Januarnyhetene fra Brand Wine Estates

Brand Wine Estates

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2013 Amalia Langhe Rossese Bianco
Kr 250,- TU
Pale lemon yellow. Light nose, some apples, light floral and almost nutty note nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, leaner, some faint citrus notes. 86

2014 Begude Chardonnay Etoile
Kr 220,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some yellow fruits, vanilla, faint citrus. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, elegant fruit, towards creamy finish. 87

2014 Geil Sabrura Riesling
Kr 149,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light citrus, light nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded,f resh. 83

2013 Begude Pinot Noir Esprit
Kr 244,-
Bright ruby. Red berries, some anise, light vanilla note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fruity but a bit thin. 85

2012 Crochet Sancerre Pinot Noir
Kr 250,-
Ruby. Some herbs, red berries, raspberries, tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy with herbal notes kicking in, a bit all over the place at the moment. 85-87

2013 Amalia Dolcetto d'Alba
Kr 210,- TU
Ruby. Red berries, some spices and chocolate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices. 86

2013 Amalia Barbera d'Alba
Kr 220,- TU
Bright ruby, fruity, some bright red fruits, bit dirty note in the back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, somewhat hollow even if bright fruit. 85

2013 Amalia Barbera d'Alba Superiore
Kr 298,- TU
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, red berries, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, dark and red berries, elegant. 88

2011 Amalia Barolo
Kr 379,- TU
Bright ruby. Tar and roses, fruity nose, cherries, elegant, scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, some darker notes makes it less pure than nose suggests. 88

2009 Amalia Barolo
Kr 375,- TU
Bright ruby, darkf ruits, anise, red berries and cherries, touch VA? Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, brighter feel to it. 89

2010 Amalia Barolo Le Coste di Monforte
Kr 575,- TU
Bright ruby. Scented, roses, fruity, quite intense nose, liquorice and cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins,f resh, fruity, lively, rounded before fresher finish. 90

2012 La Gironda La Gena Barbera d'Asti
Kr 175,-
Ruby. Red berries, some chocolate and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lighter palate, leaner, fresh. 85

2010 Château Les Grands Marechaux
Kr 250,-
Ruby. Red berries, some cassis, blueberries and light floral note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rounded, bit warm finish. 86

2010 Château Saint-Pierre de Corbian
Kr 350,-
8000 bottles made. Neighbour of Montrose in Saint-Estephe. Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, cassis, touch of herbs, needs massive air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, cassis, red berries, quite rounded, good length. 89

Januarnyhetene fra United Brands

United Brands

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2014 Roland Lavantureux Petit Chablis
Kr 154,90
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, light citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, leaner, some minerals and apples, fresh finish. 86

2014 Angelo Borrani Governo
Kr 139,90
Ruby. Fruity, cassis, some herbs and cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices. 80

2014 Mas Buscados Tinto
Kr 129,90
Ruby. Light fruity nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, leaner. 81

2014 Vins de Terre Botanic
Kr 199,90
Ruby. Cooked nettles, anise and jammy nose. Bit cooked, lean, not my cup of tea. 78

2014 Delas Côtes du Rhône St-Esprit
Kr 129,90
Ruby. Red berries, some spices, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, rounded. 82

2014 Delas Crozes-Hermitage Les Launes
Kr 199,90
Ruby. Fruity, dark berries, some spices and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, fruity and sweet. 86

Januarnyhetene fra Momentum Wines

Momentum Wines

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2014 Portuga
Kr 96,90
Ruby. Red berries and anise. Freshish acidity, light and soft. 78

2014 Bons-Ventos
Kr 103,90
Ruby. Fruity nose. Fruity, easy going, sweet. 77

2013 Santa Sofia Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore
Kr 159,90
Ruby. Coffee, light fruity nose. Sweetish, fruity, lacks freshness. 76

Januarnyhetene fra Optimum Wines

Optimum Wines

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Vina La Rosa Sparkling Brut
Kr 129,90
Watery lemon yellow, small bubbles. Light fruity nose. Light sweet body, lean. 77

Bouillot Cremant de Bourgogne Perle de Vigne NV
Kr 150,-
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, some creamy notes and brioche. 84

2014 J. Moreau Petit Chablis
Kr 539,90 (BIB)
Pale lemon yellow. Light fruity nose. Fresh acidity, light, fresh and towards crisp. 79

2014 J. Moreau Chablis
Kr 179,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some lemons, fruity if lean. Fresh acidity, fruity, leaner, minerals, fresh. 85

2014 J. Moreau Saint-Bris
Kr 134,90
Pale lemon yellow. Some grapefruits and cats pee nose. Fresh acidity, rounded and fruity, leaner. Easy going. 81

2014 La Palma Merlot
Kr 109,90
Ruby. Light fruity, thin wine. 77

2013 Lab Reserva
Kr 399,90 (BIB)
Ruby. Dark fruits, spices. Rounded and sweet. 77

2010 Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva
Kr 199,90
Ruby. Cherries, anise, some leather and tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, spices, dark berries, bit light palate. 86

2011 Marques de Murrieta
Kr 189,90
Ruby. Dark fruits, blueberries, some spices and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, dark berries, some spices, good length. 88

2011 Dalmau
Kr 499,90
Ruby. Dark fruits, some liquorice, fruity, intense, liquorice, chocolate and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, long, quite rich and juicy. 91

2007 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial
Kr 650,-
Ruby. Dark berries, some spices, fruity nose, vanilla, quite intense, fuller nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate than nose suggests, vanilla, some spices, creamy, dark fruits, long. 90

Januarnyhetene Naturlig Vin

Naturlig Vin

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2013 Los Frailes Monastrell Garnacha
Kr 133,90
Ruby. Spicy, smoky, fruity, red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, quite smooth, elegant. 82

2012 Casale Sangiovese
Kr 169,90
Bright ruby. Red berries, some anise and cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light and red fruity palate, some anise finish. 84

2014 Lezaun 0,0 Sulfitos
Kr 139,90
Ruby. Red berries, fruity, some floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, leaner finish. 83

2014 Naumer Weinmann Riesling Schloss
Kr 149,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some grapefruits, faint minerality. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, rounded, leaner palate, quite elegant. 85

2014 Casale Trebbiano
Kr 190,-
Golden. Honey, apricots, fruity, dried fruits. Freshish acidity, dried fruits, some almonds, light floral note. 86

Four from Bourgneuf

2010 Château Bourgneuf
90M 10CF Deepish ruby. Dark fruits, some scented notes, blueberries, chocolate, quite intense nose, almost some minerals beneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries and dark chocolate, long. Somewhat warm finish. 90

2009 Château Bourgneuf
90M 10CF Deep ruby. Lots of wood and spices on the nose, dark fruits, light chocolate nose, difficult stage now. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, ripe, dark berries, blueberries, touch of minerals beneath, fairly firm texture, long. 92

2005 Château Bourgneuf
90M 10CF ruby. Dark fruits, some earthy notes, coffee and a hint of vanilla, touch of liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity palate, rounded, quite elegant even if the host is a little unsure if the bottle is 100 percent perfect. Some starting prune notes in the back, good length. But then it deteriorates with more air, getting flatter and shorter by the minute.

2005 Château Bourgneuf
Ruby. Dark fruits, some scented notes, light floral touch, chocolate nose, quite intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, quite elegant and lovely balance, juicy finish, some mulberries, long. 92

12, 13 and 14 from Villemaurine and Branas Grand Poujeaux

2014 Château Branas Grand Poujeaux
Ruby. Dark fruits, some cassis and blueberries, some vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, raw woody note at the moment, dark fruits behind. Will it handle the oak? 87

2013 Château Branas Grand Poujeaux
Ruby. Scented, dark berries, blueberries and cassis, some spicy notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, some vanilla and spices, needs time with the oak, good length. 87

2012 Château Branas Grand Poujeaux
Ruby. Spices, dark fruits, some vanilla, light paprika touch, elegant nose. Almost scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, rounded, quite elegant fruit, still structured, good length. 88


2014 Château Villemaurine
80M 20CF Deep ruby. Dark fruits, ripe nose, some vanilla, blueberries, some graphite minerals beneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, juicy, dark berries, quite elegant, long. 92

2013 Château Villemaurine
80M 20CF Ruby. Dark fruits, some vanilla, lighter note, some slightly unripe mulberries nose. Spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, rounded before somewhat spicy and woody finish, good length. 88

2012 Château Villemaurine
95M 5CF Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, vanilla, blackberries, light mineral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, somewhat leaner fruit, bit smoky finish with fine fruit, good length. 89

Ducru Beaucaillou 2003 and 2005

2005 Château Ducru Beaucaillou
85 cs 15 M Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, ripe, some coffee notes and spices, intense nose, just starting to evolve. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, smooth and fruity, elegant palate, dark fruits, juicy, detailed and fairly nuanced, long, somewhat narrower finish, very long. 95

2003 Château Ducru Beaucaillou
90 cs 10 m Ruby, thin garnet rim. Dark fruits, ripe nose, blueberries and some anise, still some vanilla and spices, quite intense, some raspberries and a touch if figs showing up. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, fruity, some coffee notes, still texture and acidity could be higher if you like it fresh, this one is more smooth and rounded, elegant, rounding off, lots of juicy fruits and chocolate notes palate, long. 96

5 from Pichon Baron

1998 Château Pichon Longueville Baron75 cs 25 m Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, some leather and a light tobacco note nose, elegant raspberries touch. Quite intense. Fresh aciditu, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, some structure still, somewhat tannic, long. 93

1999 Château Pichon Longueville Baron
58 cs 37 m 5 cf. Highest ever vintage of Merlot at Pichon Longueville Baron. Ruby, very thin garnet rim. Dark fruits, some figs, some leather, leaner nose, evolving. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe if leaner, somewhat firm still but starting to mellow, long and fairly fresh finish. Give it an hour or two in decanter, will last fifteen years pluss still. 91

2000 Château Pichon Longueville Baron
70 cs 25 m 5 cf Ruby. Tight, cassis, some vanilla, youthful, some leather, mint and faint cigar note far back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat lean body but quite intense aromas. Dark fruits, cassis and blueberries, leather and anise, firm finish. Not even close to being ready, long. 96

1996 Château Pichon Longueville Baron
80 cs 20 m Ruby. Ruby, thin garnet rim. Tobacco, dark fruits, maturing nose, somewhat scented, some musk, quite intense nose, light chocolate note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, quite juicy, structured with fruit and freshness to back it up, long. Will last at least twenty years more. 95

2001 Château Pichon Longueville Baron
70 cs 27 m 3 cf Ruby. Elegant nose, scented, some leather and cigars, lovely figs note, dark fruits, cassis, layered, opening up beautifully now. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, quite intense, fairly juicy, lovely balance. Still somewhat firm structure but drinking very nicely now. 93

3 From Pichon Comtesse de Lalande

2011 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande78 CS, 8M 12 CF 2 PV Ruby. Scented, elegant, dark fruits, some faint floral notes, lovely nose allready, fairly open. Detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, dark berries, cassis, somewhat firm, fresh, long. Needs quite some time, wait ten years or more. 94

2005 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
64cs 29 m 6 cf 1 pv Ruby. Intense nose, fruity, ripe, starting cedar, fruity, faint tobacco note, cassis and blueberries. Nose is getting beautiful now. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively and rounded, starting to get smoother but there is structure behind for a long life ahead, and fruit to back it up, long. 95

2002 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
51cs 35 m 9cf 6pv Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, some cedar, and light tobacco, nose getting lovely at the moment. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, quite elegant, lovely balance, somewhat rough on the edges to be picky, mainly because the fruit doesn't quite carry it. But very charming. 90

06 Ruazan Segla + 05 Branaire Ducru and more

2009 Ségla
Ruby. Dark fruits, some vanilla, cassis and blueberries, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, fairly lively, some red berries, good length. 88

2006 Château Rauzan-Ségla
Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, some floral notes, layered and nuanced, cassis and blueberries, youthful. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fresh, red berries and darker fruits, elegant and lively, long finish. Refreshing. 93

2005 Château Branaire Ducru
Ruby. Cassis, some vanilla notes still, fruity, lightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fairly rounded, fairly elegant, very well made but lacks a bit of personality in a way. It is good, even very good but one doesn't quite fall in love. 93

2004 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Josephshöfer Riesling Auslese Fuder 6
Towards golden. Apples, some pineapples and peach nose, subdued minerals, evolving nose. Fresh acidity, apples and pineapples, fairly pure feel, playful and quite mouthwatering, long. 94

07 Issan

2007 Château d'Issan
Ruby. Surprisingly woody nose at first, den some sour cherries, light anise, blueberries and violets nose, not too intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, cassis, some coffee notes and a slight bitterness, bit lean. 89

Mullineux tasting

2014 Mullineux Kloof Street Old Vine Chenin Blanc
Kr 154,-
Pale lemon yellow. Light apples and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples and some citrus. 85

2012 Mullineux White
Kr 239,-
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, ripe yellow fruits, some spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly smooth, some lemons finish. 87

2014 Mullineux Granite Chenin
Kr 489,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light peach and mandarin note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, some citrus, fresh, good length. 89

2013 Mullineux Kloof Street Swartland Syrah
Kr 158,50
Ruby. Red berries, light fruity note and some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded. 84

2012 Mullineux Syrah
Kr 234,-
Ruby. Dark fruits and berries, some spices, fruity and ripe nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, fairly fresh, good length. 86

2013 Mullineux Iron Syrah
Kr 679,-
Bright ruby. Red and darker fruits nose, elegant spices and peppery notes, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, darkf ruits, some spices, chocolate, fruity, quite intense, long. 90

2013 Mullineux Schist Syrah
Kr 679,-
Bright ruby. Dark fruits, red berries, fresh pepper, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, quite intense, some sweet dark fruits and liquorice finish. 90

2008 Mullineux Olerasay
Kr 298,- (demi)
Golden. Ripe nose, lemons, pineapples, ripe apples nose, intense. Fresh acidity, intense, playful, lively, sweet (10,1 acidity and 260 grams residual sugar), fruity, ripe, rich and sweet. Long. 94

Pol Roger and Gosset tasting

2002 Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill
Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Elegant nose, fresh apples, minerals, brioche, yeast, layered nose, needs air to open. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, apples, elegant, lemons, long. 94

2006 Pol Roger Rosé
Watery orange, small bubbles. Red apples, minerals, yeast and some brioche, touch of red fruits nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fruits, minerals and some citrus, softer texture, good length. 88

2004 Pol Roger Brut Vintage
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, lemons, fresh and elegant nose, some brioche. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fruity, minerals, citrus, leaner and feels more youthful than last bottle, linear. 91

2004 Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, lime, plaster, minerals and light yeasty nose, tighter than last bottle. Fresh acidity, crisp mousse, fresh and lively, again crisp and focused, long. 90


2000 Gosset Grand Millesime
Towards lemon yellow, small bubbles. Some faint almonds and yellow fruity notes over apples and minerals with some brioche nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, evolving, fruity, rounded and somewhat softer texture, long. 90

2004 Gosset Grand Millesime
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, pears, lime, citrus, minerals and yeast nose. Fresh acidity, lively mousse, towards crisp apples and lemons palate, fresh and lively, long. 92

2002 Gosset Celebris
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, lemons, light nuts note far back, brioche and bread crumbs nose. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh, fruity, minerals, detailed, quite nuanced and long. 93

Drouhin tasting

2010 Drouhin Gevrey-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, floral and charming nose, light anise and spices touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, elegant and fruity palate, good length. 88

2012 Drouhin Gevrey-Chambertin
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fresh, fruity and light spicy note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant, some spices finish. 89

2009 Drouhin Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos Sorbè
Bright ruby. Spicy, red berries and some cherries, anise, deeper nose, riper. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, red berries, fairly detailed, long. 92

2012 Drouhin Côte de Beaune
Bright ruby. Scented, some spices, red berries, light minerals nose, quite intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, spices, rounded, good length. 89

2008 Drouhin Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze
Bright ruby. Red berries, delicate, fresh, nuanced, elegant light minerals and some faint sous bois notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant, detailed, nuanced, refined, pure red fruits, lovely balance, long. 96

2012 Drouhin Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, spices, some vanilla, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe notes with liquorice, yet more floral notes, long. 92


2013 Drouhin Vaudon Chablis Réserve de Vaudon
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, lime, chalk, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lime, lemons, fresh palate. 86

2012 Drouhin Vaudon Chablis 1er Cru Montmains
Watery lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, lime, plaster, lighter nose. Subdued. Fresh acidity, ripe notes and cool fruits mixed, elegant and playful. 89

2012 Drouhin Vaudon Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some lime, fresh and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lemons, apples, minerals, subdued but detailed, fairly nuanced. 90

2011 Drouhin Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, citrus, some vanilla and spices, light smoky note nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, citrus, apples, minerals, crisp yet subdued, detailed, elegant, a beautiful Marquis de Laguiche, long. 94

2012 Drouhin Côte de Beaune
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some citrus, tight nose, lemons, detailed. Fresh acidity, lemons, apples, minerals, fresh and fruity, lively, long. 91

Brumont and Montus

Petit courbu er druesorten i den hvite

2010 Château Montus Blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some yellow fruits, light honey note nose, some mandarin. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, lemons and mandarin, pears, light grapey note, good length. 88

2009 Château Bouscasse
Ruby. Dark fruits, some chocolate, cherries and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, some red berries finish. 86

2007 Château Montus
Deepish ruby. Dark fruits, light scented note nose. Red berries, mulberries and leather. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red and darker berries, some leather, good length. 88

2008 Château Montus
Deepish ruby. Dark fruits, liquorice, cherries, mulberries and red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, lively red berries finish, good length. 89

2000 Château Montus Cuvée Prestige
Deepish ruby. Dark fruits, light scented note nose, some sun warm strawberries, anise, layered, leather and floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, elegant, structured finish, long. 91

2006 Château Bouscasse Vieilles Vignes
Ruby. Dark fruits, coffee, chocolate, quite intense nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded before somewhat more bitter finish. 88

2001 Château Montus La Tyre
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, intense, sweet, chocolate and some alcohol nose. Jammy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, some sweetness with drier structure and finish. 87

Prunotto tasting

2014 Prunotto Dolcetto d'Alba
Ruby, purple hue. Dark fruits, some spices and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lighter, red berries palate, fresh for Dolcetto. 84

2014 Prunotto Barbera d'Alba
Bright ruby. Red and darker berries, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, fairly playful. 85

2012 Prunotto Barbaresco
Bright ruby. Roses, violets, some cherries and red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh red fruits, structured, elegant if somewhat lean finish. 88

2010 Prunotto Barbaresco Bric Turot
Bright garnet. Marzipan, roses, cherries, some violets and faint anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity before a leaner finish, long. 90

2011 Prunotto Barolo
Bright garnet. Red berries, light tobacco, roses and light tar note nose, transparent. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity even if leaner body and structure, firmer finish. 90

2008 Prunotto Barolo Bussia
Bright garnet. Scented, some tar and roses, fruity notes of cherries and red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, leaner, elegant and bright, long. 91

Antinori tasting

2012 Antinori Pèppoli Chianti Classico
Bright ruby. Red berries, darker fruits, some dusty notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries palate. 83

2010 Villa Antinori
Bright ruby. Red berries, light floral note and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, fresh, fairly elegant. 84

2012 La Braccesca Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Bright ruby. Red berries, blueberries, light floral note, fruity, leather and some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, fresher red berries fruit than earlier vintages I've tasted of this, some vanilla and woody finish. 86

2013 Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato
Ruby. Vanilla, spices, dark fruits, woody nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity mid palate, then drier and woody finish. Warm and spicy finish. 84

2011 Marchesi Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva
Ruby. Cherries, chocolate, some spices and red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, somewhat dry and woody with elegant fruits on top. 86

2012 Antinori Tignanello 80 S 15 CS 5 CF
Ruby. Red berries, fruity, some cherries, somewhat lighter nose, light scented note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity if leaner, red and darker berries, some vanilla, spices, cherries, some drier notes in the finish. 88

2012 Guado al Tasso Bolgheri
Deepish ruby. Dark fruits, ripe, some vanilla, spices, red berries behind, coffee and chocolate, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, spices, chocolate, dark fruits, vanilla and spices. Woody and warm finish (14,5). 90

2011 Solaia
Deepish ruby. Dark fruits, spices, vanilla, blueberries, cherries and morellos. Intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy with wood, vanilla and spices up front, seems to hold off the barrel notes better than some of the later vintages, long. 92

Two times 2008 Angerville

2008 Domaine Marquis D Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Champans
Bright ruby. Scented, delicate, red berries, red currants and a touch raspberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, delicate, on the thin side on the palate, bright red fruity. 91

2008 Domaine Marquis D Angerville Volnay 1er cru Clos des Ducs
Bright ruby. Red berries, some darker notes, almost reductive nose, with massive swirling of the glass, scented notes. Tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, red berries and darker fruits, again tight and firm. Not a crowd pleaser. 90-93

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