Netherlands
Tasted Friday, February 3, 2012 by jkoenen with 631 views
Cosy and informal tasting with Roel and David.
White Brodeaux Wellcome
Mature Gems
Younger Ones
Assorted Dessert Wines
Personal WOTN: 1981 Yquem
Other wines to look out for: 1982 GPL and 1990 Calon Segur.
2007 Château de Fieuzal Blanc 90 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Pale yellow in colour with a grey-ish hue. Opens up with an acidic (lemon juice) and oak dominated nose, but after a 2 hours decant, things get better. Wonderful herbaceous notes sprout out of the glass, fresh herbs like mint, fennel and parsley. But also hints of ginger, lemon oil and a salty seebreeze. Huge dosage of saline minerality on the palate, also grapefruit and lime. This feels very strict, austere and classical, but has a great future. Try again in 3 to 5 years... 17.5/20 for now.
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2006 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Medium yellow. Very floral presentation: honeysuckle, vanilla, apricot, butterscotch, mocca, almond and asian spices. Fierce and provoking attack, due to notable acidity. Tightly knit and slightly reticent now. Extremely long and persistent finish, which is clearly marked by bitterness. Way more oily and creamy than the previous wine. Great wine in need of a couple of years in the cellar. 18/20
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