2/5/2021 - lars.moeberg Does not like this wine:

Lot of fruit, very little structure, absolutely no depth.

12/27/2020 - lars.moeberg wrote:

This is of course in no way complex or profound. But it is immensely satisfying and it has got this lift that elevates your spirit. At least that was our experience as we drank it with oysters and small lobsters.

12/27/2020 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Eight years ago this seemed very awkward. But now everything has come together. The oak has all been resolved, and it is now a perfect packet of silky power. The tomato/iron character seems to have been transformed to something much more refined. This does not impress by its complexity nor its refinement. It primarily impress by succulence, balance and power.

11/18/2020 - lars.moeberg Likes this wine:

Iron infused low toned fruit. Very nice for its appellation.

11/18/2020 - lars.moeberg Does not like this wine:

Too much fruit, too little terroir.

8/29/2020 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Our house white. Light of course in accordance with its appellation. But it goes well with dishes without heavy sauces. And the nose is fantastic. Each sniff invites the next,as there seems to be something unfathomable about it.

8/21/2020 - lars.moeberg Likes this wine:

Very elegant and lively. Dances across the palate. Plenty of lift to the aftertaste. High toned Pinot fruit. Iron infused. Hints of game - more with aeration. Good mouthfeel - though only medium weight flavors.

8/2/2020 - lars.moeberg Likes this wine:

The only bottle of Poulsard I have ever tasted. The structure and flavour profile reminded me of a good Langhe Nebbiolo. Fruits were redder though, and the acidity more pronounced. The aftertaste was a little short.

7/23/2020 - lars.moeberg wrote:

At this point in time the nose is exclusively about flowers and minerals. Very fresh and clean in the mouth but not as vibrant as before. Aftertaste has a bit of warmth and a hint of liquorice.

5/26/2013 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Complex mineral spine. Tangelizing acidity. Holds 13.5% and I guess it is the sweetness of the alcohol that balances the acidity so beautifully. Love this wine. 5/11/16/9

5/23/2013 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Still very fresh and fruit forward. Balanced. Tannins finegrained. Lot of dry extract. Not very marked by oak. I think it has potential for at least 5 more years of cellaring - but then I expect it will be a different wine - more subtle less fresh.

3/3/2013 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Balanced, juicy, coherent, straight. Lovely acidity that keeps the wine on its feets without taking over. Subtle and enticing - but in no way a complex wine. (5/10/15/9)

2/23/2013 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Bricked rim. Drinks well now. All flavours have blended perfectly and secondary aromaes have developed. Lots of Beaune earth (5/9/13/8)

2/1/2013 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Second Kirk Grant.

1/25/2013 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Rose petals and mineral notes on the nose. Wonderful mouthfeel with lots of fine grained tannins. Medium but very precise aftertaste. (5/11/15/8)

1/19/2013 - lars.moeberg Likes this wine:

Lovely aromas of red fruit, wet stone. Very soft and feminin on the palate. Very fine grained tannins. Well balanced - but light bodied and a little short. (5/11/14/8)

1/16/2013 - lars.moeberg wrote:

The wine looks Garnet colored very light. The legs are Slow. It smells like Raspberry, and Strawberry. It tastes like Strawberry, and Raspberry. The body is Light. The wine has Smooth texture. The wine finishes Short. (5/8/11/7)

1/15/2013 - lars.moeberg wrote:

The wine looks Purple colored. The legs are Medium. It smells like Black currant (cassis). It tastes like Red Currant, Alcohol/Hot, and Clove. The body is Light/Medium. The wine has Narrow texture. The wine finishes Short. 5/7/10/6

12/31/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Red fruit jam and light toast on the nose. Taste a little disappointing since the jammy character does not bear onto the palate. Fresh though with a nice acidity, medium body and a smooth texture and a medium lenght aftertaste (5/9/13/8)

12/25/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

The wine looks Garnet colored. It smells like hcerries, rasberries and a hint of violets - all with a rustic haracter. The body is Light/Medium. The wine has Smooth texture. The wine finishes Medium.
Was best when poured, which was one hour after opening. Faded quickly. Should propably drink now. Pleasant and true to its appelation. 5/9/12/8

12/25/2012 - lars.moeberg Likes this wine:

Lots of acidity but crisp and light. Not a complex wine in any way, but perfect with the right food. Clean and precise in its expression. Well-made. Had a left-over that we drank the day after opening the bottle. The wine was still surprisingly fresh on day two. 5/10/15/8

11/24/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

This is a wine with an edge. The nose is floral and a bit plain. On the palate the alcohol gives weight and the acidity seems balanced, however after swallowing the acidity takes over and it ends a bit sharply. 5/7/11/7

11/23/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Petrol nose on opening, changed after an hour or so to become very pleasant and fruity - however neither complex nor deep. In the mouth a crisp acidity balances the sweetness perfectly. Went very well with the Hangzhou style dishes. 5/8/12/7

11/16/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Wood, toast, iron, tomatoes!?, dark fruit, powerful but light at the same time. Will save the remaining bottles at least a couple of years and hope for the wood to get better integrated. 5/10/15/8.

11/9/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

All about violets and cherries. Intriguing nose and velvety mouthfeel. 5/12/16/8.

10/26/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Small red fruits, raspberry, cherries, currants in the nose. Nice fruity with a pleasant grip on the palate. Tannins are fine grained. (5/10/13/6)

8/17/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Nose is vibrant and taste is crisp. Lovely and very well made. (5/10/15/8). My favourite Riesling below the 10 euro mark (so far :-) )

10/24/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Color a little weak, pretty nose with elderflower and a touch of slate, quite light on the palate, acidity a bit sharp (as opposed to crisp). Nice wine at this price. (4/9/9/6)

6/2/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Fruity, cherries, soft mouth drying tannins, very forward wine, 5/9/12/7

5/27/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

App: 5
Aroma: Lemon leaves, lemon flowers, pure, minerals - chalk - only vaguely noticed, 9 point.
Pal: At first very lean, after decanting mouthfeel improved somewhat, orange liquier, after swallowing dries the tongue and disappears with a slightly acidic greeting, 11 point.
Overall: 6 point.

5/23/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Appearance: A bit pale for this type of wine, 4 points.
Aromas: Weak, elderflower, yellow fruit: 7 points.
Palate: Very litlle fruit, very heavy in the mouth, 8 points.
Overall: Must drink very cold to avoid very unpleasant greenish aftertaste, 4 points.

4/27/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Appearance: Garnet, orange towards the rim, 5 points.
Aromas: Soft, ripe fruit, blood, 11 points
Palate: Got surprised by the weigth of this wine when first tasted. Full bodied but at the same time with a silky texture. Soft tannins tickle the tongue long after swallowing. Very good balance. Blood, minerals, very ripe stone fruit, 15 points.
Overall: 9 points.

4/20/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Appearance: Ligth garnet, brilliant, curtains, 5 points.
Aromas: A lot going on, violets, minerals, chalk, red fruit as a background, potent, 12 points.
Palate: Medium body, smooth, sweet tannins, distinct aftertaste, 15 points.
Overall: Wonderfully well balanced wine with a lot of character, really a unique wine that bears witness to its terroir, 9 points.
Very good value for money.

4/15/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Appearance: Clear, ruby to the rim, 5 points.
Aromas: Cherries in brandy, vanilla, 9 points.
Palate: Weigthy, mostly due to the fruity acidity, nicely balanced by dusty tannins, in the aftertaste the tannins dries out the mouth, 14 points.
Overall: 8 points. Definetively a food-wine and not a meditation wine.

4/12/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Appearance: Clear, garnet, neutral at the rim, 5 points.
Aromas: Ripe red cherries, somewhat one-dimensional but very pleasant, 10 points.
Palate: Nice mouth-feel with mellow tannins and fruity acidity, medium length aftertaste, 13 points.
Overall: Easy drinking, light pinot-noir, not likely to improve much, 7 points.

4/3/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Appearance: Very dark with purple rim, 5 points
Aromas: Immediately after opening very closed. Only hints of all the nice aromas mentioned by the other reviewers. After two days in the bottle the wine had opened up and showed wonderful aromas, 11 points.
Palate: Very concentrated but in balance, 14 points.
Overall: 9 points. Should propably be kept another 4-5 years to show its best.

3/31/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Appearance: CLear red with a brownish tone, 5 points.
Aromas: Forest floor, minerals, cherries, 12 points.
Palate: Mouthfilling, velvetly, long aftertaste, 17 points
Overall: 9 points

3/24/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Appearance: curtains, purple rim, 5 points.
Aromas: Cherries, herbs, peppermint (?), 10 point.
Palate: Full bodied, lots of fat fruit well balanced with tannins, aftertaste a little harsh, 12 points.
Overall: I think this has got the potential to improve over the next 3 - 5 years, 7 points.

3/18/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Appearance: Ruby, very light, 5 points.
Aromas: Marcipan, hint of something organic, tertiary, 11 points.
Palate: Light body, slightly sparkling mouthfeel, pleasant but short aftertaste, fruit and acidity in balance, 12 points.
Overall: 6 points
Had a bottle of this wine one year ago. As I remember it, it was more fruity. Propably drink now.

3/16/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Appearance: Garnet, does not look like a young wine, 5 points
Aroma: Ripe fruit, hints of oak, mellow, 10 points.
Palate: Medium body, silky texture, very pleasant aftertaste, very well balanced, 14 points.
Overall: Very well made, aging potential? 7 points

3/14/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Appearance: Purple to the rim, curtains, 5 points
Aromas: Black berries, fruity, 9 points
Palate: Very acidic, no real body, hard - especially aftertaste, green??, 8 points
Overall: 5 points

3/9/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Appearence: Garnet, light, orange rim, no sign of age, 5 points.
Aromas: Ripe red fruit, raspberries, almonds, 11 points.
Palate: Very good mouthfell, silky texture, aftertaste repeats the aromas, 16 points.
Overall: Very elegant and coherent wine, 9 points.

3/6/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Appearance: Orange rim, 5 points.
Aromas: Dried fruits, apricots, citrus peel, 10 points.
Palate: Pleasant acidity in front - hints of citrus. Not a lot of tannins IMO. Little body, little structure. 10 points.
Overall: 7 points.

3/4/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Appearance: Garnet, clear, curtains, brownish rim, 5 points.
Aromas: 1. day: leather, citrus peel. 2. day: minerals, mushrooms. intriguing! 11 points.
Palate: 1. day: ripe fruit, good texture, bit of barnyard. 2. day: less structure, lot more barnyard. 14 points.
Overall: A delicate an interesting wine - complexity is high - could wish for more power and structure, 8 points.

3/1/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

Appearance: Light purple, pale, watery rim, 4 points.
Aromas: Clean, light, sour cherries, simple but not unpleasant, 7 points
Palate: Shallow, thin, watery, sour cherries, fleeting finish, 7 points
Overall quality: 5 point

2/24/2012 - lars.moeberg wrote:

My impression was totally consistent with chbeaumont's description.