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Bibendum Public Portfolio Tasting 2014
Sydney, Australia
Tasted September 7, 2014 by CamWheeler with 673 views
Flight 1 (70 notes)
White - Sparkling
N.V. Laherte Frères Champagne Grand Brut Ultradition
88 points
Pear, apple. some herb and chalk aromas. Nice mouthfeel, the dosage is mild, though it does feel quite rounded overall. Not especially complex, but a nice starting wine.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Laherte Frères Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut
90 points
Apple, yeast and toasty notes. Good focus on the palate, the acid comes through nicely and the fruit has more depth than the Ultradition. Very nice.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Laherte Frères Champagne Extra Brut Les Empreintes
90 points
Earthy, lemon, floral notes on the nose. Good acid and drive, with the fruit restrained but working nicely with the other components.
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White
2011 Bannockburn Chardonnay
90 points
Toast, toffee apple and pear aromas. Nice mouthfeel, good length to it. Has power, but the acidity counters it well.
White
2010 Bannockburn Chardonnay S.R.H.
92 points
Nutty, citrus, honeysuckle and pear aromas. The palate is powerful, with the fruit rounding out the mouthfeel nicely. Finishes very fresh and clean. Composed power.
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White
2012 Domaine Bernard Defaix Chablis
88 points
Mineral and pear. Fresh flavours, good acid cut but finishes with a touch of bitterness.
White
2012 Domaine Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet
90 points
Spice, pear and lemon. Really nicely balanced, shows a class above the standard 2012 Chablis. The fruit is light but it has some depth to it as well. Good length.
White
2012 Pierre Gaillard Condrieu
91 points
Very floral nose with some apricot and pear as well. Mouthfilling richness, the acidity thankfully gives it a fresh lift. Enjoyable as it is right now.
White
2013 Spinifex Miette Blanc
89 points
Popcorn, florals and vanilla. Nicely textured with medium length and decent depth.
White
2013 Spinifex Lola
89 points
Stonefruit and lime. Palate is nice, has fresh acid and a roundness to the fruit that feels complimentary. Medium length.
White
2014 Adelina Riesling
90 points
Expressive nose of pear and florals. Palate shows some residual sugar (maybe 10 g/l?), with good length and balance.
White
2013 Some Young Punks Riesling Monsters, Monsters, Attack!
89 points
Lemon, lime and lanolin aromas. Tiny touch of residual sugar works nicely with the phenolics and acid. Showing well right now.
White
2013 Adelina Arneis
89 points
Earthy and floral nose, with some lees influence and smoke. Mouthfeel is a little soft for my liking but the length is alright and the flavours are pleasant - if the palate was as interesting as the nose this would have been rated higher.
White
N.V. Verget du Sud Au Fil du Temps Cuvée Gold
90 points
Blend of 08/09/10/11 fruit. Smoky, nutty and apple aromas. Well balanced with nice acidity and some of the flavour complexity from the nose also showing up. I wasn't expecting to like this so much but there was plenty to think about and enjoy.
White
2013 Ashton Hills Riesling
87 points
Lemon and peach on the nose. Soft on the palate, there is a bit of sugar added after fermentation which I think explains the softness. I don't mind it but it isn't overly interesting.
White - Sparkling
2010 Ashton Hills Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs
89 points
Sea spray and chalky aromas. Feels very dry, though it does have 7 g/l dosage. Good length and balance. Could develop well over a few years.
Rosé - Sparkling
2010 Ashton Hills Pinot Noir Salmon Brut
88 points
Roses and pear on the nose. Very fresh, has some intensity to the fruit. A nice style, though some more complexity would help.
White
2012 Luke Lambert Chardonnay
88 points
Rose, lime and toast from the oak. Palate is clean, I wish it had a bit more texture to go with the fruit, but it is nice all the same.
White
2012 Luke Lambert Chardonnay Crudo
87 points
White florals and some earth. Restrained palate, medium length. Not overly interesting to me but it is well made and enjoyable enough.
White
2010 Domaine du Salvard Cheverny l'Heritiere
90 points
Garrigue herbal elements to the nose along with lemon and saline character. The palate has some complexity to it, it is touched by the same herbal elements. Won't be for everyone but I rather enjoyed it.
White
2012 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Clos du Bourg
90 points
Pear, lemon and floral notes. Shines on the palate, there is rich fruit but the acid line is strong and carries the wine to a long finish. Liked this a lot.
White
2013 Gérard Boulay Sancerre Chavignol
90 points
Chalk and stoney aromas. Nice richness to the fruit which is balanced by a very fresh and drying acid line. Has plenty of class.
White
2012 Gérard Boulay Sancerre Monts Damnés
92 points
Intensely perfumed - flint, chalk, white florals and lemon. Class above on the palate, it sparkles with plenty of fruit power and an fine core of acidity. Give it some more time and it will be superb.
White
2011 François Chidaine Montlouis-sur-Loire Les Choisilles
89 points
Taking on some colour. Herb, peaches and toast. Rich fruit drives the palate, but the acid falls away just a little early for my liking. Very good anyway.
White
2012 Alphonse Mellot Pouilly-Fumé par Emmanuelle Mellot
88 points
Herb and citrus aromas. Medium length. Average wine that neither inspires nor disappoints.
White
2013 Alphonse Mellot Sancerre La Moussière
91 points
Delicate aromas of peach, pine and herb. Nice fruit weight on the palate, with a sense of purity about it and a core of acid that strings things along for longer than expected. Very good!
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White
2012 Reichsrat Von Buhl Riesling Trocken
87 points
Floral and some apricot aromas. Leaner styled fruit on the palate, it has medium length and decent drive.
White
2013 Müller-Catoir Riesling MC trocken
87 points
Floral, slate and pear. Clean palate with light fruit. Nice at the entry level.
White
N.V. Müller-Catoir Gutswein Trocken
87 points
Not much happening on the nose but a little apple perhaps. Light on the palate as well, has a lick of sweetness. Decent length and enjoyable for what it is.
White
2013 Domaine Weinbach Riesling Cuvée Théo
90 points
Plenty of spice and citrus aromas. Fruit has a bit of power to it, the acidity keeps it in check though.
White
2012 Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Reserve
88 points
Intense spice and citrus aromas. There is plenty of sweetness to the palate, as well as a touch of alcohol. Also has a touch of bitterness which I often don't mind but didn't really work for me on this occasion. Might settle with time?
White - Sweet/Dessert
2011 Disznókő Tokaji Késöi Szüretelésü-Late Harvest
90 points
Apricot, peach, spice and honey. Drinking well now, good balance, sweetness is present but doesn't dominate. I like the flavour profile.
White
2012 Garagiste Chardonnay Merricks
91 points
Mineral, meal and spice. Good minerality on the palate as well, flows nicely and the fruit has depth to it. Smart wine.
White - Sparkling
2013 Robert & Bernard Plageoles Gaillac Mauzac nature
89 points
Funky nose - cider and earth. Broad bubbles, the palate is also rather funky. Something different but will polarise.
White
2013 Château Peybonhomme-les Tours Le Blanc Bonhomme
87 points
Melon, hay and smoke. Good cut on the palate, the fruit is restrained and maybe a little too hidden on this occasion.
White - Fortified
N.V. Equipo Navazos Manzanilla en Rama
90 points
Saline, honey and nutty aromas. Easy to drink, very refreshing. Has length to it as well. Super value for money wine.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Babo Friuli Glera
86 points
Pear and grapes. Sweet, moscato like palate - with sugar and grape flavour. Okay.
White
White
2013 Fattoria Corzano e Paterno Il Corzanello Bianco Toscana IGT
86 points
Pear, spice and violet. Simple palate, has a good hit of acid but not a whole lot else to it.
White
2013 Babo Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie
84 points
Apple and light funkiness. Palate is shallow and simple.
White - Sparkling
2013 Massolino Moscato d'Asti
88 points
Aromatic - floral, earth and orange. Nice level of sweetness, has good acid and I think it is pretty likeable overall.
White
2013 Girlan Cuvée 448 s.l.m. Bianco Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT
89 points
Mango, peach and pineapple. Palate is rounded at the edge but the acid cuts through and there is some very good texture. Medium length.
White
2013 Girlan Pinot Bianco
87 points
Lemon and herb aromas. Soft palate, there is some herb alongside the ripe fruit. Wish it had more acid, like the 448.
White
2013 Girlan Pinot Bianco Plattenriegl
89 points
Lemon and lime aromas. Better acid on this compared to the Pinot Bianco. Still has richness but the cleansing nature of the acid improves the balance.
White
2012 Suertes del Marqués Valle de la Orotava Trenzado
91 points
Sesame and toasty nose - really like it. Lovely balance, good flavour and length. These wines are unique and I'm becoming a fan quickly.
White
2012 Viñedos Bernabeleva Vinos de Madrid Camino de Navaherreros Blanco
89 points
Pear, lemon and passionfruit. Good acid, a light nutty character that lends some interest. Medium length.
White
2013 Bodegas y Viñedos Mengoba Bierzo Brezo Godello y Dona Blanca
89 points
Light mineral and perfumed floral nose. Nice texture, good flavour and fruit presence.
White
2013 Pazos de Lusco Rías Baixas Zios
87 points
Tropical fruit nose. Shows the same fruit on the palate - very forward with its fruit. Okay.
White
2012 Bodegas Valdesil Valdeorras MonteNovo
87 points
Toast, lemon and apple. Light palate, a little texture but not so much depth.
White
2013 Adega Algueira Ribeira Sacra Brandan
89 points
Passionfruit and spice. Clean, good punch from the fruit and finishes with a swarm of acidity. Good.
Red
2011 Bannockburn Shiraz De La Roche
88 points
Light red fruits. Medium bodied with plenty of pepper and spice. Good result from the vintage.
Red
2011 Bannockburn Pinot Noir De La Terre
84 points
Perfume and mint aromas. High acid and there is an element of green bitterness to the tannins.
Red
2011 Bannockburn Pinot Noir Serre
87 points
Herbal and floral. Mild fruit on the palate, fruit covers the bitterness of the tannins better than on the 2011 Terre Pinot Noir but it is still there.
Red
2009 Bannockburn Shiraz
89 points
Pepper, cherry and plum. Palate is nice, has good acid and medium length. Will age over the medium term.
Red
2013 Bannockburn Pinot Noir 1314 a.d.
88 points
Rhubarb, pepper, light stalks. Good acid, some meaty savouryness. Very nice.
Red
2010 Bannockburn Pinot Noir
86 points
Better than a previous taste, but still not up to scratch. Heavy stalks, some red fruits and florals. Stalks show through on the palate and there is a bitter tinge to them. Lacking.
Red
2011 Bannockburn Pinot Noir Stuart
81 points
Heavily herbal on the nose and palate. Bitter tannins as well. Doesn't have the fruit to compensate.
Red
2010 Bannockburn Douglas
89 points
Perfume, stalk and graphite. Nice balance, a little stalk to it but it is part of the wine rather than standing on its own. I like it.
Red
2012 Alain Graillot Syrah No. 2
90 points
Plum, mint and cherry, plus some funky element that I like. Good fruit purity, it feels restrained and there is plenty of spice backing it up. Very good!
Red
2012 Luke Lambert Syrah
91 points
Very floral and perfumed nose. Lovely balance, great acid spark. Carries really well. One that I want to return to and try again.
Red
2013 Adega Algueira Mencía Ribeira Sacra
90 points
Perfumed, plum, black cherry and tar. Good tannin presence with a nice medium bodied fruit profile.
Red
2012 Adega Algueira Merenzao Ribeira Sacra
91 points
Pepper, spice and mineral. Mineral on the palate too - nice flow and flavour purity. Touch of a herbal element but I like it a lot.
Red
2010 Dominio do Bibei Ribeira Sacra Lalama
90 points
Rhubarb and cherry. Good acid, tannins are rather firm but the fruit is quith plump and it works together.
Red
2013 Alfredo Maestro El Marciano
89 points
Mild nose but there is plenty of flavour on the palate - violet and cherry. Grips on the finish.
Red
2011 Viñedos Bernabeleva Vinos de Madrid Camino de Navaherreros
87 points
Cherry and heavy reduction. Medium bodied, tannins are firm and bold. Decent length even with the heavy grip but it doesn't quite feel balanced.
Red
2012 Luciano Sandrone Dolcetto d'Alba
88 points
Tar and cherry. Plush fruit but it is helped along by racy acidity. Would benefit a lot from food but I like it for its structure and drive.
Red
2011 Luciano Sandrone Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore
91 points
Intense and complex perfume. Fine tannins, delivers both intensity and class. Would definitely buy for myself if the price is right.
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Red
2009 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne
92 points
Tar and graphite with some earth and spice. Intense fruit along with excellent tannic structure. Serious wine that is promising a lot for the future.
Red
2011 Equis Crozes-Hermitage Équinoxe
86 points
Meaty and toasty. Palate is medium fruited, could do with some more depth, though it is decent to drink.
Red
2011 Domaine des Lises Crozes-Hermitage
88 points
Spice and stalks. Lean style but does have some good length to it. Would be improved by food considerably I think.