Verkostungsnotiz November 2005: Zwischendurch

 

 

1990 Conterno Fantino, Sori Ginestra, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy: 91

Date: Tue Nov 01, 2005 9:44 pm  Author: Wilfried


1990 Conterno Fantino, Sori Ginestra, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy: Light garnet, brilliant, bit of brick, good viscosity. Bit of tar, earth, truffles, smoked raw ham in the nose, slightly pungent. Medium to medium light body, velvety acidity, intense tannins, good balance, only a hint of ripe fruit. Long to medium finish, persistent tannins, slightly bitter aftertaste. Quite mature now. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 91. Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

2001 Guigal, La Turque, Cote Rotie, Rhone, France: 93

Date: Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:35 pm  Author: Wilfried


2001 Guigal, La Turque, Cote Rotie, Rhone, France: Medium ruby, brilliant, fine tears, no sediment. Good toast, dark chocolate and hint of apricot in the nose, small glass more concentration and slightly green tannins, Burgundyglass soft and cool with spices, better nose. Medium body, fresh acidity (more so in the small glass - sweet sour drops), some red fruit, fine tannins, great balance. Medium long finish, soft aftertaste, persistent tannins with a touch of acidity. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 93. Not blind. Double decanted 1 hour before tasting. Riedel Vinum Burgundyglass and small ISO standard tasting glass

 

1997 Triebaumer, Mariental, Blaufränkisch, Burgenland, Austria: 92

Date: Mon Nov 07, 2005 12:58 am  Author: Wilfried


1997 Triebaumer Ernst, Mariental, Blaufränkisch, Burgenland, Austria: Dark purple, clear but core opaque, dense tears, tints slightly the glass. Dark and cool nose, decent velvety nose. Medium body, serious acidity, good red dark fruit, hint of spices, velvety tannins. Medium finish, velvety tannins with sweet sour drops acidity behind in the aftertaste. Score: 50 + 5 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 92. Magnum. Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Riedel Vinum Syrahglass

 

1999 Vignalta, Gemola, Colli Euganei Rosso, Italy: 90

Date: Mon Nov 07, 2005 10:58 pm  Author: Wilfried


1999 Vignalta, Gemola, Colli Euganei Rosso, Italy: Medium purple, bright, good tears. Warm dark berries nose, velvety, hint of earth. Medium body, slightly sweet alcoholic, good acidity, some dark red fruit, velvety tannins. Medium finish, velvety tannins, some fruity acidity in the aftertaste. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 90. Not blind. Not decanted. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

2003 Loimer, Dechant, Pinot Noir, Kamptal, Austria: 90

Date: Wed Nov 09, 2005 10:40 pm  Author: Wilfried


2003 Loimer, Dechant, Pinot Noir, Kamptal, Austria: Very light ruby, light rim, nice tears, brilliant, no sediment. Red fruits with dark chocolate mingled with some toast in the nose, quite decent. Medium body, good red fruity acidity, sweet dark chocolate note (may be a touch too much toast), very soft silky tannins, good balance. Medium finish, soft tannins, slightly bitter aftertaste, warm feeling. Used this wine for marinating chicken for Coq au Vin and reserved a glass for tasting. Nice wine. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 90. Not blind. Decanted some hours before tasting. Small ISO standard tasting glass

 

2000 Piccinini, Line et Laetitia, La Liviniere, Minervois, France: 88

Date: Wed Nov 09, 2005 10:47 pm  Author: Wilfried


2000 Piccinini, Line et Laetitia, La Liviniere, Minervois, France: Medium ruby, bright, good tears. Clean nose after dark berries, cool. Medium body, bit flat, medium dark sweet acidity, soft velvety tannins, sappy fruit. Medium long finish, slightly spiky acidity with soft velvety tannins in the aftertaste. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 12 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 88. Not blind. Decanted some hours before tasting. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

1997 Confuron, Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France: 89

Date: Thu Nov 10, 2005 3:12 pm  Author: Wilfried


1997 Confuron, Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France: Very light garnet with a hint of brick, bright, high viscosity. Spicy nose, white pepper, red fruit, some toast. Medium body, bit flat despite some slightly coarse acidity, velvety tannins. Medium long finish, lingering velvety tannins with a slightly acid aftertaste. Certainly a good choice for a decent meal, not so great stand alone. Will use this for cooking Coq au Vin this evening and had to try a glass. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 89. Not blind. Not decanted. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

1993 Trapet, Chambertin Grand Cru, Gevrey-Chambertin, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France: 92

Date: Thu Nov 10, 2005 3:27 pm  Author: Wilfried


1993 Trapet (Jean and Jean-Louis), Chambertin Grand Cru, Gevrey-Chambertin, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France: Very light garnet, hint of brick, brilliant, fat tears. Powerful nose with a hint of red coated Chambertin cheese, dark red fruit, spicy alcoholic. Medium body, silky but prominent acidity, may be a bit hin in the middle, hint of mature red fruit, very silky tannins, taste not as impressive as the nose. Long finish, palate impregnating smoky tannins with a hint of black pepper. Will serve this with fried foie gras on leaf salad this evening as dinner opener. Hopefully a good match. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 14 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

 

1995 Trapet, Chambertin Grand Cru, Gevrey-Chambertin, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France: 94

Date: Thu Nov 10, 2005 3:36 pm  Author: Wilfried


1995 Trapet (Jean and Jean-Louis), Chambertin Grand Cru, Gevrey-Chambertin, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France: Light ruby, brilliant, fat tears. Soft dried red fruits in the mature nose, hint of red coated Chambertin cheese, spicy. Medium body, nice if a bit stalky persistent tannins, good but not prominent acidity behind, some red fruit, good balance, slightly austere. Long finish, bit dusty melting acidity with slightly coarse tannins in the end. Will serve this with Coq au Vin this evening for dinner, should be a nearly perfect match. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 94. Not blind. Not decanted. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

1997 Trapet, Chambertin Grand Cru, Gevrey-Chambertin, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France: 93

Date: Thu Nov 10, 2005 3:43 pm  Author: Wilfried


1997 Trapet (Jean and Jean-Louis), Chambertin Grand Cru, Gevrey-Chambertin, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France: Light ruby, brilliant, good tears. Soft red fruits nose, hint of red coated Chambertin cheese, herbs. Medium body, melting red fruity acidity, silky to velvety persistent tannins, good grip, good balance, kind of refreshing taste. Medium to long finish, hint of sweet-sour drops, persistent smoky tannins. Will serve this with Coq au Vin this evening for dinner, should be a very good match. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 93. Not blind. Not decanted. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

2001 Guigal, La Mouline, Cote Blonde, Cote Rotie, Rhone, France: 93

Date: Fri Nov 11, 2005 12:57 am  Author: Wilfried


2001 Guigal, La Mouline, Cote Blonde, Cote Rotie, Rhone, France: Dark ruby, brilliant, fine tears, no sediment. Cool dark dried fruit nose, some toast. Medium body, surprising fresh acidity, dark red fruit, silky sweet tannins, good balance. Medium to long finish, very persistent tannins with a touch of acidity, black pepper in the aftertaste. First moment hard job after a fine Burgundy as usual, but gaining momentum after some time. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 93. Not blind. Not decanted. Riedel Vinum Burgundyglass

 

1994 Gravner, Chardonnay, Friuli, Italy: 94

Date: Sun Nov 13, 2005 11:25 am  Author: Wilfried


1994 Gravner, Chardonnay, Friuli, Italy: Brilliant gold, good viscosity. Bit of dry Sherry in the nose, tropic fruits, nuts and dried yellow fruits. Medium to full body, low but still noticeable sweet lime type acidity, hints of exotic fruits, creamy tannins, excellent balance. Medium long finish with a very nice lime aftertaste. This is one of the few white wines I want more than one glass from. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 94. From memory. Magnum. Not blind. V-shaped wine glass of aesthetical value only. Bottle count reduced by one.

 

1992 Les Cailloux, Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone, France: 92

Date: Sun Nov 13, 2005 11:29 am  Author: Wilfried


1992 Les Cailloux, Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone, France: Light garnet, good tears. Classic CdP-nose. Medium body, very soft and ripe red fruit, melting acidity, soft tannins,well balanced. Medium long finish, nice aftertaste. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 92. From memory. Not blind. V-shaped wine glass of aesthetical value only. Bottle count reduced by one.

 

2000 Ktima Kir-Yianni, Rammista, Xinomavro, Imathia, Greece: 90

Date: Sun Nov 13, 2005 11:35 am  Author: Wilfried


2000 Ktima Kir-Yianni, Rammista, Xinomavro, Imathia, Greece: Medium ruby, brilliant, good viscosity. Red fruity nose. Medium body,hint red fruit, good acidity, velvety coarse tannins, good balance, int total slightly austere. Medium finish. Excellent match with fungi risotto. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 90. From memory. Not blind. V-shaped wine glass of aesthetical value only

 

1997 Fritsch, Blauer Burgunder "P", Pinot Noir, Wagram, Donauland, Austria: 91

Date: Sun Nov 13, 2005 11:40 am  Author: Wilfried


1997 Fritsch, Blauer Burgunder "P", Pinot Noir, Wagram, Donauland, Austria: Medium ruby, bright. Red fruity nose, not exactly typical Pinot Noir nose. Medium, some red fruit, slightly animal character, soft tannins, good balance. Medium long finish, hint of ginger in the aftertaste. Very good match with lamb stew. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91. From memory. Magnum. Not blind. V-shaped wine glass of aesthetical value only. Bottle count reduced by one.

 

1981 Mas Blanc, Banyuls Rimage, Languedoc Roussillon, France: 93

Date: Sun Nov 13, 2005 12:47 pm  Author: Wilfried


1981 Mas Blanc (Dr. Parcé), Banyuls Rimage, Vins Doux Naturels, Languedoc Roussillon, France: Dark ruby, very high oily viscosity. Intense crushed red dark berries nose. Full body, ripe delicate sweet red dark berries fruit, Vintage Port like, alcohol, acidity and tannins well balanced. Long finish, dried red dard fruits in the aftertaste. Excellent match with a chocolate coated nuts tart but also with cheese. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 93. From memory. Not blind. Small white wine glass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

1990 Prunotto, Montestefano, Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy: 93

Date: Mon Nov 14, 2005 8:30 pm  Author: Wilfried


1990 Prunotto, Montestefano, Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy: Very light brilliant ruby, light rim, fat tears. Cool mineral nose, fallen oak leaves, bit of tar and truffles, it total very decent and same time complex. Medium body, silky velvety persistent tannins, good acidity, decent sweet dark red fruit, excellent balance. Long finish, sweet warm velvety aftertaste, hint of bitterness in the end. Quite excellent, versatile with food. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 93. Not blind. Not decanted, but bottle opened and after one glass for my wife recorked 24 hours before tasting. Riedel Vinum Burgundyglass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

2002 Tasca d’Almerita, Rosso del Conte, Nero d'Avola, Sicily, Italy: 91

Date: Thu Nov 17, 2005 10:28 am  Author: Wilfried


2002 Tasca d’Almerita, Rosso del Conte, Nero d'Avola with a splash of Perricone, Sicily, Italy: Bright purple, fat tears, tints the glass, small tartaric crystals. Clean very dark fruit and heavy toast in the nose. Medium full to full body, sweet dark fruit, slightly hidden but strong acidity, slightly bitter tannins may be from oak. Medium long finish, aftertaste sweet dark fruit with hint of slightly bitter tannins may be from oak. Intense taste, despite the local varietal more of international style albeit versatile with food. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91. Not blind. From memory. Not decanted. Generic small white wine glass.

 

2000 Soumade, Confiance, Rasteau Villages, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, France: 90

Date: Thu Nov 17, 2005 11:05 pm  Author: Wilfried


2000 Soumade, Confiance, Rasteau Villages, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, France: Dark yet brilliant purple, fat tears tint the glass, some baked sediment. Very dark slightly cooked nose, hint of soy sauce, green walnuts, fresh distilled grape brandy. Medium full to full body, very dark fruit, good deal of silky acidity, hint of sweet sour drops, not too soft tannins, bit hot. Medium long to long finish, dark chocolate aftertaste, slightly hot. A trace too hot, else this would be a highly interesting wine. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 90. Not blind. Not decanted. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

1995 Pesquera, Gran Reserva, Ribera del Duero, Spain: 92

Date: Sun Nov 20, 2005 12:29 am  Author: Wilfried


1995 Pesquera, Gran Reserva, Ribera del Duero, Spain: Good dark ruby, fat tears. Bit of barnyard, dark fruit in the nose. Medium body, good balance, nice dark fruit, may be a bit hot. Medium to long finish. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 92. Not blind. From memory. Decanted shortly before tasting. Tulip shaped red wine glass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

1992 Cailloux, Chateauneuf du Pape rouge, Rhone, France: 91

Date: Sun Nov 20, 2005 12:32 am  Author: Wilfried


1992 Cailloux, Chateauneuf du Pape rouge, Rhone, France: Light ruby to medium garnet, clear, some sediment, good tears. Fine CdP nose, some mature fruit. Medium body, mature red fruit, silky acidity and soft tannins. Nice finish. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 91. Not blind. From memory. Decanted shortly before tasting. Tulip shaped red wine glass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

2000 Ouled Thaleb, Cuvée Barrique, Bensumane, Marocco: 88

Date: Wed Nov 23, 2005 8:45 pm  Author: Wilfried


2000 Ouled Thaleb, Cuvée Barrique (Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon), Bensumane, Marocco: Dark bright ruby, good tears. Nice cool fruit and some toast in the nose. Medium to slim body, fresh acidity, some red fruit masked by toast and bit coarse tannins, slightly bitter. Medium to short finish on the acid side. Not a great wine but OK with food. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 15 for taste + 6 for overall = total score of 88. Not blind. Not decanted. Small ISO standard tasting glass

 

1996 Chateau du Cèdre, Le Prestige, Cahors, France: 91

Date: Wed Nov 23, 2005 8:51 pm  Author: Wilfried


1996 Chateau du Cèdre, Le Prestige, Cahors, France: Medium to dark brilliant purple, nice tears. Roots, earth, cool moss, spices, honeycomb in the nose. Medium body, soft persistent acidity, some dried dark fruit, smooth tannins. Medium long finish, nice acidity, soft persistent tannins. Not yet mature but may be soon. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91. Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking. Small ISO standard tasting glass

 

1999 Montrose, St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France: 91

Date: Sun Nov 27, 2005 9:16 pm  Author: Wilfried


1999 Montrose, St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France: Dark ruby/light purple, clear, good viscosity. Very classic Bordeaux type nose. Medium body, soft dark fruit, some liquorice, nicely balanced. Medium finish, soft tannins. Delicious wine at least partly due to the low alcohol content of 12,5% - a relief compared with the else usual blockbuster trend. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91. From Memory. Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. G&Co Syrahglass

 

1999 Roda, Cirsion, Rioja, Spain: 93

Date: Sun Nov 27, 2005 9:23 pm  Author: Wilfried


1999 Roda, Cirsion, Rioja, Spain: Black purple, tints the glass. Dark, soft and sweet nose. Medium full to full body, not hot despite the 15.5% alcohol, very soft dard fruit, very soft velvety tannins, acidity clearly here but rather hidden, good balance. Long finish, very soft. Just another wine that has it basically all - but at the loss of any typicity. Would never take this wine for a Rioja. Interesting wine anyway, maybe a bit too expensive. Score: 50 + 5 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 93. From memory. Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. G&Co Syrahglass

 

2000 Brancaia, IGT Tuscany, Italy: 89

Date: Tue Nov 29, 2005 12:56 am  Author: Wilfried


2000 Brancaia, IGT Tuscany, Italy: Dark ruby, clear. Some barnyard in the nose. Medium body, soft in taste, some barnyard character with acidity behind, lush dark fruit. Medium finish. Nice wine without edges. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 12 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 6 for overall = total score of 89. From memory. Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Schott Zwiesel red wine glass

 

1997 Ornellaia, Ornellaia, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy: 91

Date: Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:46 pm  Author: Wilfried


1997 Ornellaia, Ornellaia, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy: Brilliant medium ruby, fat tears, tints slightly the glass. Intense dark nose with a vegetable touch, ascending alcohol (difficult perception due to cold). Medium to full body, intense dark red fruit, velvety tannins, slightly hot. Long finish, velvety fruity tannins, slightly hot. Difficult match with food. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91. Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Riedel Vinum Burgundyglass. Bottle count reduced by one

2005-11-30/Schriftführer e.h.