Subtle nose of some mineral notes. Medium bodied, very dry, crisp and refreshing, showing subtle citrus, some white fruits and discreet saline mineral notes with firm acidity. Overall tight and poised; very good.
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Nez ouvert d'intensité moyenne partagé entre les agrumes, fruits blanc, jaunes et même tropicaux, rien de lourd ou d'exubérant ici, tout est à sa place avec une légère pointe de gousse de vanille qui enrobe le tout.
La bouche fraiche est surtout sur un profil extrêmement salin qui me plait beaucoup mais que certaints pourraient juger déséquilibrer.
Cette bouteille est un très grand vin blanc Espagnol, je n'aurais jamais pu partir sur ce cépage Albarino à l'aveugle (ne le connaissant que sur la jeunesse) et il n'y avait aucune trace d'évolution ou notes tertiaires à ce stade. Il est actuellement en très bonne forme.
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Lots of lemon, tropical fruits, rocky minerals and subtle saline notes, much richer and rounder palate than what one expects from an Albariño, very well made, nice acidity and a medplus finish paired nicely with grilled octopus and oysters
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This could well be one of the best white wines nobody has heard off. This is so much more beyond an Albarinio and is fascinating that 11 year on its as fresh as if it was made yesterday, bright and energetic , mineral and so well made. Its like a cross of a Riesling with an Assyrtiko in many respects but in the end a very elegant and effortlessly classy offering. We have rated this 92 5 times now in the last year and a half and we feel it deserves that. 92
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Super de beau Albarino. Frais au fruité croquant et fort gouteux. Des agrumes, des pêches et un peu de silex. Une belle pointe mielleuse et un peu d'épices aussi. Super long et satisfaisant. Superbe!
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Very impressive floral, seaspray, meyer lemon, hint of aged toast. Youthful and lively. I’ll get stick for this but this 11 year old Albarino drinks almost like a 1er Cru Puligny Montrachet.
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Another consistent showing from this wine that could well be one of the last great arbitrages of value vs quality. We decanted and served to Andreas blind and was perplexed at the freshness of it. Bright , fresh lemony, citrus , soft honey and a mineral finish. Elegant and impressive wine and another easy 92
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Tasted together with the 2009 and 2010 vintage. This is a kind of a median wine between the almost sweet 2009 and the more mineral and fresh 2010. Nose dominated by clean peach and some citrus and lime. A mineral touch emerges as the wine warms up (crushed stone/chalk). Medium to full bodied, lots of peach and apples in the mid part, some more mineral tones in the finish. A more elegant version than the powerful 2009 and the more complex 2010. Still very young, will keep for many years to come.
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We love this wine and its still so impressive at 10yrs old and frankly we feel it will go for another 10. One of the wines that is a clear arbitrage of price vs quality and full of charm ad elegance. Maybe its because (for sure served blind we would have thought so) it reminds us of a high quality assyrtiko from Santorini with its smoky/flinty and mineral side. Firm and bright full of energy and with a lot of typicity. Super impressive once again and another easy 92-93 . Superb.
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The first vintage I tasted of this wine was 2009, and I was shocked by the quality of an aged but still very young Albarino. Next, I found the 2010 vintage a bit on the opulent side. Now, this 2011 is - again - something else. Golden yellow with strong greenish tones, almost like green gold. Very citrusy nose complemented by green apples, and with undertones of wax, slate and a bit of petroleum. Medium to full bodied, very high acidity through the whole tasting curve, lots of citrus and green apples, and an aftertaste with hints of wax and oil/slate. High dry extract gives an impression of an almost tannic wine. Very long. This seems - believe it or not - to be too young, but still I'm a bit skeptical to the aging ability. Does it have enough fruit? Those who dare, try it. I surely will. This is clearly one of Spain's most exciting white wines.
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Bright and fresh, lychee nose, some white peach faintly, followed by gooseberry and white strawberry on sipping. Almost reisling like with gentle waxy mouthfeel (I assume from the 30 months on the lees) towards the end of the palate and a long pleasant acidic finish. Enjoying this! Definitely a wine for the sun and with that fruit attack, waxy body and taut acidity pairs very well with food.
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Bright and refreshing with a citrusy and mineral feel. Probably the best Albariño we crossed paths with a and with no signs at age 10 of wavering . Lots of life here and proper quality. 92 easy
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A great wine and easily among the best Albariños out there and what they have achieved here is to creat a world class wine out of a humble base. A touch tropical, citrus and with a full round almost creamy at times ( no feel of oak here at all) texture. Energetic but not sharp, nice soft rich feel. Very very good and a very worth 92
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12/1/2023 - Henman Likes this wine: 90 Points
Subtle nose of some mineral notes. Medium bodied, very dry, crisp and refreshing, showing subtle citrus, some white fruits and discreet saline mineral notes with firm acidity. Overall tight and poised; very good.
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6/21/2023 - Claret & CdP Gang Likes this wine:
Medium dark yellow, so fresh still, lots lemon, nose & palate are complex, in a good spot
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10/8/2022 - girgen wrote:
Metoxipyrazin lurar en åt sauvignon blanc.
Stor doft, nässlor, citron, ogräs, lite mandel
Smaken: citron, nässlor
Efter en tid i luften (1h) lugnar den ner dig och blir lite mer Alvariño, dvs metoxipyrazinet tomas ner.
Väldigt olik en albarino. imponerande komplexitet när temperaturen och luften gjort sitt
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9/27/2022 - François1986 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Robe jaune paille d'intensité moyennement pâle.
Nez ouvert d'intensité moyenne partagé entre les agrumes, fruits blanc, jaunes et même tropicaux, rien de lourd ou d'exubérant ici, tout est à sa place avec une légère pointe de gousse de vanille qui enrobe le tout.
La bouche fraiche est surtout sur un profil extrêmement salin qui me plait beaucoup mais que certaints pourraient juger déséquilibrer.
Cette bouteille est un très grand vin blanc Espagnol, je n'aurais jamais pu partir sur ce cépage Albarino à l'aveugle (ne le connaissant que sur la jeunesse) et il n'y avait aucune trace d'évolution ou notes tertiaires à ce stade. Il est actuellement en très bonne forme.
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9/7/2022 - BCJ99 Likes this wine: 89 Points
On opening very fresh and fruit-driven, with aeration the lie-aging starts to appear, a little yeast, high intensity but incredibly fresh for '11
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8/4/2022 - eoinhharkins Likes this wine: 91 Points
Lots of lemon, tropical fruits, rocky minerals and subtle saline notes, much richer and rounder palate than what one expects from an Albariño, very well made, nice acidity and a medplus finish paired nicely with grilled octopus and oysters
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7/28/2022 - Papies wrote: 92 Points
This could well be one of the best white wines nobody has heard off.
This is so much more beyond an Albarinio and is fascinating that 11 year on its as fresh as if it was made yesterday, bright and energetic , mineral and so well made. Its like a cross of a Riesling with an Assyrtiko in many respects but in the end a very elegant and effortlessly classy offering. We have rated this 92 5 times now in the last year and a half and we feel it deserves that. 92
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7/17/2022 - maxima wrote: 91 Points
Super de beau Albarino.
Frais au fruité croquant et fort gouteux.
Des agrumes, des pêches et un peu de silex.
Une belle pointe mielleuse et un peu d'épices aussi.
Super long et satisfaisant.
Superbe!
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6/17/2022 - Lord of the Bottles Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very impressive floral, seaspray, meyer lemon, hint of aged toast. Youthful and lively. I’ll get stick for this but this 11 year old Albarino drinks almost like a 1er Cru Puligny Montrachet.
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5/29/2022 - levicn wrote: 91 Points
醒酒一个小时，淡柠檬色，闻香有青草，百香果和青苹果香气，入口酸度高，酒液咸，矿物强烈，口青柠和绽放的白花香气，如香水一般，后段有辛辣感，余味是柠檬伴着口中残糖的香气。酒液在口中有一点涩，有些水感，应该没有过橡木桶，结构感非常清晰，感觉非常新，一点陈年痕迹都没有，至少再放十年也没问题。盲品的话我很可能会猜它是一支新西兰的长相思。你能想象这是一支已经过了11年的西班牙下海湾阿尔巴利诺吗。
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3/16/2022 - Papies wrote: 92 Points
Another consistent showing from this wine that could well be one of the last great arbitrages of value vs quality. We decanted and served to Andreas blind and was perplexed at the freshness of it. Bright , fresh lemony, citrus , soft honey and a mineral finish. Elegant and impressive wine and another easy 92
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2/6/2022 - cbforever1 wrote: 93 Points
Extremely fresh and youth, there are moments when it seems a great Sancerre. Outstanding!
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12/25/2021 - ShakinSwedens wrote:
Excellent pairing with seared scallops and green apple salad- lots of complementary notes and acidity. I love this wine with seafood!
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10/3/2021 - dagij Likes this wine: 90 Points
Tasted together with the 2009 and 2010 vintage. This is a kind of a median wine between the almost sweet 2009 and the more mineral and fresh 2010. Nose dominated by clean peach and some citrus and lime. A mineral touch emerges as the wine warms up (crushed stone/chalk). Medium to full bodied, lots of peach and apples in the mid part, some more mineral tones in the finish. A more elegant version than the powerful 2009 and the more complex 2010. Still very young, will keep for many years to come.
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8/11/2021 - Papies wrote: 92 Points
We love this wine and its still so impressive at 10yrs old and frankly we feel it will go for another 10. One of the wines that is a clear arbitrage of price vs quality and full of charm ad elegance.
Maybe its because (for sure served blind we would have thought so) it reminds us of a high quality assyrtiko from Santorini with its smoky/flinty and mineral side. Firm and bright full of energy and with a lot of typicity. Super impressive once again and another easy 92-93 . Superb.
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6/6/2021 - dagij Likes this wine: 91 Points
The first vintage I tasted of this wine was 2009, and I was shocked by the quality of an aged but still very young Albarino. Next, I found the 2010 vintage a bit on the opulent side. Now, this 2011 is - again - something else. Golden yellow with strong greenish tones, almost like green gold. Very citrusy nose complemented by green apples, and with undertones of wax, slate and a bit of petroleum. Medium to full bodied, very high acidity through the whole tasting curve, lots of citrus and green apples, and an aftertaste with hints of wax and oil/slate. High dry extract gives an impression of an almost tannic wine. Very long. This seems - believe it or not - to be too young, but still I'm a bit skeptical to the aging ability. Does it have enough fruit? Those who dare, try it. I surely will. This is clearly one of Spain's most exciting white wines.
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5/22/2021 - Puedo Likes this wine: 91 Points
Smell: mango, jazmín
Taste: good acidity, dry, petrolium, flowers
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4/18/2021 - ShakinSwedens Likes this wine:
Bright and fresh, lychee nose, some white peach faintly, followed by gooseberry and white strawberry on sipping. Almost reisling like with gentle waxy mouthfeel (I assume from the 30 months on the lees) towards the end of the palate and a long pleasant acidic finish. Enjoying this! Definitely a wine for the sun and with that fruit attack, waxy body and taut acidity pairs very well with food.
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4/3/2021 - MLocsin wrote:
Tart, acidic, light bodied, green - served chilled
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3/28/2021 - Papies wrote: 92 Points
Bright and refreshing with a citrusy and mineral feel. Probably the best Albariño we crossed paths with a and with no signs at age 10 of wavering . Lots of life here and proper quality. 92 easy
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1/30/2021 - Papies wrote: 92 Points
A great wine and easily among the best Albariños out there and what they have achieved here is to creat a world class wine out of a humble base.
A touch tropical, citrus and with a full round almost creamy at times ( no feel of oak here at all) texture. Energetic but not sharp, nice soft rich feel. Very very good and a very worth 92
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1/23/2021 - paujokal Likes this wine: 91 Points
Wonderful Albariño. Drinking perfectly now. Lots going on, citrus, minerality....
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