, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, lean, thin, drinkable but drying. Some cherry stones. 82

2005 Château Calon-Ségur
Ruby. Dark fruits, ripe, intense, spices, floral, some vanilla and spices, coconut. Beautiful nose with air, brighter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, dark fruits, some red berries, smooth texture, long finish. 95

2004 Château Calon-Ségur
Ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, detailed nose, nuanced, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, fruity, structured, some vanilla, elegant and detailed, long. 92

1999 Château Calon-Ségur
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, floral, dark fruits, elegant, nuanced, refined, beautiful nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, red berries, elegant and nuanced, bit woody finish to be picky, long. 93

1996 Château Calon-Ségur
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, floral, leather, anise, red and darker berries, lovely nose. Tobacco and cigars. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, elegant, nuanced, red berries, slightly structured and could be longer. There is a discussion if this bottle is optimal. 94

1983 Château Calon-Ségur
Top shoulder fill. Bright ruby, brick rim. Cherries, leather, red berries, elegant fruit, scented, floral notes, delicate, almost Burgundian. Sous bois. Candied strawberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, elegant, refreshing, still tannins, red berries, lively, cherries, fresh, long. 93

2009 La Dame de Montrose
Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, vanilla, quite intense, rich, some coffee. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner palate than nose suggest, leaner finish, dark fruits. 89

2004 Château Montrose
Ruby. Cassis, red berries, leather, anise, floral, detailed, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, elegant, slightly fruitier bottle than last bottle, long. 92

1998 Château Montrose
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, dark fruits, elegant nose, cedar, light tobacco, cassis, floral notes, seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, cassis, elegant, fresh and fruity. Slightly more youthful than a bottle last month. 92

1995 Château Montrose
Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, red berries, scented, detailed nose, elegant, light tobacco, cedar, liquorice and leather, floral high nose, lovely nose, beautiful. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, elegant, lively, fruity, detailed, elegant, starting to drink beautifully, even if it will still be a long haul. Better than last bottle. 95

1975 Château Montrose
Very top shoulder fill. Brigth ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, leather, bramble, scented, behind tobacco and figs, elegant and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, minerals, almost salty, detailed, nuanced, bit fruitier than last bottle, quite youthful bottle, structured, slightly drying finish, coffee. 92

1959 Château Montrose
Danish bottling, E. Troels-Smith, Copenhagen. Top shoulder fill. Ruby, brick rim. Leather, figs, mature, more evolved than last bottle, cedar, earthy nose. Fresh acidity, few tannins, some dark berries, sweet and sour, iodine and light metallic note before it actually ads some prunes in the finish. 91

2006 Les Pagodes de Cos
Ruby. Herbs, dark fruits, coffee, nettles. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, bit ungainly, lacks balance. Bitter and edgy. 84

2003 Château Cos d'Estournel
Deep ruby. Ripe, dark fruits, intense, liquorice, plums, cassis, massive nose, coffee, dark chocolate. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, intense, sweet, fruity, jammy, coffee, rich, ripe, long. 93

1999 Château Cos d'Estournel
Ruby. Dark fruits, slight bell peppers nose, exotic, spices, coffee. Slightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, rich, some vanilla notes, spices, fruity, long but somewhat edgy. 91

1985 Château Cos d'Estournel
Ruby, garnet rim. Bottle bought new en primeur by owner. Dark fruits, light herbal touch, spicy and vanilla, not that elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit hollow, there is fruit here but it lacks nuance, fairly refreshing. 88

1970 Château Cos d'Estournel
Bottom neck fill. Ruby, thin garnet rim. Spices, cassis, blueberries, figs, liquorice, plums, black tea and citrus. Exotic. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, red berries, fruity, it is leaner body wise but quite intense, playful, bit lean, lovely. More pleassure than points. 92

1959 Château Cos d'Estournel
Danish bottling, Carl Permins Vinhandel Copenhagen. Top shoulder fill. Ruby, orange rim. Dark fruits, mint, coffee, dark chocolate nose. Fresh acidity, leaner palate, sweet and sour, lean and thin. 82

2005 Château Bastor Lamontagne
Pale golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, elegant, not the most complex, fresh. 88

1989 Château Guiraud
Pale amber. Fruity, intense, apricots, caramel, fruity, intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, rich, caramel, apricots, grilled pineapples, ripe and sweet, long. 93

2001 Bordeaux Blind Tasting

2001 Bordeaux Blind tasting All bottles bought at Millesima, opened and poured one and a half hour before the tasting.

2001 Château Pontet-Canet
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, violets, cassis, some figs, coffee notes, liquorice, evolving. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, leaner fruit, figs, leather, fairly intense, long. 91

2001 Château Gazin
Deep ruby, very thin garnet rim. Scented, dark fruits, cherries, anise, floral notes, redcurrants touch, light exotic nose, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, detailed if somewhat hollow mid palate, playful and refreshing very long. 94

2001 Girolat
Deep ruby, garnet rim. Plums, chocolate, dark fruits, intense, ripe notes, touch of figs, almost exotic, light graphite minerality beneath. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, intense, dark chocolate, plums and figs, structured, bit woody finish. Sweet notes, ripe blueberries, long. 91

2001 Château Lagrange
Deep ruby, garnet rim. Scented, leather, tobacco, stable, hay, cassis, light floral note, detailed nose. Seems to be a brett note on it. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, softer texture, fruity, rounded, some sweet and sour cherries, blueberries, cassis, figs, lots of tobacco and leather notes, long. 89

2001 Château Calon-Ségur
Deep ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, red and darker fruits nose, leather, violets, almost a mint note far back, flirting nose, delicate in a way, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively if leaner, almost Burgundian texture, velvety, detailed before refreshing red berries finish, long. 94

2001 Château La Gaffeliere
Deepish ruby, thin garnet rim. Coffee, chocolate, dried fruits, spices, exotic notes, vanilla, almost smokey nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, red and darker fruits palate, frsher palate than nose, but some woodwork and spices are still a bit up front, drying woody finish but it seems the fruit can handle it. Give it five years more. 91

2001 Château Haut-Bailly
Deep ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, dark fruits, detailed nose, quite flirting and seductive, leather, anise, figs, lovely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively palate, detailed, refreshing, detailed and long. Lovely aftertaste. 94