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Red
1978 Château Canon-la-Gaffelière St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
Mid garnet. nose of b;lackcurrant, dried cherry, leather, smoke, tobacco box, meat, earth & spices. Decent body, strong acidity, integrated & ripe tannin. To taste blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, red cherry, leather, cedar, smoke, earth & leaves. Very long. Outstanding. Amazing balance and range of flavours. Solid intensity too. Remained fresh but plenty of tertiary complexity. Don't think it will improve but is also not going anywhere soon. Lovely treat.
White
Pale lemon, aromas of peach, lemon pear, apricot & honeysuckle. Mid body, some texture and strong acidity. To taste apple, pear, lemon, lime, peach, apricot & smoke. Good length. Very good. Nice balance, good flavours and fresh but some complexity too. Drinking nicely but some time in hand.
Red
Mid ruby, aromas of raspberry, red cherry, blackcurrant, strawberry, cedar, baking spice & earth. Mid body, strong acidity, grippy slightly drying tannin. To taste strawberry, raspberry, cherry, vanilla, baking spice, toast, smoke, leather & earth. Long. Very good. Nice balance, flavours & complexity. Drying on the finish. Drink now.
Rosé
Pink-gold, nose of strawberry, raspberry, apple, lemon, biscuit & dough. Nice mouthfeel, strong acidity. To taste, strawberry, raspberry, red apple, red plum, red cherry, biscuit, dough & pastry. Creamy. Long. Outstanding. Fresh, quite complex & delicious. Lovely balance and range of flavours. Drink up.
Red
Deep ruby, nose dominated by spice and vanilla but with some plum, cherry & blackcurrant underneath. Good weight and fresh acidity. Plenty of ripe, coating tannins. To taste spices, cedar, vanilla, toast, blackcurrant, cherry, bramble, leather, meat. Decent length. Very good. Nice balance & flavours but lacking depth. Probably would benefit from some more time for oak to settle in further.
Red
Mid ruby, nose of blackberry, cherry, raspberry, strawberry, plum, chocolate, leather & earth. Good body and acidity. Ripe and grippy tannin. To taste raspberry, blackberry, strawberry, cherry, cedar, smoke, earth, chocolate & leather. Long. Very good. Lots of flavours & complexity, just lacking a touch of depth. Time in hand but drinking well now.
White - Sparkling
Pale gold. Aromas of red apple, strawberry, plum, pear & lemon. Mid body, strong acidity, To taste apple, pear, lemon, plum, raspberry & strawberry. Nice length. Good. Decent balance and flavours. Fruity & enjoyable.
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White
Pale lemon, aromas of honeysuckle, lemon, lime, pear, peach, apricot & wet stones. Decent body, & strong acidity. To taste lemon, lime, apple, pear, peach, honeysuckle & slate. Good length. Very good. Lovely balance, fresh & sharp. Intense flavours. Drinking nicely but will hold fine.
Red
Pale ruby, nose of strawberry, raspberry & cola. Light with strong acidity and little tannin. To taste more strawberry, raspberry & cola. Natty. Medium length. (Just) Acceptable. Flavours nice but no depth or intensity. Superficial & very disappointing.
Red
Strong ruby, nose of red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, cedar, earth, smoke, leaves & vanilla. Good body, strong acidity and ripe tannins. To taste raspberry, strawberry, red cherry, leather & smoke. Ok length. Good. Nice balance and flavours but lacking complexity & depth.
White
Pale lemon, aromas of lemon, apple, pear, apricot, melon & honeysuckle. Nice weight, strong acidity. To taste pear, peach, apple, apricot, lemon & lime. Good length. Very good. Lovely balance and nice flavours with intensity behind. Plenty of time in hand.
Red
Mid ruby, aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry, violets & smoke. Good mouth weight, decent acidity with plenty of grippy ripe tannins. To taste more blackberry, blackcurrant, smoke, earth & leaves. Good length. Very good. Nice balance & flavours. Not complex but fresh and well structured. Will hold and probably improve with a little time.
White
Pale lemon, nose of peach, pear, apricot, wet stones & vaseline. Fresh, strong acidity. To taste more peach, pear, apple, apricot & slate. Good length. Very good. Fresh, fruity, nice flavours & balance. Really very nice and super value. Will hold no issue.
Red
Pale ruby, touch of garnet in rim. Aromas of blackberry, redcurrant, strawberry, raspberry, violets, spice, pepper, toast, earth, wet leaves & smoke. Mid weight body, strong acidity. Fine tannins. To taste blackberry, bramble, strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant, toast, smoke, spices, leather & earth. Long. Outstanding. Super balance and range of flavours. Nice complexity. Drinking very nicely now but no rush at all.
Red
2000 Château Canon-la-Gaffelière St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
Deep garnet, nose of black cherry, black plum, blackberry, blackcurrant, raspberry, redcurrant, leather, smoke, toast, coffee, chocolate & tobacco. Good weight, strong acidity, ripe and juicy tannings.To taste black cherry, red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, blackcurrant, black pepper, spice, cedar, toast, smoke, leather, meat & coffee. Long. Outstanding. Super balance, lots of intensity, complexity and definition. In a great place with fruit still very present, but plenty of other complexity. Ready to go depending on your taste preferences, with plenty of time in hand.
Red
Pale garnet, aromas of cherry, raspberry, strawberry, red plum & smoke. Decent body with strong acidity and some ripe tannin. To taste raspberry, strawberry, cherry, redcurrant, blackcurrant, leather, smoke & a touch of meat. Good length. Very good. Really nice balance & flavours. Will hold fine but don't see much upside now.
White
Pale lemon, nose of peach, pear, apricot, lemon & wet stones. Decent bodyweight, touch oily and strong acidity. On the palate more peach, pear, ripe apple, apricot, lemon, lime & wet stones. Long. Very good. Intense and fresh and really well balanced. Drinking lovely but more to come in my view.
White - Sparkling
Pale lemon, nose of apple, pear, lemon, slate, wet stone, bread and smoke. Nice body and touch creamy. Strong acidity. To taste lemon, lime, pear, green apple, wet stone & bread. Good length. Very good. Sharp and fresh with lots of flavour intensity. More to come with time.
Red
Nice ruby colour. Aromas of black cheery, red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, baking spice & smoke. Nice weight, strong acidity and grippy, ripe tannins. To taste black cherry, red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, plum, vanilla, toast, baking spice & smoke. Long. Very good. Lovely balance and range of flavours. Intensity there but still developing, expecting more to come with some time.
Red
Mid ruby, nose of blackcurrant, raspberry, white pepper, cedar, smoke & alcohol. Plenty of body, high acidity with lots of ripe chalky tannins. Alcohol prominent. To taste raspberry, strawberry, cherry, vanilla, blackcurrant & toast. Ok but sweet finish. Acceptable (just). Not fully in balance (alcohol heavy) and sweet ending. Not to my taste. Hope some time will help integrate, but not convinced.
White
Pale lemon, nose of pear, apple, peach, lemon, smoke & flint. Nice mouthfeel, strong acidity. To taste apple, pear, peach, lemon, lime & wet stone. Good length. Very good. Super fresh & lovely balance. Nice flavours and decent length. Time in hand.
White - Sparkling
2019 Raimes Blanc de Noirs Hampshire Pinot Blend, Pinot Noir (view label images)
Pale lemon, nose of raspberry, blackcurrant, red apple, pear & toast. Nice body with fine bubbles. Strong acidity. To taste lemon, pear, red apple, raspberry, strawberry & dough. Ok length. Good. Nice flavours & very fresh with good balance. Missing a bit of length and depth. Time in hand so no rush.
Red
Bright mid ruby. Nose of red cherry, black cherry, redcurrant, leaf, smoke, meat, toast & strawberry. Decent body, strong acidity, ripe but slightly chalky tannin. To taste cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, strawberry, toast, smoke, spices, white pepper & leather. Long. Very good. Lovely balance and range of flavours. Quite smooth and positive development. No rush.
Red
2019 Podere Castellinuzza Chianti Classico Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)
Light ruby with aromas of red cherry, strawberry, redcurrant, iodine, tomato leaf, vanilla & smoke. Medium body, high acidity and grippy tannins. To taste redcurrant, strawberry, cherry, smoke, leather & meat. Ok length. Good. Well balanced and nice flavours. Sharp and straightforward. Will hold.
White
(Half) Mid lemon, aromas of lemon, lime wet stones, apple & pear. Touch muted initially. Medium body with strong acidity. To taste more lemon, lime, zest, apple, pear & slate. Long finish. Very good. Intense flavours and well balanced. Super fresh. Plenty of time in hand.
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Red
2014 Château Marsau Francs Côtes de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
Deep ruby, nose of vanilla, ceadr, leather, black cherry, blackcurrant, red cherry & red plum. Weighty body, strong acidity with plenty of chalky tannins. To taste red cherry, redcurrant, red plum, vanilla & smoke. Decent length. Good. Well balanced but lacking intensity & precision.
Red
Pale ruby, aromas of cherry, strawberry, raspberry, smoke & leather. Good body with high acidity, plenty of ripe fruity tannins. To taste red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, smoke & cedar. Good length. Very good. Lacking a little depth and complexity but very well balamced with delicious flavours. Time in hand.
Red
Light bright ruby, nose of red cherry, strawberry, raspberry & cedar. Lighter body with limited tannins. Strong acidity. To taste red cherry, strawberry, raspberry & smoke. Nice finish but not long or complex. Good. Nice balance and flavours but lacking depth and complexity. Drink now.
White - Sparkling
Pale lemon, nose of apple, pear, lemon, lime, dough, nuts & smoke. Nice mouthfeel and fine bubbles. Strong acidity. To taste apple, pear, lemon, lime, honey, nuts, smoke & peach. Long. Very good. Lovely balance and super fresh with intense flavours. Needs more time but further potential.
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Red
Mid ruby, nose of black cherry, morello cherry, raspberry, strawberry, vanilla, smoke & cedar. Nice mouth weight, high acidity. Medium grippy tannins. To taste black cherry, red cherry, smoke, meat, strawberry & raspberry. Decent length. Very good. Nice balance, good flavours and developing. Drinking nicely but room for more.
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White
Pale lemon, nose of peach, pear, apricot. Mid body, high acidity. To taste peach, pear, apricot, apple & wet stones. Medium length. Good. Nice balance & flavours. Drink now.
Rosé - Sparkling
Pale pink, medium intensity with nose of raspberry, strawberry, apple, pear & dough. Strong acidity, decent body. To taste quite creamy with raspberry, strawberry, bread, apple & pear. Good length. Very good. Fresh, nice balance and flavours. Will hold well.
White
Mid lemon colour, aromas of peach, lemon, lime, pear, shells, smoke & lemon peel. Decent body with a touch oily texture. Strong acidity. To taste lemon, lime, pear, green apple, wet stones, slate & smoke. Long. Outstanding. Super balance with intense flavours and lingering finish. Some complexity starting. Lovely but lots of time in hand.
White - Sparkling
2009 Jenkyn Place Brut Hampshire Champagne Blend (view label images)
(Mag) Pale gold, aromas of lime, lemon, bread, yeast, lemon curd, apple, pear, wet stones, smoke, honey & nuts. Good weight, creamy texture with fine bubbles. Strong acidity. To taste, lemon, lime, apple, pear, lemon curd, honey & nuts. Long finish. Very good indeed. Super fresh, great balance & intense flavours. Drinking great but still has lots of time.
Red
Light ruby, aromas of red cherry, morello cherry, redcurrant, strawberry, raspberry, cedar, leather & earth. Lighter side body wise, strong acidity, ripe but touch chalky tannin. To taste cherry, raspberry, strawberry, redcurrant, leather, toast & smoke. Good length. Very good. Nice balance and fresh with savoury finish, quite moreish. Perhaps missing a little depth. Drink but no rush.
White - Sweet/Dessert
2011 Domaine de l'Alliance Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)
(500ml) Mid gold, nose of raisins, honey, peach, apricot, honey suckle, nuts & petrol. Good body and weight and strong acidity keeping the sweetness fresh. To taste more apricot, peach, honey, smoke & raisins. Good length. Very good. Nice balance and freshness. Drinking nicely but plenty of life left.
Red
Deep ruby, nose of strawberry, black cherry, smoke, toast, bell pepper, earth & black pepper. Medium body, strong acidity and present + chalky tannins. To taste blackcurrant, black cherry, toast, smoke, earth & leather. Decent length. Very good. Good balance and nice flavours, lacking a little depth and intensity. Will hold well.
White
Pale lemon, aromas of peach, pear, apricot, apple, lemon, lime, honey, nuts & toffee. Nice weight and texture with strong acidity. To taste apple, pear, lemon, lime, peach, caramel & smoke. Long finish. Very good. Lovely balance and flavours. Drinking great but no rush.
White - Sweet/Dessert
2011 Château d'Arche Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)
Pale gold, aromas of peach, honey, apricot, raisins, lychee, tropical fruit. Sweet with good mouth weight, strong acidity & quite oily and luscious. To taste peach, apricot, pear, lemon, lime, lychee, honey, nuts, smoke & toast. Long. Outstanding. Fresh, super balance between sweetness & acidity. Nice complexity and very good now but time in hand.
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Red
Light ruby, intense aromas of raspberry, blackcurrant, strawberry, red cherry, vanilla, toast, smoke, coffee, chocolate, leather & earth. Good body, strong acidity and mid tannins which are grippy and fine. To taste raspberry, strawberry, red cherry, cedar, toast, leather, earth & chocolate. Long finish. Outstanding. Super balance and strong development in the glass of the palate in particular. Complex with wide range of flavours. Lovely now but lots of future potential too.
White - Sparkling
Pale lemon, nose of green apple, pear, lemon, toast & pastry. Nice mouthfeel, fine mousse & strong acidity. To taste lemon, lime, apple, pear, peach, honey, toast, dough & pastry. Decent length. Very good. Lovely balance, super fresh and nice range of flavours. Drinking great but time in hand.
Red
Mid ruby, aromas of morello cherry, raspberry, strawberry, red cherry & vanilla. Mid weight, strong acidity and mid tannins that are ripe. To taste, cherry, vanilla, smoke, raspberry & strawberry. Decent length. Good. Nice balance and alcohol feels more integrate than previous bottle. Drinking nicely but will hold fine.
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White
Pale lemon, nose of apricot, peach, pear, honeysuckle, honey, touch floral. Body on the lighter side, good acidity. To taste more peach, pear, apricot & honeysuckle. Good length. Fresh, fruity and nice flavours with decent balance. Good. Drink up.
White - Sweet/Dessert
2005 Château de Myrat Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)
Half. Deep gold, nose of honey, raisins, marmalade, apricot & peach. Good body and texture. Strong acidity. To taste apricot, peach, raisin, vanilla, honey & nuts. Long. Outstanding. Lovely balance between the sweetness and acidity, still very fresh. Lovely range and depth of flavours. In my opinion potential for more complexity with time.
White
Pale lemon, nose of peach, pear, apricot, apple, lemon, lime, smoke, toast & honey. Nice weight and mouthfeel, strong acidity. To taste lemon, lime, apple, pear, honey, smoke, toast, nuts & wet stone. Long. Outstanding. Superb balance with subtle but intense flavours and complexity that seemed to keep building. Fabulous now but more to come if you can wait.
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White
Half. Very pale lemon, aromas of bruised apple, brine, lemon, lime, apple, pear & grape. Nice mouthfeel, strong acidity, to taste biscuit, grape, lemon, lime, brine, salt & wet stones. Long finish. Very good. Fresh, interesting and with savoury/moreish finish. Lovely balance & drinking lovely but with potential to age and develop further.
White - Sparkling
Pale gold, nose of biscuit, dough, lemon, green apple, red apple, nuts & smoke. Medium body with light mousse. Strong acidity. To taste dough, yoghurt, lemon, lime, peach, pear, apple, raspberry, redcurrant, nuts, honey & toast. Long finish. Outstanding. Fresh but real depth and range of flavours with plenty of complexity.
Red
Silky ruby colour, nose of red, black & morello cherry, strawberry, leather, smoke & earth. Nice weight, very smooth, strong acidity. To taste Morello cherry, red cherry, redcurrant, strawberry, raspberry, cedar, smoke, leather & earth. Very long finish. Outstanding. Clearly very young but drinking superb, huge intensity of flavours that kept developing in the glass. Lovely balance and oak integration with strong range of flavours and complexity that will continue to build. Lots of time in hand.
White - Sparkling
Pale lemon, nose of apple, lemon, pear, biscuit & dough. Lovely mouthfeel and fine bubbles. To taste more apple, pear, lemon, lime, peach, apricot, dough & pastry. Long finish. Outstanding. Fresh and lovely balance but also some richness. Drinking great but will age for some time.
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Red
Pale ruby, aromas of red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant, leather, earth & spice. Medium body, high acidity, nice tannins ripe and fine. To taste more strawberry, raspberry, red cherry, spice, pepper, leather & earth. Long. Very good. Super balance and flavour intensity. Lacking a touch of complexity but still very youthful. Lots of time in hand.
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