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Domaine du Castel Grand Vin 2000-2007 vertical tasting
Raab at Burgatta
Tasted March 18, 2010 by Yagil with 1,112 views
Introduction
Another quality tasting organized by Michael Raab. Mr. Ben-Zaken Junior is expected to lead the tasting.
Flight 1 (8 notes)
White
2008 Domaine du Castel 'C' Blanc du Castel Judean Hills
90 points
Lovely fruity Chardonnay aroma & taste
Red
2000 Domaine du Castel Grand Vin Judean Hills
93 points
Wonderful secondary & tertiary aromas, a bit over the peak in taste - but still enjoyable
Red
2002 Domaine du Castel Grand Vin Judean Hills
86 points
The worst of Castel Grand Vin in recent years. Over the peak, unbalanced and not of the level of this winery.
Red
2003 Domaine du Castel Grand Vin Judean Hills
92 points
Quality secondary aroma, balanced in taste - a wonderful wine.
Red
2004 Domaine du Castel Grand Vin Judean Hills
91 points
between old & new world. quality wine with potential. will be at its optimal drinking period within 2-3 years.
Red
2005 Domaine du Castel Grand Vin Judean Hills
91 points
quality aroma that hints for a potential wine. Should be further aged another 3-5 years.
Red
2006 Domaine du Castel Grand Vin Judean Hills
91 points
high potential aroma, still very young in taste. Needs further aging 4-7 years.
Red
2007 Domaine du Castel Grand Vin Judean Hills
91 points
high potential wine by the aroma, still very closed in taste. needs further aging of 5-8 years.
Closing
Alltogether it was a very enjoyable tasting. Eli Ben-Zaken himself led the tasting. The 2000 & 2003 were classical old-world wines. (2001 was corky, 2002 was the worst of the winery's history). 2004 was the bridge between new to old world. 2005-2007 are high potential wines that require further aging.