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SLDS May 2015

Tasted May 26, 2015 by CamWheeler with 360 views

Flight 1 (13 notes)

White
2013 Prager Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Hinter der Burg Austria, Niederösterreich, Wachau
89 points
Floral, lime, green apple and light peach. Dry palate with plenty of that green apple flavour. Good intensity to it.
White
1999 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Chapelot France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru
flawed
Corked.
White
2014 Clonakilla Viognier Australia, New South Wales, Southern New South Wales, Canberra District
89 points
Spice, graphite, lime, wax and orange. Flavour is of medium intensity with phenolic and oily elements - quite good!
White
2005 Chateau Musar Blanc Lebanon, Bekaa Valley
90 points
Honeycomb, strawberry, bruised apples and ginger. Palate is round and full, with plenty of texture and interest.
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White
2008 Arnaud Ente Meursault Clos des Ambres France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault
93 points
Pine needles, smoke and apple. Starting to shed its youth. Has lovely composure and balance. Great drive and length. Super stuff.
White
2012 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
88 points
Apricot, orange and mandarin. Alcohol does show a bit on the palate but it still has good length. Might settle with a few years age.
Red
2006 Bass Phillip Pinot Noir 21 Australia, Victoria, Gippsland
89 points
Cinnamon, cherry, stalk, chocolate and oak. Medium length, red fruited character. Good but not great for me.
Red
2009 Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru
88 points
Dark florals, spice, earth and charred resiny oak. Tannins are felt throughout the whole palate, feeling a little heavy handed at this point. Really needs time.
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Red
2011 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Clos de la Roche France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
92 points
Graphite, cherry, redcurrant and some iron. Very bright palate, there is good balance and plenty of layers to the fruit. Lovely.
Red
2009 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Clos de la Roche France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
93 points
Violets and spice on the nose. Bright on the palate with red fruit shining and really excellent mineral acidity. Will benefit with more time in bottle.
Red
2005 Château Pontet-Canet France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
92 points
Plum and cherry along with a backing of cedar. Good minerality on the palate keeps the plush fruit fresh. Still feels bold overall, this should be cracking given enough time.
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Red
2004 Peter Lehmann Shiraz Stonewell Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
91 points
Blackcurrant, black cherry, spice and some meatiness. The tannins are well placed and the length is impressive. Excellent, though it will get even better with more time.
Red
2013 Clonakilla Syrah Australia, New South Wales, Southern New South Wales, Canberra District
95 points
Citrus, pepper, licorice and clove - superb fragrance in terms of interest. Palate has excellent balance and a melange of spices that come together wonderfully. Love the persistence and character of this wine.
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