September news from Flaaten

2018 Brundlmayer Grüner Veltliner Kaptaler Terrassen

Kr 199,-

Pale lemon yellow. Light apples, pears and spices nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, lighter, elegant. 87

2018 Dönnhoff Tonschiefer Riesling trocken

Kr 209,90

Pale lemon yellow. Light apples and citrus nose. Tight. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, minerals, refreshing and bright, good length. 88

2018 Pacherhof Sylvaner

Kr 249,90

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, faintly scented and spicy nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, touch bitter and tropical, good length. 87

2018 Pacherhof Pinot Grigio

Kr 269,-

Watery lemon yellow. Light fruity nose, white fruits. Fresh acidity, touch bitter, fresh and fruity if lighter, again white fruits. 87

2017 Landgraf Herrgottspfad Riesling trocken

Kr 249,-

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh, fruit driven, some floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, elegant, lovely balance. 87

2018 L’Armangia Barbera d’Asti 

Kr 129,90

Bright ruby. Light raspberries and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light and fruit driven. 83

2018 Francesco Brigatti Maria Vespolina

Kr 189,90

Bright ruby. Red fruits, some cherries, lighter nose, faintly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red berries, spices, dark fruity, juicy, good length. 85

2018 Castelon Valpolicella Classico

Kr 165,-

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some herbs, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, some spices, herbs, leaner. 85

2017 Castelon Ripasso

Kr 215,-

Bright ruby. Liquorice and red fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red fruity, leaner. 85

2017 Mosbacher Spätburgunder 

Kr 219,-

Bright ruby, Scented, light red fruity nose, some anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, red fruits, liquorice, just a faint herbal touch behind., good length. 87

2015 Château Grand Corbin Despagne

Kr 448,-

Ruby. Anise, blueberries, some spices, liquorice nose, vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, some vanilla, spices, structured and firm, long. Needs time to polish off the somewhat bitter wood tannins. 90

2015 Château Ampelia

Kr 227,50

Ruby. Blueberries and spices, vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, lighter, some herbs and dark fruits. 87

2005 Château Canon de Brem

Kr 327,-

Ruby. Anise, dark fruity, blackberries and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, some spices and liquorice, good length. As far as I can tell, 2005 is the last vintage made of this. 89

2016 Seigneurs d’Aiguilhe

Kr 239,-

Ruby. Blueberries and anise, light vanilla notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark and red fruits, some herbs, good length. Greener. than last bottle. 87

Markus Molitor, Penfolds, Beringer, Kühling-Guillot, Künstler and more from different importers

2018 Kühling-Guillot Pettenthal Riesling GG

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, floral, some minerals, elegant nose, detailed, scented. Fresh acidity, fresh, bright, fruity, apples, some floral notes and lemons, detailed, intense and elegant, an absolute beauty of a GG! Long. 96

2018 Battenfeld Spanier Am Schwarzen Herrgott Riesling Gg

Pale lemon yellow. Tight nose, lightly scented, apples and lemons nose, some minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe, apples and pears, a bit more subdued minerality, elegant, long. 92

2017 Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese trocken

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, scented, fresh, minerals, elegant nose, quite bright. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, lemons, apples, elegant texture, detailed, nuanced and long. 92

2017 Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese trocken**

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some pears, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, detailed, apples, pears and apricots, long. 92

2017 Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese trocken***

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some peach and pears nose, detailed and scented. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, some lemons, citrus, detailed, playful, creamy finish, long. 95

2017 Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese***

Towards lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, apricots and pineapples, minerals, flinty, detailed nose, lifted. Fresh acidity, apples, juicy, pears, pineapples, detailed, refreshing and nuanced, bright, incredible balance and length. 98

Künstler

2018 Künstler Kostheim Weiss Erd Riesling trocken

Magnum. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some citrus, minerals, fresh nose, bright. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, good length. 89

2018 Künstler Hochheim Hölle Riesling GG

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some citrus, fresh and bright nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, light minerals, elegant texture, long. 93

2018 Künstler Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Riesling GG

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some pears and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, lemons, elegant texture, long finish. 92

2018 Künstler Hochheim Kirchenstück Riesling GG

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, pears, fruity, some minerals, lightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, apples, some minerals, fresh and fruity, long, fairly focused. 93

2018 Künstler Rüdesheim Berg Schlossberg Riesling GG

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some minerals, citrus, fresh and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, apples, minerals, fresh, citrusy, intense and playful, elegant and long. 93

2018 Meinklang Burgenland Red

Ruby. Dark fruits, red berries nose. Scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruity, some anise, lighter, good length. 85

2015 Castell’In Villa Chianti Classico 

Bright ruby. Red berries, some liquorice and spices, juicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, anise, some spices and liquorice, good length. 87

2015 Condado de Haza Crianza

Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, blueberries, spices and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, some spices, liquorice, good length. 88

2016 Beaulieu Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 

Ruby. Cassis, dark fruits, some vanilla and spices, liquorice nose, dense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, blueberries, spices, vanilla, detailed, long. 93

2016 Beaulieu Vineyards Rutherford Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 

Ruby. Anise, liquorice, spices, vanilla, layered dark fruity nose, vanilla and liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, juicy, some spices, liquorice, nuanced and detailed, intense and long. 94

2016 Barton et Guestier Cuvée Rambaud Bordeaux 

Ruby. Dark fruits and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, some spices, bit short. 84

2017 Dr. Crusius Traisen Riesling trocken 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light nose, fresh and detailed. Fresh acidity, apples, minerals, elegant, nuanced, detailed, long. 89

2018 Dr. Crusius Steinberger Riesling GG

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh, fruity, lemons, bright nose. Not too intense. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, lemons, elegant, detailed, lovely balance, long. 92

2016 Günther Steinmetz Piesporter Treppchen Riesling von den Terrassen

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, pears, fruity, rounded, elegant nose, riper, some yellow fruits. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, pears, elegant texture, long finish. 90

2016 Günther Steinmetz Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling GP

Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh, fruity, detailed nose, some spices and citrus. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, minerals, elegant, fresh and bright fruity, long. 92

2017 Recanati Méd Blend

Ruby. Boiled dark fruits, liquorice nose. Medium acidity, herbs and green, not my cup of tea. 77

2016 Recanati Wild Carignan Reserve

Ruby. Vanilla, spices, liquorice, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, some spices, good length. 86

2015 Les Pascerettes des Vignes Bourgogne Pinot Noir 

Bright ruby. Red berries, some anise nose, freshly cut wood. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, some anise and herbs, light. 84

2017 Manuel Olivier Hautes Côtes de Nuits 

Bright ruby. Light red fruity and anise nose, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruity, juicy, elegant. 85

2017 Manuel Olivier Bourgogne Pinot Noir 

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, anise, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red fruity, light. 85

2017 Penfolds BIN 28 Kalimna Shiraz

Ruby. Blackberries, anise, some spices, minty notes nose, rich and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, red berries, spices, rich and dense, long. 91

2017 Penfolds BIN 389 Cabernet Shiraz 

Ruby. Rich, dense, dark fruity, spices, liquorice, intense nose, spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, spices, liquorice, detailed, minty and long. Some alcohol warmth. 93

2017 Penfolds RWT BIN 798

Ruby. Rich, intense, vanilla, spices, coffee, dense and ripe, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, rich, sweet and juicy, but with alcohol warmth, layered and detailed, long. 95

2018 Matua Marlborough Pinot Noir

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, fresh, lighter nose, some anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red berries, some spices, good length. 86

Drouhin, Pol Roger, Antinori, Dourthe, Jean-Luc Colombo and more from Vinetum

Domaine Drouhin

2016 Domaine Drouhin Arthur Chardonnay

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, vanilla, some yellow fruits and ripe lemons nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, oxidative and a bit flat. 87

2017 Domaine Drouhin Cloudline Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Bright ruby. Scented, ted berries, touch of herbs and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruity, fresh and elegant. 88

2013 Domaine Drouhin Laurene Pinot Noir

Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, staring figs and dates, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fresh and bright, lovely balance, long finish. 91

Drouhin

2015 Drouhin Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some lemons, light vanilla nose. Tight. Fresh acidity, fresh, minerals, lemons, slight bitter note, elegant texture, good length. 88

2017 Drouhin Rully

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some minerals, lighter nose. Faint citrus. Fresh acidity, lemons and apples, slightly creamy and lovely candied lemons finish, good length. 89

2017 Drouhin Saint-Aubin 1er Cru

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some citrus, quite tight nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, detailed, elegant texture, long finish. 90

2017 Drouhin Chassagne-Montrachet

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some minerals, citrus and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, creamy, some citrus, light spicy note, good length. 89

2016 Drouhin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Embazées

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, minerals, detailed nose, fragrant even if tight at this stage. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, spices, fresh and playful, nuanced, detailed and long. 92

2016 Drouhin Santenay

Bright ruby. Still quite primary and almost a barrel sample on the nose, red fruity. Fresh acidity, fresh, lighter bodied, red fruits and a bit of depth behind. 86

2017 Drouhin Côte de Beaune-Village

Bright ruby. Red berries, lighter nose, slightly scented. Fresh acidity, red berries, lighter, touch of herbs and anise. 85

2015 Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny

Bright ruby. Red berries, some anise, scented, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, red fruity, juicy with texture, refreshing and playful, long. 90

2015 Drouhin Gevrey-Chambertin

Bright ruby. Red berries, fresh, fruity, scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, some spices, juicy with some structure, detailed and long. 90

2017 Drouhin Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches

Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, scented, detailed nose, nuanced, floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruity, some spices, juicy, detailed, nuanced and long. A bit spicy finish. 93

Antinori

2013 Antinori Pian delle Vigne

Bright ruby. Mature nose of figs, cherries and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red fruity, lighter, good length. 88

2017 Antinori Il Bruciato

Ruby. Dark fruity, blueberries and vanilla, some spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, spices and liquorice, some herbs. 90

2015 Antinori Guado al Tasso

Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, some spices, liquorice nose, ripe. Spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, spices, liquorice, long finish. 91

2016 Tignanello

Ruby. Dark fruity and anise, some spices, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity and spices, juicy, long. 94

2010 Tignanello

Ruby. Anise, liquorice and spices, dark berries, some vanilla, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, spices, liquorice, intense and long. 94

2015 Solaia

Ruby. Anise, rich, intense nose, blackberries, vanilla, dense and sweet nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, spices and liquorice, layered and long. Some alcohol warmth. 95

2017 Antinori Cervaro della Sala

Pale lemon yellow. Some citrus and vanilla nose, spices. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, vanilla, creamy, lemony, long. 91

Pol Roger

Pol Roger Pure Extra Brut

Pale lemon yellow. Light apples and minerals nose, fresh. Some brioche. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh and fruity. 88

Pol Roger Brut Reserve

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh and fruity nose, some minerals and brioche. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, brioche, creamy, good length. 87

2012 Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh and fruity, elegant nose, some brioche. Fresh acidity, elegant texture and mousse, apples, fresh, bright and elegant, long. Beautiful creamy and persistent finish. 93

2012 Pol Roger Vintage

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh and fruity nose, some brioche. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, some texture, fresh and bright, lovely balance, detailed, long. 92

2008 Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals, elegant and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, apples, minerals, elegant and nuanced, fresh and bright palate, long. 95

2006 Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, brioche, fresh, nuanced nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fresh, fruity, apples, minerals lovely texture, still fresh and bright. Long. 94

1999 Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 

Straw yellow. Apples, lemons, detailed, some minerals and brioche, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, detailed, spices behind, creamy, yellow apples, elegant, maturing beautifully, long. 94

2009 Pol Roger Rosé 

Bright salmon. Apples, red berries, fresh, faint brioche, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant mousse, bright and fruity, elegant, long. 90

Pol Roger Rich Demi Sec

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, elegant. 87

Dourthe

2015 Château Pey La Tour Reserve du Chateau 

Ruby. Red berries, anise, some cassis and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red and dark fruity, good length. Vanilla finish. 87

2012 Diane de Belgrave

Ruby. Red berries and anise, some cherries and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy if lighter, fresh. 88

2012 Château Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac

Ruby. Fruity dark berries nose, light floral note and faint minerals towards sandy notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red fruity, some anise, lighter bodied, good length. 89

2011 Château Belgrave

Ruby. Some vanilla, dark fruits, spices, cassis nose, scented behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, blueberries, spices, juicy with structure, long. 92

2010 Château La Garde

Ruby. Dark fruity, anise, ripe dark fruits and spices, liquorice, vanilla, slightly floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, blueberries, spices, long. 90

2017 Château La Garde blanc

Pale straw yellow. Apples, some grapefruits nose, faint vanilla, fresh and bright nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, apples and citrus, bright, elegant, refreshing, good length. 89

2015 Clos de los Siete

Ruby. Blackberries, cassis, dark fruity and rich nose, red fruits behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, anise, some spices, juicy, long. 92

Carm

2016 Carm Reserva White

Watery lemon yellow. Apples, grapefruit, some lemons, light vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, lemons, grapefruits, fresh and playful, good length. 89

2016 Carm Douro Red

Ruby. Dark fruits, some anise, blueberries and blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, juicy, red berries, elegant texture. 87

2017 Carm SO2 Free

Ruby. Red berries, anise, blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, some spices, juicy, good length. 88

2016 Carm Reserva 

Ruby. Blueberries, some spices, liquorice nose, some spices. Scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, dark berries and red fruits, detailed, lovely balance, long. 90

2015 Carm Maria de Lourdes

Ruby. Anise, red berries, some spices, faintly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, juicy and nuanced, detailed and layered, long. 93

2012 Carm LBV 

Dark fruity, blueberries and liquorice nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, blueberries and spices, liquorice, long. 90

Viña Muriel 
 

2017 Pazo Cilleiro Rias Baixas Albariño 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, pears, lighter nose, tight. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, some citrus, touch bitter. 86

2013 Viña Muriel Reserva white

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, smoky, spices, elegant, good length. 87

2015 Muriel Crianza

Bright ruby. Red berries, some blueberries nose, lighter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some vanilla, good length. 85

2011 Viña Muriel Reserva

Ruby. Anise, vanilla, blueberries nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, vanilla, red fruits, some spices, good length. Bit high alcohol. 88

2010 Viña Muriel Reserva 

Ruby. Blueberries and anise, some spices and vanilla nose, liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, juicy, blueberries, good length. 89

2006 Viña Muriel Gran Reserva 

Ruby. Anise, some vanilla, blackberries and spices, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries and spices, liquorice, juicy, just a touch of dates, long. 90

Jean-Luc Colombo

2016 Jean-Luc Colombo Côte-Rôtie La Divine

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some anise, elegant nose, fruit driven. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, blueberries and spices, long. 91

2016 Jean-Luc Colombo Hermitage Le Rouet Rouge

Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, spices, blueberries and vanilla nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries and spices, liquorice, long. 92

2016 Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas Terres Brulées

Ruby. Anise, blueberries, some spices and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red berries and spices, juicy, long. 91

2015 Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas Les Ruchets

Ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, blueberries, firmer, structured, long. 91

2013 Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas Les Ruchets

Ruby. Blueberries and spices, liquorice, dark fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, anise, spices, liquorice, long. 90

2012 Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas Les Ruchets

Ruby. Blueberries and red fruits, nuanced, scented, cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some figs and dates, nuanced, lovely texture, long. 92

2011 Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas Les Ruchets

Ruby. Blueberries and spices, some liquorice nose, dark fruity, somewhat denser nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red berries, dark fruits, anise, some spices, long. 92