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Tasted October 1, 2021 by canan with 81 views
Flight 1 (2 notes)
White - Sparkling
2004 Agrapart Champagne Grand Cru Vénus Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs
93 points
Piercing acidity and good depth. Developed flavors but still fresh. Lovely wine!
Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Vouette et Sorbée Champagne Rosé Saignée
90 points
R10 - Unknown Deg.
Had expected more from this wine but it is basically disappointing. Perhaps not supposed to be aged.
There was some lovely flavors of strawberry and red apples, but the wine seemed a bit "flat" and never really showed any depth. It had plenty of bubbles and did not show any signs of defects.
It was not bad, just not as good as hoped.
Had expected more from this wine but it is basically disappointing. Perhaps not supposed to be aged.
There was some lovely flavors of strawberry and red apples, but the wine seemed a bit "flat" and never really showed any depth. It had plenty of bubbles and did not show any signs of defects.
It was not bad, just not as good as hoped.
Flight 2 (3 notes)
Red
2016 Hors Catégorie Vineyards Syrah Hors Catégorie Vineyard
95 points
Dark cherries, liquorice, coffee and different spices. Overall, a nice impression, but there was a wall of tannins and the wine never really opened up.
The aftertaste is highly bitter which is something that I normally don't enjoy. It didn't interfere with me as much this time, but it did feel like the wine was slightly off balance.
Still, not a bad wine. It just needs time!
The aftertaste is highly bitter which is something that I normally don't enjoy. It didn't interfere with me as much this time, but it did feel like the wine was slightly off balance.
Still, not a bad wine. It just needs time!
Red
2013 Sine Qua Non Grenache Jusqu'à l'os Eleven Confessions Vineyard
96 points
Lovely intensity and balance but it also seem to be very closed at the moment.
There is plenty of things to enjoy but it is clear that this need more time in the bottle or a very long decanting before consumption.
The balance and intensity is impeccable but lacks depth and length at the moment.
There is plenty of things to enjoy but it is clear that this need more time in the bottle or a very long decanting before consumption.
The balance and intensity is impeccable but lacks depth and length at the moment.
Red
2013 Sine Qua Non Syrah Le Supplément Eleven Confessions Vineyard
97 points
Dark and lush cherry fruit core with a very youthful style. There is some spices and complexity showing, but it really need more time in the bottle to really open up.
However, the freshness and balance certainly makes it a stunning experience. Lots of depth of fruit but also a very lovely balance with a lot of acidity.
The temperature of the wine must however be kept low, otherwise the alcohol will shine through a bit to much. Still, an amazing wine!
However, the freshness and balance certainly makes it a stunning experience. Lots of depth of fruit but also a very lovely balance with a lot of acidity.
The temperature of the wine must however be kept low, otherwise the alcohol will shine through a bit to much. Still, an amazing wine!
Flight 3 (2 notes)
Red
2010 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select
95 points
Great vintage for this with a huge potential to be among the best HSS wines.
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Flight 4 (1 note)
Red
1994 Opus One
96 points
Open and intense wine with loads of classic aged Cab flavors. Loved everything about this wine! Huge intensity and balance.
Amazing wine!
Amazing wine!
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Flight 5 (1 note)
White - Sparkling
2014 Pierre Péters Champagne Grand Cru L'Etonnant Monsieur Victor
95 points
Huge wine with great potential. Bitter grape and piercing lemon.