07 Pichon Comtesse

2007 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Ruby. Leaner nose, scented, cassis, starting figs with air, some barrel spices and vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, lively, good length. Not quite as elegant as last bottle. 89

06 Cos Labory

2006 Château Cos Labory
Ruby. Red berries, leather, fruity, vanilla, spices, fresh nose and quite open for the vintage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity and elegant if a bit leaner, long finish, lovely effort. 90

06 Ormes de Pez

2006 Château Ormes de Pez
Ruby. Cassis, figs, red berries, scented and quite open nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh palate, leaner body, fairly elegant, textured finish, good length. 87

Five summer wines

2013 Feudi di San Gregorio Fallanghina Sannio
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, rounded nose, fresh citrus, apples and peach, some lightly smoky minerals. Floral. Fresh acidity, fruity and refreshing, somewhat fuller body, good length. 86

2013 Feudi di San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, peach and flinty notes, summery nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and lively, minerals and citrus, riper notes, yellow plums, good length. 86

2013 La Vis Storie di Vite Rosato
Pale ruby. Fruity red berries nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded and refreshing, good length. 84

2013 Gaia Assyrtiko Wild Ferment
Pale lemon yellow. Fresh, elegant and citrusy nose, less smoky than last bottle, minerals and some peach. Fresh acidity, lively and intense, refreshing, citrus, leaner palate, focused, good length. 87

2013 Lapierre Morgon
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity nose, slightly spicy with air, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe and few tannins, fresh and lively, red berries, elegant and fresh finish, good length. 87

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.

The complete notes: Østfoldsmakingen including 1988 Bruno Paillard, 07 Leflaive Bienvenues and 1971 Gaja

1988 Bruno Paillard Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru
Golden with tiny bubbles (didn't show well in the glasses). Apples, nuts, minerals, flint, cool fruits, detailed, refined and elegant, not the most intense but what is there is superb. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, refined and fruity, elegant texture, incredibly detailed, very nuanced, long. 95

2013 Gaia Assyrtiko Wild Ferment
Served blind. Pale lemon yellow. Volcanic, wool, herbs, tiny peach note far behind on the nose. Fresh acidity, almost crisp, volcanic, leaner attack, quite intense, rich, and bit warm finish, good length. 88 Took the greapevariety with some help.

2005 Keller Riesling Kirchspiel Riesling GG
Towards golden. Apples, fruity, botrytis note, peach, floral notes, bit tropical. Freshish acidity, rounded and fruity, rich for Riesling,s till a bit hollow, lacks nuances and could be more complex. Long bitter finish. 92

2012 Battenfeld Spanier Frauenberg Riesling GG
Towards lemon yellow. Tighter, some minerals, cool apples, leaner but elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, more rounded palate, refreshing, citrus, green apples, fresh and long finish. 91

2008 Stags Leap Napa Valley Chardonnay
Towards golden. Rich nose, fruity, peach and yellow apples. Fresh acidity, popcorn, butter, smoky, creamy, rich and fruity, smoky finish, good length. 89

2007 Domaine Leflaive Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet
Towards lemon yellow. Detailed, layered, minerals, complex, apples, filigree minerals, stunning nose, light butter note. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, detailed, superb balance, fresh, youthful, a bit tight, very long. 96

1998 Château Léoville Barton
Ruby. Cedar, some tobacco, pencil shave, blueberries and cassis, scented and layered, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, not the most forward palate, elegant bottle, long. 91

2002 Château Pontet-Canet
Ruby. Rich nose, especially for the vintage, dark fruits, cassis, leather, coffee, and tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity but leaner palate, leather, cassis again, little bit hollow mid palate and still somewhat raw. Long. Sligjtly sweet finish. 91

2003 Châteu Branaire Ducru
Ruby. Rich and almost a touch alcoholic nose (even at 13%), highly scented, roses and fruity, blueberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded and soft body, some sweet notes, slightly rougher finish, good length. Not fully together. 88

2012 Akilia Chano Villar Bierzo
6033 bottles made. Ruby. Funky nose, barnyard, stable and nettles. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cool fruit and a bit herbal, somewhat red fruity finish. 83

2012 Bodegas Laztan Nocturna Rioja
Deep ruby. Vanilla, cardamom, spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, unbalanced, woody, fruity, sweet but a bit ungainly. 80

2012 Bodegas Albamar Fusco Edicion Especial
Ruby. Fruity, forest berries, some strawberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fruity if a bit simple, good length. 84

2011 Mestre Vilavell
Ruby. Rubber on the nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, some fruit, easy, not fully together. 81

1998 Aldo Conterno Barolo Cicala
Ruby with brick rim. Tar, roses, liquorice, morellos, rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich and playful, lively finish, long. 90

1999 Aldo Conterno Barolo Granbussia
Ruby, thin brick rim. Tar and roses, tight, classical and still bit more fruity, leather and scented, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, cherries, anise and leather, mouthwatering, long finish. 93

1971 Gaja Barbaresco
Bright ruby with broad brick rim. Tar, roses, little bit dusty, detailed nose, violets, intense, lots of liquorice. Fresh acidity, rpe tannins, bit lean palate, prunes and figs, bit tender, detailed, cherries, anise, long. 94

1964 A. Ogier & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Garnet with broad brick rim. Prunes, leather, slightly scented, elegant nose, quite lovely nose even if lean. Fresh acidity, few tannins, lean palate, refreshing, could be more fruity, bit dry finish. Good length. 87 (Pleasure was higher)

1996 Vieux Telegraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau
Served blind. Ruby, garnet rim. Rich, fruity, gamey, hung meat nose, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fresh and fruity if lean, bit tight and cherries finish, bit sweet and sour. Good length. Took producer with help. 88

2009 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese
Corked

2007 Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, minerals, detailed, almost creamy nose. Fresh acidity, elegant and refreshing, bit leaner, some raspberries and redcurrants, fresh and lively, long. 92

2012 Keller Pius Beerenauslese
Served blind. Apples, raspberries, peach and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, playful, lean, lacks something mid palate, good length. 88

2000 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Ruby, very thin garnet rim. Slightly dark fruity nose, scented, plums note, ripe fruit but not vulgar. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, richer palate, fruity, ripe, rich, bit alcoholic, bit hollow finish. 89

2004 Gaja Ca'Marcanda
Served blind. Deep ruby, hardly garnet rim. Cassis, fruity, leather, slight cigar note and tobacco, quite tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, quite rich, youthful, almost raw, intense, fairly detailed, long. 92

2003 Roccolo Grassi Amarone
Dark ruby. Rich nose, coffee, spices, dark fruits, rich and massive nose, big and massive. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, bitter, big and rich, alcohol, massive but a bit hollow. 88

Bouchard Meursault Perrieres and several more

2011 Bouchard Père et Fils Meursault 1er Cru Perrières
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, flinty and smokey, leaner, citrus, very fresh, opens up nicely in decanter. Fresh acidity, minerals, narrower and lots of minerals, some citrus and green apples, flinty, focused, long if narrow finish. 93

2009 Tissot Singulier Trousseau
Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Floral, scented, red berries and some darker fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, bit lean, some herbal notes and ever so slightly edgy in the finish, good length. 87

2010 Gros Frere et Soeur Vosne-Romanée
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, raspberries, very fresh and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively palate, bit lean but the finish narrows a bit to much, bit short. 89

2008 Hudelot-Noellat Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Murgiers
Pale ruby. Started out with relatively warm strawberries that quickly blew off but some warmth remains, leaner nose, slightly figgy, almost a mineral and earthy note far back on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh but a bit hollow, leaner finish, bit short. 89

2007 Massandra Muscat ( I'm not that good at Ukranian letters....)
Served blind. Amber, apricots, some VA, slight nutty note, orange marmalade honey and wax. Slight honey note. Fresh and quite high acidity, rich palate, caramel, sweet but manages, rich but also a bit hollow, lacks refinement, bit warm finish. Good length. 89

2004 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Josephshöfer Riesling Auslese Fuder 6
Towards golden. Rich nose, apples, spices, cinamon note, slightly red fruity, peach, absolutely lovely nose. Fresh acidity, vety rounded palate, lemons and lots of yellow apples, refreshing, tjere is development since last bottle years back but youthfull for it's age. Very elegant. 93

2003 Dr. Loosen Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Eiswein
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, apricots, peach, minerals, slightly spicy, elegant nose, fresher than last bottle a few years back. Fresh acidity, lively and youthful, refreshing, just a little bit short and lacks some nuances in the finish. 92

2010 Clos Floridene blanc, Roederer Brut Premier, 05 Phelps Insignia, 01 Raymond-Lafon and 07 Lieser LNH Aus, lange GK

2010 Clos Floridene blanc:
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, light gooseberries, grapefruit and minerals nose (stoney). Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, elegant and fresh, good length. 87

Louis Roederer Brut Premier
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, lemons, yeast, minerals, fruity, fairly detailed. Fresh acidity, rounded mousse, fruity and elegant, lovely balance, very together non vintage, good length. 89

2005 Joseph Phelps Insignia
Deep ruby. Fruity, dark berries, fairly rich nose, intense, ripe. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, more elegant now than earlier, less rich and more balanced, but lacks the complexity, refinement and details of a wine in this price range. Long. 92

2001 Château Raymond-Lafon
Golden. Rich nose, apricots, pineapples, slight caramel, botrytis, layered and complex. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, intense, more together than last bottle a few years back, less bitter, very long finish. 93

2007 Schloss Lieser Niederberg Helden Riesling Auslese Lange Goldkapsel
Almost lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, tropical, detailed, almost floral high notes, layered and nuanced. Raspberries and peach. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, detailed, superb balance, stunning palate, bit leaner finish, very long indeed. 95

Whites from Moestue July release

It seems the whites from the Moestue July release dissapeared somehow, here they are again.

2010 Les Caves de Hautes Côtes Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Millésimé
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, some yeast, light nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh and light, light and elegant texture. 84

1999 Billecart Salmon Cuvée Nicolas Francois Billecart
Towards lemon yellow, small bubbles. Subdued yeast and mineral notes, detailed and elegant, cool apples and wet stones, light citrus note, fresh and layered. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, lively and detailed, leaner and focused, almost crisp, some pears in the finish, long. 94

2013 Quinta do Ameal Loureiro
Pale lemon yellow. Peach, apples, light citrus flowers note nose. Freshish acidity, rounded and fruity, elegant texture, slightly sweet, good length. 85

2013 Weingut Stadt Krems Kremstal Grüner Veltliner
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, subdued minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant, good length. Almost creamy texture. 85

2013 J-M Brocard Chablis Pierre de Prehy
Pale lemon yellow. Chalk and some apples nose, light citrus note nose. Fresh acidity, elegant texture, rounded, slight bitter note in finish, creamy. 85

2011 Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Frionnes
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, detailed, minerals, floral and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant, fresh and detailed, almost creamy with fresh citrus note, lively finish, long. 90

2012 Blain-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet
Pale lemon yellow. Elegant nose, minerals, citrus, orange blossoms, apples, slight spicy and smokey note behind. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, elegant, gained a bit in body since last bottle, refreshing finish. 90

2012 Christian Moreau Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, little yeast note, faint citrus, little bit closed. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, fresh, detailed, creamy, lively citrus, elegant and long. 92

2012 Christian Moreau Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, slight smoky note, citrus and some floral notes. Fresh acidity, lively, creamy, fruity and rounded, fresh, quite elegant, detailed and long. Narrow at the moment, give it lots of air, long. 93

2010 Vie di Romans Flors de Uis
Towards lemon yellow. Rich, ripe peach, wax, overripe strawberries nose. Fresh acidity, bit funky, phenolic, ripe, both sweet and dry notes, different wine, a bit all over the place. Warm finish. 89

2010 Vie di Romans Vie de Romans Chardonnay
Towards lemon yellow. Rich, honey, peach, wax, iris nose. Freshish acidity, rich, rounded, creamy, citrusy finish, bit heavy, warm finish. 88

2010 Vie di Romans Dessimis Pinot Grigio
Towards lemon yellow, orange tint. Peach, apricots, tropical notes nose, rich. Rounded texture, acidity comes more in the mid palate, fruity, ripe, rich, warm finish. 88

2013 3 Winzer 3 Winzer Riesling Trocken
BiB Pale lemon yellow. Light, fresh, floral and citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant and lively, citrusy finish. 82

2013 Wittmann Estate Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Light nose, apples, citrus, floral, bit tight. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, fresh, fairly rounded before more acidic finish. 84

2013 Stadt Krems Riesling Steinterrassen
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light minerals, elegant subdued floral note above. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh and detailed, lively and playful, good length. 88

2012 Schäfer-Fröhlich Bockenauer Schiefergestein Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals, light raspberry note, floral high notes nose. Fresh acidity, leaner, rounded, fresh and detailed, playful finish, good length. 89

2012 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Kabinett
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some peach and citrus, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, rounded and elegant, fruity, fresh, good length. 88

Four from Comte Lafon

2012 Comte Lafon Meursault
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, citrus, apples nose, detailed and refreshing. Fresh acidity, fresh palate, minerals, crisp, lively, detailed and long. 90

2011 Comte Lafon Meursault Clos de la Barre
Pale lemon yellow. Citrus, minerals, apples, slight floral note, detailed and complex nose. Fresh acidity, lively, refreshing and delicate, yet intense. Nuanced and long. 92

2011 Comte Lafon Meursault 1er Cru Charmes
Pale lemon yellow. Floral, citrus, intense minerality, flinty nose, apples, fairly cool. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, fruity and citrusy palate, crisp, elegant and detailed, long. 93

2011 Comte Lafon Volnay 1er Cru Santenots du Milieu
Bright ruby. Red berries, spices, almost meaty nose but could be from the kitchen nearby. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant and fresh, long. 90

Four times Hengst from Josmeyer

2010 Josmeyer Riesling Grand Cru Hengst
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, floral, a little strawberries note on the nose. Freshish acidity for the vintage, fruity, lively and elegant, long. 90

2005 Josmeyer Riesling Grand Cru Hengst
Pale lemon yellow. Rich and fruity nose, some lemons, apples, detailed and elegant. Fresh acidity. fruity and richer palate, rounded texture, still fairly detailed, long finish. 92

1993 Josmeyer Riesling Grand Cru Hengst
Towards lemon yellow. Petroleum, almonds, peach, light spicy note nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, fresh and detailed, more youthful palate than nose, long. 91

2002 Josmeyer Riesling Grand Cru Hengst Sélection de Grains Nobles
Golden. Apples, botrytis, apricots, rich and intense nose, fairly youthful still. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and rich, still detailed and elegant, lovely balance, rounded texture, long finish. 93

Five 2012's from Geantet-Pansiot

2012 Geantet-Pansiot Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes
Bright ruby, darker berries, scented and fairly fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, softer fruit and palate, rounded texture, good length. 87

2012 Geantet-Pansiot Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes
Bright ruby. Light nose of red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lighter, fresh and delicate, very charming but it might be a bit easy going. 88

2012 Geantet-Pansiot Gevrey-Chambertin En Champ
Bright ruby. Fresh, fruity and elegant nose, fairly detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity and rounded texture, good length. 89

2012 Geantet-Pansiot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Le Poissenot
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, on the fruity side, maybe a little bit "modern", more Burgundy than more specific Gevrey nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity with a fairly grippy finish, needs time, long. 90

2012 Geantet-Pansiot Charmes-Chambertin
Ruby. Red and darker berries nose, fruity, more intense than detailed at this stage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and quite elegant, long. 91

Two from David Duband

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

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

Four from Bruno Clair

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

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

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

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

Four 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

July Moestue release reds

2012 Bodegas y Vinedos del Jalon Castillo de Maluenda Vinas Viejas
Ruby. Somewhat scented, dark berries, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fruity and easy. 82

2013 Telmo Rodriguez LZ Rioja
Ruby. Rich, fruity, dark berries, light spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner palate, little bit hollow, fruity. 84

2011 Guigal Côte-du-Rhône rouge
Ruby. Spicy, liquorice, plums and dark berries jam, rich and warm nose, slight nettle note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, little bit warm. 84

2011 Librandi Ciro Rosso Riserva Duca Sanfelice
Ruby. Red berries, coffee, slight nettle note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, sweet and warm, leaner finish, bit drying and textured, good length. 85

2012 Talenti Rosso di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Fruity, fresh, red berries, anise, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, elegant, fairly pure fruit, good length. 87

2012 G. D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba Coste e Fossati
Ruby. Rich, dark fruits, ripe cherries, detailed, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, refreshing, especially for Dolcetto, little bit sweet fruity, good length. 88

2012 Anne Gros et Jean-Paul Tollot 50/50 Rouge (Minervois)
Ruby. Red berries, slight anise, some sweet morellos nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, straight forward. 85

2010 Cavalotto Barbera d'Alba Vigna del Cuculo
Ruby. Rich nose, coffee, liquorice, cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively palate, leaner, refreshing if a bit sweet and warm in the finish, good length. 88

2011 Cavalotto Langhe Nebbiolo
Bright ruby. Rich nose, fruity and sweet, cherries and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, bit sweet for my palate, good length. 88

2009 Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant
Ruby. Rich, intense, fruity nose, dark berries, leather and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, slightly sweet, dark berries, some vanilla, good length. 89

2008 Cinelli Colombini Brunello di Montalcino Prime Donne
Ruby. Rich, coffee, ripe fruits. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich if leaner palate, bit alcoholic. 86

2008 Cavalotto Barolo Bricco Boschis
Ruby. Rich nose, liquorice, cherries, slight VA, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, leaner body, bit warm finish, good length. 89

2008 Casa Scarpa Barbaresco Tettineive
Ruby. Rich, anise, leather, cherries, morellos, intense nose. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, lively, playful, rich, leaner palate, structured, tar and roses finish. 90

2012 Coffele Recioto di Soave Le Sponde
Golden. Rich, fruity, tropical, apricots and light floral note nose. Fresh acidoty, lively, rounded, dried fruits, sweet, little leaner finish, good length. 88

Emilio Lustau Almacenista Paolo Cortado Vides
Amber. Rich nose, nuts, minerals, dried fruits, slight wood plolish note far back. Fresh acidity, minerals, focused, salty note, nuts, long. 90

Lovely 2013 Lapierre Morgon, Keller von der Fels and more

2013 Keller von der Fels
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, citrus, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant, good length. 87

2013 Château Cambon
Bright ruby. Light red berries nose, elegant and detailed nose, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and fresh palate, red berries, good length. 87

2013 Lapierre Morgon
Bright ruby. Bright red fruits, floral and scented, elegant and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, delicate and detailed, lovely balance, elegant. 89

2010 Fontodi Chianti Classico
Ruby. Anise, leather, cherries, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, fruity, good length. 86

90 Gaja Barbaresco, 98 Gaja Sori San Lorenzo, 61 Calon-Ségur and more

2002 Maison Leroy Montagny
Served blind. Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, butter, popcorn, detailed, nuanced, some citrus notes, ripe yellow apples nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, lacks a bit of punch, citrus, medicinal notes, good length. Feels pure. 88

1998 Gaja Sori San Lorenzo
Ruby, garnet rim. Intense tar and roses nose, anise, rich, vanilla and spices nose. Scented. Fresh acidity, fairly high of ripe tannins, rich, intense, leaner palate but intense flavours, liquorice, tar and roses, long. 93

1990 Gaja Barbaresco
Served blind. Ruby with garnet rim. Tar, roses, fruity, cherries, morellos, scented, fairly intense, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant fuit, bit leaner in the finish but fairly nice balance for Nebbiolo, intense, long if a bit leaner 93

1961 Château Calon-Ségur
Low shoulder fill I'm told, ruby with orange rim. Leather, cassis, prunes, figs, slightly dusty, intense, layered and complex. Fresh acidity, few tannins, elegant, lovely texture, fresh and delicate for the vintage, nuanced, slightly drying finish, long. 94

2004 Markus Molitor Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Auslese*
Pale golden. Apples, fruity, youthful, light minerality and some floral notes. Fresh acidity, detailed, minerals and fruity, fairly elegant, good length. 92

08 Taupenot-Merme Charmes-Chambertin and 2000 Vega-Sicilia Unico, and two faulty bottles

2008 Taupenot-Merme Charmes Chambertin
Bright ruby. Red berries, some vanilla, spices, fruity, raspberries and starting sous bois. Elegant and fairly intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, youthful and slightly raw, younger than last bottle, needs air, bit tight even if fairly intense, long. 92

1990 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Pora
Four more oxidized/ too warm storage bottles from Philippson.

2000 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Served blind. Deep ruby, towards opaque. Rich, fruity, plums, blackberry jam, liquorice, slight coffee note, vanilla nose, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, funny acidity, thin and out of balance, bit hollow mid palate, good length but not fully balanced. Will probably need time thinking of that stunning '85 a few weeks back. 88

1999 Clos des Papes
Ruby. Rich, bit cooked fruit, figs and plums, leaner palate, I think it's off, or don't they last longer?

Two from Molitor, one Landgraf

2012 Markus Molitor Riesling
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, minerals, floral, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, fresh and citrus, good length. 85

2013 Markus Molitor Zeltinger trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, light jasmin note and minerals. Fresh acidity, rounded and lively, fruity, bit bitter finish. 84

2013 Landgraf Riesling trocken
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, grapefruits nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, riper, fresh, slight grapefruit and lemons finish. 84

Two 2012's from Chandon de Briailles

2012 Chandon de Biailles Pernand-Vergelesses 1er cru Ile des Vergelesses
Bright ruby. Red berries, slightly scented nose, failry easy going. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fresh and fruity, good length. 87

2012 Chandon de Briailles Corton Bressandes
Bright ruby. Slightly scented, red berries nose, fairly intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, bit biting finish and will require cellaring. Has that vibrant red berries fruit of the 2012 Corton's. Long. 92

2011 A. Merkelbach ET Spätlese

2011 Alfred Merkelbach Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spätlese
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, subdued minerals, fairly elegant nose. Fresh acidity, rounded and fruity palate and texture, again fairly elegant, easy to like but could be more refined, good length. 89

2010-1989 flight of Riesling Rosacker from Cave de Hunawihr

2010 Cave de Hunawihr Riesling Grand Cru Rosacker
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some citrus and minerals nose, fairly focused. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, fresh and elegant, detailed and long. 91

2007 Cave de Hunawihr Riesling Grand Cru Rosacker
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, peach, detailed and nuanced, still youthful nose, little development. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fresh and fairly intense, layered and long. 91

2000 Cave de Hunawihr Riesling Grand Cru Rosacker
Pale golden. Apples, peach, some botrytis, grapefruit and almond flowers nose, little bit richer. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, ripe and yellow fruity, bit drying finish, drink soon. 89

1997 Cave de Hunawihr Riesling Grand Cru Rosacker
Golden with orange tints. Mature nose, some oxidized apples, nuts and orange marmalade nose. Fresh acidity, rich palate, nuts, apricots, apples, pears, fresher and more youthful palate than nose, long. 90

1989 Cave de Hunawihr Riesling Grand Cru Rosacker
Golden. Apples. lemons, citrus, nuts, floral and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and elegant, detailed, bit rich, apple core bitterness in finish, long and nuanced. 92

04 Cantenac Brown

2004 Château Cantenac Brown
Ruby. Cassis, vanilla, floral touch, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, ripe and fruity, rounded, richer than I expected for the vintage and estate, refreshing and long. 92