40th anniversary tasting

L'Esprit du Vin - Axelborg
Tasted Saturday, October 21, 2023 by Kim Gerner with 152 views

Introduction

So many extremely good producers represented by the winemakers, not representatives. Thanks a lot for an incredible event.

My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

Almost 300 bottles/cuvees represented, all of them from high quality or even decidedly top end producers in Europe

Flight 1 (4 Notes)

Flight 2 (3 Notes)

  • NV Jacques Selosse Initial 91 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
    This wine: Disgorged 2021. Very oxidative style as (almost) always with Selosse, nutty. 91+

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  • NV Jacques Selosse V.O. Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 94 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
    This wine: Disgorged 2022. Deep gold color. Very oxidative style as (almost) always from Selosse. Nutty notes. You never quite know with Selosse but this time it was outstanding though Cuvee Blanc de Blancs Substance was even better, I rated that 95.

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  • NV Jacques Selosse Substance (Dég. 14 Avril 2021) 95 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
    This wine: Disgorged 2022. Oxidative style but in he low end compared to what you can experience from Selosse. Ripe apple. You never quite know with Selosse but this time it was simply outstanding.

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Flight 4 (6 Notes)

  • NV Marguet Champagne Premier Cru Yuman 19 Blanc de Blancs 87 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
    This wine: All Marguet's 6 tasted cuvees were pretty developed. The finish was not that long. I was a little disappointed. Very nutty.

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  • NV Marguet Champagne Grand Cru Shaman 19 89 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
    This wine: All Marguet's 6 tasted cuvees were pretty developed. The finish was not that long. I was a little disappointed. Nutty.

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  • 2018 Marguet Champagne Grand Cru Ambonnay 92 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
    This wine: All Marguet's 6 tasted cuvees were pretty developed. The finish was not that long. I was a little disappointed. Nutty notes. This cuvee was one of the 2 best I rated 92.

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  • 2018 Marguet Champagne Grand Cru Ambonnay 89 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: All Marguet's 6 tasted cuvees were pretty developed. The finish was not that long. I was a little disappointed. However Guillaume Marguet had brought with him a very special cuvee he called "Freedom" which is a natural wine version of the official Ambonnay cuvee. It is not on the market. The only difference is that it has not been disgorged (i.e. the yeast has not been removed) meaning that the wine is extremely hazy. What about the flavours? Shortly they are like natural wine in general compared to traditional wine; more fruit-juice-like. I would have expected the yeast notes (bread dough etc.) being more dominating but that was not the case. Extremely interesting to taste even though I like the traditional version significantly better (I rated it 92)!

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  • 2018 Marguet Champagne Grand Cru La Grande Ruelle 92 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
    This wine: All Marguet's 6 tasted cuvees were pretty developed. The finish was not that long. I was a little disappointed. Excellent. Nutty. A little aggressive mousse

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  • 2014 Marguet Sapience 90 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: All Marguet's 6 tasted cuvees were pretty developed. The finish was not that long. I was a little disappointed. Even though it's Marguet's prestige cuvee Sapience has never been my favorite. Agressive mousse. Sapience was actually not developed. It needs time in cellar.

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Flight 6 (5 Notes)

Flight 7 (3 Notes)

  • 2017 Maison Leroy Bourgogne Blanc 88 Points

    France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Gold color. Extremely concentrated, bitterness. I wonder whether this wine is going to end as something I like. Rating based on performance right now

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  • 2017 Maison Leroy Bourgogne 88 Points

    France, Burgundy, Bourgogne

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Extremely concentrated cherry, lots of rustic tannins. I wonder whether this wine is going to end as something I like. No matter what it needs many years in cellar!. Rating based on performance right now

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  • 2008 Domaine Leroy Bourgogne-Aligoté 88 Points

    France, Burgundy, Bourgogne-Aligoté

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: High acidity, high concentration, bitterness. With that in mind I am sure it is suitable for further ageing.

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Flight 8 (5 Notes)

  • 2019 Pierre Morey Bourgogne-Aligoté 89 Points

    France, Burgundy, Bourgogne-Aligoté

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Morey reminds me of Domaine Leflaive. No wonder, Morey is former winemaker from Leflaive. Reductive style.

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  • 2019 Pierre Morey Bourgogne Blanc Cote d'Or 92 Points

    France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc

    Did not expect anything but was highly surprised! I would have guessed Village level from a renowned Domaine, but no, only regional level. One of my favorite white producers in Burgundy is Domaine Leflaive. This is "classical Leflaive style" including popcorn/toast and a little (but not too much) oak. So much value for money. No wonder, Morey is the former winemaker from Leflaive...

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  • 2019 Pierre Morey Meursault 93 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Morey reminds me of Domaine Leflaive. No wonder, Morey is former winemaker from Leflaive.

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  • 2019 Pierre Morey Meursault Les Terres Blanches 93 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Morey reminds me of Domaine Leflaive. No wonder, Morey is former winemaker from Leflaive. High acidity. 93+.

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  • 2019 Pierre Morey Monthélie 91 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Monthélie

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Morey reminds me of Domaine Leflaive. No wonder, Morey is former winemaker from Leflaive. Lots of cherry flavours

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Flight 9 (9 Notes)

  • 2018 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Saucours 91 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Savigny-lès-Beaune

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Tasted against SSA (i.e. the natural wine version of the same cuvee). SSA is as expected for natural wine based on my exerience - and in contradiction to the traditional cuvee - fruit-juice-like. The traditional is more savoury. I rated both 91+ even though they are so different.

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  • 2018 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Saucours Sans Soufre Ajouté 91 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Savigny-lès-Beaune

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: SSA (i.e. the natural wine version of the same cuvee) tasted against the traditional cuvee. SSA is as expected for natural wine based on my exerience - and in contradiction to the traditional cuvee - fruit-juice-like. The traditional is more savoury. I rated both 91+ even though they are so different.

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  • 2018 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Ile des Vergelesses Blanc 90 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: A tiny bit of bitterness

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  • 2019 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Ile des Vergelesses Sans Soufre Ajouté 80 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Maceration orange and SSA(!). Not my style.

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  • 2019 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Savigny-lès-Beaune Aux Fournaux 85 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Savigny-lès-Beaune

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Tasted against SSA (i.e. the natural wine version of the same cuvee). SSA is as expected for natural wine based on my experience - and in contradiction to the traditional cuvee - fruit-juice-like. The traditional is more savoury. In this case I rated SSA 86 and the traditional 85.

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  • 2019 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Savigny-lès-Beaune Aux Fourneaux Sans Soufre Ajouté 86 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Savigny-lès-Beaune

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: SSA (i.e. the natural wine version of the same cuvee) tasted against the traditional cuvee. SSA is as expected for natural wine based on my experience - and in contradiction to the traditional cuvee - fruit-juice-like. The traditional is more savoury. In this case I rated SSA 86 and the traditional 85.

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  • 2020 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Lavières 88 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: SSA (i.e. the natural wine version of the same cuvee) tasted against the traditional cuvee. SSA is as expected for natural wine based on my experience - and in contradiction to the traditional cuvee - fruit-juice-like. The traditional is more savoury. In this case I rated SSA 85 and the traditional 88. Both have medium tannins.

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  • 2020 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Lavières Sans Soufre 85 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: SSA (i.e. the natural wine version of the same cuvee) tasted against the traditional cuvee. SSA is as expected for natural wine based on my experience - and in contradiction to the traditional cuvee - fruit-juice-like. The traditional is more savoury. In this case I rated SSA 85 and the traditional 88. Both have medium tannins.

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  • 2016 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Corton-Bressandes 92 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Not perfect but long finish. 92+

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Flight 10 (4 Notes)

  • 2014 Nicolas Joly Clos de la Coulée de Serrant 92 Points

    France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Savennières-Coulée de Serrant

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Tasted 3 vintages: 2014, 2013, 2009. Unfortunately I have almost no verbal notes but they were all excellent.
    2014: 92.
    2013: Herbaceous 93.
    2009: First bottle was oxidized, second bottle was very oxidative but not too old. 92. I loved it but drink now! I am not experienced with Joly but the wines were served by the winemaker himself, so I believe the wine's advanced development stage has nothing to do with storage conditions.

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  • 2013 Nicolas Joly Clos de la Coulée de Serrant 93 Points

    France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Savennières-Coulée de Serrant

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Tasted 3 vintages: 2014, 2013, 2009. Unfortunately I have almost no verbal notes but they were all excellent.
    2014: 92.
    2013: Herbaceous 93.
    2009: First bottle was oxidized, second bottle was very oxidative but not too old. 92. I loved it but drink now! I am not experienced with Joly but the wines were served by the winemaker himself, so I believe the wine's advanced development stage has nothing to do with storage conditions.

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  • 2009 Nicolas Joly Clos de la Coulée de Serrant 92 Points

    France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Savennières-Coulée de Serrant

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Tasted 3 vintages: 2014, 2013, 2009. Unfortunately I have almost no verbal notes but they were all excellent.
    2014: 92.
    2013: Herbaceous 93.
    2009: First bottle was oxidized, second bottle was very oxidative but not too old. I loved it but drink now! I am not experienced with Joly but the wines were served by the winemaker himself, so I believe the wine's advanced development stage has nothing to do with storage conditions.

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  • 2009 Nicolas Joly Clos de la Coulée de Serrant Flawed

    France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Savennières-Coulée de Serrant

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Tasted 3 vintages: 2014, 2013, 2009. Unfortunately I have almost no verbal notes but they were all excellent.
    2014: 92.
    2013: Herbaceous 93.
    2009: First bottle was oxidized, second bottle was very oxidative but not too old. I loved it but drink now! I am not experienced with Joly but the wines were served by the winemaker himself, so I believe the wine's advanced development stage has nothing to do with storage conditions.

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Flight 11 (5 Notes)

  • 2016 Ségla 88 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Clearly Green pepper from Cab. 2015 is a little better.

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  • 2015 Ségla 89 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: High tannin. A little better than 2016.

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  • 2017 Château Rauzan-Ségla 93 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: tasted 2017, 2016, 2011:
    - 2017: 93 The best of them, savoury style, cassis, long finish.
    - 2016: 92. Closed at the moment.
    - 2011: 92+. Clearly green bell pepper, cassis, high tannins.

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  • 2016 Château Rauzan-Ségla 92 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: tasted 2017, 2016, 2011:
    - 2017: 93 The best of them, savoury style, cassis, long finish.
    - 2016: 92. Closed at the moment.
    - 2011: 92+. Clearly green bell pepper, cassis, high tannins.

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  • 2011 Château Rauzan-Ségla 92 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: tasted 2017, 2016, 2011:
    - 2017: 93 The best of them, savoury style, cassis, long finish.
    - 2016: 92. Closed at the moment.
    - 2011: 92+. Clearly green bell pepper, cassis, high tannins.

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Flight 12 (3 Notes)

  • 2018 Château La Croix Canon 88 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Canon-Fronsac

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Concentrated and very high tannins

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  • 2018 Château Canon 91 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Rating based on performance right now when it is way too young.

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  • 2017 Château Canon 92 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Lots of cassis. Rating based on performance right now when it is way too young.

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Flight 13 (3 Notes)

  • 2019 Domaine de la Solitude Blanc 89 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Off dry

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  • 2017 L'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc 90 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: No notes taken.

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  • 2015 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 93 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Why is white Bordeaux so underestimated? Even for a white Burgundy lover this is outstanding. For a rounding of the price for Burgundy. Can definitely drink now but also suitable for further ageing. 93+

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Flight 14 (4 Notes)

  • 2022 Château Rocheyron

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck: Tasted 2022 (barrel sample), 2021, 2020, 2019 are of course way too young right now. All 4 cuvees were deep purple, extremely rich/concentrated, fruity and had very high tannins. The finish was extremely long. 2021 did have the most extreme tannins. 2020 the longest finish.

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  • 2021 Château Rocheyron

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck: Tasted 2022 (barrel sample), 2021, 2020, 2019 are of course way too young right now. All 4 cuvees were deep purple, extremely rich/concentrated, fruity and had very high tannins. The finish was extremely long. 2021 did have the most extreme tannins. 2020 the longest finish.

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  • 2020 Château Rocheyron

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck: Tasted 2022 (barrel sample), 2021, 2020, 2019 are of course way too young right now. All 4 cuvees were deep purple, extremely rich/concentrated, fruity and had very high tannins. The finish was extremely long. 2021 did have the most extreme tannins. 2020 the longest finish.

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  • 2019 Château Rocheyron

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck: Tasted 2022 (barrel sample), 2021, 2020, 2019 are of course way too young right now. All 4 cuvees were deep purple, extremely rich/concentrated, fruity and had very high tannins. The finish was extremely long. 2021 did have the most extreme tannins. 2020 the longest finish.

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Flight 15 (6 Notes)

  • 2022 Psi Ribera del Duero

    Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck and brought from barrel. I have never understood PSI. That was also the case this time.

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  • 2021 Psi Ribera del Duero

    Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck. I have never understood PSI. That was also the case this time.

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  • 2022 Dominio Pingus Ribera del Duero Flor de Pingus

    Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck. Brought from barrel. Extremely high tannin. Of course way too young. Needs many years in the cellar.

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  • 2021 Dominio Pingus Ribera del Duero Flor de Pingus

    Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck. Of course way too young. Needs many years in the cellar.

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  • 2022 Dominio Pingus Ribera del Duero

    Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck. Brought from barrel. Of course way too young. Needs many years in the cellar.

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  • 2021 Dominio Pingus Ribera del Duero

    Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Presented by Peter Sisseck. Of course way too young. Needs many years in the cellar.

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Flight 16 (3 Notes)

  • 2019 Château Grillon 87 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Try Rieussec or Suduiraut instead. Not a big price difference but a huge quality difference

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  • 2022 Château Grillon 80 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Try Rieussec or Suduiraut instead. Not a big price difference but a huge quality difference

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  • 2016 Château Grillon 90 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: SSA - without sulfur! This was interesting! It is the first Sauternes I have ever tasted without sulfur. Unfortunately I have no written notes, but I really liked it. 90+. However Chateau Grillon is not at the same level as (traditional) Rieussec or Suduiraut.

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Flight 17 (5 Notes)

  • 2018 Galia Villages 88 Points

    Spain, Castilla y León, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Deep purple, high tannin,

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  • 2016 Galia Villages 89 Points

    Spain, Castilla y León, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: No notes

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  • 2015 Galia Villages 90 Points

    Spain, Castilla y León, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: The best right now among vintage 2018, 2016 and 2015.

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  • 2018 Viñas del Regajal Galia 'Le Dean' 91 Points

    Spain, Castilla y León, Toro

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: No notes

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  • 2015 Galia Clos Santuy 91 Points

    Spain, Castilla y León, Vino de Mesa

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: No notes.

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Flight 18 (10 Notes)

  • 2020 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhauser Schloss Riesling Trocken 90 Points

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee is off dry with notes of kerosene.

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  • 2020 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhauser Riesling Trocken 91 Points

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee has notes of kerosene.

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  • 2020 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Herrenberg Riesling 89 Points

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee was the only one which I scored under 90.

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  • 2020 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling 92 Points

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee has notes of kerosene. 92+

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  • 2020 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett 92 Points

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee is off dry. 92+

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  • 2020 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling Kabinett 92 Points

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee is off dry. 92+

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  • 2018 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling Kabinett #25 Auction

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee: No notes taken.

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  • 2019 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling Auslese 95 Points

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee is typical high quality Mosel which is delicate/not concentrated and outstanding.

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  • 2018 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling Auslese Nr. 89 94 Points

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee is more concentrated than Abtsberg Riesling Auslese 2019. I prefer the latter but both are outstanding.

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  • 2017 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling Nr. 56 Jungfernwein Auslese Auction 96 Points

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: An impressive Mosel-house. I scored almost all the cuvees 90 and above and many of them in the mid-1990s. This cuvee was Magnum and was the very best of the tasted Maximin Grunhaus wines.96+

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Flight 19 (5 Notes)

  • 2020 Château Belá (Egon Müller) Dry Riesling 83 Points

    Slovakia, Južnoslovenská, Štúrovský

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Bitterness on the palate.

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  • 2022 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling 70 Points

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: The style of Riesling aromas/flavours I do not find attractive. For me that is unfortunately generally the case for Kabinett and often also for Spatlese. Things change materially when we move to dry/off dry auslese. Rating based on my subjective taste

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  • 2022 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett 85 Points

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Off dry. The style of Riesling aromas/flavours I do not find attractive. For me that is unfortunately generally the case for Kabinett. Things change materially when we move to dry/off dry auslese. Rating based on my subjective taste

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  • 2022 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling Spätlese

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine:The style of Riesling aromas/flavours I do find attractive. For me that is unfortunately generally the case for Kabinett and often also for Spatlese. Things change materially when we move to dry/off dry auslese. Rating based on my subjective taste

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  • 2017 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese 95 Points

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.

    This wine: Outstanding 95+

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