Young, needs a little time to breathe, good weight, dry, lovely refreshing minerality, reminds me of the Rheingau with its slightly earthy austerity, has a savoury quality, floral topnotes, hint of wax, citrus fruit flavours (lime, grapefruit), good length.
A very big, powerful and structured wine, concentrated, has absorbed the lavish (22 months new French barrique) oak very well, some toasty warmth, reminds me of Petit Verdot, remarkably young and closed for an 8 year old, hint of eucalyptus, bold tannins covered in ripe flesh, clean and precise, linear, good length. Not really sure how this going to develop. On the second day a bit loose, bay leaf, hint of chocolate.
2010 Domaine Muré Riesling Clos Saint Landelin 92 Points
France, Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru
Young, needs a little time to breathe, good weight, dry, lovely refreshing minerality, reminds me of the Rheingau with its slightly earthy austerity, has a savoury quality, floral topnotes, hint of wax, citrus fruit flavours (lime, grapefruit), good length.
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2005 Bodegas Valdemar Graciano Rioja Valdemar Inspiración 92 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
A very big, powerful and structured wine, concentrated, has absorbed the lavish (22 months new French barrique) oak very well, some toasty warmth, reminds me of Petit Verdot, remarkably young and closed for an 8 year old, hint of eucalyptus, bold tannins covered in ripe flesh, clean and precise, linear, good length. Not really sure how this going to develop. On the second day a bit loose, bay leaf, hint of chocolate.
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