An easy afternoon with close friends.

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 hardly 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.

• 2018 Château Andron Blanquet 89 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Estèphe

  Dark berries and cherries, some oak, good medium+ acidity and sticky tannin. With more air time the wine became more supple and friendly.

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• 2009 Château La Croix Pomerol 93 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol

  Deep bouquet with some autumn forest, sweet spices and oak in the bouquet. On the palate soft juicy fruits, medium+ acidity, slightly sticky tannin, a slight touch of sweetness and some ok bitterness in the finish.

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• 2018 Château Marquis d'Alesme 93 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

  Expressive bouquet with oak and cedar as well as sweet spices. Same on the palate, juicy dark berries, well dosed oak, medium+ acidity and still sticky tannin, there is a touch of chocolate and sweetness as well. Although it drinks lovely the wine is still a bit too young and will improve over the next 5+ years. I have a few more, so there will be a follow up in some years.

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• 2015 Château Marquis de Terme 92 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

  Bouquet with sweet spices, oak and cedar. On the palate a juicy start with a touch of sweetness, friendly acidity and round tannin and some length.

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• 2015 Château Lascombes 94 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

  Sweet spices, oak and cedar, dark and red berries in the bouquet. Same on the palate, some salty licorice, good acidity and round tannin as well as a slight touch of sweetness. Powerful and excellent wine.

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• 2018 Château Prieuré-Lichine 92 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

  Bouquet with red and dark berries and some herbs and spices. On the palate juicy and firm with medium++ acidity and sticky tannin and some bitterness. The wine is still reticent. 92+

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