Introduction

This tasting over an extended lunch in the restaurant Rössli in Bad Ragaz was organized by Roger Bischof and Roger Zysset of Secli Weinwelt who typically host 3-4 Champagne blind tastings annually. Wines were served in flights of four. I always like these thoughtfully curated events of Roger, both from a hedonistic and learning aspect. This lunch was no different. The wines showed exceptionally well, accompanied by wonderful food.

2012 and 2013 Vintage description
2012 is considered a very good vintage, together with 2008, 2002 and 1996 among the best in the last 30 years. The style of 2012 is generous and charming, yet with a lot of freshness and structure. 2013 is lighter with a touch more acidity. On paper it should thus not be too difficult to distinguish between the two. In reality, during the tasting, we often struggled pinpoint which wines were from which vintage. It was often easier to call the producer than the vintage. That is a testament of the quality of the at times overlooked 2013 vintage.

Flight 1 - Aperitiv and encore wines (3 notes)

Flight 2 (4 notes)

Flight 3 (4 notes)

Flight 4 (4 notes)

Flight 5 (4 notes)

Flight 6 (4 notes)

Flight 7 (4 notes)

Flight 8 (4 notes)