Nice pale straw colour. Very very timid on the nose. Slight white fruit and minerals. On the palate, this is pure rock water, just how I like my Chablis, but this vintage can’t be compared to the more classic 2012, 2014 and 2017. It is not remotely as intense as those vintages. So 2018 makes a good cellar defender for those more intense vintages. Good, but not stellar in this tasting. 89-90
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Nice pale straw yellow with green reflections. On the nose, aromas of white fruit and melon. On the palate, the attack is frank, fruity, lively with a very good lift with the aromas from the nose with added banana. Some minerality. A decent length for this rather light, “aerial” wine. I walked in this vineyard with my love, may her soul rest in peace. Good value and a buy again. 87-88 or so.
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4/13/2020 4:03:00 AM - Hello Christopher, Thank you for becoming a fan. I have reciprocated. I admire your ability to pick favourite regions. I find it difficult to be disciplined enough to stick to particular areas. Best wishes Chris
3/16/2019 2:20:00 AM - Christopher, thank you for your fan notification. I see your interest in Central Otago wines. They are doing some great stuff at the moment. I recently tasted at Felton Road, Valli and Amisfield and attended a dinner with Paul Pujol of Prophets Rock. I hope to type up some notes soon. All the best. Howard
2/10/2018 9:46:00 AM - Dear Christopher, I like your interests and nice to be a fan. Don't overlook the Martinborough pinots as well as Otago. Worth a look
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12/28/2017 7:44:00 AM - Sorry BuzzzzOff, I never saw your post from last year. Yes, I do have some experience with Ticino reds. Most have been rather good, and some even great. What is interesting is some have an original take on Merlot with aromas that are quite unique, not to mention the Merlot Bianco wines, ie white wines made in Ticino from Merlot - which are rather unique.
2020 Aagne Familie Gysel Pinot Noir Spätlese
4/17/2024 - ChristopherB wrote: 89 Points
Didn’t shine on day one; was better on day two. About an 88-89. Not the best showing.
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2018 Gilbert Picq & ses Fils Chablis 1er Cru Vosgros
4/14/2024 - ChristopherB Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice pale straw colour. Very very timid on the nose. Slight white fruit and minerals. On the palate, this is pure rock water, just how I like my Chablis, but this vintage can’t be compared to the more classic 2012, 2014 and 2017. It is not remotely as intense as those vintages. So 2018 makes a good cellar defender for those more intense vintages. Good, but not stellar in this tasting. 89-90
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2023 Domaine de La Vallongue Alpilles Les Calans
4/10/2024 - ChristopherB Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nice pale straw yellow with green reflections. On the nose, aromas of white fruit and melon. On the palate, the attack is frank, fruity, lively with a very good lift with the aromas from the nose with added banana. Some minerality. A decent length for this rather light, “aerial” wine. I walked in this vineyard with my love, may her soul rest in peace. Good value and a buy again.
87-88 or so.
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