Hello everyone. I have almost completed my tastings of the 2021 in bottles. There will be no more big surprises (Petrus not tasted). Basically, even if this vintage is not at the level of 2016, 18, 19, 20 and 22. To my taste it is very often superior to 2014 and 2017 in any case. It is very particular with enormous finesse and above all a precision in defining each terroir that is rarely achieved. A school model if you want to introduce your future alcoholic children. And for old people like me :O), the advantage is that it will be drinkable much faster than its elders. Since I'm swamped with work these days, I only put my best notes. For a rating of a particular wine, do not hesitate to write to me;
(96-98 vvPunkte) Kräftiges Rubin. Die Nase ist eine kleine Droge, super fein, dunkle und rote Beeren tanzen um die Wette, Cassis, Himbeeren, steinige Noten, darüber Veilchenblüten, hochkomplex und mit viel Tiefgang. Der Gaumen ist saftig, frisch, baut mehr und mehr Druck auf, bleibt dabei hochelegant, mit Tanninen, die wie aus dem Stein gemeisselt sind, strukturiert und gleichzeitig mit viel Charme, der Wein ist wie ein Balletttänzer, kontrolliert und fokussiert, mit magischer Harmonie und einem sehr langen Abgang. Ausgezeichnet und mit grossen Reserven. 2026-2055+ (Verkostet "En Primeur" im April 2022. Château Léoville Las Cases) vvWine.ch
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Dark ruby with hints of purple around the edge, the wine exudes smoke, cedar, tobacco leaf, slate, lead pencil, blackberries, espresso and currants. One of the more powerful wines of the vintage, the wine offers loads of black and red fruits, ripe, present, salty tannins, and a juicy, almost creamy, yet classically structured finish. Produced from a blend 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot. 13.20% ABV. This is the first time you find more Cabernet Franc than Merlot in the blend in the history of the estate. Drink from 2025-2055. 94-96
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3/11/2024 - watcheslover Likes this wine: 96 Points
Hello everyone. I have almost completed my tastings of the 2021 in bottles. There will be no more big surprises (Petrus not tasted). Basically, even if this vintage is not at the level of 2016, 18, 19, 20 and 22. To my taste it is very often superior to 2014 and 2017 in any case. It is very particular with enormous finesse and above all a precision in defining each terroir that is rarely achieved. A school model if you want to introduce your future alcoholic children. And for old people like me :O), the advantage is that it will be drinkable much faster than its elders. Since I'm swamped with work these days, I only put my best notes. For a rating of a particular wine, do not hesitate to write to me;
1 Lafleur 98-99
2 Carmes H-B 98
3 Haut-Brion, Cheval Blanc, Vieux Certan, Margaux, Lafite 97
4 Montrose, Las Cases, Le Pin 96-97
And finally the Oscar for best value for money
Laroque 94-95
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6/22/2022 - vvWine.ch wrote: 97 Points
(96-98 vvPunkte) Kräftiges Rubin. Die Nase ist eine kleine Droge, super fein, dunkle und rote Beeren tanzen um die Wette, Cassis, Himbeeren, steinige Noten, darüber Veilchenblüten, hochkomplex und mit viel Tiefgang. Der Gaumen ist saftig, frisch, baut mehr und mehr Druck auf, bleibt dabei hochelegant, mit Tanninen, die wie aus dem Stein gemeisselt sind, strukturiert und gleichzeitig mit viel Charme, der Wein ist wie ein Balletttänzer, kontrolliert und fokussiert, mit magischer Harmonie und einem sehr langen Abgang. Ausgezeichnet und mit grossen Reserven. 2026-2055+ (Verkostet "En Primeur" im April 2022. Château Léoville Las Cases) vvWine.ch
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5/20/2022 - Jeff Leve wrote: 95 Points
Dark ruby with hints of purple around the edge, the wine exudes smoke, cedar, tobacco leaf, slate, lead pencil, blackberries, espresso and currants. One of the more powerful wines of the vintage, the wine offers loads of black and red fruits, ripe, present, salty tannins, and a juicy, almost creamy, yet classically structured finish. Produced from a blend 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot. 13.20% ABV. This is the first time you find more Cabernet Franc than Merlot in the blend in the history of the estate. Drink from 2025-2055. 94-96
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