1970 Gaja, 67 Moresco, 02 Jacquesson, 05 Insignia, 89 Fargues, 89 Petit Cheval, 83 Oremus Aszu Eszencia and more

Diebault-Vallois Blanc de Blancs Brut
Light, fruity, well balanced. 88

2013 Dönnhoff Riesling trocken
Fresh, apply, citrus. 86

2002 Jacquesson Brut Millésime.
Served blind. Deg second quarter 2010. Pale golden, small bubbles. Yeast, brioche, oxidated apples, nuts, minerals and plaster. Fresh acidity, lighter mousse, caramel, oxidated apples, bit bitter and not fully blalanced, burnt caramel notes, bitter tea. Bit hollow. With answer in hand I think its a faulty bottle. 87

1970 Gaja Barbaresco
Served blind. Cloudy ruby, brown orange hue and orange rim. Tobacco, cherries, few figs, liquorice nose, intense, some notes of iodine, mature. Fresh acidity, few tannins, mature and borderline old, drying finish and on its way down, but not there yet. Some chocolate and coffee. 88

1967 Giovannini Moresco Barbaresco del Pajore
Served blind. Bright ruby, orange rim. Red berries, mint, tar, roses, cherries, strawberries, sous bois, seductive nose, detailed, refreshing, but mature. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity but slightly iodine and metallic finish, lovely nose, bit thin palate pulls down, iron, but beautiful nose. This was apparently first vintage, sold in 1979 to Gaja who named the wine Sito Moresco. 89

1989 Petit Cheval
Served blind. Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Some cassis, figs, blueberries, tobacco, cedar, violets, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, red and darker berries, bit lean and somewhat firm, could have more fruit, slightly hollow finish. Has its charm. Quite long. 91

2014 Figula Balatonfüred-Csopaki Olaszriesling
Served blind. Pale lemon yellow. Ripe gooseberries, apples, citrus, some cats pie, yellow fruits. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, some grapefruits and lemons, bit lazy. 87

2009 Château Carbonnieux blanc
Served blind. Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruits, minerals, oysters, lemons, fresh and lively nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, citrus, grapefruits, minerals, fresh, leaner but  long. 92

2005 Château Couhins-Lurton blanc
Served blind. Towards lemon yellow. Grapefruits, apples, minerals, vanilla, spices, light tropical notes, evolving. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, rounded, fruity, fresh, lively, rounded, smooth even if barrel notes are slightly uo front still, evolving nivcely, lovely balance. Swallowed the barrels far better than a 2001 last week. Long. 93

2005 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion
Served blind. Pale golden. Butter, fruity, tropical, vanilla and honey, almost like a dessert wine on the nose. Freshish acidity, ripe, fruity, vanilla, spices, smokey, bit alcohollic, towards somewhat ungainly. 86

2004 Duplessis Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre
Served blind. Asparagus, oysters, chalk, lime, unripe green apples, actually intense chalk on the nose. Fresh acidity, leaner, fresh, some lively notes but lacks fruit to balance it, leaner and thinner palate. 87

2002 Louis Jadot Corton-Pougets
Served blind. Bright ruby. Cooked plums, strawberry jam, alcohol notes, not a particularly fresh nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit hollow, warm, lacks fruit, has some spices and vanilla, red berries, youthful but a bit hollow. It sharpens up with air but it never impresses. 89

2005 Joseph Phelps Insignia
Deep ruby. Cassis, coffee, dark fruits, intense, vanilla, spices, dark chocolate. Lightøy scented and floral behind layers of fruit, far better bottle than last year. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, sweet, dark fruits, vanilla and spices. Still a bit warm, alcohol shines through, coffee and chocolate, anise finish, long. 94

2005 Casa Nocera Merlot
Served blind. Ruby. Coffee, liquorice, cooked fruits, massive and rich. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, tich, coffee, fruity, blueberries, bramble, alcohol, rich, massive in one way, hollow in another way, sweet dark fruits. Slight spicy note. 83

2007 Moestoe Cornas Coteau de Reynard
Served blind. Cloudy purple, pink rim. Alcohol up front, ripe bramble, vanilla and alcohol nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, sweet and sour, lively but lacks complexity, dark fruits. It is funky and weird, some may love the almost unbalanced liveliness between herbs and dark berries. To me its pretty uninteresting. 85

1998 Elio Altare Barolo
Served blind. Ruby. Coffe, liquorice, dark chocolate. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity but lacks nuances, spices, vanille, anise, bit short. 85

1985 Château Haut Bailly
Served blind. Bright ruby. Scented, bit subdued nose, some cassis, anise, leather, refreshing nose but tender. Almost delicate. Fresh acidity, ripe and few tannins, mature, served on the cool side, liquorice, leather, some figs and prunes, good length. With answer in hand, not optimal bottle. 87

1999 Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brundllo di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Cassis, vanilla, blueberries, some spices far back, light exotic nose, some coffee notes nose and dark chocolate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fruity, quite fresh, rounded, slight alcoholic notes, fruity, dark berries, chocolate, structured, tannic but also some smoothness, long. 92

1983 Oremus Aszú Eszencia
Served blind. Amber with golden hue. Some caramel, dark apricots, almonds, rich, intense and deep on the nose, almost massive. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, lively, detailed, nuanced, raisins, dried apricots, syrup, honey, playful, lively and rich, super balance, long and rich, very long. 96

1989 Château de Fargues
Served blind. Pale amber, golden hue. Apricots, fruity, intense, pineapples, rich, intense and fairly up front, almost massive nose, pulls and pushes. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, lively, rich, detailed, caramel, rich notes, apricots, grilled pineapples, very intense, rounded, layered, long. 96

2007 Spreitzer Oestricher Lenchen Riesling Auslese 303
Pale golden. Apples, apricots, light minerals nose, fruity. Fresh acidity, lively, playful, yellow fruits, quite intense, refreshing and long. 92

86 Latour, 2011 Taylor's, 97 Salon 93 Disznoko Eszencia and much more

2005 Nicolas Fuillatte Brut
Strågul med små bobler. Epler, mineraler, gjær, fruktig duft. Frisk syre, fruktig, epler, avrundet, snill, litt gulfruktig, litt kort. 88

2008 Lilbert-Fils Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru
Lyst strågul, små bobler. Epler, mineraler, fruktig, detaljert, noe sitrus på duft. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, fruktig, grønne og gule epler, delikat, flott balanse, lang. 90

2007 Salon
Lyst strågul, ørsmå bobler. Mineraler, gjær, epler, detaljert, nyansert, lag på lag på duft, nyansert. Frisk syre, elegant mousse, nydelig balanse, raffinert, detaljert, frisk, elegant, lang finish. 94

1998 Jean-Marc Brochard Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre
Lyst gullfarget. Epler, smør, mineraler, stål, østers og sjø. Frisk syre, epler, sitron, mineraler, noe oksiderte epler og nøtter, litt "butt" i utrykket, pen lengde. 89

2005 Patrice Rion Charmes-Chambertin
Lyst rubinrød. Røde bær, parfymert, noe vanilje, detaljert, erlgant og raffinert duft, flørtende selv om fatene trenger noe mer tid for å integreres. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, elegant, røde bær, igjen kommer fatene noe godt frem, gi den noen år til. Denne var to timer på karaffel. 93

1985 Château Clerc Milon
Rubinrød med tynn tegl kant. Lær, lakris, parfymert, fiken, dadler, intens duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, begynner å bli avslepen og bløtere, fiken, dadler, lær, lang men en ørliten metallisk tone langt bak. 92

1986 Château Latour
Rubinrød. Parfymert, detaljert, konsentrert, solbær, lær, tobakk, ungdommelige toner og mer utviklet, lag på lag. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, intens, konsentrert, detaljert, leken, solbær og fiken, lang finish. 96

1988 Parroco di neive Barbaresco Vigneto Gallina
Litt tåkete rubinrød med tegl kant. Lær, tobakk, kirsebær, noe støv, intens duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik frukt om noe hul, lang men noe tynn. 89

1999 Aurelio Settimo Barolo Rocche
Rubinrød meg tegl kant. Tjære, roser, mørke bær, rik og intens duft, intens parfyme, lær, dyp. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik, fruktig, intens, lag på lag, dyp og rik, litt alkoholisk finish. Heftig. 92-93

1993 Disznoko Tokaji Aszu Eszencia
Orange with brown hue. Rich, intense, some caramel, raisins, almonds, dark and deep nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, sweet, playful, detailed, intense and long. 94

1988 Château Raymond Lafon
Amber. Burnt, caramel, raisins, intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, intense, leaner, dried apricots, some burnt notes but not as much as on the nose. Most 88's have lost the bitterness they had a few years ago, this one still has it. Hope it loose it. 88

1996 Château Leret Monpezat
Dyprød. Mørke bær, noe kaffe, dadler og fiken. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rustikk, kirsebærstein, sursøt, intens, ikke helt balansert. Mørk og brent. 84

2001 Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Beerenauslese
Gylden. Aprikoser, gule epler, mineraler, detaljert duft. Frisk syre, balansert, epler, fruktig, elegant men kunne hatt mer nyanser, lang. 92

2011 Taylor's Vintage Port
Dyprød. Rik og intens, mørke bær, fruktig, sødmefull, bjørnebær, noe krydder, lag på lag, besnærende duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, rik, intens, sødmefull frukt, plenty med mørke bær, noe krydder, lang finish. Begynner å lukke ned. 97

Oremus 1972- 2012 tasting

2012 Oremus Furmint Tokaji Dry Mandolás
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, almonds and wood on the nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, but again a bit over shadowed by oak, bit warm finish. 84

2009 Oremus Tokaji Szamorodni Édes Sweet
Pale golden. Light almonds note over clementines and a light rose touch nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively but dies off in finish. 86

2008 Oremus Tokaji Szamorodni Édes Sweet
Towards golden. Rich, light alcohol note and orange peel nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, clementines, candied pears. 86

2008 Oremus Tokaji 3 Puttonyos
Towards golden. Almonds, candied clementines and pineapples nose. Light vanilla touch. Fresh and lively acidity, fruity but dies off a bit leaving acidity and a narrow clementine fruitiness. Died off fairly quickly, corked after fifteen minutes.

2007 Oremus Tokaji 3 Puttonyos
Towards golden. Fruity, candied pineapples and pears nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively but again hollow finish. Good length. 88

2006 Oremus Tokaji 5 Puttonyos
Golden with amber hue. Intense nose, almost incence or rather coconut, apricots, pineapples, light spicy touch and floral notes. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity, lively, rounded and detailed, elegant, lovely balance, playful finish. 91

2001 Oremus Tokaji 5 Puttonyos
Towards amber. Light caramel note, candied fruits, dried notes. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh and ripe, sweet apricots, light caramelised pears note, butter scotch finish. 91

1993 Oremus Tokaji 5 Puttonyos
Amber. Smoky, ash, lapsang souchong tea, raisins below, intense but somewhat oxidised and dusty wood. Fresh acidity, ripe and fruity mid palate but leaner finish and somewhat dry, long and thin finish. 89

1972 Oremus Tokaji 5 Puttonyos
Deep amber. Nuts, wood polish, light raisins note, dried apricots nose. Fresh acidity, leaner, thin palate but what is there is quite lively, apples and apricots, sultanas with a lively acidity. 89

2006 Oremus Tokaji 6 Puttonyos
Pale amber. Apricots, raisins, pineapples, intense and concentrated nose. Rich. High acidity, ripe and intense, lively, detailed, highly playful, detailed and layered, ripe and fruity, long. 94

2003 Oremus Tokaji 6 Puttonyos
Pale amber. Raisins, light smoky note, some caramelised apples, intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, almost creamy texture, rich and intense, waves of flavour, long. 93

1999 Oremus Tokaji 6 Puttonyos
Pale orange gold. Raisins, nuts, almonds, apricots, dried fruits and caramel. High acidity, lively, fresh and intense, detailed, dies off a bit before more in the finish, long. 92

1972 Oremus Tokaji 6 Puttonyos
Deep amber. Smoky, dusty, some raisins, burnt caramel and burnt butter nose. Wood polish. Medium acidity, rich, raisins, nuts and almonds, dried apricots, caramel and some coffee notes, almost toast. Long. 91

2002 Oremus Tokaji Eszencia
Amber. Nuts, raisins, apple cake, spicy, cinnamon, citrus, ripe lemon, some vanilla, coffee notes and milk chocolate. High acidity, lively even if beyond rich, smooth texture, sticky, viscous, playful acidity swimming in thick oil, detailed, very long. 97

The complete notes, Sommersmakingen including 05 Chevalier-Montrachet from Leflaive, 86 Petrus and much more

2013 Villany Weninger & Gere Rosé
Pale pink. Light fruity nose, some red apples and slightly scented. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded if slightly edgy mid palate, softer finish. 84

2012 Szepsy Furmint
Served blind. Pale lemon yellow. Highly scented, floral, wax, jasmin, slight rose note on the nose. Almonds. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, rich, some honey, peach, slightly alcoholic finish. 86

2000 Philippi Pinot Gris
Served blind. Light amber. Nuts, smoky minerals, a bit oxidized nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, almonds, bit bitter, honey, wax, dried apricots, served warm but oxidative, roasted wood. Lean finish. 87

1986 Château Petrus
Served blind. Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, blueberries, figs, prunes, leather, elegant nose, detailed, VA, rich nose. The VA blows off leaving a highly scented nose, flirting. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, fruity, fairly elegant but a bit dry mid palate and the finish never catches up. Got a bit better for a while before drying a bit. More intense nose than last bottle, palate fairly similar but drier. Long. I was at Musars doors while the VA notes lasted, I went through Radici as well, ending in 89 Trotanoy. 92 at best. (95 on the nose)

2010 Gentilini Eclipse
Served blind. Ruby with pink rim. Scented, red berries, little bit warm and alcoholic, cherries, fruity nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity if leaner palate, vanilla, bit rich, fruity finish. Quite elegant Mavrodaphne. 86

2006 Brewer-Clifton Rio Vista Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir
Pale but not bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, raspberries, rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and big palate, lots of alcohol, even if leaner fruit, well done for what style it is, but hardly a great wine. 85

2007 Rinaldi Barolo
Served blind. Bright ruby with sediments. Scented, tar and roses, rich nose, tea, anise, leather and cherries nose. Fresh and high acidity, high of ripe tannins, fruity and lively, intense, cherries and red berries, little bit high alcohol making it a bit sweet, long. 90

1971 Osvaldo Barisone Barolo
Served blind. Bright ruby core with brick rim. Leather, dusty and earthy nose, liquorice. Smells tired. Fresh acidity, but dry tannins and dry palate, tired.

1961 Giacomo Conterno Monfortino
Served blind. Cloudy garnet with brick rim. Tired nose, oxidized. Broth. Very tired.

2006 Giacomo Conterno Monfortino
Served blind. Bright ruby. Tar, roses, tight, scented, anise, cherries, things happen far back, nothing happens even after two hours in decanter. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, tight, youthful, coffee and quite heavy. Who knows? Not like last bottle. 88-95

1999 Mastroberardini Taurasi Riserva
Served blind. Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, Christmas tree, tar and roses, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, refreshing, cherries and redcurrants, bit biting finish and somewhat hollow. Good length. 89

2007 Anselma Barolo Collaretto
Served blind. Ruby with garnet rim. Scented, tar and roses, subtle, violets, anise. Fresh and lively acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and lively but a bit lean, scented but a bit hollow finish. Charming Barolo even so. 89

1991 Bonneau du Martray Corton
Served blind. Ruby with brick rim, lots of sediments. Red and darker berries, fruity but a bit subdued, starting sous bois. Spicy with more air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, elegant but slightly hollow, served a bit cool, refreshing. Long if a bit narrow. I was on 98-02 Clos de Vougeot. 92

2004 Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Taillepieds
Bright ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, slightly herbal but not that tight or herbal for the vintage, some spices, elegant nose if not flirting. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit tight, fruitier than last bottle, fresh and lively, bit thin. 90

2005 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet
Served blind. Towards lemon yellow. Minerals, flint, butter, lemons, elegant nose, lovely. Fresh acidity, elegant, fresh, some nuts, lemons, quite intense and fairly nuanced, detailed and long. I was on 2004 Leflaive Bienvenues. 95

1937 Giacomo Conterno Riserva
It's rare to have something as maderized as this one.

2007 Oremus Tokaji Aszu 3 Puttonyos
Bright golden. Apples, apricots, fruity, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant if a bit lean, very tropical, fresh, good length. 88

1938 Château Villargeil Rivesaltes
Ruby with very orange rim. Intense, rich, intense, coffee, massive nose but also dry notes. Fresh acidity, rich, intense, some sweetness, bit hollow, lots of alcohol, good length. 89

2006 Peter Nicolay Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Beerenauslese
Pale golden. Apples, botrytis, minerals, light peach note, apricots, slightly spicy, bit shy nose. Fresh acidity, lively, rounded and fruity, could be fresher, elegant, bit short. 89

2005 Oremus Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos
Golden. Tropical, fruity, intense of pineapples, rich, vanilla notes, very clean and vibrant nose. Fresh acidity, lively and playful, refreshing and fruity, again vibrant, detailed, mouthwatering and long. 93

1958 Cappelano Barolo
Tired and oxidated.

07 Burgundy tasting

2011 Henri Boillot Bourgogne Blanc:
Pale lemon yellow. Easy going nose, some lemons and a bit rich nose, slightly smoky. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, easy going, relatively fresh. 85

2007 Albert Bichot Domaine Long-Depaquit Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir:
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, slightly tight, some floral notes, touch yellow fruity, vanilla and some butter. Fresh acidity, fruity, quite oaky texture, bit dry, lacks the nuances and freshness it should have in this vintage. 88 (another bottle tasted a few days later did not seem overoaked, so not a top bottle)

2007 Albert Bichot Domaine Long-Depaquit Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos:
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some nuts and butter, fairly nuanced, almost focused nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lemony, rounded, bit lean and could be more complex, again a bit oaky finish. Long. 91

2007 Matrot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chalumeaux:
Towards lemon yellow. Citrus, slightly floral, minerals, apples, fresh and youthful if not too intense nose. Some vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, buttery, some spices and vanilla, slightly drying finish if I'm picky, good length. 89

2007 J. M. Boillot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chalumeaux:
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, some floral notes, elegant and youthful nose, fresh. Fresh acidity, fruity, minerals, cool fruit, fairly delicate but could have bit less oak, fresh and citrusy finish. 92

2007 Vincent Girardin Meursault 1er Cru Les Genevriéres:
Pale lemon yellow. Probably slightly off bottle, some apples, minerals, almost corked note but the wine do not deteriorate further. Freshish acodity, fruity, lemony, easy going palate, stayed like that for an hour.

2007 Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, delicate, nuanced, little evolurion since last bottle eight months ago. Fresh acidity, fruity, nuanced, elegant, refreshing, lively, delicate, layers upon layers, long. 95

2007 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Pommard 1er Cru Les Jarollières:
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, quite delicate nose, some cherties and a slight floral note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripeish, fruity, but fairly fresh, good balance and good length. Lovely wine. Fading after an hour. 89

2007 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Volnay 1er Cru Clos des 60 Ouvrées:
Bright ruby. Red berries, slightly scented, some herbal notes, quite fresh and elegant nose. Fresh acidity. Ripe tannins, bit herbal and lean but refreshing, could be more nuanced and detailed, good length. Red berries. Lovely wine, more joy than the qualitative score. Fading after an hour. 88

2007 Montille Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens:
(Magnum) Bright ruby. Herbal, nettles, slightly unripe wild strawberries, slightly scented, slightly spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, velvety texture, if leaner palate, quite elegant, good length. 89

2007 Benjamin Leroux Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Aux Thorey:
Bright ruby. Red berries, some coffee, vanilla, a bit weird nose, sulphur, blowing off, but never clean. Reductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and fresh, bit lean, dryish finish. 85

2007 Frederic Mugnier Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale:
Bright ruby. Redcurrants, fresh strawberries, some scented notes. Opening with air, spicy and some vanilla. Lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh if leanish and lively, quite elegant texture if still slightly rough tannins, long if a bit hollow finish. 90

2007 Thiebault Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Aux Réas:

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, delicate scented note actually, detailed and nuanced nose, refreshing. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, bit lean and lacks a bit in the finish, good length. 89

2007 Domaine Bertagna Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts:
Bright ruby. Some dark berries, scented, deeper nose, lacks nuances and freshness. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft, easy and a bit ripe, easy going. 86

2007 Sylvain Cathiard Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Sichots:
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, eleagnt nose, fairly rich, nuanced, very slight herbal note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft and elegant, refreshing, lively, quite seductive, refreshing, long finish. 93

2007 Chandon de Briailles Corton les Bressandes:
Light bright ruby. Rustic. Herbal, tight, vanilla, woody nose, lacks fruit. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and easy, oaky, tight, has it got enough fruit. Lean and skinny. 87

2007 Thiebault Liger-Belair Clos Vougeot:
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, slightly spicy, fairly nuanced, a bit rustic nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, quite elegant texture, fresh and fruity, if a bit lean, elegant if lacking a bit of nuances. Long. 92

2007 Domaine Arlaud Charmes-Chambertin:
Bright ruby. Red berries, herbal notes, slightly scented, some ripe over tones. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fairly refreshing, rounded, not quite together for this vineyard, long. Bit showy oak. 91

2005 Niepoort Vintage:
Deep ruby, almost opaque, lots of sediments. Rich, scented, dark berries nose, really youthful nose, some figs and vanilla with air and more temperature. Fresh acidity, tipe tannins, fruity, intense, rich, fruity,

2000 Oremus Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos:
Golden. Apples, apricots, some nuts and raisins, developed, elegant nose, ever so slightly floral. Fresh acidity, lively, delicate, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, youthful and long. Served blind, I had no idea what it was. Oh yes you had:) 93

2007 Gere Kopar:
70 CS, 20 M, 10 CF. Ruby, garnet rim. Red berries, slightly scented, vanilla, cassis and leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity if a bit hollow, bit oaky, spicy finish. 85

The 07 red Burgundies that was tried after a few hours were all collapsing in a smaller or larger state, so drink soon, further cellaring might be risky.

Some amazing sweets including Yquem 07, 03 Royal Tokaji Essencia and 1880 Terrantez

2007 Château d'Yquem:
Golden. Intense, apricots, vanilla, scented, orange zest, layered, nuanced and complex nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively and nuanced palate, rich, caramel and bitter touch, incredibly long. 97 *****

2009 Château Suduiraut:
Pale golden. Apples, apricots, pineapples, superb nose, nuanced and elegant. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, intense, slight bitter note in the finish. Long. 95 *****

2009 Château Coutet:
Golden. Apricots, apples, minerals, pure and gorgeous nose, intense yet delicate. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, lively, refreshing, superb, I love this wine. Long. 95 *****

2009 Château Guiraud:
Golden. Pineapples, pure, fruity and intense nose, layered and complex. Fresh acidity, elegant, lively, refreshing and creamy palate, bit more shut than last bottle a few weeks ago, long. 94 ****

2010 Kracher Burgenland Grande Cuvée Nouvelle Vague No.6 Trockenbeerenauslese:
Pale amber. Ricjh, fruity, pear and mushrooms nose. Fresh acidity, almost crisp, playful and fruity palate, and cleaner and fresher palate than nose, long. 92 ****

2000 Disznókö Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos:
Pale amber. Rich, apricots, raisins, floral, beautiful nose, clean and pure. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, refreshing, almost velvety texture, long. 93 *****

2003 Royal Tokaji Essencia:
Orange amber. Apricots, raisins, intense more than outright complex, superbly fresh and nuanced nose, layered and deep. High acidity, fruity, nuanced, refreshing and lively palate, superb, pure, incredibly long. 97 *****

1880 D'Oliveiras Terrantez:
Beautiful orange amber colour, gold rim. Rich and complex nose, nothing more to ad. Fresh and high acidity, superb balance, firmer style, layered and nuanced, leaner and maybe more focused than last bottle, tight finish, long. 93 ****

02 Pontet-Canet and more

2005 Nikolaihof Steiner Hund Riesling Reserve:
Pale lemon yellow. Somewhat spicy apples and subdued minerals nose, cinamon, pears and a slight tropical note, lovely nose, starting to evolve. Fresh acidity, elegant  and lively, leaner than the nose suggests, quite lively, mineral nerve through it, refreshing, very apply palate, slight ripe lemon note, long. 92 ****

2002 Château Pontet-Canet:
Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, vanilla, starting leather note, ripe feel fro the vintage, still very youthful nose, slightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit lean, needs air to open and round off, little bit oaky for the fruit, good length. 90 ****

2000 Tokaji Classic Tokaji Aszú Essencia:
Amber with gold-green rim. Gorgeous nose of raisins, dried apricots, floral notes, cinamon, nuts, layers upon layers, intense. Fresh acidity, lively, smooth texture, rich, nuanced, bordering on cloying but the acidity always manages to freshen the palate up, rich palate going over to a very delicate and nuanced finish, long. 94 *****

Dereszla 5 putt

2006 Dereszla Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos:
Golden. Fresh apricots, lemony, botrytis and touch of raisins nose. Fresh acidity, lively, even crisp. Fresh, nuanced, elegant and long. 92

Disznókö 5 Putt

2005 Disznókö Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos:
Golden. Apricots, apples, raisins and orange peel, fruity. Fresh acidity, lively and fruity palate, elegant, playful acidity, long. 92

Oremus 3 & 5 puttonyos and 93 Diznókö 6 puttonyos

2007 Oremus Tokaji Aszú 3 Puttonyos:

Golden. Fruity, pineapples, fairly intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, fresh and lively if a bit lean and could be more complex, but a very fine 3 Puttonyos. Good length. 88

2005 Oremus Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos:

Golden with orange tints. Pineapples, apricots, botrytis, intense and fresh nose. Fresh acidity, lively, refreshing, nuanced and quite elegant, mouthwatering, long. 92

1993 Disznókö Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos;

Amber with golden-orange hue. Rich, intense, slightly nutty, raisins, deep flavours, complex nose. Fresh acidity, rich, intense, almost smoky note, raisins, bit hollow mid palate, better than last bottle, long but dies off suddenly. 94

Wine evening with friends, Ornellaia, Haut-Bailly, Blanc des Millenaires, Oremus and more

2010 Alain Chavy Puligny-Montrachet:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some smoky notes and a touch of oak on the nose. Fresh acidity, a bit lean, fruity, slight bitter touch, slightly edgy texture, almonds, good length. 87

All wines below served blind blind. 

Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve:

Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Fresh and youthful nose, some brioche, apples and minerals, fairly focused nose. Fresh acidity, lean but elegant mousse, fruity, elegant, nice balance, long. 90

1985 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires:

Towards golden, tiny bubbles. Maturing nose of oxidized apples, brioche, yeast, minerals, deep and intense. Fresh acidity, almost sharp, rounded mousse, not too fruity but intense flavours, lovely balance, some burnt nuts, long. A more evolved bottle than the last two. 94

2012 Schätzel Nierstein Pettenthal Riesling:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some minerals, slight vegetal touch. Wax note. Fairly fresh acidity, fruity, quite dry, minerals, lean but long finish. 90

2011 Massolino Langhe Chardonnay:

Pale golden. Fruity, nutty, tropical, rich, slightly alcoholic nose. Wax. Freshish acidity, fruity, again a bit alcoholic, good length, warm finish. Slightly unbalanced.77

2007 Copain Tous Ensemble Anderson Valley Pinot Noir:

Ruby. Slightly warm nose, fruity, scented, strawberry jam. Spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, slightly warm, leanish, lacks a bit, a bit warm finish, elegant undertones. 87

2006 Niepoort Projectos Pinot Noir:

Ruby. Figs, earthy, leafy but also slightly herbal. Quite fresh acidity, low tannins, almost creamy texture, good length. 89

2007 Gere Solus Villanyi Merlot:

Deep ruby, garnet rim. Scented, intense, ripe, sweet, spicy, blueberries and liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner palate, slightly dry on the palate, a bit rough, good length. 86

1988 Giacomo Bologno Bricco dell'Uccellone:

Ruby, garnet rim. Figs, dust, mature nose, a bit dry. Fresh acidity, a bit on stilts, drying tannins, liquorice, a bit dry, good length. Tiering. 83

1995 Fontodi Flaccianello Della Pieve:

Ruby, garnet rim. Dusty, figs, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean, lacks complexity, , good length. 85

1995 Castell'In Villa Chianti Classico Riserva:

Ruby, thin garnet rim. Tar, roses, violets, ever so slight of VA. Fresh and high acidity, ripe tannins, a bit dry, but has a elegance to it even so. Good length. 88

1985 Château Haut-Bailly:

Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, liquorice, complex, layered, graphite minerality, cigars, elegant and complex nose. Layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, superb balance, again layered and complex, long, silky. 94

2000 Oremus 6 Puttonyos:

Golden. Peach, apricots, passion fruit. So pure, refined and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity and intense, playful and refined, superb elegance, long and again lively. Pure all the way. 95

2001 Ornelaia

(Magnum) Deep ruby. Fruity, intense, cassis, plums touch, needs air to open, nuanced, some vanilla, scented and a hint of cigars. Ever so slight herbal note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, biting tannins, gripping even, young still, long. 92

2006 Château Haut-Monplaisir Prestige: (Cahors)

Opaque. Rich, fruity but with a vegetal note beneath. Sweet and liquorice. Lazyish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, a bit alcoholic and warm, good length. Fruity but a bit simple. 86

2008 Château Haut-Bailly:

Tried from three different glasses, quite a different experience. In Riedel Vinum Chianti, scented, fruity, cassis, some minerals, quite intense and nuanced. In the Riedel Vinum Bordeaux it seems more subdued on all notes and in Zalto Universal it's just so fruity, but no nuances. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ever so slightly lean, minerals, cassis and a slight herbal note, long. Rest of the note from Riedel Vinum Chianti. 92

Some Burgundies, Bordeaux' and more

2008 Pierre Morey St Aubin 1 er Cru:

Pale lemon yellow. Some barrel notes and butter, ripe apples nose. Fresh acidity, apples and butter on the palate, rounded. 87

2009 Maison Roche de Bellene Meursault les Charrons:

Pale lemon yellow. Focused, lime and minerals, tight. Fresh acidity, fatter body, lemons, good length. 88

2009 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Meursault 1 er Cru Les Perrieres:

Pale lemon yellow. Rich nose, nuts and butter, some popcorn. Fresh acidity that isn't quite handling the richness, rich and intense palate, fuller bodied than last bottle. Long. 90

2011 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Josepshöfer Riesling Kabinett:

Watery lemon yellow. A bit closed, apples and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, lovely balance, elegant, could have been longer. 87

2010 Taupenot Merme Chambolle- Musigny:

Bright ruby. Elegant nose, strawberries, pure feel. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, redcurrants and raspberries freshness, good length. 88

2006 Occhipinti Grotte Alte Cerasuolo Di Vittoria:

Pale ruby. Vanilla, barrel notes, cherries and spices on the nose. Fresh and lively acidity, ripe and few tannins, narrow and mouthwatering, pure. 89

2004 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay:

Ruby. Barrels, dust, blueberries and ripe plums nose. Fresh acidity, tannins bites and are rough, this is stil one of the fruitier, and in this case better for it bottles I've tasted of this. Barrel finish. 88

2010 Château Peybonhomme Les Tours:

A quite boring and somewhat herbal Blaye. 82

2005 Château La Tour de By:

Ruby. Fresh and youthful, ripe berries and a touch of herbs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity palate, can easily be cellared another ten years. Good length. 87

2005 Chateau Musar:

Slightly more VA than most bottles, still the lovely cherries and licorice and fruitier style of the vintage. Refreshing and transparent. Long. 90

2008 Montevertine Le Pergole Torte:

Ruby. Sweetish vanilla, ripe cherries, morellos, rounded. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, quite mouthwatering, elegant if on the ripe side. 90

2006 Oremus Tokaji Aszu 3 Puttonyos:

Golden. Raisins, cinamon and the typical pure feel of Oremus. Fresh acidity, lean bit elegant and fruity, a lovely 3 putt. 86

08 Royal Tokaji 5 putt.

2008 Royal Tokaji Blue Label 5 Puttonyos:
Pale amber orange. Nuts, sultanas and apricots, fruit driven. Fresh acidity, lively and playful, elegant, good length.

24th of December

Mariage Frères Breakfast Earl Grey:

Elegantly scented and somewhat citrusy Earl Grey

Mariage Frères Thé au Tibet:

Floral, subdued, even silky black tea with a touch of orange blossoms. 

2007 Château Doisy Daëne:

Bright golden. Apricots, vanilla, some honey and minerals. Layered. Fresh acidity, rounded and nuanced, refreshing and elegant, rich yet transparent. Long. 93

Broadbent 10 Years Old Malmsey:

Amber with gold/ green rim. Nuts, figs and raisins. Heavy nose. Fresh acidity, sweet, rich, slightly burnt caramel, good length. 87

Harney & Sons Darjeeling:

Some herbs and ever so slightly spicy, fairly easygoing Darjeeling. Rounded.

Taylors of Harrogate Pai Mu Dan:

Light yet intense of grass and floral notes. 

1985 Château Langoa Barton:

In the neck fill. Ruby with garnet rim. Figs, prunes, some cassis, intense, layered and complex nose, seemingly at peak for my palate. Fresh acidity, some tannins still but just to make the framme avrround the fruit, refreshing and elegant, long finish. 93+

1966 Château Léoville Barton:

Low fill, low top shoulder, but good cork. Garnet with brick rim. Licorice, figs and leather. Quite light and more so than last bottle. Fresh acidity, hardly any tannins left, licorice and dried fruit palate with raspberry refreshing finish. Good length. 92

1999 Disznókö Tokaji Aszü 6 Puttonyos Kapi:

Pale amber with yellow green rim. Some nuts, raisins, dried apricots, orange marmalade and elegant honey. Superb nose. Fresh and lively acidity, refreshing, intense, yet light feel. Playful and vigorous, mouthwatering and very long. Way better than I remember it, fruitier, more nuanced and layered. 95

Top 50 wines tasted in 2012

Its time for the inevitable. A look back on what the year of 2012 brought to the table. Some wines have been tasted several times this year, some have been tasted earlier, and some for the first time. When I looked through the thousands of tasting notes, it's pretty clear that I'm spoiled rotten. And teher are a staggering amount of excellent wines that are not even here. Some wines are only juice and will outlast me, others at peak or just off it. It's a lot of French wines, but that is also what I taste by far the most of. These are listed as they are now, and some will undoubtedly change place if retasted in the years to come. Every year I say its impossible to top the previous, but this list? I think that would be difficult.....

Top ten wines tasted 2012

1961 Château Ausone (Released from the château 2007)

2001 Château d’Yquem

1832 Barbeito Terrantez

1989 Château Haut-Brion

1900 D’Oliveiras Malvazia

2009 Château Margaux

2009 Château Latour

2007 DRC Romanée-Conti

2004 Coche-Dury Corton-Charlemagne

2007 DRC Montrachet

And the next fourty

1970 Château Latour

1986 Château Lafite Rothschild

2009 Château Petrus

2009 Château Lafite Rothschild 99

1927 Cockburn’s Vintage Port

1967 Château Suduiraut

2005 Dominum Tokaji Essencia

1949 Château Cheval Blanc

1999 Armand Rousseau Chambertin

1928 Château Ausone 95

2008 Armand Rousseau Chambertin

1990 Château Cheval Blanc

2004 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet

2005 Armand Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Beze

1989 Château Montrose

2008 Lamy-Pillot Le Montrachet

2009 DRC Romanée-Conti

1986 Château Léoville Las Cases

1986 Château Margaux

1945 Château Cheval Blanc

1982 Château Haut-Brion

1986 Château Haut-Brion

2002 DRC La Tâche

1945 Château Pontet-Canet

2004 Domaine Leflaive Bienvenues- Bâtard- Montrachet

1975 Château Latour 97-98

1998 Armand Rousseau Chambertin

1970 Château Lafite Rothschild

1964 Château Latour

1983 Château Trotanoy

1990 Château Montrose

1985 Sassicaia

1970 Château Léoville Las Cases

1998 Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

2003 Château Mouton Rothschild

2004 DRC La Tâche

1995 Château Mouton Rothschild

1963 Fonseca’s Vintage Port

1988 Krug

1945 Clos Fourtet

1976 Château d-Yquem