A private lunch

The Goring Hotel, London, UK
Tasted Sunday, August 26, 2012 by Xavier Auerbach with 414 views

Flight 1 (6 Notes)

  • NV Barbadillo Manzanilla (Fino) Sherry 88 Points

    Spain, Andalucía, Manzanilla de Sanlúcar de Barrameda

    As light as a feather, fresh but quite soft, floral but without the expected salinity, hint of fruit, good length.

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  • NV Casa Pedro Domecq Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Fino La Ina 90 Points

    Spain, Andalucía, Jerez-Xérès-Sherry

    Wonderfully fresh and floral nose, fresh almonds, good depth; lovely tangy acidity and salty notes on the palate, floral and nutty flavours, hint of citrus fruit, very dry but well-balanced, very good length. A classic Fino.

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  • 2008 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Le Haut-Lieu 91 Points

    France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray

    Almost overpowering aromas of quince and apricot, with air some minerality comes through; dry style but wonderfully rich fruit, good acidity, supple; good length.

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  • 2005 Château Gazin L'Hospitalet de Gazin 91 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol

    Youthful appearance; lovely lifted aromas of sweet crushed raspberry fruit, wonderful deep minerality, lovage; soft tannins, creamy, spicy oak, stylish; very good length. Delicious classic Pomerol, drinking supremely well, now - 2017.

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  • 1952 Graham Porto Diamond Jubilee Colheita 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    Colour of a good Bual; deep, quite woody, raisins, hint of nuts, spices, sandalwood, complex, only the slightest VA; on the palate exquisite intensity and tangy acidity, off-dry, perfect weight, nice bitters, hint of candied fruit; very good length, molasses, complete. A rare (6 pipes only) and royal privilege.

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  • 2010 Charles Hours Jurançon Uroulat 92 Points

    France, Southwest France, Jurançon

    Fabulous bitter-sweet Manseng fruit, lovely depth; good weight of fruit, sweet but with wonderful balancing acidity and honeyed flavours; very good length, deliciously refreshing orange zest bitters and rich fruit.

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