Bordeaux Tasting from 2009
Tasted Sunday, March 8, 2009 by 3daywinereview.com with 235 views
Introduction
Found these old notes in a folder and thought I should post them.
Tasted Sunday, March 8, 2009 by 3daywinereview.com with 235 views
Found these old notes in a folder and thought I should post them.
1998 Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Herrenweg de Turckheim 86 Points
France, Alsace
Medium gold. Candied pear, apricots, minerals and floral notes. Medium finish but a tad bit bitter for my tastes.
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2000 Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben-Thanisch) Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Kabinett 86 Points
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
Light gold in color. Floral, mineral and candied fruit. A bit too sweet and not balanced. Acidity was lacking. Shorter finish.
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2001 Müller-Catoir Haardter Bürgergarten Riesling Kabinett halbtrocken 88 Points
Germany, Pfalz
Light gold. Minerals, apple, floral and tropical fruits. Short to medium finish and decant acid. Drink now.
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2004 Weingut Spreitzer Oestricher Lenchen Riesling Spätlese 303 91 Points
Germany, Rheingau
Best of the Rieslings by a land slide. Floral, mineral, dried apricots, golden apple and fresh cut peaches. This has a good structure and acidity is vibrant. Medium plus finish and just enjoyable to drink.
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1995 Château Carbonnieux Blanc 88 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Slight peach aroma and a little mineral. Good acidity and clean finish.
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1994 Château Montrose 90 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe
Medium purple. Tobacco, oak, sour cherry and a bit on the rustic side. Good minerality on the finish. Drink now.
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2001 Château Lynch-Bages 88 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
Minerals, forest floor, spices and subtle fruit. Very soft wine and not exactly an enticing vintage.
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1999 Château Cos d'Estournel 90 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe
Medium purple in color. Cherry, minerals and expressive flavors. Decant acidity and solid finish. Should improve with age.
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2000 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 87 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
Simple wine with spices, raspberry and earth. Medium finish and lacks complexity. Weak for a 2000.
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2000 Château Léoville Poyferré 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien
Amazing effort. Minerals, cherry, raspberries, floral and cigar box. Medium to long finish and super complex wine. Wine of the night for sure!
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2000 Château Calon-Ségur 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe
Minerals, lighter red fruits, funk and coffee beans. Medium finish and good acidity. Hold. 92-94.
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2000 Château Giscours 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
Coffee beans, spice box, truffles and intense fruits. Long finish and excellent wine. This will improve with age.
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2000 Château Rauzan-Ségla 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
Nice wine in its infancy. Minerals, tobacco, cherry and dark fruits. Medium plus finish and solid wine.
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2000 Château Cos d'Estournel
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe
Green and seems off. No score given on this one.
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1995 Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese 93 Points
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
Wonderful wine. Floral, slate, apricots and peach cobbler. Super finish and complex wine.
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2005 Château Guiraud 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
Golden apples, apricots and peaches. Concentrated and on the younger side. This should evolve over the years.
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2003 A.J. Adam Dhronhofberger Tholey Riesling Auslese 85 Points
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
Not exactly in fine form. Floral and sweet fruits. Acidity is not the best.
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