Elke Jung arrange once a month a tasting of wines that are to be released on the state monopoly. As usual a lot of wines to taste.
Below are the reds I looked forward to taste.
I note the release date (if any) and the price in SKR (Swedish currency, 1 Euro ~ 11 SKR).
2024 Moulin-À-Vent, Château des Jacques
A light, elegant nose with notes of chrushed strawberries, smoke and rhubarb.
The taste is finely tuned with a fine acidity and lovely strawberry fruit.
Will be released on the 18th of September / 249 SKR.
88p (tasted 2026/08)
2024 Irancy La Grande Côte, Benoît Cantin
A deep, almost ligthly meaty nose with dark raspberries, forest floor and ripe flowers.
The taste is taut and fine with nicely shaped tannins and acidity backed up with raspberry fruit. A beauty for the prize.
Will be released on the 25th of September / 269 SKR.
91p (tasted 2026/08)
2023 Côte de Brouilly Lieu-dit Brulhié, Château de La Chaize
A deep, dark nose with notes of assorted berries, moist earth and wood.
The taste is young and tight with chalky tannins and hidden fruit. Needs time.
Will be released on the 25th of September / 349 SKR.
86p (tasted 2026/08)
2023 Santenay, Joseph Drouhin
A smoky, rich nose with notes of balsamico cooked strawberries, smoke and forest floor.
The taste is open, juicy and balanced with nice strawberry fruit and a fine acidity.
Will be released on the 18th of September / 389 SKR.
87p (tasted 2026/08)
2020 Château Malecasse
A young, open nose with notes of tobacco, ripe red and black currants, fir wood and smoke. Very, very good.
The taste is tight and fine with perky tannins, the fruit is a tad locked up at the moment, long and fine.
Will be released on the 4th of September / 299 SKR.
88p (tasted 2026/08)
2012 Château de Camensac
A mature, withdrawn nose with notes of vintage leather, cigarette smoke and autumn leaves.
The taste is medium bodied, on the dry side with notes of dried red currants, gravel and tobacco.
Will be released on the 28th of August / 399 SKR.
84p (tasted 2026/08)
2020 Château La Fleur Pourret
An open, juicy nose with notes of plums, pipe tobacco and warm tiles. Very, very good.
The taste is young and structured with very fine fruit, a nice balance and backbone for cellaring.
Will be released on the 28th of August / 479 SKR.
91p (tasted 2026/08)
2018 Château Marquis de Terme
A layered, fine nose with ripe black currants, cedar and bonfire smoke. A fine warmth.
The taste is linear and dry with warm black currant fruit and a broadshouldered structure. Very, very good.
Will be released on the 25th of September / 498 SKR.
89p (tasted 2026/08)
2024 La Falaise, Château La Negly
A smoky, stony nose with notes of blackberries, charcoal and dried meat. Very, very good.
The taste is dry and structured with very fine black fruit, silky tannins and a long, fresh finish. For the price, a winner.
Will be released on the 11th of September / 289 SKR.
91p (tasted 2026/08)
2024 Ze Cinsault, Domaine du Pas de l´Escalette
An open, juciy nose with notes of ripe red currants, gravel and an autumn forest. Lovely.
The taste is medium bodied, pure and fresh with gorgeous fruit, a cleansing acidity and a long, layered finish. An easy buy.
Already released / 359 SKR.
93p (tasted 2026/08)
2024 Quintessence, Château Pesquié
A light peppery nose with notes of blueberries, smoke and a hint of bacon fat.
The taste is structured and warm with some cooked fruit and a long, warm, slightly bitter finish.
Will be released on the 18th of September / 249 SKR.
85p (tasted 2026/08)
2023 Saint Joseph Poivre et Sol, Francois Villard
A forward, pepper filled nose with notes of red bell pepper, cigarette ashes and blood. Very interesting.
The taste is narrow and peppery with some anemic fruit and a long, warm finish.
Will be released on the 18th of September / 349 SKR.
84p (tasted 2026/08)
2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Font de Courtedune
A ripe, forward nose with notes of assorted herbs, raspberries and hot gravel.
The taste is rich, almost overripe with cooked fruit, lots of tannins and a long, warm, dry finish.
Will be released on the 11th of September / 419 SKR.
86p (tasted 2026/08)
2023 Cornas Vieilles Vignes, Alain Voge
A deep, delicate nose with notes of damsons, black pepper and rust. Very fine.
The taste is taut and fine with lovely black fruit, a fine balance and long, layered finish. Really fine.
Will be released on the 25th of September / 699 SKR.
94p (tasted 2026/08)
2023 Côte-Rôtie Améthyste, Domaine Levet
A young, shy nose with notes of dried meat, dried flowers, some peppery notes and ripening blueberries.
The taste is young and finely tuned around fresh blueberry fruit, silky tannins and a long, fresh finish. Needs time.
Already released / 759 SKR.
92p (tasted 2026/08)
2022 Barbaresco Bricco di Neive Vie Erte, Cigliuti
A handsome, elegant nose with notes of red cherries, rosehips and Langhe earth. Beautiful.
The taste is balanced and delicate with notes of cherry pips, dried flowers and dry licorice. Very fine. A must buy.
Will be released on the 28th of August/ 439 SKR.
94p (tasted 2026/08)
2024 Sito Moresco, Gaja
A deep, open nose with notes of ripe cherries, tobacco, tar and dusty gravel. A fine warmth.
The taste is taut and fine but lacks a bit of depth, has a very good cherry fruit and a long, dry finish.
Will be released on the 21st of September / 499 SKR.
87p (tasted 2026/08)
1982 Barolo Riserva, Borgogno
A very deep, lovely mature nose with notes of mushrooms, cold coffee, vintage leather and dried up cherry jam.
The taste is structured, ripe and very fine with still a healthy dose of tannins, cooked cherries and a long, dry finish. A very nice mature Barolo, but the price...
Will be released on the 17th of September / 3999 SKR.
91p (tasted 2026/08)
2023 Chianti Classico, Pagliarese
A young, seedy nose with notes of ripening cherries, tiles and Tuscan road gravel.
The taste is young and perky with nice fruit, polished tannins and a medium long, dry finish. Pretty for the price.
Will be released on the 2nd of October / 209 SKR.
87p (tasted 2026/08)
2020 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Castello di Meleto
An old school, dusty nose with notes of dried cherries, mothballs and warm earth.
The taste is dry and linear with a high acidity, stern tannins and some fruit popping up here and there. For the masochist.
Will be released on the 18th of September / 279 SKR.
81p (tasted 2026/08)
2021 Brunello di Montalcino, Il Poggione
A warm, spicy nose with notes of ripe black cherries, leather, smoke and a hint of band aid. Complex and fine.
The taste is upfront, taut and potent with a very fine cherry fruit, polished tannins and a long, luscious finish. Needs 8+ years. A definitive buy.
Will be released on the 21st of August / 379 SKR.
92p (tasted 2026/08)
2022 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Brancaia
A deep, slightly medicinal nose with notes of warm cherries, tobacco and fried herbs.
The taste is forward and dry with notes of not fully ripe cherries, tobacco and chrushed rocks.
Will be released on the 3rd of September / 648 SKR.
85p (tasted 2026/08)
2022 Il Blu, Brancaia
A low keyed, finely tuned nose with notes of ripe cherries, coffee powder and forest floor.
The taste is warm and fine with juicy tannins and a nice cherry fruit. A long, warm finish.
Will be released on the 3rd of September / 748 SKR.
88p (tasted 2026/08)
2016 Rioja Gran Reserva, Marqués de Riscal
An open, sweet nose with notes of cooked red fruit, a hint of vanilla and undergrowth. Old school Rioja.
The taste is mature and velvety with fine red fruit, soft tannins and a long finish that ends on a dry note.
Will be released on the 25th of September / 429 SKR.
88p (tasted 2026/08)
2023 Psi, Bodegas y Viñedos Alnardo
A juicy, fresh nose with a mix of raspberries and blueberries, a hint of smoke and some rosé pepper. Very, very good.
The taste is finely structured with a great balance between fruit, acidity and tannins. A long, fresh, dry finish. Great value.
Will be released on the 9th of October / 359 SKR.
92p (tasted 2026/08)
2023 Laurel, Clos I Terrasses
A deep, rich nose with lots of cooked fruit, scorched earth and red licorice.
The taste is rich and almost over the top with cooked fruit, dry tannins and a long, hot finish.
Will be released on the 28th of August / 549 SKR.
85p (tasted 2026/08)
2024 Pinot Noir, Pike Road
A light, fresh and juicy nose with notes of wild strawberries, smoke and flowers.
The taste is open for business, light and shiny with nice strawberry fruit and a light acidity.
A juicy wine for a juicy prize.
Will be released on the 18th of September / 219 SKR.
87p (tasted 2026/08)
2023 Pinot Noir Santa Ynez Valley, Au Bon Climat
A deep, crisp nose with notes of really ripe raspberries, red licorice and fresh herbs. A high note that is very fine.
The taste is layered and nicely structured with lovely red fruit, a fresh acidity and a long, warm finish. Really fine.
Will be released on the 11th of September / 549 SKR.
95p (tasted 2026/08)
2023 Pinot Noir Falstaff Vineyard, Kutch
A deep, laid back nose with notes of red currants, ripening strawberries, smoke and coffee powder, very elegant.
The taste is young and focused with a high acidity, polished tannins and fine red fruit that takes the backseat today. Needs time, 6+ years.
Will be released on the 21th of August / 669 SKR.
90p (tasted 2026/08)
2023 Pinot Noir McDougall Ranch, Kutch
A deep, velvety nose with notes of dried raspberries, licorice, dried flowers and forest floor. Very fine.
The taste is potent and juicy at the same time with gorgeous raspberry fruit, a fine acidity and a long, long finish. Lovely.
Will be released on the 21th of August / 669 SKR.
94p (tasted 2026/08)
2022 Pinot Noir Coastlands Vineyard, Cobb
A very fine, delicate nose with notes of wild strawberries, thai basil, licorice and forest floor. A very fine sweetness to the fruit.
The taste is balanced, refined and just lovely with stunning fruit, a perfect acidity and a finish that promises miracles in the future. A must buy.
Will be released on the 25th of September / 795 SKR.
97p (tasted 2026/08)
2023 Pinot Noir Memorious, Domaine de la Côte
A tight, smoky nose with notes of dried flowers, wet cement, raspberries and warm gravel. Very distinct.
The taste is tight and structured with a stern backbone, lots of ripe raspberries and a long, long finish. More impressive than likeable, at least for now. Wait 7+ years.
Will be released on the 27th of August/ 995 SKR.
92p (tasted 2026/08)
2023 Pinot Noir Bloom´s Field, Domaine de la Côte
A very deep, layered nose with notes of red licorice, dried raspberries, herbs and smoke. An old school Pinot nose.
The taste is tight, taut and intense with stunning fruit, very long, very powerful, very fine. 8+ years.
Will be released on the 27th of August / 1099 SKR.
95p (tasted 2026/08)
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