Lunch at Château Margaux

Date: Wed, Mar 20, 2013 Wine Tasting

I thought I had published this already, but I haven't. I have only published on one of the wines that was served under this magnificent experience. During the harvest of the 2012 vintage, we had a private lunch in the courtyard of Château Margaux.



2009 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux:
Bright ruby. Floral, cassis, leather, layered and subdued nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, superb texture and structure, lovely balance, refined and long. 92



2009 Château Margaux:
Ruby. Such layers, so seductive, so complex, refined, nuanced, has everything. Floral and scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, layered and such balance, feels perfect even if extremelly young. Complete and extreme length. 100



2011 Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux:
Pale lemon yellow. Intense citrus, minerals, some vanilla. Very transparent feel. Layered. Fresh acidity, superb balance, refined and mouthwatering, superb length. 93



2004 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux:
Ruby. Cassis, bell peppers and scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant palate, refreshing and elegant texture, savory and long. 90



1999 Château Margaux:
Ruby. Layered, scented, floral, cassis, leather, anise and again such an open and seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, superb texture and structure, velvety, fresh and lively, long. Always a favorite of mine. 94

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83 and 85 Laville Haut-Brion and stunning 82 Calon-Ségur

Date: Mon, Mar 18, 2013 Wine Tasting

1985 Château Laville Haut-Brion:

1983 Château Laville Haut- Brion:

Pale golden. Beeswax, tropical, fatter than it's youngest brother, lychee, grapefruit, almost floral, sweet lilies. Fresh acidity, somewhat fuller body, camphor touch, rounded body and texture, intense and layered, two very different expressions, incredibly long. After 45 minutes, getting even more focused, my best bottle yet. 97

1982 Château Calon-Sègur:

Fill barely half a centimeter below cork. A bit shut and plummy, but after ten minutes in decanter, fragrance extravagance. This bottle makes Armand Rousseau's Chambertin looking like a shy schoolgirl. Every red and dark berry there is in abundance, so floral and extrovert, leaps out of the glass, you smell it from half a meter away. Fresh acidity, tannins soft and velvety. Astonishing refinement and a huge surprice. But then again, my experience with Calon is quite limited. It could have been longer considering the nose and palate, but what a wine. Clear as a cold winters day. Pure as few. After three hours, cedar, pencil shaves and something I have found in Calon before, a slightly salty minerality. 95+

1997 Dr.Pauly Bergweiler Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Beerenauslese:

Golden. Floral, apricots, minerals, apples, slightly spicy. Fresh acidity, fairly lively and very elegant. Could be more nuanced but refreshing. Quite pure. Very apply and lemons and mineraly finish. 92

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1982 Calon-Ségur

Date: Mon, Mar 18, 2013 Wine Tasting

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Four Madeira's, oldest 1875 Moscatel

Date: Mon, Mar 18, 2013 Wine Tasting

ABSL Malvasia Reserva Velha:
Amber with golden rim. Apricots, raisins, pure and fruity as always from ABSL. Fresh acidity, lively, almost creamy texture, refined, nuanced and elegant, lovely length. 91


1905 D'Oliveiras Verdelho Reserva:
Amber, orange-green rim. Some VA, nose a bit closed, not quite optimal bottle. Fresh and hig acidity, lively, better palate, powerful fruit, intense, but lacks some nuances. Long. 91

1907 D'Oliveiras Malvazia Reserva:
Deep amber, yellow green rim. Intense, rich and fruity nose, caramel and figs. Rich palate, fresh acidity, sweet, maybe even for Malvazia, but a very refreshing lemon touch to refreshen things. Very long. 95

1875 D'Oliveiras Moscatel Reserva:
Almost brown, amber hue. Rich nose, very mature, somewhat grapey, apricots, and dried fruits. Rich, playful acidity, more oxidized style, very long. Fresher, livelier and more nuanced than last bottle. 94

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02 Dom Perignon, Leroy and three from Pontet-Canet

Date: Sun, Mar 17, 2013 Wine Tasting

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Winemakers dinner with Gianni Brunelli

Date: Sun, Mar 17, 2013 Wine Tasting

Ruby. Blueberries, morellos and some licorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fairly elegant, good length. 86+

2006 Gianni Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino:

Ruby. Licorice,cherries, slightly floral, quite intense nose. A bit tight still. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity with a leaner nerve towards the finish, long. 91

2005 Gianni Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino:

Ruby. Fruity, riper style and slightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich but nuanced palate, licorice and coffee finish, long. 90

2004 Gianni Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino:

Ruby. Licorice, floral, somewhat scented, cherries, intense with more air, violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing, almost playful. Long. 92

2006 Gianni Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino Riserva:

Ruby. Rich licorice, cherries, scented with more air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing and lovely fruit, but a bit short. 92

2004 Gianni Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino Riserva:

Ruby. Licorice. Coffee, dark berries, cherries and with air more scented. Again violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant fruit and body, rich and full, nuanced, long and refreshing. 93

Some very elegant and unoaked wines, nuanced and without the extraction of some producers in Brunello.

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Two from Kistler and two from Ridge

Date: Sun, Mar 17, 2013 Wine Tasting

Pale golden. Some nuts, minerals, apples and smoky touch. Fresh acidity, a touch fat body, a bit warm finish. 89

2010 Kistler Sonoma Mountain Chardonnay:

Pale golden. Apples, popcorn, vanilla and some minerals. Fresh acidity, fatty and nutty, even so, elegant palate. Somewhat warm finish. Long. 90

2010 Ridge Lytton Springs:

Ruby. Somewhat sweet cassis and dark berries and licorice. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, a bit sweet but balanced. 90

2009 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Estate:

Ruby. Sweet cassis, vanilla and leather. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, balanced, fruity, long. 90

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Seven from Roagna

Date: Sun, Mar 17, 2013 Wine Tasting

Ruby. Figs, roses and tar. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, figs and raisins palate, good length. 86

2005 Roagna Langhe Rosso:

Ruby. Tar, roses, quite nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant fruit and body, good length. 88

2007 Roagna Barbera d'Alba:

Ruby. Smoky, spicy, dark fruits and berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and refreshing finish. 87

2007 Roagna Barbaresco Asili Vecchie Vigne:

Ruby. Scented, tar, roses and anise nose. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins. Elegant fruit, slightly lean finish. 90

2007 Roagna Barbaresco Montefico Vecchie Vigne:

Ruby. Scented, floral, violets and cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant fruit, quite refreshing finish. 91

2007 Roagna Barbaresco Pajé Vecchie Vigne:

Ruby. Scented, violets, tar and morellos. Richer nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, refreshing and lively, long. 92

2007 Roagna Barbaresco La Pira Vecchie Vigne:

Ruby. Scented, violets, fruitier and rounder. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, tighter palate, refreshing and long. 91

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One Riesling and 3 from Barolo

Date: Sun, Mar 17, 2013 Wine Tasting

2012 Schätzel Niersteiner Pettenthal Riesling Trocken:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and sweet lemons. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant palate, long. 91

Ruby. Scented, violets, tar and roses. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, slightly sweet touch, good length. 89

2008 Pira Barolo Marenca:

Ruby. Fresh nose, scented and more tender. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, some roses, cherries and licorice, long. 90

2008 Pira Barolo Margheria:

Ruby. Scented, roses, tar and morellos. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, playful, cinamon and almost peppery finish, long. 91

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10 from Burgundy

Date: Sun, Mar 17, 2013 Wine Tasting

Pale lemon yellow. Some apples and minerals. Fresh acidity, straight forward Chablis. 86

2011 Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Lechet:

Pale lemon yellow. Lime, apples and minerals. Fresh acidity, elegant fruit and texture, good length. 88

2005 Matrot Blagny Le Pièce Sous le Bois:

Bright ruby. Lovely if a bit simple nose, elegant floral notes on top. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries body, good length. 89

2005 Matrot Volnay Santenots:

Ruby. Strawberries, leather and minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant fruit, long. 90

2010 Rossignol-Trapet Beaune 1er Cru Les Teurons:

Ruby. Spicy, red berries and fresh nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit short. 89

2010 Arlaud Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Aux Cheseaux:

Ruby. Somewhat scented, elegant fruit, but a bit one dimensional. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, good length. 89

2010 Arlaud Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Ruchots:

Ruby. Somewhat scented, strawberries and layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and playful even if tannins needs a bit of time. 91

2008 Louis Boillot Gevrey-Chambertin:

Ruby. Some herbs and strawberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, feels slightly unripe and green. 86

2007 Louis Boillot Gevrey-Chambertin Evocelles:

Ruby. A bit warm fruit, plums and figs, or is it rather mature? Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresher palate, a bit lean, good length. 87

2010 Rossignol-Trapet Gevrey-Chambertin Vielles Vignes:

Ruby. Fruity, spicy, red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity style, good length. 90

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09 Domaine du Colombier Hermitage

Date: Sun, Mar 17, 2013 Wine Tasting

Deep ruby. Sweet, rich and massive nose, chocolate and intense ripe fruit. Medium acidity, ripe tannins, fruity palate, full bodied, long. 90

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2010 Domän Wachau Amphora Riesling

Date: Sun, Mar 17, 2013 Wine Tasting

2010 Domäne Wachau Amphora Riesling:

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Four Champagne's

Date: Sun, Mar 17, 2013 Wine Tasting

Pale garnet, small bubbles. Very apply and some red berries nose. Freshish acidity, mousse a bit on stilts, sweetish fruit. 87

2004 Veuve Clicquot Vintage:

Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Minerals, apples, some yeast. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, somewhat layered, good length. 89

2004 Veuve Clicquot Vintage Rosé:

Pale pink, tiny bubbles. Some red berries, apples and some yeast. Freshish acidity, elegant mousse, some red berries, refreshing, good length. 89

2006 Jacquart Millésime Experience:

Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Apples, minerals and a bit rich nose, yeasty and brioche. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, apply palate, long. 91+

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3 from Feudi San Gregorio

Date: Sun, Mar 17, 2013 Wine Tasting

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, lime and floral notes. Fresh acidity, elegant, refreshing, good length. 86

2011 Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina Sannio:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and floral nose. Fresh acidity, somewhat sweet palate, or rather ripe maybe, good length. 85

2011 Feudi di San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino:

Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, Apples and some yellow fruits. Fresh acidity, elegant, mineraly and lively, good length. 86

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