A very neat Kabinett. It had a pretty nose of green apples and sweeter peach aromas lined with some flint and slate. It was the palate that I really liked tough, While a little on the sweet side and still quite primary, it had a brilliant balance, with lovely juicy acidity running through its green apple and other white fruited notes. There was an unusual depth and length for a Kabinett - not surprising given the vintage - but this was still beautifully poised. Nice stuff. Will get even better in a couple of years.
A pleasant young Bordeaux, but I would be hard-pressed to place this anywhere near the price or reputation bracket of a Montrose. The nose was pleasant if not particularly arresting, with cassis, tobacco and earth. On the palate, this came across as particularly early drinking, with easy-going tannins and bright acidity gracing high-toned flavours of cassis seasoned with more of those tobacco and spice notes picked up on the finish. There was a nice, gentle elegance on this, but it was a little on the slim side, and the finish was not exactly impressive. Altogether, a good wine, but not great. Saying that though, it is not a bad option if you want a big-name young Bordeaux that will drink well young for a (relatively) decent price. This is giving some pleasure now and should continue to do so at least over the next decade.
2009 Weingut Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Klosterlay Riesling Kabinett 91 Points
Germany, Rheingau
A very neat Kabinett. It had a pretty nose of green apples and sweeter peach aromas lined with some flint and slate. It was the palate that I really liked tough, While a little on the sweet side and still quite primary, it had a brilliant balance, with lovely juicy acidity running through its green apple and other white fruited notes. There was an unusual depth and length for a Kabinett - not surprising given the vintage - but this was still beautifully poised. Nice stuff. Will get even better in a couple of years.
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2007 Château Montrose 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Estèphe
A pleasant young Bordeaux, but I would be hard-pressed to place this anywhere near the price or reputation bracket of a Montrose. The nose was pleasant if not particularly arresting, with cassis, tobacco and earth. On the palate, this came across as particularly early drinking, with easy-going tannins and bright acidity gracing high-toned flavours of cassis seasoned with more of those tobacco and spice notes picked up on the finish. There was a nice, gentle elegance on this, but it was a little on the slim side, and the finish was not exactly impressive. Altogether, a good wine, but not great. Saying that though, it is not a bad option if you want a big-name young Bordeaux that will drink well young for a (relatively) decent price. This is giving some pleasure now and should continue to do so at least over the next decade.
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