Verkostungsnotiz November 2006: Zwischendurch

 

 

2001 Uwe Schiefer, Reihburg, Blaufraenkisch, Eisenberg, Südburgenland, Austria: 89

Optic: Medium ruby, brilliant.
Bouquet: Clean red fruit, animal touch.
Taste: Medium body, soft dark red fruit, low acidity, soft tannins. Medium long finish, soft fruity tannins in the aftertaste.
Overall: Rather soft and elegant.
Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 12 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 89.

From memory. Not blind. Not decanted. Generic Syrahtype red wine glass

 

2003 Quinta do Crasto, Reserva Old Vines, Douro Tinto, Portugal: 91

Optic: Dark purple, fat tears.
Bouquet: Velvety phenolic touch, dark fruit, hint of volatile acidity.
Taste: Full body, concentrated dark fruit, good acidity, velvety tannins. Long finish, persistent fruity tannins in the aftertaste.
Overall: Again a very nice bottle, good QPR.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91.

From memory. Not blind. Not decanted. Generic Syrahtype red wine glass

 

1979 Malescot St. Exupery, Margaux, Bordeaux, France: 87

Optic: Light garnet with some brick, light rim, floating sediment.
Bouquet: Clean mature fruit, bit earthy.
Taste: Slim body, low in fruit, high in acidity, mellow tannins. Medium long finish, silky acidity and soft tannins in the aftertaste.
Overall: Maybe not a great bottle, but certainly in good condition - nice experience.
Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 12 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 6 for overall = total score of 87.

From memory. Not blind. Not decanted. Generic Syrahtype Stemware. Bottle count reduced by one

 

1995 Brumont, Bouscasse Vieilles Vignes, Madiran, France: 90

Optic: /Dark ruby/medium purple, bright.
Bouquet: Dark cool fruit, phenolic touch.
Taste: Medium body, soft dark fruit, bit thin in the middle, nice acidity and tannins. Medium long finish, soft cool fruity tannins in the aftertaste.
Overall: Full taste without being heavy. Drink now because it will not get any better?
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 90.

Single blind. Not decanted. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one.

 

1998 Aiguelière, Cote Rousse, Montpeyroux, Languedoc, France: 91

Optic: Brilliant light ruby, nice tears.
Bouquet: Interesting phenolic and animal touch, bit cool.
Taste: Medium body, fruity acidity, spicy red fruit, soft tannins, good balance. Medium long finish, silky fruity tannins in the aftertaste.
Overall: Elegant wine of interest.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 1 for overall = total score of 91.

From memory. Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Riedel Sommelier Syrahglass.

 

2000 Font Caude, L'Esprit de Font Caude, Languedoc, France: 90

Optic: Dark purple, fat tears.
Bouquet: Quite clean, soft and warm dark fruit.
Taste: Full body, soft dark fruit, low acidity, smooth tannins, on the border of being a bit hot. Long finish, slightly bitter dark fruit in the aftertaste.
Overall: Certainly a fine wine, may be a bit flat.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 90.

From memory. Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Riedel Vinum Syrahglass.

 

1990 Rampolla, Sammarco, IGT, Tuscany, Italy: 92

Optic: Dark ruby, bright, fine tears, bit of sediment.
Bouquet: Dark fruit with hints of herbs and spices.
Taste: Medium full body, clean dark fruit, strong acidity, velvety tannins. Medium long finish, slightly bitter fruity aftertaste. may be a bit hot.
Overall: First sips are impressive, after one glass you hesitate, after a second you look for something else or quit. Score is based on first impression.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 92.

From memory. Not blind. Not decanted. Small ISO standard tasting glass

 

1989 Corino, Vigna Giachini, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy: 92

Optic: Bright garnet, dense tears, heavy sediment.
Bouquet: Mature, multilayered, complex.
Taste: Medium full body, mature red fruit, soft acidity, well balanced, delicate silky tannins. Long finish with rather soft fruity tannins in the aftertaste.
Overall: Excellent bottle again.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 92.

From memory. Single blind. Not decanted. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one.

 

1990 Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape rouge, Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhône, France: 92

Optic: Medium ruby with some brick, very brilliant, heavy floating sediment.
Bouquet: Bit overripe, lovage, soy sauce, kitchen herbs, animal hint, phenolic touch.
Taste: Medium full body, soft dark fruit, silky acidity, soft velvety tannins, very good balance. Long finish, velvety and a bit sweet persistent tannins in the aftertaste.
Overall: First bottle for me of this wine showing signs of over maturity.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 92.

From memory. Not blind. Not decanted. Riedel Sommelier Burgundyglass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

2003 Gantenbein, Pinot Noir, Fläsch, Switzerland: 88

Optic: Medium garnet, bright, fat tears.
Bouquet: Touch of PN or Grenache, some red fruit, bit fat.
Taste: Plump body, like a fat 1997 Conte d'Or, medium acidity, soft tannins. Long finish, bit fat.
Overall: New world Pinot Noir, plump and fat. 2003 is not my Pinot Noir vintage at least now. May be in 10 years?
Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 6 for overall = total score of 88.

Single blind. Not decanted. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one

 

1995 Brumont, Bouscasse Vieilles Vignes, Madiran, France: 89

Optic: /Dark ruby, bright.
Bouquet: Dark cool fruit, tad of phenolic touch.
Taste: Medium body, soft dark fruit, nice acidity and soft tannins. Medium finish, soft tannins in the aftertaste.
Overall: Nice bottle again.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 12 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 89.

From memory. Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Generic stemware. Bottle count reduced by one.

 

1995 Brumont, Montus Prestige, Madiran, France: 91

Optic: Dark purple, bright, some sediment.
Bouquet: Barnyard, heavy phenolic note - not a fault but intense.
Taste: Medium full body, soft dark fruit, liquorice, soft acidity, velvety tannins. Long finish, persistent velvety tannins in the aftertaste.
Overall: Low in alcohol and full in smell and taste.
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. Generic stemware. Bottle count reduced by one.

 

1995 Saint-Jean De Bébian, Prieuré De Saint-Jean De Bébian, Languedoc, France: 92

Optic: Dark ruby, brilliant, dense tears.
Bouquet: Soft and velvety, dark berries.
Taste: Full to medium body, smooth dark fruit, soft cool velvety tannins, good acidity, well balanced. Long finish, persistent tannins in the aftertaste.
Overall: Smooth and elegant.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 92.

From memory. Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Generic stemware. Bottle count reduced by one.

 

2002 Niepoort, Redoma, Douro Tinto, Portugal: 90

Optic: Dark purple, very dense tears, tints the glass.
Bouquet: Intense dark fruit, Vintage Port like, bit pungent phenolic.
Taste: Full body, intense dark fruit, vivid acidity, velvety tannins, bit rustic. Long finish, dark fruity tannins in the aftertaste.
Overall: You get what you would expect from a "classic" dry red Douro wine.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 6 for overall = total score of 90.

From memory. Not blind. Not decanted. Generic restaurant Syrahtype stemware.

 

1993 Triebaumer, Oberer Wald, Blaufränkisch, Burgenland, Austria: 91

Optic: Medium ruby, bright.
Bouquet: Cool silky, low fruit, herbs and spices, animal hint.
Taste: Slim body, cool silky, low in fruit, nice acidity, silky tannins, elegant. Very long finish, silky tannins in the aftertaste.
Overall: Mature Blaufränkisch, very nice.
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. Riedel Vinum Syrahglass.

 

1997 Pegau, Reservée, Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge, Rhone, France: 91

Optic: Brilliant garnet/light ruby, very fat tears, no sediment.
Bouquet: Gently pungent phenolic, some dark red fruit.
Taste: Plump body, dense dark red fruit, rather low in acidity, soft silky resinous tannins, well balanced. Quite long finish, smoky mouth impregnating tannins in the aftertaste.
Overall: Bit fat, yet quite good for this vintage.
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. Bottle count reduced by one.

 

2006-12-02/Schriftführer e.h.