A private dinner

Restaurant Schloss Schauenstein ***, Fürstenau, Switzerland
Tasted Sunday, September 1, 2013 by Xavier Auerbach with 296 views

Flight 1 (3 Notes)

  • 2011 Donatsch Pinot Blanc Blanc de Blancs Brut 88 Points

    Switzerland, Eastern Switzerland, Graubünden, Malans

    Lovely weight of ripe yellow fruit, hint of spice, harmonious acidity, floral touches, good length. Styled like a good Sekt; good wine with bubbles added to it.

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  • 2008 Domaine Jacques Prieur Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes 91 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru

    Rich colour; the nose is a bit of a puzzle, it evokes a big wine but it is not charming or fragrant, there is herby oak but it almost seems a bit hollow and is certainly uncommunicative; true to the house style the palate is braod and ripe, with rich fruit of creamy lemon and almost salty minerality and excellent intensity, ripe acidity, seems a bit dull and unwieldy; very good length. My score is conservative - I have the feeling that this bottle was less than perfect.

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  • 2009 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cuvée Duvault-Blochet 95 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru

    Incredibly beautiful nose, aromatic yet calm, deep yet ethereal, roses and Asian spice, rosehip, cherry and crushed red berries, subtle and layered, new oak completely absorbed, freshness from the stalks, an essence of Vosne; after about an hour it goes through a riper, more forward phase when it loses a bit of its subtlety and nuance, before almost returning to its original state; on the palate a wonderfully silky and creamy texture, incredibly elegant and beguiling, seamless and sexy, perfectly balanced, fresh without even a hint of dryness and the perfect coolness from the limestone bedrock, lovely stuffing of sweet and ripe, complex fruit, its flavours ranging from peach to black cherry, develops floral notes; on the palate too, it goes through a more tannic and plummy phase, with a hint of liquorice; excellent length, complete finish. A stunning wine, drinking beautifully now and from 2020, although it is unlikely shut down completely.

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