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SLDS February 2021
Tasted February 17, 2021 by CamWheeler with 80 views
Flight 1 (23 notes)
White - Sparkling
N.V. Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Latitude
90 points
Pine, apple, lemon and musk on the nose. Clean, fine acidity. Nice length and balance. All around very nice.
White - Sparkling
2018 Jérôme Prévost Champagne La Closerie &
90 points
Salmon tinged colour. Red fruits, lemon, some botanicals and red apple. Has plenty of interest on the nose. Palate leans more ripe than the usual Prevost style, but still has decent cut through. Not quite as thrilling as the other Prevost wine, but I could see this fruit working well in vintages that need that a riper touch.
White
2017 Thomas-Labaille Sancerre Chavignol Les Monts Damnés
92 points
Apple, smoke, graphite, grass and lemon. Good flavour intensity, like the flow and presence on the palate. Recognisably Sauvignon blanc, but has an extra dimension to it. Lovely.
White
2007 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
91 points
Toast, spice and white florals on the nose. Good intensity on the palate, freshness remains in tact with nice length. Not complex but in a good spot to drunk now.
White
2018 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Chapelot
92 points
Lifted nose - lemon, floral and mineral. Open on the palate with the fruit pure and a good mineral streak to it as well. Nice mouthfeel with the fruit density while retaining overall elegance. Really good.
Red
2017 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes
89 points
Violet and roses with some meat and nail polish. Quite powerful on the palate with a lot of acid pushing across the length. Probably needs time to settle, but not yet in sync.
Red
2014 Dujac Fils et Père Morey St. Denis
90 points
Spice and stalks - quite nicely lifted with red florals and fruit. Bright palate, pretty freshness and a mineral kick. Good lenght.
Red
2005 Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Chambolle-Musigny
90 points
Earthy, meaty notes with violets as well on the nose. Really well balanced on the palate and the wine unfurls in the glass. Still feels like it has time to go but it's very nice now.
Red
2010 Domaine Ponsot Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvée L'Abeille
91 points
1216 bottles made. Perfumed nose - violets, cherry, spice and herbs. Sweet and spice driven on the palate. Plenty of fine acidity - still needs a bit of time to come together with the rest of the wine as it is still young. Could be a star with time.
Red
2018 Ceritas Pinot Noir Elliott Vineyard
89 points
Fruit driven nose - plenty of red and black cherries, raspberry and blackcurrants. Palate is quite well balanced, with a touch of sweetness from the fruit at the edges but good carry and length.
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Red
2009 AR.PE.PE. Valtellina Superiore - Sassella Riserva Vigna Regina
89 points
Blind. 24h double decanted. Red fruits, spice and earth, some cola and tobacco on the nopse. Lighter profile on the palate, the acidity kicks in and gives this good verve - the palate doesn't have the same depth as the nose but that may come with time.
Red
2004 Roberto Voerzio Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata Torriglione
94 points
Spice, blackcurrant, bramble and blueberries. Grip and structure is still prominent on the palate, sweet and savoury fruit. Very long and intense. Still potent.
Red
2001 Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Colonnello
92 points
Graphite, red berries, spice and cherries on the nose. Still great freshness on the palate, with lovely texture and length. Composed but doesn't hold back on the enjoyment. Plenty of time left but delicious now.
Red
2011 Massolino Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda
92 points
Chocolate, plums, redcurrant and cherry. Sweet red and black fruited palate, plenty of acid cut and a mineral line through the middle that gives it good drive. Still developing.
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Red
2006 Elio Grasso Barolo Ginestra Casa Maté
91 points
Tar, spice, charcoal, cherry and redcurrants. Plenty of acidity and tannin on the palate, but has good depth of fruit to counter and bring it nice balance. Give it more time to really show its best I think.
Red
2012 Tenuta Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
89 points
Oak, pencil shavings, smoke and toasty notes. Plush and full on the palate with plenty of sweetness, the oak adds some backing to keep it in line. Very primary still.
Red
1970 Château Lynch-Bages
91 points
Cocoa, red berries, spice, leather and some gamey notes. Holding up really well on the palate - classic, composed and long. Fully integrated and just delightful to taste.
Red
1983 Guy de Barjac Cornas
90 points
Pepper, meat, violets and earth. Palate has good balance but there isn't a lot of weight or depth to it. Holding up well but nowhere to go from here.
Red
2016 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Chapelle
92 points
Pepper, blueberry, floral notes with raspberry as well. Delicate flavour with a lovely texture and flow to it. Well structured but actually surprisingly approachable - no doubt will age further as well.
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Red
2007 E. Guigal Ermitage Ex-Voto
93 points
Bold aromatics - orange peel, intense violets, spice and blueberries. Similar profile on the palate with intensity and depth. Really good length. Still in it's youthful power phase.
White
2017 Big Head Chenin Blanc Ba
91 points
Pineapple, lemon, pear and apple on the nose. Intense tropical flavours on the palate, with the Chenin acidity cleansing well. Good length and plenty of enjoyment here.
White - Sweet/Dessert
2007 Weingut Max Ferd. Richter Mülheimer Helenenkloster Riesling Eiswein
92 points
Pure nose - apple, pear, spice and lemon. Palate has that similar bright and clean profile with lots of sweetness but a retention of the individual fruit character. Long and outright delicious.