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L'Esprit du Vin - Axelborg
Tasted October 21, 2023 by Kim Gerner with 173 views
Introduction
So many extremely good producers represented by the winemakers, not representatives. Thanks a lot for an incredible event.
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
Almost 300 bottles/cuvees represented, all of them from high quality or even decidedly top end producers in Europe
Flight 1 (4 notes)
White - Sparkling
N.V. De Sousa et Fils Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut Reserve
92 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Excellent, better than I am used to from De Sousa. Lots of bread dough 92+
This wine: Excellent, better than I am used to from De Sousa. Lots of bread dough 92+
White - Sparkling
N.V. De Sousa et Fils Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée 3A Extra Brut
91 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: 91
This wine: 91
White - Sparkling
N.V. De Sousa et Fils Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée des Caudalies Avize
91 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: 91
This wine: 91
White - Sparkling
2010 De Sousa et Fils Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée des Caudalies Millésimé
94 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Usually not that impressed by De Sousa, but this is amazing. Lots of tertiary notes, overripe apple, nutty, toffee. Pretty developed. This bottle is right now in the sweet spot drinking window, if you do not like it too tertiary, which i don't.
This wine: Usually not that impressed by De Sousa, but this is amazing. Lots of tertiary notes, overripe apple, nutty, toffee. Pretty developed. This bottle is right now in the sweet spot drinking window, if you do not like it too tertiary, which i don't.
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Flight 2 (3 notes)
White - Sparkling
N.V. Jacques Selosse Initial
91 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Disgorged 2021. Very oxidative style as (almost) always with Selosse, nutty. 91+
This wine: Disgorged 2021. Very oxidative style as (almost) always with Selosse, nutty. 91+
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White - Sparkling
N.V. Jacques Selosse V.O. Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
94 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Disgorged 2022. Deep gold color. Very oxidative style as (almost) always from Selosse. Nutty notes. You never quite know with Selosse but this time it was outstanding though Cuvee Blanc de Blancs Substance was even better, I rated that 95.
This wine: Disgorged 2022. Deep gold color. Very oxidative style as (almost) always from Selosse. Nutty notes. You never quite know with Selosse but this time it was outstanding though Cuvee Blanc de Blancs Substance was even better, I rated that 95.
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White - Sparkling
N.V. Jacques Selosse Substance (Dég. 14 Avril 2021)
95 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Disgorged 2022. Oxidative style but in he low end compared to what you can experience from Selosse. Ripe apple. You never quite know with Selosse but this time it was simply outstanding.
This wine: Disgorged 2022. Oxidative style but in he low end compared to what you can experience from Selosse. Ripe apple. You never quite know with Selosse but this time it was simply outstanding.
Flight 3 (1 note)
White - Sparkling
2009 Philippe Lancelot Champagne Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes Cramant
90 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Excellent but too much dosage for me.
This wine: Excellent but too much dosage for me.
Flight 4 (6 notes)
White - Sparkling
N.V. Marguet Champagne Premier Cru Yuman 19 Blanc de Blancs
87 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: All Marguet's 6 tasted cuvees were pretty developed. The finish was not that long. I was a little disappointed. Very nutty.
This wine: All Marguet's 6 tasted cuvees were pretty developed. The finish was not that long. I was a little disappointed. Very nutty.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Marguet Champagne Grand Cru Shaman 19
89 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: All Marguet's 6 tasted cuvees were pretty developed. The finish was not that long. I was a little disappointed. Nutty.
This wine: All Marguet's 6 tasted cuvees were pretty developed. The finish was not that long. I was a little disappointed. Nutty.
White - Sparkling
2018 Marguet Champagne Grand Cru Ambonnay
92 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: All Marguet's 6 tasted cuvees were pretty developed. The finish was not that long. I was a little disappointed. Nutty notes. This cuvee was one of the 2 best I rated 92.
This wine: All Marguet's 6 tasted cuvees were pretty developed. The finish was not that long. I was a little disappointed. Nutty notes. This cuvee was one of the 2 best I rated 92.
White - Sparkling
2018 Marguet Champagne Grand Cru Ambonnay
89 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: All Marguet's 6 tasted cuvees were pretty developed. The finish was not that long. I was a little disappointed. However Guillaume Marguet had brought with him a very special cuvee he called "Freedom" which is a natural wine version of the official Ambonnay cuvee. It is not on the market. The only difference is that it has not been disgorged (i.e. the yeast has not been removed) meaning that the wine is extremely hazy. What about the flavours? Shortly they are like natural wine in general compared to traditional wine; more fruit-juice-like. I would have expected the yeast notes (bread dough etc.) being more dominating but that was not the case. Extremely interesting to taste even though I like the traditional version significantly better (I rated it 92)!
This wine: All Marguet's 6 tasted cuvees were pretty developed. The finish was not that long. I was a little disappointed. However Guillaume Marguet had brought with him a very special cuvee he called "Freedom" which is a natural wine version of the official Ambonnay cuvee. It is not on the market. The only difference is that it has not been disgorged (i.e. the yeast has not been removed) meaning that the wine is extremely hazy. What about the flavours? Shortly they are like natural wine in general compared to traditional wine; more fruit-juice-like. I would have expected the yeast notes (bread dough etc.) being more dominating but that was not the case. Extremely interesting to taste even though I like the traditional version significantly better (I rated it 92)!
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White - Sparkling
2018 Marguet Champagne Grand Cru La Grande Ruelle
92 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: All Marguet's 6 tasted cuvees were pretty developed. The finish was not that long. I was a little disappointed. Excellent. Nutty. A little aggressive mousse
This wine: All Marguet's 6 tasted cuvees were pretty developed. The finish was not that long. I was a little disappointed. Excellent. Nutty. A little aggressive mousse
White - Sparkling
2014 Marguet Sapience
90 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: All Marguet's 6 tasted cuvees were pretty developed. The finish was not that long. I was a little disappointed. Even though it's Marguet's prestige cuvee Sapience has never been my favorite. Agressive mousse. Sapience was actually not developed. It needs time in cellar.
This wine: All Marguet's 6 tasted cuvees were pretty developed. The finish was not that long. I was a little disappointed. Even though it's Marguet's prestige cuvee Sapience has never been my favorite. Agressive mousse. Sapience was actually not developed. It needs time in cellar.
Flight 5 (1 note)
White - Sparkling
N.V. Yvonne Seier Christensen Champagne Grand Cru Skagen, Blanc de Blanc extra brut
88 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Tasted 4 different Cuvees from this producer. Rated them between 70 and 88+. Only this cuvee is represented at C-T
This wine: Tasted 4 different Cuvees from this producer. Rated them between 70 and 88+. Only this cuvee is represented at C-T
Flight 6 (5 notes)
White - Sparkling
2015 Moët & Chandon Champagne Grand Vintage
88 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Lack of concentration
This wine: Lack of concentration
White - Sparkling
2015 Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Vintage
86 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Lack of concentration
This wine: Lack of concentration
White - Sparkling
N.V. Veuve Clicquot Champagne Extra Brut Extra Old
89 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: 89+
This wine: 89+
White - Sparkling
N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 171eme
93 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Excellent
This wine: Excellent
Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Ruinart Champagne Brut Rosé
87 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Tertiary notes, toffee.
This wine: Tertiary notes, toffee.
Flight 7 (3 notes)
White
2017 Maison Leroy Bourgogne Blanc
88 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Gold color. Extremely concentrated, bitterness. I wonder whether this wine is going to end as something I like. Rating based on performance right now
This wine: Gold color. Extremely concentrated, bitterness. I wonder whether this wine is going to end as something I like. Rating based on performance right now
Red
2017 Maison Leroy Bourgogne
88 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Extremely concentrated cherry, lots of rustic tannins. I wonder whether this wine is going to end as something I like. No matter what it needs many years in cellar!. Rating based on performance right now
This wine: Extremely concentrated cherry, lots of rustic tannins. I wonder whether this wine is going to end as something I like. No matter what it needs many years in cellar!. Rating based on performance right now
White
2008 Domaine Leroy Bourgogne-Aligoté
88 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: High acidity, high concentration, bitterness. With that in mind I am sure it is suitable for further ageing.
This wine: High acidity, high concentration, bitterness. With that in mind I am sure it is suitable for further ageing.
Flight 8 (5 notes)
White
2019 Pierre Morey Bourgogne-Aligoté
89 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Morey reminds me of Domaine Leflaive. No wonder, Morey is former winemaker from Leflaive. Reductive style.
This wine: Morey reminds me of Domaine Leflaive. No wonder, Morey is former winemaker from Leflaive. Reductive style.
White
2019 Pierre Morey Bourgogne Blanc Cote d'Or
92 points
Did not expect anything but was highly surprised! I would have guessed Village level from a renowned Domaine, but no, only regional level. One of my favorite white producers in Burgundy is Domaine Leflaive. This is "classical Leflaive style" including popcorn/toast and a little (but not too much) oak. So much value for money. No wonder, Morey is the former winemaker from Leflaive...
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White
2019 Pierre Morey Meursault
93 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Morey reminds me of Domaine Leflaive. No wonder, Morey is former winemaker from Leflaive.
This wine: Morey reminds me of Domaine Leflaive. No wonder, Morey is former winemaker from Leflaive.
White
2019 Pierre Morey Meursault Les Terres Blanches
93 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Morey reminds me of Domaine Leflaive. No wonder, Morey is former winemaker from Leflaive. High acidity. 93+.
This wine: Morey reminds me of Domaine Leflaive. No wonder, Morey is former winemaker from Leflaive. High acidity. 93+.
Red
2019 Pierre Morey Monthélie
91 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Morey reminds me of Domaine Leflaive. No wonder, Morey is former winemaker from Leflaive. Lots of cherry flavours
This wine: Morey reminds me of Domaine Leflaive. No wonder, Morey is former winemaker from Leflaive. Lots of cherry flavours
Flight 9 (9 notes)
Red
2018 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Saucours
91 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Tasted against SSA (i.e. the natural wine version of the same cuvee). SSA is as expected for natural wine based on my exerience - and in contradiction to the traditional cuvee - fruit-juice-like. The traditional is more savoury. I rated both 91+ even though they are so different.
This wine: Tasted against SSA (i.e. the natural wine version of the same cuvee). SSA is as expected for natural wine based on my exerience - and in contradiction to the traditional cuvee - fruit-juice-like. The traditional is more savoury. I rated both 91+ even though they are so different.
Red
2018 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Saucours Sans Soufre Ajouté
91 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: SSA (i.e. the natural wine version of the same cuvee) tasted against the traditional cuvee. SSA is as expected for natural wine based on my exerience - and in contradiction to the traditional cuvee - fruit-juice-like. The traditional is more savoury. I rated both 91+ even though they are so different.
This wine: SSA (i.e. the natural wine version of the same cuvee) tasted against the traditional cuvee. SSA is as expected for natural wine based on my exerience - and in contradiction to the traditional cuvee - fruit-juice-like. The traditional is more savoury. I rated both 91+ even though they are so different.
White
2018 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Ile des Vergelesses Blanc
90 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: A tiny bit of bitterness
This wine: A tiny bit of bitterness
White
2019 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Ile des Vergelesses Sans Soufre Ajouté
80 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Maceration orange and SSA(!). Not my style.
This wine: Maceration orange and SSA(!). Not my style.
Red
2019 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Savigny-lès-Beaune Aux Fournaux
85 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Tasted against SSA (i.e. the natural wine version of the same cuvee). SSA is as expected for natural wine based on my experience - and in contradiction to the traditional cuvee - fruit-juice-like. The traditional is more savoury. In this case I rated SSA 86 and the traditional 85.
This wine: Tasted against SSA (i.e. the natural wine version of the same cuvee). SSA is as expected for natural wine based on my experience - and in contradiction to the traditional cuvee - fruit-juice-like. The traditional is more savoury. In this case I rated SSA 86 and the traditional 85.
Red
2019 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Savigny-lès-Beaune Aux Fourneaux Sans Soufre Ajouté
86 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: SSA (i.e. the natural wine version of the same cuvee) tasted against the traditional cuvee. SSA is as expected for natural wine based on my experience - and in contradiction to the traditional cuvee - fruit-juice-like. The traditional is more savoury. In this case I rated SSA 86 and the traditional 85.
This wine: SSA (i.e. the natural wine version of the same cuvee) tasted against the traditional cuvee. SSA is as expected for natural wine based on my experience - and in contradiction to the traditional cuvee - fruit-juice-like. The traditional is more savoury. In this case I rated SSA 86 and the traditional 85.
Red
2020 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Lavières
88 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: SSA (i.e. the natural wine version of the same cuvee) tasted against the traditional cuvee. SSA is as expected for natural wine based on my experience - and in contradiction to the traditional cuvee - fruit-juice-like. The traditional is more savoury. In this case I rated SSA 85 and the traditional 88. Both have medium tannins.
This wine: SSA (i.e. the natural wine version of the same cuvee) tasted against the traditional cuvee. SSA is as expected for natural wine based on my experience - and in contradiction to the traditional cuvee - fruit-juice-like. The traditional is more savoury. In this case I rated SSA 85 and the traditional 88. Both have medium tannins.
Red
2020 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Lavières Sans Soufre
85 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: SSA (i.e. the natural wine version of the same cuvee) tasted against the traditional cuvee. SSA is as expected for natural wine based on my experience - and in contradiction to the traditional cuvee - fruit-juice-like. The traditional is more savoury. In this case I rated SSA 85 and the traditional 88. Both have medium tannins.
This wine: SSA (i.e. the natural wine version of the same cuvee) tasted against the traditional cuvee. SSA is as expected for natural wine based on my experience - and in contradiction to the traditional cuvee - fruit-juice-like. The traditional is more savoury. In this case I rated SSA 85 and the traditional 88. Both have medium tannins.
Red
2016 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Corton-Bressandes
92 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Not perfect but long finish. 92+
This wine: Not perfect but long finish. 92+
Flight 10 (4 notes)
White
2014 Nicolas Joly Clos de la Coulée de Serrant
92 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Tasted 3 vintages: 2014, 2013, 2009. Unfortunately I have almost no verbal notes but they were all excellent.
2014: 92.
2013: Herbaceous 93.
2009: First bottle was oxidized, second bottle was very oxidative but not too old. 92. I loved it but drink now! I am not experienced with Joly but the wines were served by the winemaker himself, so I believe the wine's advanced development stage has nothing to do with storage conditions.
This wine: Tasted 3 vintages: 2014, 2013, 2009. Unfortunately I have almost no verbal notes but they were all excellent.
2014: 92.
2013: Herbaceous 93.
2009: First bottle was oxidized, second bottle was very oxidative but not too old. 92. I loved it but drink now! I am not experienced with Joly but the wines were served by the winemaker himself, so I believe the wine's advanced development stage has nothing to do with storage conditions.
White
2013 Nicolas Joly Clos de la Coulée de Serrant
93 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Tasted 3 vintages: 2014, 2013, 2009. Unfortunately I have almost no verbal notes but they were all excellent.
2014: 92.
2013: Herbaceous 93.
2009: First bottle was oxidized, second bottle was very oxidative but not too old. 92. I loved it but drink now! I am not experienced with Joly but the wines were served by the winemaker himself, so I believe the wine's advanced development stage has nothing to do with storage conditions.
This wine: Tasted 3 vintages: 2014, 2013, 2009. Unfortunately I have almost no verbal notes but they were all excellent.
2014: 92.
2013: Herbaceous 93.
2009: First bottle was oxidized, second bottle was very oxidative but not too old. 92. I loved it but drink now! I am not experienced with Joly but the wines were served by the winemaker himself, so I believe the wine's advanced development stage has nothing to do with storage conditions.
White
2009 Nicolas Joly Clos de la Coulée de Serrant
92 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Tasted 3 vintages: 2014, 2013, 2009. Unfortunately I have almost no verbal notes but they were all excellent.
2014: 92.
2013: Herbaceous 93.
2009: First bottle was oxidized, second bottle was very oxidative but not too old. I loved it but drink now! I am not experienced with Joly but the wines were served by the winemaker himself, so I believe the wine's advanced development stage has nothing to do with storage conditions.
This wine: Tasted 3 vintages: 2014, 2013, 2009. Unfortunately I have almost no verbal notes but they were all excellent.
2014: 92.
2013: Herbaceous 93.
2009: First bottle was oxidized, second bottle was very oxidative but not too old. I loved it but drink now! I am not experienced with Joly but the wines were served by the winemaker himself, so I believe the wine's advanced development stage has nothing to do with storage conditions.
White
2009 Nicolas Joly Clos de la Coulée de Serrant
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My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Tasted 3 vintages: 2014, 2013, 2009. Unfortunately I have almost no verbal notes but they were all excellent.
2014: 92.
2013: Herbaceous 93.
2009: First bottle was oxidized, second bottle was very oxidative but not too old. I loved it but drink now! I am not experienced with Joly but the wines were served by the winemaker himself, so I believe the wine's advanced development stage has nothing to do with storage conditions.
This wine: Tasted 3 vintages: 2014, 2013, 2009. Unfortunately I have almost no verbal notes but they were all excellent.
2014: 92.
2013: Herbaceous 93.
2009: First bottle was oxidized, second bottle was very oxidative but not too old. I loved it but drink now! I am not experienced with Joly but the wines were served by the winemaker himself, so I believe the wine's advanced development stage has nothing to do with storage conditions.
Flight 11 (5 notes)
Red
2016 Ségla
88 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Clearly Green pepper from Cab. 2015 is a little better.
This wine: Clearly Green pepper from Cab. 2015 is a little better.
Red
2015 Ségla
89 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: High tannin. A little better than 2016.
This wine: High tannin. A little better than 2016.
Red
2017 Château Rauzan-Ségla
93 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: tasted 2017, 2016, 2011:
- 2017: 93 The best of them, savoury style, cassis, long finish.
- 2016: 92. Closed at the moment.
- 2011: 92+. Clearly green bell pepper, cassis, high tannins.
This wine: tasted 2017, 2016, 2011:
- 2017: 93 The best of them, savoury style, cassis, long finish.
- 2016: 92. Closed at the moment.
- 2011: 92+. Clearly green bell pepper, cassis, high tannins.
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Red
2016 Château Rauzan-Ségla
92 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: tasted 2017, 2016, 2011:
- 2017: 93 The best of them, savoury style, cassis, long finish.
- 2016: 92. Closed at the moment.
- 2011: 92+. Clearly green bell pepper, cassis, high tannins.
This wine: tasted 2017, 2016, 2011:
- 2017: 93 The best of them, savoury style, cassis, long finish.
- 2016: 92. Closed at the moment.
- 2011: 92+. Clearly green bell pepper, cassis, high tannins.
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Red
2011 Château Rauzan-Ségla
92 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: tasted 2017, 2016, 2011:
- 2017: 93 The best of them, savoury style, cassis, long finish.
- 2016: 92. Closed at the moment.
- 2011: 92+. Clearly green bell pepper, cassis, high tannins.
This wine: tasted 2017, 2016, 2011:
- 2017: 93 The best of them, savoury style, cassis, long finish.
- 2016: 92. Closed at the moment.
- 2011: 92+. Clearly green bell pepper, cassis, high tannins.
Flight 12 (3 notes)
Red
2018 Château La Croix Canon
88 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Concentrated and very high tannins
This wine: Concentrated and very high tannins
Red
2018 Château Canon
91 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Rating based on performance right now when it is way too young.
This wine: Rating based on performance right now when it is way too young.
Red
2017 Château Canon
92 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Lots of cassis. Rating based on performance right now when it is way too young.
This wine: Lots of cassis. Rating based on performance right now when it is way too young.
Flight 13 (3 notes)
White
2019 Domaine de la Solitude Blanc
89 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Off dry
This wine: Off dry
White
2017 L'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc
90 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: No notes taken.
This wine: No notes taken.
White
2015 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc
93 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Why is white Bordeaux so underestimated? Even for a white Burgundy lover this is outstanding. For a rounding of the price for Burgundy. Can definitely drink now but also suitable for further ageing. 93+
This wine: Why is white Bordeaux so underestimated? Even for a white Burgundy lover this is outstanding. For a rounding of the price for Burgundy. Can definitely drink now but also suitable for further ageing. 93+
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Flight 14 (4 notes)
Red
2022 Château Rocheyron
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck: Tasted 2022 (barrel sample), 2021, 2020, 2019 are of course way too young right now. All 4 cuvees were deep purple, extremely rich/concentrated, fruity and had very high tannins. The finish was extremely long. 2021 did have the most extreme tannins. 2020 the longest finish.
This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck: Tasted 2022 (barrel sample), 2021, 2020, 2019 are of course way too young right now. All 4 cuvees were deep purple, extremely rich/concentrated, fruity and had very high tannins. The finish was extremely long. 2021 did have the most extreme tannins. 2020 the longest finish.
Red
2021 Château Rocheyron
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck: Tasted 2022 (barrel sample), 2021, 2020, 2019 are of course way too young right now. All 4 cuvees were deep purple, extremely rich/concentrated, fruity and had very high tannins. The finish was extremely long. 2021 did have the most extreme tannins. 2020 the longest finish.
This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck: Tasted 2022 (barrel sample), 2021, 2020, 2019 are of course way too young right now. All 4 cuvees were deep purple, extremely rich/concentrated, fruity and had very high tannins. The finish was extremely long. 2021 did have the most extreme tannins. 2020 the longest finish.
Red
2020 Château Rocheyron
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck: Tasted 2022 (barrel sample), 2021, 2020, 2019 are of course way too young right now. All 4 cuvees were deep purple, extremely rich/concentrated, fruity and had very high tannins. The finish was extremely long. 2021 did have the most extreme tannins. 2020 the longest finish.
This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck: Tasted 2022 (barrel sample), 2021, 2020, 2019 are of course way too young right now. All 4 cuvees were deep purple, extremely rich/concentrated, fruity and had very high tannins. The finish was extremely long. 2021 did have the most extreme tannins. 2020 the longest finish.
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Red
2019 Château Rocheyron
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck: Tasted 2022 (barrel sample), 2021, 2020, 2019 are of course way too young right now. All 4 cuvees were deep purple, extremely rich/concentrated, fruity and had very high tannins. The finish was extremely long. 2021 did have the most extreme tannins. 2020 the longest finish.
This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck: Tasted 2022 (barrel sample), 2021, 2020, 2019 are of course way too young right now. All 4 cuvees were deep purple, extremely rich/concentrated, fruity and had very high tannins. The finish was extremely long. 2021 did have the most extreme tannins. 2020 the longest finish.
Flight 15 (6 notes)
Red
2022 Psi Ribera del Duero
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck and brought from barrel. I have never understood PSI. That was also the case this time.
This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck and brought from barrel. I have never understood PSI. That was also the case this time.
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Red
2021 Psi Ribera del Duero
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck. I have never understood PSI. That was also the case this time.
This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck. I have never understood PSI. That was also the case this time.
Red
2022 Dominio Pingus Ribera del Duero Flor de Pingus
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck. Brought from barrel. Extremely high tannin. Of course way too young. Needs many years in the cellar.
This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck. Brought from barrel. Extremely high tannin. Of course way too young. Needs many years in the cellar.
Red
2021 Dominio Pingus Ribera del Duero Flor de Pingus
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck. Of course way too young. Needs many years in the cellar.
This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck. Of course way too young. Needs many years in the cellar.
Red
2022 Dominio Pingus Ribera del Duero
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck. Brought from barrel. Of course way too young. Needs many years in the cellar.
This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck. Brought from barrel. Of course way too young. Needs many years in the cellar.
Red
2021 Dominio Pingus Ribera del Duero
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck. Of course way too young. Needs many years in the cellar.
This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck. Of course way too young. Needs many years in the cellar.
Flight 16 (3 notes)
White - Sweet/Dessert
2019 Château Grillon
87 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Try Rieussec or Suduiraut instead. Not a big price difference but a huge quality difference
This wine: Try Rieussec or Suduiraut instead. Not a big price difference but a huge quality difference
White - Sweet/Dessert
2022 Château Grillon
80 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Try Rieussec or Suduiraut instead. Not a big price difference but a huge quality difference
This wine: Try Rieussec or Suduiraut instead. Not a big price difference but a huge quality difference
White - Sweet/Dessert
2016 Château Grillon
90 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: SSA - without sulfur! This was interesting! It is the first Sauternes I have ever tasted without sulfur. Unfortunately I have no written notes, but I really liked it. 90+. However Chateau Grillon is not at the same level as (traditional) Rieussec or Suduiraut.
This wine: SSA - without sulfur! This was interesting! It is the first Sauternes I have ever tasted without sulfur. Unfortunately I have no written notes, but I really liked it. 90+. However Chateau Grillon is not at the same level as (traditional) Rieussec or Suduiraut.
Flight 17 (5 notes)
Red
2018 Galia Villages
88 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Deep purple, high tannin,
This wine: Deep purple, high tannin,
Red
2016 Galia Villages
89 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: No notes
This wine: No notes
Red
2015 Galia Villages
90 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: The best right now among vintage 2018, 2016 and 2015.
This wine: The best right now among vintage 2018, 2016 and 2015.
Red
2018 Viñas del Regajal Galia 'Le Dean'
91 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: No notes
This wine: No notes
Red
2015 Galia Clos Santuy
91 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: No notes.
This wine: No notes.
Flight 18 (10 notes)
White
2020 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhauser Schloss Riesling Trocken
90 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee is off dry with notes of kerosene.
This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee is off dry with notes of kerosene.
White
2020 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhauser Riesling Trocken
91 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee has notes of kerosene.
This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee has notes of kerosene.
White
2020 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Herrenberg Riesling
89 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee was the only one which I scored under 90.
This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee was the only one which I scored under 90.
White
2020 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling
92 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee has notes of kerosene. 92+
This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee has notes of kerosene. 92+
White
2020 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett
92 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee is off dry. 92+
This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee is off dry. 92+
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White
2020 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling Kabinett
92 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee is off dry. 92+
This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee is off dry. 92+
White
2018 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling Kabinett #25 Auction
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee: No notes taken.
This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee: No notes taken.
White - Off-dry
2019 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling Auslese
95 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee is typical high quality Mosel which is delicate/not concentrated and outstanding.
This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee is typical high quality Mosel which is delicate/not concentrated and outstanding.
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White - Off-dry
2018 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling Auslese Nr. 89
94 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee is more concentrated than Abtsberg Riesling Auslese 2019. I prefer the latter but both are outstanding.
This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee is more concentrated than Abtsberg Riesling Auslese 2019. I prefer the latter but both are outstanding.
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White - Sweet/Dessert
2017 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling Nr. 56 Jungfernwein Auslese Auction
96 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee was Magnum and was the very best of the tasted Maximin Grunhaus wines.96+
This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee was Magnum and was the very best of the tasted Maximin Grunhaus wines.96+
Flight 19 (5 notes)
White
2020 Château Belá (Egon Müller) Dry Riesling
83 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Bitterness on the palate.
This wine: Bitterness on the palate.
White
2022 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling
70 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: The style of Riesling aromas/flavours I do not find attractive. For me that is unfortunately generally the case for Kabinett and often also for Spatlese. Things change materially when we move to dry/off dry auslese. Rating based on my subjective taste
This wine: The style of Riesling aromas/flavours I do not find attractive. For me that is unfortunately generally the case for Kabinett and often also for Spatlese. Things change materially when we move to dry/off dry auslese. Rating based on my subjective taste
White
2022 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett
85 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Off dry. The style of Riesling aromas/flavours I do not find attractive. For me that is unfortunately generally the case for Kabinett. Things change materially when we move to dry/off dry auslese. Rating based on my subjective taste
This wine: Off dry. The style of Riesling aromas/flavours I do not find attractive. For me that is unfortunately generally the case for Kabinett. Things change materially when we move to dry/off dry auslese. Rating based on my subjective taste
White - Off-dry
2022 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling Spätlese
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine:The style of Riesling aromas/flavours I do find attractive. For me that is unfortunately generally the case for Kabinett and often also for Spatlese. Things change materially when we move to dry/off dry auslese. Rating based on my subjective taste
This wine:The style of Riesling aromas/flavours I do find attractive. For me that is unfortunately generally the case for Kabinett and often also for Spatlese. Things change materially when we move to dry/off dry auslese. Rating based on my subjective taste
White - Off-dry
2017 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese
95 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Outstanding 95+
This wine: Outstanding 95+
Flight 20 (6 notes)
White
2020 Peter Jakob Kühn Oestrich Riesling Quarzit
85 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: no notes taken.
This wine: no notes taken.
White
2017 Peter Jakob Kühn Oestricher Klosterberg Riesling Trocken
92 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Fantastic nose.
This wine: Fantastic nose.
White
2017 Peter Jakob Kühn Riesling Sankt Nikolaus trocken Grosses Gewächs
88 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Some bitterness
This wine: Some bitterness
White
2017 Peter Jakob Kühn Riesling Landgeflecht trocken
90 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: 90+
This wine: 90+
White
2017 Peter Jakob Kühn Riesling Schlehdorn
90 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: Gold color. 90+
This wine: Gold color. 90+
White - Off-dry
2017 Peter Jakob Kühn Oestricher Lenchen Riesling Auslese
92 points
My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
This wine: No notes taken.
This wine: No notes taken.