Verkostungsnotiz September 2005: Zwischendurch

 

1995 Angelini, Spuntali, Brunello, Tuscany, Italy: 91

Date: Fri Sep 02, 2005 4:08 pm  Author: Wilfried


1995 Angelini, Spuntali, Brunello, Tuscany, Italy: Medium to dark garnet, brilliant, nice tears, no sediment. Hint of bitter oak in the nose. Medium body, fine red fruit, very good acidity, velvety tannins, well integrated. Medium long finish, velvety persistent tannins and some fruit in the aftertaste. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 12 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 91. Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Riedel Vinum Chardonnay glass. Bottle count reduced by one

1994 Allemand, Chaillot, Cornas, Rhône, France: 91

Date: Sat Sep 03, 2005 10:09 am  Author: Wilfried


1994 Allemand, Chaillot, Cornas, Rhone, France: Rather light ruby, bright, nice tears, heavy tartaric sediment. Clean if a bit austere nose, hazelnut, green walnuts, dried herbs. Medium body, vivid black and red fruit, soft but good acidity, bit smoky tannins, good balance. Long finish, nice smoky tannins. Begins to get mature, nice wine but some fullness in the mouthfeeling is missing. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91. Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one

1990 Aldo Conterno, Bussia Soprana, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy: 92

Date: Sat Sep 03, 2005 9:07 pm  Author: Wilfried


1990 Aldo Conterno, Bussia Soprana, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy: Light ruby, brick rim, fat tears, good deal of sediment. Austere nose, bit earthy and medical. Medium body, low fruit, good acidity, silky persistent tannins, well balanced. Long finish, persistent tannins. Quite a relief after some more fruity wines. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 92. Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one

2001 Quinta de la Rosa, Reserva, Douro Tinto, Portugal: 96

Date: Tue Sep 06, 2005 9:22 pm  Author: Wilfried


2001 Quinta de la Rosa, Reserva, Douro Tinto, Portugal: Dense purple, brilliant, dense tears, tints the glass, no sediment. Very dark fruit, clean, minimal animal hint, velvety, decent hint of compost, honey, honey comb, quite a nose. Rather full body, cool dark fruit, very well integrated acidity, intense but soft tannins, excellent balance. Very long finish, persistent velvety tannins with lush dark fruit in the aftertaste. Not only a great bottle of wine but also very versatile with food. Score: 50 + 5 for optic + 15 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 96. Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking. Riedel Vinum Burgundyglass. Bottle count reduced by one

2000 Ktima Kir-Yianni, Rammista, Xinomavro, Imathia, Greece: 92

Date: Thu Sep 08, 2005 8:46 pm  Author: Wilfried


2000 Ktima Kir-Yianni, Rammista, Xinomavro, Imathia, Greece: Medium ruby, dense tears, brilliant, no sediment. Slightly sweet mineral nose, could be a Barolo or Barbaresco 1997. Medium body, decent red fruit, good acidity, persistent velvety tannins, good balance. Long finish, persistent tannins. Good match with grilled lamb chops and candied orange slices dipped in chocolate. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 92. Not blind. Not decanted. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one

1989 Pradeaux, Bandol Rouge, Provence, France: 90

Date: Sat Sep 10, 2005 12:46 pm  Author: Wilfried


1989 Pradeaux, Bandol Rouge, Provence, France: Medium ruby, some brick hue, nice tears. Bit earthy rooty nose, some dark fruit. Medium body, earthy note, good acidity, some red fruit, good tannins. Medium finish, persistent dry tannins. This is getting mature now. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 90. Not blind. Not decanted. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one.

1989 Angelus, St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France: 94

Date: Wed Sep 14, 2005 2:39 pm  Author: Wilfried


1989 Angelus, St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France: Medium purple, fat tears, tints the glass. First whiff of yeast but then decent velvety clean nose, complex. Medium full body, soft and bit cool, well integrated acidity, persistent. Very long finish, bit of pepper in the aftertaste. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 94. Landhaus Bacher Trophy. Magnum. From Memory. Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. G&C Syrah glass

1990 Arrosee, St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France: 92

Date: Wed Sep 14, 2005 3:11 pm  Author: Wilfried


1990 Arrosee, St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France: Dark garnet. Very decent velvety nose, ascending, red fruit hint. Medium body, persistent velvety tannins, coats the palate. Very long finish. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 92. Landhaus Bacher Trophy. Magnum. From Memory. Not blind. Decanted several hours before tasting. G&C Syrah glass

1988 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France: 91

Date: Wed Sep 14, 2005 3:43 pm  Author: Wilfried


1988 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France: Medium ruby. Warm velvety nose, dark fruit, ascending. Medium body, soft round fruit, velvety tannins, despite the low alcohol content (12,5% vol) a bit hot. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91. Landhaus Bacher Trophy. Double magnum. From Memory. Not blind. Decanted several hours before tasting. G&C Syrah glass

1988 Ausone, St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France: 90

Date: Wed Sep 14, 2005 3:46 pm  Author: Wilfried


1988 Ausone, St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France: Dark ruby. Cool nose with hint of pepper, dark fruit. Medium body, lush dark fruit, slightly acidic note, dry tannins in the finish. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 90. Landhaus Bacher Trophy. Double magnum. From Memory. Not blind. Decanted several hours before tasting. G&C Syrah glass

1988 Canon La Gaffeliere, St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France: 90

Date: Wed Sep 14, 2005 3:49 pm  Author: Wilfried


1988 Canon La Gaffeliere, St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France: Black ruby. Cool dark fruit, lead, cedar, nice nose. Medium body, intense dark fruit, bit thin in the middle, slightly acid fruity aftertaste. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 90. Landhaus Bacher Trophy. Double magnum. From Memory. Not blind. Decanted several hours before tasting. G&C Syrah glass

1982 Lascombes, Margaux, Bordeaux, France: 91

Date: Wed Sep 14, 2005 3:54 pm  Author: Wilfried


1982 Lascombes, Margaux, Bordeaux, France: Ruby. Cool slight barnyard with hint of citrus fruits. Medium light body, intense liquorice, rather ripe. Pepper in the finish, dry tannins. A standard bottle of this wine I had some months ago was clearly better. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91. Landhaus Bacher Trophy. Double magnum. From Memory. Not blind. Decanted several hours before tasting. G&C Syrah glass

1990 Trotanoy, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France: 91

Date: Wed Sep 14, 2005 3:57 pm  Author: Wilfried


1990 Trotanoy, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France: Minimal cool barnyard, decent, silk. Medium body, silky soft fruit, soft velvety tannins. Elegant finish. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91. Landhaus Bacher Trophy. Magnum. From Memory. Not blind. Decanted several hours before tasting. G&C Syrah glass

2002 Fritsch, Blauer Burgunder "P", Pinot Noir, Wagram - Donauland, Austria: 91

Date: Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:49 pm  Author: Wilfried


2002 Fritsch, Blauer Burgunder "P", Pinot Noir, Wagram - Donauland, Austria: Medium garnet, brilliant. Typical Pinot Noir nose, some toast. Medium to slim body, nice red fruit, some toast again, soft velvety tannins, well integrated. Long finish, persistent tannins. Quite interesting wine. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91. Not blind. Not decanted. Small ISO standard tasting glass

2002 Triebaumer, Mariental, Blaufränkisch, Burgenland, Austria: 91

Date: Sat Sep 17, 2005 9:47 pm  Author: Wilfried


2002 Triebaumer, Mariental, Blaufränkisch, Burgenland, Austria: Dark purple, fat tears, tints heavily the glass. First whiff a hint of volatile acidity but this was gone fast, then velvety dark fruit, cool. Medium to medium full body, intense dark soft fruit, some good acidity, velvety tannins. Long finish, persistent tannins. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91. Not blind. From Memory. Decanted shortly before tasting. Glass&Co Syrah glass

1990 Guigal, Hermitage Rouge, Rhône, France: 93

Date: Sun Sep 18, 2005 8:23 pm  Author: Wilfried


1990 Guigal, Hermitage Rouge, Rhone, France: Dark ruby, brick rim, dense tears, strong floating sediment. Dark fat earth, tar, wet leaves, black pepper - quite a nose. Medium to medium full body, mature dark fruit, very good acidity, strong and bit dry tannins, in total good balance. Long finish, persistent bit dry tannins. Mature but still a powerful wine. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 93. Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking. Riedel Vinum Burgundyglass. Bottle count reduced by one

1990 Moccagatta, Bric Balin, Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy: 94

Date: Mon Sep 26, 2005 9:34 pm  Author: Wilfried


1990 Moccagatta, Bric Balin, Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy: Medium garnet, brilliant, fat tears, heavy floating and baked sediment. Complex mature bit resinous nose, tar, herbs, bit of dark fruit. Medium body, soft but bright acidity, very intense fine velvety tannins, hint of mineral and dark earth. Very long finish, soft persistent tannins. After a lot of bottle variation finally a very fine bottle again. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 94. Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking. Riedel Vinum Burgundyglass. Bottle count reduced by one.

1990 Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge, Rhone, France: 95

Date: Thu Sep 29, 2005 8:08 pm  Author: Wilfried


1990 Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge, Rhone, France: Medium ruby, bright, very dense tears. Bit of barnyard, silky fruit, complex, very fine nose. Medium body, exquisite melting acidity, soft silky tannins, excellent balance. Long and very persistent finish. Would be a good choice for a ringer in a 1990 Burgundytasting. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 9 for overall = total score of 95. Not blind. Not decanted. Riedel Vinum Burgundyglass. Bottle count reduced by one.

 

2005-09-30/Schriftführer e.h.