Zwischendurch Februar 2005

Verkostungsnotiz Februar 2005:

Zwischendurch

1990 Bosquet des Papes, Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge, Rhone, France: 90

Date: Wed Feb 02, 2005 11:15 pm Wilfried

1990 Bosquet des Papes, Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge, Rhone, France: Medium garnet, brick tone in the rim, dense tears, floating fine sediment and some more. Slightly decadent nose, soy sauce, bit oxidized. Medium body, dried prunes, rather alcoholic, low acidity, decent tannins, bit tired. Long aftertaste after dried prunes and velvety tannins. This bottle makes a real mature if not to say tired impression. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 90. Tasted2005Feb. Score90. Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one.

1997 Confuron, Les Vignottes, Nuits Saint Georges Village, Burgundy, France: 89

Date: Sat Feb 05, 2005 12:07 am Wilfried

1997 Confuron, Les Vignottes, Nuits Saint Georges Village, Burgundy, France: Very light garnet, very transparent, fat tears, low sediment. Red currant, alcohol and bit of oak in the nose. Medium body, sweet sour fruit drops, nice acidity, soft tannins. Nice aftertaste, versatile with food. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 6 for overall = total score of 89. Tasted2005Feb. Score89. Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking. Riedel Vinum Burgundy glass. Bottle count reduced by one.

1996 Girardin, Corton Renardes Grand Cru, Aloxe-Corton, Burgundy, France: 92

Date: Mon Feb 07, 2005 9:22 pm Wilfried

1996 Girardin, Corton Renardes Grand Cru, Aloxe-Corton, Burgundy, France: Light garnet, brilliant, light rim, fat tears, no sediment. Dark cherries note in the nose, very Pinot Noir. Slim body, on the acidity side, nice red fruit, silky but firm tannins. Long finish, aftertaste after fruity acidity with persistent tannins. Not as powerful as I had it in memory and not as evolved as I hoped for. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 92. Tasted2005Feb. Score92. Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking. Riedel Vinum Burgundy glass. Bottle count reduced by one.

1996 Confuron, Chambolle Musigny, Burgundy, France: 89

Date: Wed Feb 09, 2005 8:54 pm Wilfried

1996 Confuron, Chambolle Musigny, Burgundy, France: Light garnet, bright, nice tears, some sediment. Dark red fruit in the nose, slightly complex, very PN. Slim body, nice red fruit, medium to low acidity, silky tannins, good balance. Medium finish, soft but persistent tannins. Could well be ready to drink now, versatile with food. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 89. Tasted2005Feb. Score89. Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one.

2002 Gantenbein, Pinot Noir, Fläsch, Switzerland: 90

Date: Fri Feb 11, 2005 8:17 pm Wilfried

2002 Gantenbein, Pinot Noir, Fläsch, Switzerland: Light garnet, bright, fat tears, no sediment. Spicy red fruit nose, hint of sweetness. Medium body, smoky red fruit with nice acidity, good balance of acidity and tannins. Long finish, silky velvety persistent tannins. Nice PN, could well be a NSG 1er cru. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 90. Tasted2005Feb. Score90. Single blind. Double decanted shortly before drinking. Riedel Vinum Burgundy glass.

2002 Triebaumer, Pinot Noir, Rust/Neusiedlersee/Burgenland, Austria: 89

Date: Fri Feb 11, 2005 8:21 pm Wilfried

2002 Triebaumer (Günter), Pinot Noir, Rust/Neusiedlersee/Burgenland, Austria: Light and brilliant ruby, fat tears, no sediment. Soft, sweet, slightly fat red and some dark fruit in the nose. Medium to plump body, sweet slightly caramelized red fruit, acidity bit hidden, tannins fine, bitter chocolate. Medium to long finish, again very soft, sweet fruit and very soft velvety but persistent tannins. Bit too soft for a PN for my taste but sure a nice wine. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 6 for overall = total score of 89. Tasted2005Feb. Score89. Single blind. Double decanted shortly before drinking. Riedel Vinum Burgundy glass.

2000 Clavel, Calage, Languedoc, France: 92

Date: Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:14 pm Wilfried

2000 Clavel, Calage (Carignan/Grenache/Syrah), Languedoc, France: Black purple, nearly opaque but clear, fat tears, tints the glass, some sediment. Nose furry dark berries, dried fruit, velvety, black rooty earth. Rather full body, slightly hot, concentrated dark fruit, acidity well hidden, strong but velvety tannins. Long finish, persistent dark fruit with pepper in the tannins, bitter sweet chocolate aftertaste. Works with cheese (Mont d'Or) but also with sweet courses like Apfelstrudel. May be a bit too dense for my taste. Score: 50 + 5 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 92. Tasted2005Feb. Score92. Single blind. Double decanted shortly before drinking. Riedel Vinum Burgundy glass. Bottle count reduced by one. 2005-02-16: Edited to correct vintage

2002 Mommessin, Clos de Tart, Grand Cru, Morey St. Denis, Burgundy, France: 92

Date: Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:22 pm Wilfried

2002 Mommessin, Clos de Tart, Grand Cru, Morey St. Denis, Burgundy, France: Medium ruby/light purple, good viscosity, no sediment. Nose slightly vegetal, red berries behind, suggests Pinot Noir. Plump body, bit spiky red fruit, hint of rhubarb, some earth, good acidity, slightly green tannins. Long finish, bit bitter acidity, very persistent not too soft tannins, very long aftertaste. Needs time to become satisfying, now only interesting. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 92. Tasted2005Feb. Score92. Single blind. Double decanted shortly before drinking. Riedel Vinum Burgundy glass. Bottle count reduced by one.

1996 Chevillon, Les Perrieres, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru, Burgundy, France: 87

Date: Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:38 pm Wilfried

1996 Chevillon, Les Perrieres, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru, Burgundy, France: Light to medium garnet, brilliant, high viscosity, no sediment. Not very fresh earthy nose, bit cool, slightly rustic red fruit. Medium body, bit spiky red fruit, sound acidity, decent tannins. Medium to short finish, fruity acidity in the aftertaste. Good match with simple dishes. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 12 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 6 for overall = total score of 87. Tasted2005Feb. Score87. Not blind. Not decanted. Riedel Vinum Burgundy glass. Bottle count reduced by one.

1990 Guigal, Hermitage Rouge, Rhone, France: 91

Date: Sat Feb 19, 2005 11:08 pm Wilfried

1990 Guigal, Hermitage Rouge, Rhone, France: Dark ruby, clear, dense tears, some sediment. Very light barnyard, else soft decent fruit. Chubby body, soft fruit, good acidity, nice tannins, good balance. Long finish, rather soft. Good match with a roasted goose. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91. Tasted2005Feb. Score91. Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking. Syrah style red wine glass. Bottle count reduced by one.

1992 Les Cailloux, Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge, Rhone, France: 91

Date: Sat Feb 19, 2005 11:12 pm Wilfried

1992 Les Cailloux, Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge, Rhone, France: Light ruby, bright, fat tears, heavy sediment. Slight barnyard, some vegetables, soft sweet red and dark berries. Medium body, nice red fruit, fine acidity, fine tannins, well balanced. Long finish, persistent tannins, bit of fruity acidity in the aftertaste. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 91. Tasted2005Feb. Score91. Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking. Syrah type red wine glass. Bottle count reduced by one.

2000 Bayer, In Signo Leonis, Neckenmarkt, Austria: 91

Date: Sat Feb 19, 2005 11:17 pm Wilfried

2000 Bayer, In Signo Leonis (Blaufränkisch/Zweigelt/Cabernet Sauvignon), Neckenmarkt, Austria: Dark purple, fat tears, tints the glass. Slight barnyard, dark berries, bit hot. Chubby body, bit fat and clumsy at first, then getting finer with some air in the glass, primary and bit vulgar dark berries, some fruity acidity, oaky tannins. Long aftertaste, hot and bit coarse tannins. Score: 50 + 5 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91. Tasted2005Feb. Score91. Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking. Syrah type red wine glass. Bottle count reduced by one.

1997 Pegau Reservée, Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge, Rhone, France: 92

Date: Sat Feb 19, 2005 11:21 pm Wilfried

1997 Pegau Reservée, Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge, Rhone, France: Brilliant garnet, fat tears, no sediment. Nose bit resinous but nice, soft red fruit. Chubby body, massive but fine tannins, nice red fruit, well balanced, bit resinous note. Long finish, very fine persistent tannins. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 92. Tasted2005Feb. Score92. Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking. Syrah type red glass glass. Bottle count reduced by one.

1990 Oberto, Vigneto Rocche, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy: 91

Date: Mon Feb 21, 2005 9:23 pm Wilfried

1990 Oberto ( Andrea), Vigneto Rocche, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy: Medium bright garnet, light rim, dense tears, some sediment. Very pure dark fruit in the nose, cool moss, earthy, complex. Medium body, intense tannins, good acidity, some fruit, bit austere but not to the extreme I remember from other bottles. Long finish, very persistent and mouth impregnating tannins. Quite a good bottle. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 91. Tasted2005Feb. Score91. Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking. Riedel Vinum Burgundy glass. Bottle count reduced by one.

1996 Sandeman, Confradeiro, Douro Tinto, Portugal: 91

Date: Wed Feb 23, 2005 11:44 pm Wilfried

1996 Sandeman, Confradeiro, Douro Tinto, Portugal: Medium ruby, bright, fat tears, no sediment. Delicate nose with dark roasted aromas. Medium body, strong red fruity acidity backbone, intense tannins (but not oaky), bit austere. Long finish, persistent tannins, slightly bitter in the end. Fine match with candied and dark chocolate coated orange slices. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91. Tasted2005Feb. Score91. Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking. Riedel Vinum Burgundy glass. Bottle count reduced by one. Just another try with a dry Douro red wine with very positive impression - and this from a big company with mass wine production. This bottle (out from a production of 22.038 bottles) was bought without any expectations in a wine shop at Porto airport. Varieties are not indicated on the label - but have to be according to the Douro DOC rules indigenous (the Sandeman website says: "including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca" and "in French oak casks for 6 - 8 months"). Alcohol content with nice 12.5% rather low

2005-02-28/Schriftführer e.h.