An easy afternoon with close friends; Bordeaux 2015
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Tasted Saturday, February 17, 2024 by Zweder the teacher with 158 views
Introduction
In general the formula here is that the host sets a theme and every participant brings a wine of the theme. The host puts a few extra on the table. We taste all wines blind, only knowing our own wine. We first taste a little bit in a random order. Then we decide together in which order the wines will be tasted again and after that revealed. In this group we do not use spittoons, so the number of bottles is limited. We don’t empty the bottles, but leave the leftovers for the host to taste again the next day, or take home the bottle we brought. In fact this easy setting where we taste the wines several times over 4 – 6 hours is the ultimate way to get a good impression of a wine.
2015 Château Palmer 96 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
Very beautiful bouquet with ripe dark berries, luxurious oak, cedar and cigar box. On the palate juicy dark and red berries and graphite, beautifully mild acidity, round tannin and some smoke. The wine is still very youthful, but already fantastic. The soft tannin and concentration hold a promise. For now 95 – 96+
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2013 Vieux Château Certan 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol
Beautiful bouquet with dark berries, some smoke and beautiful oak. On the palate juicy red and dark berry fruits and a slight touch of sweetness. Juicy acidity and slightly sticky tannin with a bite, some bitterness and bell pepper. Very good wine, but the vintage is probably the problem to make this wine great. 92 – 93 because with more time it will probably soften a bit and show more finesse.
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2015 Château Péby Faugères 97 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Extremely beautiful and concentrated bouquet with creamy and round dark berry fruits, On the palate concentrated and ripe dark berries, oak, cedar, round and beautiful acidity and tannin and an enormous length. This wine is not from this world and truly complex and delicious. It was a tasting with Bordeaux wines, but otherwise I would have said this is a great wine from Napa. 97+ for now.
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2015 Château Palmer Alter Ego 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
The bouquet is still a bit reticent, but shows beautifully round and elegant red berries. On the palate dark berries, graphite, cedar, oak, soft and slightly sweet licorice, beautiful acidity and round tannin. Good length, silky soft and delicious. Young maturity stage now when given a few hours of air time. (92 - 93+)
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2015 Clos l'Église (Pomerol) 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol
Beautiful bouquet, dark and red berries, beautifully dosed oak, bacon and a bit rustic. On the palate very juicy black berries like blackberries, beautiful acidity, a light touch of sweetness and round tannin with a good bite. Already delicious and a feast, but plenty of future. Fantastic wine!
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2016 Château du Tertre 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
Creamy bouquet with dark and red berries, oak and vanilla. On the palate juicy red and ripe dark berries, vanilla some minerals, good acidity and tannin and a slight touch of sweetness. Beautiful wine entering its young maturity stage.
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