5/1/2024 - burg72 Likes this wine:

Für mich mit Abstand die beste Spätlese in 2023! Typisch Nahe, feine straffe Säure, perfekt eingebundene Frucht und Süße mit langem Nachhall. Einfach wunderbar!
Vielen restsüßen Weinen aus 2023 fehlt die Säure. Probiert auf der VDP-Weinbörse in Mainz

4/20/2024 - burg72 Likes this wine:

Very good QPR

7/22/2023 - burg72 Likes this wine:

Got this bottle from auction a few months ago. Already a very brown rim and I guess this bottle didn‘t get the right attention and treatment it should have gotten! But I really like this wine. What a superb nose and palate despite the bad condition. I‘ll get more from a merchant I trust.

2/11/2023 - burg72 Likes this wine:

Very enjoyable CC. Good QPR and a positive surprise.
Softened out a bit but still enough acidity to show its class

12/31/2022 - burg72 Likes this wine:

Wow, great wine! So young but already very enjoyable. Round soft tannins, very balanced and a wonderful kirsch taste. A real beauty and I just ordered some of the 2020 vintage

12/3/2022 - burg72 Likes this wine:

This wine is special for me! PnP high acidity from start and not much happening on nose. Not sure if i like it at beginning, but paired good with chinese food! All of a sudden the bottle is empty. Must be better than I thought in the beginning 😉

10/2/2022 - burg72 Likes this wine:

We really enjoyed it over 3 days. From first to last zip really nice. Not very much going on the nose and missing some depth and fruit. But the palate is great with round tannins and medium + finish.
For me a good 90 points and a super QPR

9/2/2022 - burg72 Likes this wine:

Perfect drinking window right now.
A little bit sweet but really realy good

5/25/2022 - burg72 Likes this wine:

what a great experience. It showed off right from the start. No signs of a 24 years old wine. I really enjoyed it over 2 days and I am glad I bought more of different vintages. This wine is very special and fits in none of my by now known categories. The first Day I served it with a fat pork chop marinated with lemongras oil. What a great match!

3/12/2022 - burg72 Likes this wine:

Great QPR
Available at a local wine dealer for 18€

3/7/2022 - burg72 Likes this wine:

Had this over 3 days.
Day 1: pretty harsh
Day 2: still strong and no signs of calming down
Day 3: wonderful wine with well integrated tannins, nice fruit.
We are talking about a 8$ wine, 11 years old
Wow

2/18/2022 - burg72 Likes this wine:

Fantastic left bank wine from fantastic 2004

2/13/2022 - burg72 Likes this wine:

Very enjoyable right now and no hurry to drink up. Very elegant Classic Bordeaux but not big and impressive. A solid 93

12/26/2021 - burg72 Likes this wine:

Had 2 bottles for Christmas and what a great surprise. Very nice balance with still enough fruit and freshness and smooth tannins. I really enjoyed it and will try to get some more. Not the depth of the 2010 Malescot but worth every cent!!!

12/26/2021 - burg72 Likes this wine:

Totally agree with previous note. Very nice bottle at the perfect time but has many years ahead

12/23/2021 - burg72 Likes this wine:

This will need another 5 years to come together

11/13/2021 - burg72 Likes this wine:

The last and the best bottle of the case. Really nice and On its peak right now

11/13/2021 - burg72 Likes this wine:

Wonderful cherry on nose and palate with nice integrated tannins. I don‘t think this vintage is made for a long run

10/17/2021 - burg72 Likes this wine:

A bit oaky in the beginning, but after 2 hours the wine starts to shine and it is a pleasure to drink

10/14/2021 - burg72 Does not like this wine:

Marmelade

9/25/2021 - burg72 wrote:

Well integrated tannins and nice acidity, but missing the fruit. Not sure if it is getting better

9/12/2021 - burg72 Likes this wine:

Knowing that 90 as a score is a bit too high, I want to say that I am more than impressed! I forgot that I have it in my cellar and when I found it I thought it is way past its peak. But that was wrong, this is a very lovely well matured wine and I can‘t believe it cost less than 10€!

9/8/2021 - burg72 Likes this wine:

When reading the notes on other vintages I thought this will end up in the sink. But, this is a lovely easy drinking wine and a nice surprise.

8/22/2021 - burg72 Likes this wine:

What a positive surprise! No signs of aging.
Showing alot of mineral notes with medium + body and well integrated tannins

8/7/2021 - burg72 Likes this wine:

Still very very young and needs at least 2-5 years of aging. Showing pretty well on the second day and pairs good with Pasta or Pizza.

7/17/2021 - burg72 Likes this wine:

Perfect time to drink. Smooth tannins with good balance of fruit and alcohol. Had 1 glass without decant as standalone at 18 degrees. Cooled it down to 14-16 degrees and paired it with duck „Kungbao“-style with hot sauce. This is an allrounder. Nothing very special, but very enjoyable and a great QPR. Although a perfect time to drink there is no hurry. Will last at least another 5 years

6/20/2021 - burg72 wrote:

Not much fun factor left. Will consume my last 2 bottles soon and hope they are in better condition

5/23/2021 - burg72 Likes this wine:

Perfect wine for the long weekend! Dark ruby colors with only a little sign of age at the rim. Showing its potential right from the start on the nose, blue berries and alot of minerals. Needed 4 hours of decanting to evolve on the palate. Full bodied with showing earth tones, pencil shavings, tobacco, surrounded by ripe fruits. In my opinion a perfect time to drink but will be able to stay in cellar for another 5-10 years

5/15/2021 - burg72 Likes this wine:

I just had to try the new arrival knowing it is way to young to open!
Decanted for 4 hours which was not enough. Waited for 2 more hours and it started to show its potential. Medium bodied with firm and surprisingly well integrated tannins. Fits perfect with Pasta and I am looking forward to try the next bottle in about 1 year.

5/11/2021 - burg72 Likes this wine:

1995 Haut-Bailly
Nicht mehr viel Frucht, aber trotzdem edel und noch immer ein Genuss.
Bei allen 8 bisher getrunkenen Flaschen waren die Meinungen gespalten. Mal hervorragend, mal eher blass und jedes mal waren mein Vater und ich genau der anderen Meinung. Die letzten Flaschen sollten bald getrunken werden.

9/13/2009 - burg72 wrote:

time to drink

2/17/2009 - burg72 wrote:

My father bought this in Subscription. First bottle of his case. The 94 is very long living. Right now very enjoyable, but you have to drink this separate from others to enjoy all of this. Other wines overwhelme it and you are not able to taste its finesse. Drink now or the next 10 years.

2/17/2009 - burg72 wrote:

typical Saint-Estephe. great value and still in shape. Has not the finesse like a Cos but very enjoyable.

8/3/2008 - burg72 wrote:

not worth to say anything abaut this wine.

4/6/2008 - burg72 wrote:

Best Chianti Classico I ever had. Very good balanced, powerful fruit of black berries and wonderful tannins. Decanted for 6 hours. Very long finish. Too bad that my english is not good enough to describe this wine as good as the wine was. I will try to get more of this for 30€ per bottle. Compared to the Bourdeaux price really cheap!

10/22/2007 - burg72 wrote:

sehr guter Wein mit süsslicher Frucht. sehr ausgewogen und guten Tanninen. Trotz alledem etwas enttäuschend nach all den Vorschusslorbeeren.

6/25/2007 - burg72 wrote:

I really enjoyed this wine at the maritim hotel in Hannover. For me this wine was worth every cent. This was the third vintage i have tried and all of them were really satisfying. I will buy some more for home for 31Euro at my local dealer.

5/6/2007 - burg72 wrote:

way over the hill, sherry-like, but for this chateau and this age still respectful

5/6/2007 - burg72 wrote:

Only 80 % filled, too young but this is the future

5/2/2007 - burg72 wrote:

Tried the l'apparita 1990 and 1991 and the 1991 lost all the way. Still a good wine but I'm a little bit disappointed. I probably waited too long. The 1991 was in all points better and enjoyable but both of them are not going to be better in the future. Drink now

5/2/2007 - burg72 wrote:

Tried the l'apparita 1990 and 1991 and the 1991 lost all the way. Still a good wine but I'm a little bit disappointed. I probably waited too long. The 1991 was in all points better and enjoyable. Drink now

3/20/2007 - burg72 wrote:

decanted for 1 hour, surprisingly good with affordable price