tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47901318265943294802024-03-18T04:02:32.242+01:00BarolistaA blog dedicated to good, great and gorgeous wines!Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.comBlogger2095125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-15801689382082217262024-03-15T20:41:00.003+01:002024-03-15T20:41:34.494+01:002015 Pernard-Vergeless Clos de la Croix de Pierre, Louis Jadot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihmOftwtp9xqHTOVzI-dv0RCgA38TP3gDQX8tQckySkF9FtfXM33ruJK1h3YIF_ffnbb-HUriKdo9Tzt0n8pQS_-0qWMS4fQN-_rfXb_jda_r4qVIq4aJuAkw4N-YDwehEpuW0SSv5n7rP35JHcKIo0HVuFXJqd479UVj4A05Ychx55O7c5wNGIvFlnl60/s1080/thumbnail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihmOftwtp9xqHTOVzI-dv0RCgA38TP3gDQX8tQckySkF9FtfXM33ruJK1h3YIF_ffnbb-HUriKdo9Tzt0n8pQS_-0qWMS4fQN-_rfXb_jda_r4qVIq4aJuAkw4N-YDwehEpuW0SSv5n7rP35JHcKIo0HVuFXJqd479UVj4A05Ychx55O7c5wNGIvFlnl60/w480-h640/thumbnail.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2015 Pernard-Vergeless Clos de la Croix de Pierre, Louis Jadot</b></div><div>A cool, refined nose with notes of cranberries, ripening raspberries, forest floor, smoke and violet pastilles. Very, very good.</div><div>The taste is structured and dry with fine lingonberry, raspberry fruit, a very good acidity and a long, fresh finish. 5+ years.</div><div><b>91p</b> (tasted 2024/03)</div><div><br /></div>Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-28033225485104468832024-03-13T20:52:00.000+01:002024-03-13T20:52:04.896+01:00Tasting A Fine Range From Paolo Scavino<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMZuoQnpZVsnDwLhxOgiEIcFqlvfHyfFFb4sq3TjQVdj-Wr8jYdktGYqpocoOnYtfHAaS7lZXzf8jS8OtfD0H59N3gdoGzW0dT3hyphenhyphenc5a4mjtVsgBTyKWQdg_oL0AGUKlfj4c9e9ElpMw1NnJv-zLuRIaICKCoKhXQzCTtpY8aDpI3E3nYUwNjX210g6bCb/s4032/IMG_3982.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMZuoQnpZVsnDwLhxOgiEIcFqlvfHyfFFb4sq3TjQVdj-Wr8jYdktGYqpocoOnYtfHAaS7lZXzf8jS8OtfD0H59N3gdoGzW0dT3hyphenhyphenc5a4mjtVsgBTyKWQdg_oL0AGUKlfj4c9e9ElpMw1NnJv-zLuRIaICKCoKhXQzCTtpY8aDpI3E3nYUwNjX210g6bCb/w640-h480/IMG_3982.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I had the opportunity, courtsey of <a href="http://www.tryffelsvinet.se">Tryffelsvinet</a>, to taste through a range of Paolo Scavino wines. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>2022 Langhe Bianco Sorriso</b></div><div>A cool, gravelly nose with notes of oranges, white pepper and ripe flowers. Very good.</div><div>The taste is dry ans spicy with notes of lemons, grass and flowers. A tad low on the acidity. 40% Chardonnay, 40% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Viognier.</div><div><b>86p</b> (tasted 2024/03)</div><div><br /></div><div><b>2022 Dolcetto d´Alba</b></div><div><div>A young, upfront nose with notes of juniper berries, licorice and asphalt. </div><div>The taste is juicy and fine with perky tannins and a very good blueberry fruit. </div><div><b>87p</b> (tasted 2024/03)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2021 Langhe Nebbiolo</b></div><div><div>A laid back, elegant nose with notes of cherries, ceder, rosehips and forest floor. Very, very good.</div><div>The taste is medium bodied and nicely structured with notes of cherries, licorice and undergrowth. </div><div><b>90p</b> (tasted 2024/03)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2019 Barolo</b></div><div><div>A clean, handsome nose with notes of red cherries, sand, rosehips and gravel. Pure and fine.</div><div>The taste is tight and refined with silky tannins, lovely cherry fruit and a long balanced finish. 6+ years.</div><div><b>92p</b> (tasted 2024/03)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2019 Barolo Monvigliero</b></div><div><div>A delicate, spicy nose with notes of red currants, road dust, dried flowers and leather. A bit subdued.</div><div>The taste is tight and focused with notes of wet cement, red cherries, gravel and dry licorice. 8+ years.</div><div><b>90p</b> (tasted 2024/03)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2019 Barolo Ravera</b></div><div><div>A tigth, focused nose with notes of Langhe earth, asphalt and ripe cherries. High and fine.</div><div>The taste is young and taut with notes of licorice, damsons and rosehips. Gorgeous, stern tannins. One for the ages, 10+ years.</div><div><b>95p</b> (tasted 2024/03)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2019 Barolo Prapo</b></div><div><div>A deep, Serralunga rich nose with notes of black cherries, gravel, almond paste and tobacco. Very fine.</div><div>The taste is tight and concentrated with intensity, balance and a aristocratic height. 8+ years.</div><div><b>94p</b> (tasted 2024/03)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2019 Barolo Bric del Fiasc</b></div><div><div>As usual, the Bric del Fiasc is a stunner. The nose is deep and handsome with notes of sandelwood. ripe cherries, tobacco and dried flowers. Gorgeous.</div><div>The taste is structured and intense with lovely cherry, polished tannins and a long, long, delicate finish. Great wine. 7+ years.</div><div><b>97p</b> (tasted 2024/03)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Mttss2Q2cA5bikqEn7LjNYgBuSCQERDJrSxGEyaTKioGUe9cUhmHPDs_JEMojeguY-EK4OS_CvPBM7E82p8BawX7YRQ8pjQJJIXCfxgns93pD2VLJCJsfx2iUmSM06r4pr1qamPE-XANILkNG9bJa6caMMI3SaP9Q9AjHXYDKaVG-G2dg0gW0JQR0nhx/s4032/IMG_3983.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Mttss2Q2cA5bikqEn7LjNYgBuSCQERDJrSxGEyaTKioGUe9cUhmHPDs_JEMojeguY-EK4OS_CvPBM7E82p8BawX7YRQ8pjQJJIXCfxgns93pD2VLJCJsfx2iUmSM06r4pr1qamPE-XANILkNG9bJa6caMMI3SaP9Q9AjHXYDKaVG-G2dg0gW0JQR0nhx/w480-h640/IMG_3983.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-36848469854373955062024-03-10T19:22:00.001+01:002024-03-10T19:22:52.964+01:002000 Château Landonnet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWI3bnTzyU2q3A991neod5DowSIxG3gUFnbYtQLuzjtCQ4BiLYLvxOqN538_aGHJJOMO4lrbILJGdjfMVqgOdluceDYyDTrWlyUdJ8jGbQkltJk2_vTBgeB9zXanIZYtWgHWALiZ3Lx2Xtm9t453fX7NDF_eqGqiTTP10a1wj25Fys8OGrDzdQEbBtSMPY/s1080/thumbnail%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWI3bnTzyU2q3A991neod5DowSIxG3gUFnbYtQLuzjtCQ4BiLYLvxOqN538_aGHJJOMO4lrbILJGdjfMVqgOdluceDYyDTrWlyUdJ8jGbQkltJk2_vTBgeB9zXanIZYtWgHWALiZ3Lx2Xtm9t453fX7NDF_eqGqiTTP10a1wj25Fys8OGrDzdQEbBtSMPY/w480-h640/thumbnail%20(2).jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2000 Château Landonnet</b></div><div>This 24 year old Bordeaux offers up a shy, mature nose with notes of dried red and black currants, cold coffee and worn leather. </div><div>The taste is of a fine luncheon claret with soft tannins, nice fruit and a medium long, dry finish. A nice warmth in the finish.</div><div><b>86p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div><div><br /></div>Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-55791360030714353212024-03-08T20:04:00.000+01:002024-03-08T20:04:14.549+01:001997 Barbera d´Alba, Aldo Conterno<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5A9z7aYjq6mO4voaK9Qy1Q3E-73zuwRM_ahR8jZAf2iGGZk755HYhFWbV8-8NIAxrRISju6Zi8DLgbTXXsxQdSo62QJzAHV0yVSYj0QlbKEfA8tY5GZdq1yn38DeEs4Cxp7Kkhl6hKGjc594g0ynE81Jy-iXiPDyV93VESseXVkUcL2F0csWvzD4Edk0A/s1080/thumbnail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5A9z7aYjq6mO4voaK9Qy1Q3E-73zuwRM_ahR8jZAf2iGGZk755HYhFWbV8-8NIAxrRISju6Zi8DLgbTXXsxQdSo62QJzAHV0yVSYj0QlbKEfA8tY5GZdq1yn38DeEs4Cxp7Kkhl6hKGjc594g0ynE81Jy-iXiPDyV93VESseXVkUcL2F0csWvzD4Edk0A/w640-h480/thumbnail.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>1997 Barbera d´Alba, Aldo Conterno</b></div><div>A large scaled, lively nose with notes of dried strawberries, Finnish licorice, fir smoke and freshly polished mahogany. Very, very good.</div><div>The taste is big and bold with notes of plums, smoke, earth and sugared coffee. A long, warm, dry finish. Drinking beautifully at age 27.</div><div><b>90p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div><div><br /></div>Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-90975225276010870552024-03-06T11:12:00.002+01:002024-03-06T11:12:30.531+01:002004 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2SiDg4l6NYFT0ypsN8oKdhfodEMBh76yE_URZz-IWxTmHTOQjQoxYMFWL6qs8-Wn9CrH6k_jJ-lVEan_nYXeK74nqGWP3M6kaipyc-8jdwxSQeVqjglfYIPgekyMsi7H7SuK25NSYhVIdfiA8J0_K0LD8oEUm_VbUsPE2KpM2d8HdLebK5OgKjuN0Ek5X/s1080/thumbnail%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2SiDg4l6NYFT0ypsN8oKdhfodEMBh76yE_URZz-IWxTmHTOQjQoxYMFWL6qs8-Wn9CrH6k_jJ-lVEan_nYXeK74nqGWP3M6kaipyc-8jdwxSQeVqjglfYIPgekyMsi7H7SuK25NSYhVIdfiA8J0_K0LD8oEUm_VbUsPE2KpM2d8HdLebK5OgKjuN0Ek5X/w480-h640/thumbnail%20(2).jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2004 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion</b></div><div>A delicate, somewhat mature nose with notes of black currants, coffee powder, ceder and undergrowth. Very, very good.</div><div>The taste is medium bodied and nicely structured with fine black currant fruit, silky tannins and a long, dry finish.</div><div><b>90p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div><div><br /></div>Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-13439885403528546812024-03-04T11:07:00.000+01:002024-03-04T11:07:11.899+01:001995 Eileen Hardy Shiraz, Hardys<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyWH5tSriuW1A8lzs__MCKBpw3_HrST1bxSf-29Oq3mKh-ZlCc0f3ii4263tQlfaH9ctNq_pjalNRGklql70cqpTx4BeIv_WcUKos6bBc4W9q7wdi99sduryCzgB-sIYTbRKzKenPpiqt_Fc-xncTSOf02jQOaWB9yH2mh3UoliWDvfWs9QnXIALq2uL5/s1080/thumbnail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyWH5tSriuW1A8lzs__MCKBpw3_HrST1bxSf-29Oq3mKh-ZlCc0f3ii4263tQlfaH9ctNq_pjalNRGklql70cqpTx4BeIv_WcUKos6bBc4W9q7wdi99sduryCzgB-sIYTbRKzKenPpiqt_Fc-xncTSOf02jQOaWB9yH2mh3UoliWDvfWs9QnXIALq2uL5/w480-h640/thumbnail.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>1995 Eileen Hardy Shiraz, Hardys</b></div><div>A large scaled, open nose with a lovely maturity and notes of plums, blackberries, mint chocolate and Finnish licorice. In your face yummy.</div><div>The taste is rich and warm with notes of plum sauce, toothpaste, hot asphalt and licorice. Very long and juicy. Old school and delicious.</div><div><b>92p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div><div><br /></div>Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-41580701632711412942024-03-02T11:56:00.000+01:002024-03-02T11:56:28.614+01:002103 Barolo Perno, Sordo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnXTPqTG4NLhk-KqPtdN-saxVTwdOT1NKsEU_m-mGklldtNK1_fgsrYQ4yLGKgyXPIf148GpWfGryKhkzItvp6KMadilQ7ZVsMRiolyVmtd7tozdbz7cT4EPBktF5R0OXXit3vVzq2begIYcULE-2sbkGu-tTnIE_o1GUl4ETD1w-5JDFvo_rb-ipS0pq2/s1080/thumbnail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnXTPqTG4NLhk-KqPtdN-saxVTwdOT1NKsEU_m-mGklldtNK1_fgsrYQ4yLGKgyXPIf148GpWfGryKhkzItvp6KMadilQ7ZVsMRiolyVmtd7tozdbz7cT4EPBktF5R0OXXit3vVzq2begIYcULE-2sbkGu-tTnIE_o1GUl4ETD1w-5JDFvo_rb-ipS0pq2/w480-h640/thumbnail.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2013 Barolo Perno, Sordo</b></div><div>A fine, cool nose with notes of red cherries, pomegranate, violets and asphalt. Very, very good.</div><div>The taste is young and seedy with notes of cherries, licorice, graphite and Langhe earth. A fine lenght. 6+ years.</div><div><b>90p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div><div><br /></div>Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-54705428985459970792024-03-01T12:29:00.000+01:002024-03-01T12:29:35.051+01:00Tasting Dinner With Vintages Ending With A "7"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWNqdFQtrxgsgOR7irHIwgdcapcxNm6yjX-vF32_Wh_Hxnj6hq3ezZAt-tESrEplTSLAQGjYBcEwr7FJX4wsZwDWMEoos-x3M22QB7pOF9GSZclIQaxh315cedRFI90sJdwnGbavVJTzgT0Dtg9_W8sdDSR3CLs1nZJSYKjlRyMZ9BAnOWPEXRavLTHHF0/s4032/IMG_3667.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWNqdFQtrxgsgOR7irHIwgdcapcxNm6yjX-vF32_Wh_Hxnj6hq3ezZAt-tESrEplTSLAQGjYBcEwr7FJX4wsZwDWMEoos-x3M22QB7pOF9GSZclIQaxh315cedRFI90sJdwnGbavVJTzgT0Dtg9_W8sdDSR3CLs1nZJSYKjlRyMZ9BAnOWPEXRavLTHHF0/w640-h480/IMG_3667.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>My third tasting dinner with this slightly odd theme - all bottles with a vintage ending with a "7". The previous tastings are listed below.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Flight I</b></div><div><b>2017 Special Club Brut, Marc Hebrart</b></div><div>A young, stony nose with notes of lemon peel, smoke and chalk. Very elegant.</div><div>The taste is pure and crisp with notes of lemon licorice, smoke and chrushed rocks. A very good acidity. 100% Chardonnay.</div><div><b>91p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim_gmoPbEEtLHupr0AqpzoCuvqn4OgtWSCryXm2nqRci2cCmnr-EL8WWN1J56GY8QcmbDevi7kGLLrL3eEeuFGuvLN4Gc9xRspolT7g-aBSMPtI7D-kXF_uCSoBB6mt09KocV0AhJ8PFGEqT8HSv_FJ3LApetDEEhP5NvyD7Q38W6ckD3wt0rNUX6kcEb0/s4032/IMG_3694.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim_gmoPbEEtLHupr0AqpzoCuvqn4OgtWSCryXm2nqRci2cCmnr-EL8WWN1J56GY8QcmbDevi7kGLLrL3eEeuFGuvLN4Gc9xRspolT7g-aBSMPtI7D-kXF_uCSoBB6mt09KocV0AhJ8PFGEqT8HSv_FJ3LApetDEEhP5NvyD7Q38W6ckD3wt0rNUX6kcEb0/w480-h640/IMG_3694.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMEKguhnlshMEdxAXAU9TNl_1LxM28RZ4MDRGzFIxF5EgartcdE7Kl17fqyte0q5rbKrs1zMftOQQCosiAZIAGtq0D1Pib_lCdzVVZqhAREEiNrtr14ay5ABjiSliDM0S6GIMRBznE-esbt4o6vsGwYIaN-8sn6X26Jao_YfT9eKFgyQGYKgrM2tfaETgv/s4032/IMG_3687.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMEKguhnlshMEdxAXAU9TNl_1LxM28RZ4MDRGzFIxF5EgartcdE7Kl17fqyte0q5rbKrs1zMftOQQCosiAZIAGtq0D1Pib_lCdzVVZqhAREEiNrtr14ay5ABjiSliDM0S6GIMRBznE-esbt4o6vsGwYIaN-8sn6X26Jao_YfT9eKFgyQGYKgrM2tfaETgv/w480-h640/IMG_3687.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFocbDU-O_GR5Ynedf6Wa_bzQFalCDlEqCNVcMnJKQQeLHVN1NEL5dqmHw6KCW2UgIWFnXcXhZgJ8Pe6yd2HFEt0MEZGlGkiCLeU0SPXWiqNxUM93Ynx0lERwZVCE6v4SQfi_AXCj4QwQYDXSOLGfdIw6QheJo1ETqHGNEtjcyL8u0aD2sxwRea0uqqkGK/s4032/IMG_3691.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFocbDU-O_GR5Ynedf6Wa_bzQFalCDlEqCNVcMnJKQQeLHVN1NEL5dqmHw6KCW2UgIWFnXcXhZgJ8Pe6yd2HFEt0MEZGlGkiCLeU0SPXWiqNxUM93Ynx0lERwZVCE6v4SQfi_AXCj4QwQYDXSOLGfdIw6QheJo1ETqHGNEtjcyL8u0aD2sxwRea0uqqkGK/w480-h640/IMG_3691.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2017 Special Club Les Fortet Terres, Moussé & Fils</b></div><div><div>This Pinot Meunier offers up a deep, cool nose with notes of white currants, smoke and a hint of tobacco. Very fine.</div><div>The taste is deep and fine with sun warm red fruit, a fine acidity and a long, juicy finish. </div><div><b>92p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Flight II</b></div><div><b>1987 Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg Riesling Kabinett, Georg Breuer</b></div><div><div>A mature, dry nose with notes of red apple skin, dried grass and dry biscuits. Good.</div><div>The taste is dry and a tad foursquare with notes of candle grease, dried lemons and old oranges.</div><div><b>87p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>1997 Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese, Dr. Loosen</b></div><div><div>A pure, fine nose with notes of rubber boots, rain wet asphalt, dades and apriocts. Very, very good.</div><div>The taste is somewhat mature, semi dry, with notes of apricots, wet gravel and candied lemons.</div><div><b>90p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1UlvYc1OW6Fi1R7QGTR8wFdWmLhtt-JIhJYU6tiX2UPAM2G4YMBeu8aF8cQZrkJPgTiAxGTNct2cs7xvZFHf5X343mXkTyAgJ0kajwD4hBgx5hojSCBwvgBagCSuIb7RHNDvVgBE9Ml8bYI5mYBDoYcqQHHzXYGARQXHwW008MQj9777cSnyX-bEDvC9J/s4032/IMG_3701.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1UlvYc1OW6Fi1R7QGTR8wFdWmLhtt-JIhJYU6tiX2UPAM2G4YMBeu8aF8cQZrkJPgTiAxGTNct2cs7xvZFHf5X343mXkTyAgJ0kajwD4hBgx5hojSCBwvgBagCSuIb7RHNDvVgBE9Ml8bYI5mYBDoYcqQHHzXYGARQXHwW008MQj9777cSnyX-bEDvC9J/w480-h640/IMG_3701.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHK-YnCxNGg84bcT3jG7qmDzCbKpPxBPPb7_4gKRfadeLVCQvWghDvxbBUIt6aCjqv9Kmuvo455Xe63icLnja4OjH1BCjPNP1SDg_fxNyow0uJEqDpDTX_qCTtbuFS8RSF4CipAEH0f6Ikvp5iOPRCHO-6rxkW2FYwjblm3sPTDg56lf1iV0DU8y1MFmAX/s4032/IMG_3699.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHK-YnCxNGg84bcT3jG7qmDzCbKpPxBPPb7_4gKRfadeLVCQvWghDvxbBUIt6aCjqv9Kmuvo455Xe63icLnja4OjH1BCjPNP1SDg_fxNyow0uJEqDpDTX_qCTtbuFS8RSF4CipAEH0f6Ikvp5iOPRCHO-6rxkW2FYwjblm3sPTDg56lf1iV0DU8y1MFmAX/w480-h640/IMG_3699.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><b>2007 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett Goldcap, Willi Schaefer</b></div><div>A cool, elegant nose with notes of chalk, ripe lemons, chives and smoke. Very fine.</div><div>The taste is young and structured with a very fine acidity, lots of gravel and lemons, and a long, lovely finish. 6+ years.</div><div><b>92p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Flight III</b></div><div><b>1967 Barolo, Giovani Altare</b></div><div><div>A deep, sweet, mature nose with notes of dark cherries, Finnish licorice, Langhe earth and some animal scents. Very fine.</div><div>The taste is tight and dry with notes of dried mushrooms, licorice, dark cherries and tobacco. Very long. Mature of course but very much alive.</div><div><b>93p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>1967 Barolo, Luigi Moscone</b></div><div><div>A handsome, elegant nose with notes of rosehips, earth, dry tobacco and asphalt. A fine energy.</div><div>The taste is dry and mature with notes of dark tobacco, cold coffee and herbs. Very, very good.</div><div><b>91p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>1967 Barolo, E. Pira</b></div><div><div>The majority guessed this 20 years younger. The nose is high, deep and multi layered with notes of violets, leather, rosehips and earth. Very fine.</div><div>The taste is structured and fine with notes of violets, iron, leather and scorched earth. Very long and intense.</div><div><b>93p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhn4iFHmPhFLxeaUwT9JxXbe-mJg37Ht4HDiqYjtnFfB9KmBuPryZj7a9blFFd4pEo0ZP3syxD7HqRxNC-Y3YwCt8N7biPzjWZcwqxyMe41pZ9-8DsfbV_Sjkzvq3fTFde3VQ2-_3bxRCdSSjRvjyAcSwDwxmdlYtjMgZjCkuUYI2mwgbUPE_rH9bBe3YR/s4032/IMG_3708.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhn4iFHmPhFLxeaUwT9JxXbe-mJg37Ht4HDiqYjtnFfB9KmBuPryZj7a9blFFd4pEo0ZP3syxD7HqRxNC-Y3YwCt8N7biPzjWZcwqxyMe41pZ9-8DsfbV_Sjkzvq3fTFde3VQ2-_3bxRCdSSjRvjyAcSwDwxmdlYtjMgZjCkuUYI2mwgbUPE_rH9bBe3YR/w480-h640/IMG_3708.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg80meZ_tL9yOeLKMaoTmQZGEvrEx_zi24lb6kMaAxV6JuQ2In9yVPI4aKjY925I1rEhCLS2w3Li5tqZdiAhYHhPwoj0XPgf6niyNGi9lfsU_dthXOWVuWpD6K8POxFxYUzd3DStZHF4n-1dOK0JSd4Q_OihlRJeQo0XItHFrWcHKfx39MWMzOElPZREsnO/s4032/IMG_3711.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg80meZ_tL9yOeLKMaoTmQZGEvrEx_zi24lb6kMaAxV6JuQ2In9yVPI4aKjY925I1rEhCLS2w3Li5tqZdiAhYHhPwoj0XPgf6niyNGi9lfsU_dthXOWVuWpD6K8POxFxYUzd3DStZHF4n-1dOK0JSd4Q_OihlRJeQo0XItHFrWcHKfx39MWMzOElPZREsnO/w480-h640/IMG_3711.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>1967 Barolo Rocche, Vietti</b></div><div><div>A deep, soft, lovely nose with notes of dried strawberries, red apples, earth and candle grease. Very, very good.</div><div>The taste is large scaled and focuse with notes of red apples, coffee powder, earth and dry licorice. A fine intensity.</div><div><b>92p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Flight IV</b></div><div><b>1997 La Ricolma, San Giusti A Rentennano</b></div><div><div>A fat, deep nose with notes of plums, dark chocolate, warm earth and sugared coffee. A very fine depth.</div><div>The taste is rich and concentrated with fine plummy fruit, silky tannins and a long, warm finish. Fully mature.</div><div><b>91p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxtITEJP_5kWoCL4lYYKFzLwmligyJgMHAG-EZehVNPwyIUD3nddtJ6asbP8B1nDEPgfD_8QQvJqRhNiQNyZwefyC0LzPFHs0iAc3zbm7zQz59mxWfzV985pHvW034U77b3grkSdPkiCei0IPqjsi7XGelBOlAF15HvsmmY75qC1tWtfac-CwI-4bTL2M9/s4032/IMG_3713.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxtITEJP_5kWoCL4lYYKFzLwmligyJgMHAG-EZehVNPwyIUD3nddtJ6asbP8B1nDEPgfD_8QQvJqRhNiQNyZwefyC0LzPFHs0iAc3zbm7zQz59mxWfzV985pHvW034U77b3grkSdPkiCei0IPqjsi7XGelBOlAF15HvsmmY75qC1tWtfac-CwI-4bTL2M9/w480-h640/IMG_3713.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR-MPzDqvf-OUlRuDKgb0g6ht43youBV1KSim0NAC9c21lgWEWKZXX92in6T0RlVhy845rva7Vi02wPhKPz7Xbz4llro0ndCuIrtbgHKtXE1319KkWEKRRrCqfYfJq0QEXv9g6yJX8fEhY-ukxxCtzM20a_PT6xfQ6ey5hntLV15Nf5eMcFGe-d3wXZI3Z/s4032/IMG_3718.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR-MPzDqvf-OUlRuDKgb0g6ht43youBV1KSim0NAC9c21lgWEWKZXX92in6T0RlVhy845rva7Vi02wPhKPz7Xbz4llro0ndCuIrtbgHKtXE1319KkWEKRRrCqfYfJq0QEXv9g6yJX8fEhY-ukxxCtzM20a_PT6xfQ6ey5hntLV15Nf5eMcFGe-d3wXZI3Z/w480-h640/IMG_3718.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>1997 Château La Bon Pasteur</b></div><div><div>A fine, classic Merlot dominated nose with notes of plums, fresh stables, cold coffee and tobacco, Very fine.</div><div>The taste is medium bodied, intense and gorgeous with polished tannins, notes of greem peppers, old leather and stables. </div><div><b>93p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>1997 Three Palm Vineyard Merlot, Duckhorn</b></div><div><div>Unfortunately corked.</div><div><b>No rating</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Flight V</b></div><div><b>1997 Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio, Barone Ricasoli</b></div><div>From magnum. A mature, forest filled nose with notes of dried cherries, old leather and nougat. Somewhat dusty.</div><div>The taste is dry and tight with notes of cold coffee, dried cherries, earth and herbs. </div><div><b>87p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLGlO5cCnzRVQeHx_pvibCvfxd6YQEuEsSRkgBAAvemFC2RyvJ9hTmU4PHJ3LzzeG0tGjoMGkfOP3TSdLc0MI3Bla1o2XnxbD0XX4ioWa09V_a4zVrCWjr9yMZhHwVBjek9s4KxEjiHmd2zl5Er5W2DkSiJlsmSnma3asc-XcKgKhIdxnGIpmWRpGkgREN/s4032/IMG_3676.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLGlO5cCnzRVQeHx_pvibCvfxd6YQEuEsSRkgBAAvemFC2RyvJ9hTmU4PHJ3LzzeG0tGjoMGkfOP3TSdLc0MI3Bla1o2XnxbD0XX4ioWa09V_a4zVrCWjr9yMZhHwVBjek9s4KxEjiHmd2zl5Er5W2DkSiJlsmSnma3asc-XcKgKhIdxnGIpmWRpGkgREN/w480-h640/IMG_3676.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>1997 Barolo Sori´ Ginestra, Conterno-Fantino</b></div><div><div>From magnum. A deep, dark nose with notes of black cherries, undergrowth, mushrooms and a hint of mint. </div><div>The taste is forward and warm with notes of cherry chocolate, forest floor, rosehips and some wood notes in the finish.</div><div><b>90p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Flight VI</b></div><div><b>1997 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldcap, Markus Molitor</b></div><div><div>A high, pure nose with notes of apricots, petrol station, candied lemons and warm grass. Very, very good.</div><div>The taste is tight and elegant with notes of dried apricots, vanilla ice cream, petrol and asphalt. A very fine acidity. Almost fully mature.</div><div><b>92p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>1947 Louipac, ?</b></div><div><div>Fron an unknown producer. A deep, mature nose with notes of shoe polish, ginger, salmiak and orange peel. Very, very good.</div><div>The taste is round and mature with notes of glue, dried tangerines, dry biscuits and salmiak. Long and semi dry.</div><div><b>91p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN-40qthDVPkWR8vsGyRK61d8Rf1IN0jYo5saXE0hRG5R1Q4MzOH8KVEYc8Nlo2tpCWu4xHaGVE-bzCXsOzx9Qx6Fd6rNKNQLZpCj6S9IXUaofqwa4c9lZkBMLehP9b9eAVkqM7JLX2lkMbMASDb5y3Uz6L2Anq8Kc8R2Uvparmw9thjwmTWY2W7gcGH5M/s4032/IMG_3728.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN-40qthDVPkWR8vsGyRK61d8Rf1IN0jYo5saXE0hRG5R1Q4MzOH8KVEYc8Nlo2tpCWu4xHaGVE-bzCXsOzx9Qx6Fd6rNKNQLZpCj6S9IXUaofqwa4c9lZkBMLehP9b9eAVkqM7JLX2lkMbMASDb5y3Uz6L2Anq8Kc8R2Uvparmw9thjwmTWY2W7gcGH5M/w480-h640/IMG_3728.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Previous dinners;</div><div><a href="https://barolista.blogspot.com/2022/02/tasting-dinner-with-vintages-ending.html">Barolista: Tasting Dinner With Vintages Ending With A "5"</a></div><div><a href="https://barolista.blogspot.com/2023/03/tasting-dinner-with-vintages-ending.html">Barolista: Tasting Dinner With Vintages Ending With A "3"</a></div><br />Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-35023098887831273302024-02-28T20:35:00.002+01:002024-02-28T20:35:46.534+01:002018 Barolo Bussia, Viglione<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgjClm21YF2JvB5SKEhGOR7II_F02VMiNpAQWiK_A3iaAtcC403DhAUeXKkGYigGHkA5C3hi2qPIpLov0T0Diw8XxtD9IRArdyGrK-p9inUwxt1_gCD4D0tGGbNBJ4g7FpNzhjrk7yKoZhMNRovI34JYMECwW1N2aQ7lyATUUyKqc4fDVs5FbJBG9r5y_M/s1080/thumbnail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgjClm21YF2JvB5SKEhGOR7II_F02VMiNpAQWiK_A3iaAtcC403DhAUeXKkGYigGHkA5C3hi2qPIpLov0T0Diw8XxtD9IRArdyGrK-p9inUwxt1_gCD4D0tGGbNBJ4g7FpNzhjrk7yKoZhMNRovI34JYMECwW1N2aQ7lyATUUyKqc4fDVs5FbJBG9r5y_M/w480-h640/thumbnail.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2018 Barolo Bussia, Viglione</b></div><div>Got sligthly better with air, but it didn´t reach even nice in any way, shape or form. </div><div>The first sniff is volatil and barnyardy, with dog fur and unclean cellars. After a couple of hours in a decanter, it displays notes of red currants, wet earth, licorice and more dog fur. On day two, even worse (contrary to most Baroli...), with notes of linoleum, dry glue and avoid of fruit.</div><div>The taste is dry and foursquare with dried mixed red fruits, band aid, cheap licorice and earth. The next day its dry, astringent and foursquare. Again - <a href="https://barolista.blogspot.com/2022/06/2017-barolo-bussia-viglione.html">Barolista: 2017 Barolo Bussia, Viglione</a> - less than good winemaking.</div><div><b>77p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div><div><br /></div>Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-51613665979068435432024-02-26T20:25:00.003+01:002024-02-26T20:25:38.365+01:002010 Dolcetto d´Alba Boschi di Berri, Marcarini<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5lVLJ5utDZVLE1ztu7w52pNsVyzPfl6w6QzZ5wXN54Pk4OOtJNoxQAMquFlz9VlywHV-O6adFRaKUTlK6O-clSwFctxhZn0RAO99FTUWZrXzb4GA4LVyRz_CPUrZXst_G75FCJgtMivLmkF6fvqxKgBVWxwfG6i1-Nu1-Z0x1GICXCBqUjDKH35XwGtD/s1080/thumbnail.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5lVLJ5utDZVLE1ztu7w52pNsVyzPfl6w6QzZ5wXN54Pk4OOtJNoxQAMquFlz9VlywHV-O6adFRaKUTlK6O-clSwFctxhZn0RAO99FTUWZrXzb4GA4LVyRz_CPUrZXst_G75FCJgtMivLmkF6fvqxKgBVWxwfG6i1-Nu1-Z0x1GICXCBqUjDKH35XwGtD/w640-h480/thumbnail.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2010 Dolcetto d´Alba Boschi di Berri, Marcarini</b></div><div>Boschi di Berri is made from grapes from ungrafted vines, maybe as old as the cottage we are renting.</div><div>The 2010 offers up a semi mature nose with notes of dried up Drottningssylt (a Swedish mix of raspberries and blueberries), iron, dried herbs and bakelite. Very fine.</div><div>The taste is nicely structured with a beginning maturity and notes of violets, iron, dried blueberries and earth. A very fine warmth. Long and dry. 4+ years.</div><div><b>92p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div><div><br /></div><div>The 2013 - <a href="https://barolista.blogspot.com/2023/12/2013-dolcetto-dalba-boschi-di-berri.html">Barolista: 2013 Dolcetto d´Alba Boschi di Berri, Marcarini</a></div><div>The 2015 - <a href="https://barolista.blogspot.com/2023/06/2015-dolcetto-dalba-boschi-di-berri.html">Barolista: 2015 Dolcetto d´Alba Boschi di Berri, Marcarini</a></div><div><br /></div>Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-21749032527585702842024-02-24T18:46:00.000+01:002024-02-24T18:46:36.680+01:00The Barolo Boys in Piedmont - A Visit To Renzo Seghesio<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge918_H8Rel0NFSo9sVWekJyiZbJaMOEvB8wsL05GlZYxUlXHPKxQxvoNsWpxL2XPZGq7w16oRqwIa4zjIo0-otofG0wwOovkTJsxTyvv3RMJJVSlP2CIzX9sDyH_57iyVws0YInun4tVNhVjhdAoTMM3oJVhrMK0QAkmgVZjLGF-B6GJRXr9RnC7OdxdF/s4032/IMG_3065.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge918_H8Rel0NFSo9sVWekJyiZbJaMOEvB8wsL05GlZYxUlXHPKxQxvoNsWpxL2XPZGq7w16oRqwIa4zjIo0-otofG0wwOovkTJsxTyvv3RMJJVSlP2CIzX9sDyH_57iyVws0YInun4tVNhVjhdAoTMM3oJVhrMK0QAkmgVZjLGF-B6GJRXr9RnC7OdxdF/w640-h480/IMG_3065.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I visisted Federico in September of 2022 - <a href="https://barolista.blogspot.com/2022/11/a-couple-of-days-in-piedmont-visit-to_24.html">Barolista: A Couple Of Days In Piedmont - Visit To Renzo Seghesio</a> - and had a great time. It was time to make a revist. The Barolo Boys had a great time with Federico.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQLZyvmJqdfmBj8TZ6lXOXS7dItxvz5opVDRedLpC2Tiwpjh7A41Lz83D8PzCwoNBxPC-GqDnMh3Eyc-tYwSnV84BK0krh_cgYVMMmbZW4peOIlXZpXu3wxZNg_7PAyKn3d4CNw1KymIGFej1YKLgtJQ_4mwqhUtzHtaSnlWSxL3rvSYBQDiSQ2vHDxqAF/s4032/IMG_3073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQLZyvmJqdfmBj8TZ6lXOXS7dItxvz5opVDRedLpC2Tiwpjh7A41Lz83D8PzCwoNBxPC-GqDnMh3Eyc-tYwSnV84BK0krh_cgYVMMmbZW4peOIlXZpXu3wxZNg_7PAyKn3d4CNw1KymIGFej1YKLgtJQ_4mwqhUtzHtaSnlWSxL3rvSYBQDiSQ2vHDxqAF/w480-h640/IMG_3073.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2021 Barbera d´Alba Superiore</b></div><div>A Barbera very much to my liking, with a deep, almost meaty nose with notes of ripe raspberries, rosehip soup, licorice and lots of ripe flowers. Lovely.</div><div>The taste is rich and focused with a great balance and lip smacking sweet fruit with a high acidity and a long, juicy finish. </div><div><b>92p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWibaOfDOYgL4xUt9xCbDQfoZ37ebgqdOGsJN-ZoiSrWY8rym1mqeaR5kUYbGwzYkblcErBDAH1P20IzOT3urUAaYqmSPFUEOcFmwSOWbmadnVHNjchOgMEv2Gfnt_Y-I33mhLIClpZHcCSTLjoALMgY8Nbc490c9xhyphenhyphenCWRxF0-SX5d0CzI0gfzn2T9JJG/s4032/IMG_3078.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWibaOfDOYgL4xUt9xCbDQfoZ37ebgqdOGsJN-ZoiSrWY8rym1mqeaR5kUYbGwzYkblcErBDAH1P20IzOT3urUAaYqmSPFUEOcFmwSOWbmadnVHNjchOgMEv2Gfnt_Y-I33mhLIClpZHcCSTLjoALMgY8Nbc490c9xhyphenhyphenCWRxF0-SX5d0CzI0gfzn2T9JJG/w480-h640/IMG_3078.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2022 Nebbiolo d´Alba Roè</b></div><div><div>The grapes comes from Roero. Bottled just one month ago. The nose is young, elegant and floral with notes of wild strawberries, smoke and earth. Very, very good.</div><div>The taste is fresh and elegant with notes of red currants, rosehip and gravel. Light and floral.</div><div><b>90p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2021 Langhe Nebbiolo Ruri</b></div><div><div>A more traditional LN with a deep, perfumed nose with notes of ripe cherries, asphalt and Langhe earth. A fine concentration.</div><div>The taste is tight and refined with notes of hard cherry candy, rosehip, earth and asphalt. Long and firm. 4+ years.</div><div><b>91p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2020 Barolo del Commune di La Morra Ca´d`Nalin</b></div><div><div>A deep, spicy nose with notes of chrushed strawberries, smoke, forest floor and a hint of tobacco. Very fine.</div><div>The taste is nicely structured with lots of floral notes paired with notes of earth, smoke and rosehip. 6+ years.</div><div><b>92p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCNXK4f752ovJiFIaLwnqvbT2CTG6sqipP3NNR1iFFWgXt32zHh9hBcBM5xmU8P4U88gUYjk_k8-ZOY5mkvsgrEKgUNGZaqruqNNooc6VuHPKZivwb1gvwFwl0991bPy-4j4ZOvGOsd-tpCl8XrAl3eOmBvsX0vcW718l9VoXmKrTnukpPWLEnsrIajf1x/s4032/IMG_3085.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCNXK4f752ovJiFIaLwnqvbT2CTG6sqipP3NNR1iFFWgXt32zHh9hBcBM5xmU8P4U88gUYjk_k8-ZOY5mkvsgrEKgUNGZaqruqNNooc6VuHPKZivwb1gvwFwl0991bPy-4j4ZOvGOsd-tpCl8XrAl3eOmBvsX0vcW718l9VoXmKrTnukpPWLEnsrIajf1x/w480-h640/IMG_3085.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>2021 Barolo del Commune di La Morra Ca´d`Nalin</b></div><div><div>The 21 version has the same base notes and structure as the wine above but it is a bit firmer, both on the nose and on the palate. Will need time, 8+ years.</div><div><b>92p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2020 Barolo Ginestra</b></div><div><div><div>The 20 Ginestra displays a lovely, open nose with notes of dried cherries, rosehip, mahogany, Langhe earth and licorice. Very, very fine.</div><div>The taste is tight and intense with notes of ripe cherries, smoke, licorice and chrushed rocks. Polished tannins. Very long. 10+ years.</div><div><b>94p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp6vb8vmXgpWe2JakGdgbvXtaWYDkKk-FF9aZrPzndoE7ZkohyphenhyphenqjHYS9P-aKRVNflIAWd1Q1AGM72dAzCMrwGY1CWXpGHjdprYwy_53RBXm3XQpxw5E6ScnRgjFO72gAiErnfOdiUdk8eAM6DXWYQZvOyztXpfTVdEgnLoFbw1bMe4G9lu3FFU1ylODABf/s4032/IMG_3090.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp6vb8vmXgpWe2JakGdgbvXtaWYDkKk-FF9aZrPzndoE7ZkohyphenhyphenqjHYS9P-aKRVNflIAWd1Q1AGM72dAzCMrwGY1CWXpGHjdprYwy_53RBXm3XQpxw5E6ScnRgjFO72gAiErnfOdiUdk8eAM6DXWYQZvOyztXpfTVdEgnLoFbw1bMe4G9lu3FFU1ylODABf/w480-h640/IMG_3090.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPk6QXLKv7CDvzQj4PpslsGj6k7W60O-Hsd-y0K8ZZD18_JoPWfg7VhtuoqPHGrc1R78qBthLt-P2dhGjlElcp2Paeh8dBy_bJQocEadRKifsKTNcjZuSN2gJ_EGJ8oZ2JrVA9fjCYEzcDCK96LsNenmewJZzhnMDhUtVhLdU2hQPNtAvEZQgXgAmwUXEO/s3799/IMG_3114.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3799" data-original-width="2616" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPk6QXLKv7CDvzQj4PpslsGj6k7W60O-Hsd-y0K8ZZD18_JoPWfg7VhtuoqPHGrc1R78qBthLt-P2dhGjlElcp2Paeh8dBy_bJQocEadRKifsKTNcjZuSN2gJ_EGJ8oZ2JrVA9fjCYEzcDCK96LsNenmewJZzhnMDhUtVhLdU2hQPNtAvEZQgXgAmwUXEO/w440-h640/IMG_3114.JPG" width="440" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2020 Barolo Ginestra Vigna Pajana</b></div><div><div><div>Oooh boy, this is a stunner. A very deep, seamless nose with notes of hard cherry candy, leather, forest floor, cedar and Langhe earth. Gorgeous.</div><div>The taste is tight and balanced with every knot and bolt in the right place. Beautiful fruit, taut tannins and a minute long finish. 12+ years.</div><div><b>96p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2022 Barolo Ginestra Vigna Pajana</b></div><div>From cask. The same charateristics as the wine above but with some lovely balsamic notes and the tannins are a tad rounder. Great wine. 10+ years.</div><div><b>95p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div><div><br /></div></div></div>Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-80692735587503729192024-02-23T19:38:00.000+01:002024-02-23T19:38:41.454+01:00The Barolo Boys in Piedmont - A Visit To Fogliati<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNYz4QhHdzn-tMQDYKWYnyHBLTLMDbWsA9DS-sTnnG_3O_yaJ5w6tZYMmqBnpHXPJhzfcGx2SVZje_WvZ-zShuJGiqLR2d6c44Ve3huI0QWE7Tw7VBShETcEAvixGbLeIWAr3rjEYnoU1TnYFbLI6Uo6UOzbt0rnUOmJRqvuwjMFkMujvJ7Uy_12t2LyEm/s4032/IMG_3027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNYz4QhHdzn-tMQDYKWYnyHBLTLMDbWsA9DS-sTnnG_3O_yaJ5w6tZYMmqBnpHXPJhzfcGx2SVZje_WvZ-zShuJGiqLR2d6c44Ve3huI0QWE7Tw7VBShETcEAvixGbLeIWAr3rjEYnoU1TnYFbLI6Uo6UOzbt0rnUOmJRqvuwjMFkMujvJ7Uy_12t2LyEm/w480-h640/IMG_3027.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A relatively new producer, the first Bussia was of the 2016 vintage, although the family have grown grapes sine the 50´s. Annalisa talked passionately about her wines and the future of the estate, among them a future Dolcetto (something for the infamous Dolcetto Boys & Girls!)</div><div><br /></div><div><b>2020 Barolo Treturne</b></div><div>From three different vineyards in Castiglione Falletto and Monforte, this 2020 offers up a fine, elegant nose with notes of red cherries, rosehips and undergrowth. High and fine.</div><div>The taste is young and tight with notes of hard cherry candy, sand and dried flowers. Silky tannins. 7+ years.</div><div><b>92p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Rw6-Vs7ZgLpBCmF_7ueNt7QgdNAMJsfqivUudKM0FZMb5BuCyoiA1raAN6-5NFV9k0e97861OzuOl_ZRmjepTgLK3omArRB5h40yrz3z9EyQ31wLpiPPpGgkAKSqpwCJUpHl0dbenYpHaYk4wKR7a04rrPiGlvHn_6kgI4PgqMZ8P4dJAdzuYyYk6-Hi/s4032/IMG_3039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Rw6-Vs7ZgLpBCmF_7ueNt7QgdNAMJsfqivUudKM0FZMb5BuCyoiA1raAN6-5NFV9k0e97861OzuOl_ZRmjepTgLK3omArRB5h40yrz3z9EyQ31wLpiPPpGgkAKSqpwCJUpHl0dbenYpHaYk4wKR7a04rrPiGlvHn_6kgI4PgqMZ8P4dJAdzuYyYk6-Hi/w480-h640/IMG_3039.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPZG-J9Y7iCIymIOH2bGyfUfDWZnybDVhPNXYjyLR-BZUA4h1B7B6G6_XSEjMZwGKHoNAS8pTTHRMKyGMJutUcN_SDu9wJGJmXEMAIvTZx8DmqaCDQWx7ato1SGDdGICbSYuaJcs3VgMO3BFS8PWcZ2Wsu888SiVw_hnjUkLOthDJSFtiiwYPpJSKZ8iS/s4032/IMG_3053.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPZG-J9Y7iCIymIOH2bGyfUfDWZnybDVhPNXYjyLR-BZUA4h1B7B6G6_XSEjMZwGKHoNAS8pTTHRMKyGMJutUcN_SDu9wJGJmXEMAIvTZx8DmqaCDQWx7ato1SGDdGICbSYuaJcs3VgMO3BFS8PWcZ2Wsu888SiVw_hnjUkLOthDJSFtiiwYPpJSKZ8iS/w480-h640/IMG_3053.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2020 Barolo Bussia</b></div><div><div>The Bussia is a tad darker on the nose with notes of thyme, ripe cherries, asphalt and Langhe earth. Very fine.</div><div>The taste is tight and concentrated with rich black cherry fruit, polished tannins and a long, taut finish. 8+ years.</div><div><b>94p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2021 Barolo Treturne</b></div><div><div>A young, perky, herbal nose with notes of Christmas spices, licorice and red cherries. Very, very good.</div><div>The taste is forward as this stage with ungainly cherry fruit, taut tannins and a long, bitter finish. Very promising. </div><div><b>90p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH8003oNjtvWFrtL1whqjEER5W0PgnuEUcx8MOP3Hq0eYQ9qfF2pw3z-PEd6yxLrb5QWLG0pvtLInkM-qf-rLrQa8V3V1ny7lIYf9DwYwba_mjq28pAdq0nQg8MwX-M_2EupBr7-tTKgGDR1OiY6-nQnMp1a6ysBbY3nLSGWkgnEdMl29trqCm2AqYxtuz/s4032/IMG_3054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH8003oNjtvWFrtL1whqjEER5W0PgnuEUcx8MOP3Hq0eYQ9qfF2pw3z-PEd6yxLrb5QWLG0pvtLInkM-qf-rLrQa8V3V1ny7lIYf9DwYwba_mjq28pAdq0nQg8MwX-M_2EupBr7-tTKgGDR1OiY6-nQnMp1a6ysBbY3nLSGWkgnEdMl29trqCm2AqYxtuz/w480-h640/IMG_3054.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXpLvT7wNnT59yj2bVxR8GcCwimYaBk9ssEIBGJTfCJEcVxlHu93vuZf8wt063jp0hQRin1ADgDPkCWahUBnskg1KcJg98IPUljHW9jU3OPtWxJWktEuUHvfm7wyo9KRPlvb7epT6aT-ve-SoeE7QXrHwvch3HoYvurrhtH6bT-S7CfsGygW_lFrw9u_ku/s4032/IMG_3059.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXpLvT7wNnT59yj2bVxR8GcCwimYaBk9ssEIBGJTfCJEcVxlHu93vuZf8wt063jp0hQRin1ADgDPkCWahUBnskg1KcJg98IPUljHW9jU3OPtWxJWktEuUHvfm7wyo9KRPlvb7epT6aT-ve-SoeE7QXrHwvch3HoYvurrhtH6bT-S7CfsGygW_lFrw9u_ku/w480-h640/IMG_3059.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2021 Barolo Bussia</b></div><div><div>A high, intense nose with notes of hard cherry candy, herbs, Lange earth and a hint of mint. Very fine.</div><div>The taste is linear and conentrated with notes of bakelite, hard cherry candy, asphalt and rosehips. Needs plenty of time.</div><div><b>92p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div>Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-55994023387769084672024-02-21T09:58:00.001+01:002024-02-21T09:58:36.939+01:00Six Times ChardonnayJacques poured these gems at our latest monthly tasting.<div><br /></div><div><b>2019 Chardonnay, Tolpuddle</b></div><div>This Tasmanian Chard offers up a fine, discreet nose with notes of red grapefruit, ginger, chrushed rocks and a hint of wood. Very, very good.</div><div>The taste is stony and dry with notes of lemon, butter cookies and grass. A nice linear finish. 3+ years.</div><div><b>89p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBt10XiSDe8Dpl_lfSEdk7yzDeaw-_Gs5uQXTl7Vip8FaTF_Anu-fQWGM3K6LvcnxpKmTY8qqdN4qefEfYdh4fS33sgX73if-TECLITL2miSq3gBmiqIOQamTuo9l6xwOdVQXRzWhTZGVmBB0rXAjgwj9Z3bDAMmMq0dti74Nj1cIc2T6LmhyEj_VS6nHS/s1080/thumbnail%20(3).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBt10XiSDe8Dpl_lfSEdk7yzDeaw-_Gs5uQXTl7Vip8FaTF_Anu-fQWGM3K6LvcnxpKmTY8qqdN4qefEfYdh4fS33sgX73if-TECLITL2miSq3gBmiqIOQamTuo9l6xwOdVQXRzWhTZGVmBB0rXAjgwj9Z3bDAMmMq0dti74Nj1cIc2T6LmhyEj_VS6nHS/w480-h640/thumbnail%20(3).jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7cbmzI69lQTy30sFnOnlh8SDagmbnfo8UgvbqPw55kS-sbBeDXHpr8onDokxFCDEL8VzQVjeXb3DIXWethKtR60N2vPcR9aohLy1nqPVHAMiR0XQBHF4z7WyYlJaJ11z3PAmw1OJV5ImA7naii8aIatMcD9JdnOHMDTwSGRyXf63gS10YpNyLwMNzES13/s1080/thumbnail%20(4).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7cbmzI69lQTy30sFnOnlh8SDagmbnfo8UgvbqPw55kS-sbBeDXHpr8onDokxFCDEL8VzQVjeXb3DIXWethKtR60N2vPcR9aohLy1nqPVHAMiR0XQBHF4z7WyYlJaJ11z3PAmw1OJV5ImA7naii8aIatMcD9JdnOHMDTwSGRyXf63gS10YpNyLwMNzES13/w640-h480/thumbnail%20(4).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2018 Chardonnay, The Eyrie Vineyards</b></div><div>An open, spicy nose with notes of lemon cream, chives, smoke and gravel. A tad foursquare.</div><div>The taste is better with a tight and focused character and notes of sand, ripe lemons, smoke and minerals. Long and fine.</div><div><b>91p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div><div><br /></div><div><b>2017 Chardonnay Sta Rita Hills, Racine</b></div><div><div>A tight, low keyed nose with notes of salt & vinegar crisps (!), smoke, chives and ginger. Shallow.</div><div>The taste is dry and spicy with notes of grass, iodine and smoke. Not a lot of charm.</div><div><b>86p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyPCg6gz2KsATvgp1PTrP-BuIRxJQLt5u68HIwMgVun3PlLiB6O-Cp-2yDG2YSHi2VvifPQYaREolP3KQCmTC94Bos2Cah89xW53_M9mL5OKisLjsiYXy7Yot6a_0v6uB7Sc2oxVpExypxzAW1CGdNRXv9azKi8KaPMMfr-qZ540wb2d-xT_Dvu4GWMWoF/s1080/thumbnail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyPCg6gz2KsATvgp1PTrP-BuIRxJQLt5u68HIwMgVun3PlLiB6O-Cp-2yDG2YSHi2VvifPQYaREolP3KQCmTC94Bos2Cah89xW53_M9mL5OKisLjsiYXy7Yot6a_0v6uB7Sc2oxVpExypxzAW1CGdNRXv9azKi8KaPMMfr-qZ540wb2d-xT_Dvu4GWMWoF/w480-h640/thumbnail.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2010 Puligny-Montrachet Les Perrièrres, Sauzet</b></div><div><div>A deep, finely tuned nose with notes of ripe lime, shellfish, lemon and chrushed rocks. Very fine. </div><div>The taste is dense and concentrated with gorgeous yellow fruit, a high acidity and a long, long finish. Still young, 6+ years. Great wine.</div><div><b>95p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzh_kkg6bb8HBpt3Xnhty1q2RrAix9CwO1DVqflj8DFQVw1V5k4phT8G9lEWmztl4x8c01u_b-lYhrdEJpW4Pw2eZ7FI39wCwnvFgTG7dHUsmHchm59Rz0iQVtAKxzrJVRKtAx_ufTJTN2BwLBP1OKPjpQ7aGkhc3l80phE-1Dd-QuCAn28imLXGDRJbs7/s1080/thumbnail%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzh_kkg6bb8HBpt3Xnhty1q2RrAix9CwO1DVqflj8DFQVw1V5k4phT8G9lEWmztl4x8c01u_b-lYhrdEJpW4Pw2eZ7FI39wCwnvFgTG7dHUsmHchm59Rz0iQVtAKxzrJVRKtAx_ufTJTN2BwLBP1OKPjpQ7aGkhc3l80phE-1Dd-QuCAn28imLXGDRJbs7/w480-h640/thumbnail%20(1).jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2010 Puligny-Montrachet Champ-Canet, Sauzet</b></div><div><div>A finely tuned nose with notes of white currants, chalk, wet stones and cap gun smoke. High and fine.</div><div>The taste is dry and delicious with notes of lemon cream, chrushed rocks, ginger and grass. Very long. 5+ years.</div><div><b>93p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2009 Meursault Luchets, Domaine Roulot</b></div><div><div>A stony, slightly dusty nose with notes of almonds, dry biscuits, lemon peel and gravel. Withdrawn, even with lots of time in the glass.</div><div>The taste is dry and seedy with notes of lemon peel, gravel and dried grass. A high acidity. Very good but a bit angular.</div><div><b>87p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEA34q6xsOIlypQSlLuOmWZCfZbfapZpK4Wj4Dw4HcpYTZGEvE3qp0TGuDpS2tP0lo-kljTcYL_KhxXzXsuwoGcyBt3VplNS3CXC6X1QaDLVJ4G89RBVlxhFO9dBX4vUMQ49qNMq5k6s9sjnJiX9dJhhFUra-HCHxxxYfDsjYka2t6mH_0mkHpvHhyzxBs/s1080/thumbnail%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEA34q6xsOIlypQSlLuOmWZCfZbfapZpK4Wj4Dw4HcpYTZGEvE3qp0TGuDpS2tP0lo-kljTcYL_KhxXzXsuwoGcyBt3VplNS3CXC6X1QaDLVJ4G89RBVlxhFO9dBX4vUMQ49qNMq5k6s9sjnJiX9dJhhFUra-HCHxxxYfDsjYka2t6mH_0mkHpvHhyzxBs/w480-h640/thumbnail%20(2).jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-42324272429734198442024-02-15T07:49:00.000+01:002024-02-15T07:49:37.091+01:00The Barolo Boys In Piedmont - A Visit To Umberto Fracassi<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrMSjiB42XZmSMdaa6DeG0DYP3yhY7917cXljQjDG_Wl_wuowKkPjq6GFTvqVmziUsvY21QI-bw5_3jwnsWyLtZ7oJd4jovX7q8N8hk_O9UbwaWdY4RjLNiu1e7dRSMv5pFEdUyFS6F8BMaQHGKNx_N34oH8hJEX71vKAugFIK0A266s8Sg78wFVWM2pb/s4032/IMG_2962.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrMSjiB42XZmSMdaa6DeG0DYP3yhY7917cXljQjDG_Wl_wuowKkPjq6GFTvqVmziUsvY21QI-bw5_3jwnsWyLtZ7oJd4jovX7q8N8hk_O9UbwaWdY4RjLNiu1e7dRSMv5pFEdUyFS6F8BMaQHGKNx_N34oH8hJEX71vKAugFIK0A266s8Sg78wFVWM2pb/w640-h480/IMG_2962.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFyX02n1EcDLCkZDo89u6TjN08xldrTagGQjKxW20guOJWYdsbWRXpcQTABLENGtc1hvYDapavpoh_6KWiezpm0JdNIVKtbAiP1AP7NXF9i1JWfstzNXIbPUYljuI3EDGuqr9woO4R1sHnQQ9t1P8onF0UOsxZ7Agz4GwjEZ9THxJecgCkiQplDV5PAHk-/s4032/IMG_2971.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFyX02n1EcDLCkZDo89u6TjN08xldrTagGQjKxW20guOJWYdsbWRXpcQTABLENGtc1hvYDapavpoh_6KWiezpm0JdNIVKtbAiP1AP7NXF9i1JWfstzNXIbPUYljuI3EDGuqr9woO4R1sHnQQ9t1P8onF0UOsxZ7Agz4GwjEZ9THxJecgCkiQplDV5PAHk-/w480-h640/IMG_2971.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Yet again I find myself in the center of Cherasco, ready to meet the charming Umberto and tasting his wines. I visited him last year - <a href="https://barolista.blogspot.com/2023/08/a-couple-of-days-in-piedmont-visit-to_15.html">Barolista: A Couple Of Days in Piedmont - Visit To Umberto Fracassi</a> - and had one of most memorable visits ever - <a href="https://barolista.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-ten-most-memorable-wines-of-2023.html">Barolista: The Ten Most Memorable Wines Of 2023</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have tasted an older vintage from the estate - <a href="https://barolista.blogspot.com/2021/07/1962-barolo-marchese-fracassi-di-torre.html">Barolista: 1962 Barolo, Marchese Fracassi di Torre Rossano</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>2022 Langhe Nascetta</b></div><div>A cool, grassy nose with notes of gravel, basil and white currants. Fresh and fine.</div><div>The taste is pure and seedy with notes of grass, white pepper and chives. Very good.</div><div><b>87p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDLyBPPa2guRHPkAzqmZCd3tIzC_QSbnY8La9Ka-eL7M77RxNAShJWKoacLKSrT492qEGFv1NTtbiZJG3xtUloS91vayiHLtNejFoQeXqnd_EGZZv0yYYdwHtng3ejr2xly7dIE0_OyXyr79cmtkkSvRqOi7WYZa2RQT_fFa2sWZ12DAWzT1C9IYLKzz0j/s4032/IMG_2932.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDLyBPPa2guRHPkAzqmZCd3tIzC_QSbnY8La9Ka-eL7M77RxNAShJWKoacLKSrT492qEGFv1NTtbiZJG3xtUloS91vayiHLtNejFoQeXqnd_EGZZv0yYYdwHtng3ejr2xly7dIE0_OyXyr79cmtkkSvRqOi7WYZa2RQT_fFa2sWZ12DAWzT1C9IYLKzz0j/w480-h640/IMG_2932.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2022 Langhe Favorita</b></div><div>A stony, herbal nose with notes of dry tangerine, gravel and smoke.</div><div>The taste is fresh and dry with notes of orange, minerals and smoke. </div><div><b>86p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div><div><br /></div><div><b>2019 Barbera d´Alba Superiore Ciabot Contessa</b></div><div><div>A warm, spicy nose with notes of raspberries, scorched earth and candle grease. Very, very good.</div><div>The taste is bold and beautiful with a fine mouthfeel, a high acidity and a long finish. </div><div><b>91p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj76bRRScokTQzClQhlBVv9BU4W0v9CWbSjl0dyFiG6OwpNzRn7tthMV6UwAXMl-7OuAw8MxTl5GB6YeLdIc0D5yQf-Cxz0ANhZOednkXSflU6wJ-QKI9PyouUg_6oTk0_NhBpluMt2IDHhwhk2CT-oSeeZ_z216pHmTVm13GLAyAirgeYZ_N57hzbf_wKN/s4032/IMG_2937.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj76bRRScokTQzClQhlBVv9BU4W0v9CWbSjl0dyFiG6OwpNzRn7tthMV6UwAXMl-7OuAw8MxTl5GB6YeLdIc0D5yQf-Cxz0ANhZOednkXSflU6wJ-QKI9PyouUg_6oTk0_NhBpluMt2IDHhwhk2CT-oSeeZ_z216pHmTVm13GLAyAirgeYZ_N57hzbf_wKN/w480-h640/IMG_2937.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Abi4hyGl0Ox9-qGasAQ2LegJQe1k33juU9g1siajoimhCuVtKdWFWD7B_yIZfOhWLpQl-pmk7BBX7-pnwqIB9KX-S5Oh4LVbHd7kGnPIwBq_utNziDrCKDCHbbdTMu6E5uF-KPr3AJOAiGdUvFV0Z02vwnOnu1obphRM2N5IeL-LB1xzbrBRj6pXocHY/s4032/IMG_2941.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Abi4hyGl0Ox9-qGasAQ2LegJQe1k33juU9g1siajoimhCuVtKdWFWD7B_yIZfOhWLpQl-pmk7BBX7-pnwqIB9KX-S5Oh4LVbHd7kGnPIwBq_utNziDrCKDCHbbdTMu6E5uF-KPr3AJOAiGdUvFV0Z02vwnOnu1obphRM2N5IeL-LB1xzbrBRj6pXocHY/w480-h640/IMG_2941.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2021 Langhe Nebbiolo</b></div><div><div>A medium deep, nice nose with notes of licorice, cherries and Langhe earth.</div><div>The taste is nicely structured with notes of cherries, violets and forest floor. Polished tannins. 4+ years.</div><div><b>88p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2019 Barolo Mantoetto</b></div><div><div>A deep, complex nose with notes of hard cherry candy, Christmas spices, rosehips and forest floor. Very fine.</div><div>The taste is young and delicate with notes of cherries, rosehips, spices and earth. Elegant. 8+ years.</div><div><b>93p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3V_cHIk4G-jush5Q-BXYNbFe6M7DPgM29NfkG79f5sqfrGsefblwSgRlzaiX49bQQiwi7GWC7M9ggNxZ-O2duE_203gFi_tc5d3lBovrwfVJkhjop46uw5V6tMdU1mGO3XgOM5ny5Cv4i7ZVvA5EryjSJB9aeIpg6ltxzYPT4PpLZPL3sOk-DpA3Da1GS/s4032/IMG_2949.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3V_cHIk4G-jush5Q-BXYNbFe6M7DPgM29NfkG79f5sqfrGsefblwSgRlzaiX49bQQiwi7GWC7M9ggNxZ-O2duE_203gFi_tc5d3lBovrwfVJkhjop46uw5V6tMdU1mGO3XgOM5ny5Cv4i7ZVvA5EryjSJB9aeIpg6ltxzYPT4PpLZPL3sOk-DpA3Da1GS/w480-h640/IMG_2949.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXzrUJe0mlryngT_drworKyrycYGRtEtHOP7o6fKNQZiy9Exl0YxCaQ-y0IMQXmZY60XY-U7mZm_4XRnHTva5-DmadvunwvJsTqHlNOBVHlEq2TIuQyrbnJJD7hdOpoQmNJ88dvr-4lEw9ZX1BBb5hk2RUIP3uPgFO7TVLKn8FKAJi-nr_7rdxoNUN_h6V/s4032/IMG_2955.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXzrUJe0mlryngT_drworKyrycYGRtEtHOP7o6fKNQZiy9Exl0YxCaQ-y0IMQXmZY60XY-U7mZm_4XRnHTva5-DmadvunwvJsTqHlNOBVHlEq2TIuQyrbnJJD7hdOpoQmNJ88dvr-4lEw9ZX1BBb5hk2RUIP3uPgFO7TVLKn8FKAJi-nr_7rdxoNUN_h6V/w480-h640/IMG_2955.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-81814747943272496102024-02-13T05:52:00.001+01:002024-02-13T05:52:29.470+01:00Two Pre Tasting Bottles Of Bubbly<b>NV 1er Cru Les Vignes de Bisseuil, Egly-Ouriet</b><div>Tasted before the Pichon Baron bonanza - <a href="https://barolista.blogspot.com/2024/02/a-fantastic-tasting-dinner-21-vintages.html">Barolista: A Fantastic Tasting Dinner - 21 Vintages Of Château Pichon Baron</a>.</div><div>A perky, pure nose with notes of candies lemons, cap gun smoke, pear and chrushed rocks. Very fine.</div><div>The taste is creamy and handsome with a high acidity, lovely yellow fruit and a long, lingering finish.</div><div><b>93p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6AVcDk1QOZW4Rh__QLXQnk7kNrZ0IFMMjuMoktzPDYlmT_PT8awWSd9HlMoOQi9-pu_PjF2dcemstScrgR_zHSBfIvbm3i39Y3Cxb_49qeKQF9bD-6mbtq9D7QodSTx64Gs7cjGdGqv2n03O_EVDFw8dVKNc4kU8KK3eAVCGGwEdG6BiFChGuFarw6l61/s4032/IMG_2705.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6AVcDk1QOZW4Rh__QLXQnk7kNrZ0IFMMjuMoktzPDYlmT_PT8awWSd9HlMoOQi9-pu_PjF2dcemstScrgR_zHSBfIvbm3i39Y3Cxb_49qeKQF9bD-6mbtq9D7QodSTx64Gs7cjGdGqv2n03O_EVDFw8dVKNc4kU8KK3eAVCGGwEdG6BiFChGuFarw6l61/w480-h640/IMG_2705.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqxA13E6uesotSFXq16v2eW7P1F8N439DqGJ1rG-Il-dX8UlDsZCtJd5-8xqM6Wao6nslcPOwiuj7fGWOv4_gfovNRjgOUrCJsj3XrGke_y1tvtboFTmhxNeyQhqFyzAXa8dLeh4gs1_zti2-OBWpDSs-JNN1hxCEcxrDPup3G1P0BDfLuNRc5uLmaOo8/s4032/IMG_3550.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqxA13E6uesotSFXq16v2eW7P1F8N439DqGJ1rG-Il-dX8UlDsZCtJd5-8xqM6Wao6nslcPOwiuj7fGWOv4_gfovNRjgOUrCJsj3XrGke_y1tvtboFTmhxNeyQhqFyzAXa8dLeh4gs1_zti2-OBWpDSs-JNN1hxCEcxrDPup3G1P0BDfLuNRc5uLmaOo8/w480-h640/IMG_3550.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2015 Brut Vintage, Louis Roederer</b></div><div>Tasted before the Shafer lunch - <a href="https://barolista.blogspot.com/2024/02/shafer-lunch-tasting.html">Barolista: Shafer Lunch Tasting</a>.</div><div>A deep, spicy nose with notes of lemon cream, ripe flowers, gravel and smoke. </div><div>The taste is energetic and tight with notes of ripe lemons, chrushed rocks and ripening melon. A very fine acidity. Ends on a fine bitter note. 6+ years.</div><div><b>92p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div><div><br /></div>Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-25839629060540546582024-02-12T11:47:00.000+01:002024-02-12T11:47:20.764+01:00Shafer Lunch Tasting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg00xGMn018qU5fCM4lXS3q1V5iJ80Vj9N6TfP7incOEipHsDdakIHSgltVkCYt0wSChCoc5vU3XUyahimPoedMasdmO-b8XYXbaKc8CD8QSNKZQkedqomnXBy6iT11YHNDWDiZ93kdaprAnZr4y8_lYhobZzDxwhcG0_pl_onBX9pbhjEsuodFKIND9H1m/s4032/IMG_3546.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg00xGMn018qU5fCM4lXS3q1V5iJ80Vj9N6TfP7incOEipHsDdakIHSgltVkCYt0wSChCoc5vU3XUyahimPoedMasdmO-b8XYXbaKc8CD8QSNKZQkedqomnXBy6iT11YHNDWDiZ93kdaprAnZr4y8_lYhobZzDxwhcG0_pl_onBX9pbhjEsuodFKIND9H1m/w640-h480/IMG_3546.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The dynamic duo from Shafer - Matthew Sharp and Jake Watson - was back in town and I was fortunate enough to caught up with them and taste the newly relesead vintages, courtsey of <a href="http://www.vinunic.se">Vinunic</a>. All will be relesead at the monopoly in the middle of March.</div><div>We were seated in a private room at Brasserie Astoria and enjoyed a great lunch.</div><div>More Shafer tasting notes below.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJShPRpK0j_j4USXB2tYT6UtlMcVyRg4tDpTCvmoY5mMOC5KP59r0J4iibxbIo3YP73jI1GNlONDGZ_229-Mxr0yh2Md0fLW3jrdmtItKNYbC5ibdzBLmxjtnuvgCYb5lsey1Rl12aJ-aWpuMVJ031yZO8-tLdJdXsNZFNfJkWfpGGtV4iM4dlW7m4K-rf/s4032/IMG_3585.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJShPRpK0j_j4USXB2tYT6UtlMcVyRg4tDpTCvmoY5mMOC5KP59r0J4iibxbIo3YP73jI1GNlONDGZ_229-Mxr0yh2Md0fLW3jrdmtItKNYbC5ibdzBLmxjtnuvgCYb5lsey1Rl12aJ-aWpuMVJ031yZO8-tLdJdXsNZFNfJkWfpGGtV4iM4dlW7m4K-rf/w480-h640/IMG_3585.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2022 Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay</b></div><div>A deep, spicy nose with notes of candied lemons, matchbox, chalk and Thai basil. Very complex and fine.</div><div>The taste is racy and refined with notes of lemon cream, smoke and chrushed rocks. Long and lingering. 4+ years.</div><div><b>94p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOEAC_96YL5HrH9CoawGEJxX2Urjalza9HUNgGegsgdqTXGBuxaS3LKt0UsikXQlIPwPr2pkMOGnRTotDMwb0V94aI4ZyC54MxtAl75row-usrw7kw6siI4R2nBox8zkCnflGUgu-czu2IfNcASwtnytJRNThaZlIuSj6UAN15iUA2auaYxLsS3b0F6AO1/s4032/IMG_3571.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOEAC_96YL5HrH9CoawGEJxX2Urjalza9HUNgGegsgdqTXGBuxaS3LKt0UsikXQlIPwPr2pkMOGnRTotDMwb0V94aI4ZyC54MxtAl75row-usrw7kw6siI4R2nBox8zkCnflGUgu-czu2IfNcASwtnytJRNThaZlIuSj6UAN15iUA2auaYxLsS3b0F6AO1/w480-h640/IMG_3571.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWFaoXVzJEYPctH8kQ6V-BsqKDzgEhrh60OUOsKy7tpHkLnaEbSMeIX5zfw0mcqYgALelGVaHpdrkZ9fapN6Jm5KVDfc3f9CuGYPSVXx_s3_TavPpkMdpPaXKuvPkWtvqCigBw9Yx5kvDnxuNSKL6sP26YL2tu1lOR4s5XLQNZg5owX7YD_msFsZ3TGX1V/s3734/IMG_3579.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3734" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWFaoXVzJEYPctH8kQ6V-BsqKDzgEhrh60OUOsKy7tpHkLnaEbSMeIX5zfw0mcqYgALelGVaHpdrkZ9fapN6Jm5KVDfc3f9CuGYPSVXx_s3_TavPpkMdpPaXKuvPkWtvqCigBw9Yx5kvDnxuNSKL6sP26YL2tu1lOR4s5XLQNZg5owX7YD_msFsZ3TGX1V/w518-h640/IMG_3579.JPG" width="518" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2021 TD-9</b></div><div><div>A deep, tight nose with notes of ripe black currants, plums, violets and dried meat. Concentrated and fine.</div><div>The taste is taut and smoky with lovely black fruit, polished tannins and a long finish with chocolate covered plums and cigar notes. 6+ years. 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec.</div><div><b>93p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-oxnmof_Ebk9QLxtGFqaDDDFRHLrWZhH0WgWdkXPh54YcDhGPDcC8KPubEwnt-PvE_-I-wpf9MO1ORY7-81aVVYdNNDtExeR__q50kRmOvqjAc5mfjwYJyVXAvB33MQ75LKym0iz4QJBIKdYtGnwPoTSP7_RPvi5YiJ2AAbEu9FKgQZBx99tE-Fr5PzJ6/s4032/IMG_3588.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-oxnmof_Ebk9QLxtGFqaDDDFRHLrWZhH0WgWdkXPh54YcDhGPDcC8KPubEwnt-PvE_-I-wpf9MO1ORY7-81aVVYdNNDtExeR__q50kRmOvqjAc5mfjwYJyVXAvB33MQ75LKym0iz4QJBIKdYtGnwPoTSP7_RPvi5YiJ2AAbEu9FKgQZBx99tE-Fr5PzJ6/w480-h640/IMG_3588.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zjsUdEINRB59AxsjwNVGn4Jo_F9oiCUTXFD5N-_3Ivg_E2Hmi0hxpTZxFD_AvXG7Kiu-z9pfRg4JIEkW49JHv-YFe-ynxm79t8x-s27NZLXGwj36MT2SrOJm7k3vokiMFimR7GB7gVId3DH4FiqWholxK4hlq6d6nh2wEbhp99lz237u_XHUZU1207Ch/s4032/IMG_3595.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zjsUdEINRB59AxsjwNVGn4Jo_F9oiCUTXFD5N-_3Ivg_E2Hmi0hxpTZxFD_AvXG7Kiu-z9pfRg4JIEkW49JHv-YFe-ynxm79t8x-s27NZLXGwj36MT2SrOJm7k3vokiMFimR7GB7gVId3DH4FiqWholxK4hlq6d6nh2wEbhp99lz237u_XHUZU1207Ch/w480-h640/IMG_3595.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2021 One Point Five</b></div><div><div>Hands down, the best One Point Five I have ever tasted. The nose is utterly gorgeous with notes of spicy tobacco, earth, dark candle grease, plums and sun warm rocks. Stunning.</div><div>The taste is pure and brilliant with notes of ripe black currants, graphite, tobacco, scorched earth and smoke. Very long. Seamless. 8+ years. 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petite Verdot, 2% Merlot and 1% Malbec. Gotta get me some.</div><div><b>97p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2019 Relentless</b></div><div><div>A very deep, complex nose with notes of sweet violets, plums, blackberries and dark caramel. Beautiful.</div><div>The taste is tight and taut with notes of ripe plums, dark chocolate, violets and asphalt. Very, very long with a fine dry twist at the end. 8+ years. 89% Syrah and 11% Petite Sirah.</div><div><b>95p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2019 Hillside Select</b></div><div>A high, intense, bottomless deep nose with notes of perfectly ripe black currants, ceder, graphite and fine tobacco. Very fine.</div><div>The taste is rich and focused with boatloads of restrained black fruit with notes of chocolate biscuits, smoke, graphite and black earth. 10+ years.</div><div><div><b>96p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD2RA50B9RllADHbt6ztr1kPUl0DrUHsh2iPv0laBPZkJ1ekWv-chnE49RHBiMhfn6Z37p6g_c_9dzXKCLcjS7wIarqpcDqOk7gRNqHzg9J9i5cTiM29ZLyeJj0uaAEIUbt7jpBLYef8nM1CdX8mBpD5F-2Y5yo02IV69smkaKB75XtxGu3k7WeVu1j63-/s4032/IMG_3601.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD2RA50B9RllADHbt6ztr1kPUl0DrUHsh2iPv0laBPZkJ1ekWv-chnE49RHBiMhfn6Z37p6g_c_9dzXKCLcjS7wIarqpcDqOk7gRNqHzg9J9i5cTiM29ZLyeJj0uaAEIUbt7jpBLYef8nM1CdX8mBpD5F-2Y5yo02IV69smkaKB75XtxGu3k7WeVu1j63-/w640-h480/IMG_3601.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyhfjIcmvKRABKbC316GESk_iZQngR42LLi-YuVarOY8QBzvm5MOPqQmRIJnr04N7f6jPj1b-7Q2iuwidnKeFrKec6InnyBUiTxNbFzw4gwbcFOVnl5vEJdyQ2RAP3053BChC0Q9ySdbHlkuoIvZK3xOprXG1s2letVmILELecvA9d76m2S33ScW-_oWjO/s4032/IMG_2878.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyhfjIcmvKRABKbC316GESk_iZQngR42LLi-YuVarOY8QBzvm5MOPqQmRIJnr04N7f6jPj1b-7Q2iuwidnKeFrKec6InnyBUiTxNbFzw4gwbcFOVnl5vEJdyQ2RAP3053BChC0Q9ySdbHlkuoIvZK3xOprXG1s2letVmILELecvA9d76m2S33ScW-_oWjO/w640-h480/IMG_2878.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8EitJVVCLaZdgeCmK69eF3OUTH17ExKcOpeNDhmyWOjQZpgMIt1_gF3zSNXKXdN7H4wG6GRT7L0INnCajzJXRKCfZqA9lzFK1zMs2Wu1yCxoUUutD1Xfzcye_IvCDS_sI6b9iZUmGofYJFDoS45dr0UEfYlAb7L8btaecPfjatyneowEIY5so2KuHYpwt/s4032/IMG_2887.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8EitJVVCLaZdgeCmK69eF3OUTH17ExKcOpeNDhmyWOjQZpgMIt1_gF3zSNXKXdN7H4wG6GRT7L0INnCajzJXRKCfZqA9lzFK1zMs2Wu1yCxoUUutD1Xfzcye_IvCDS_sI6b9iZUmGofYJFDoS45dr0UEfYlAb7L8btaecPfjatyneowEIY5so2KuHYpwt/w480-h640/IMG_2887.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>My first visit to La Ca´ Növa. It was a pleasure meeting Marco, talking with him and tasting his fantastic wines.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>2021 Barbaresco</b></div><div>A direct, handsome nose with notes of wild strawberries, asphalt and Langhe earth. Very, very good.</div><div>The taste is young and elegant with a very fine structure. Silky tannins and juicy red fruit. 5+ years.</div><div><b>91p</b> (tasted 2024/27)</div><div><br /></div><div><b>2021 Barbaresco Montefico Vigna Bric Mentina</b></div><div><div>A pure, racy nose with notes of hard cherry candy, licorice and rosehips. Very fine.</div><div>The taste is taut and refined with gorgeous fruitz, luscious tannins and a long, long finish. 6+ years.</div><div><b>94p</b> (tasted 2024/27)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg64w98JdTyDPgJOxpqwfm6dxT7TBlzRMci3G0kb-QWga0t3EClAagwVuOA2H1XdLmkBNN6ry0emcaHfK8FNfc7QhGZoXTS2gGLEwIkObYnJbaigTu51MOkvvjJ5WkEjDxOzUmeovjumfbKVsuGaoOhZENkyohnCKsdj9fJl1OGLPABh6pdATc5vcZ6KN8y/s4032/IMG_2905.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg64w98JdTyDPgJOxpqwfm6dxT7TBlzRMci3G0kb-QWga0t3EClAagwVuOA2H1XdLmkBNN6ry0emcaHfK8FNfc7QhGZoXTS2gGLEwIkObYnJbaigTu51MOkvvjJ5WkEjDxOzUmeovjumfbKVsuGaoOhZENkyohnCKsdj9fJl1OGLPABh6pdATc5vcZ6KN8y/w480-h640/IMG_2905.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2021 Barbaresco Montestefano Vigna Bric Mentina</b></div><div><div>A very deep, multi layered nose with notes of red cherries, Langhe earth, roses and a hint of tobacco. Gorgeous.</div><div>The taste is pure and racy with chalky tannins, beautiful cherry fruit and a lovely balance. 8+ years.</div><div><b>95p</b> (tasted 2024/27)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2020 Barbaresco Montefico Vigna Bric Mentina</b></div><div><div>The one year older version displays a fine nose with notes of sweet/sour cherries, forest floor and licorice.</div><div>The taste is tight and focused with rich fruit, taut tannins and a long, distinct finish. 8+ years.</div><div><b>94p</b> (tasted 2024/27)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaeck9qIxkQyGQwR_Fr_zvk2FmMYQGoA5GLaBnsVkoueCSrLgajqOFEn-vlKBMk-ZH5T6dSB9sGniEvbMWBRMGhno6M5b5OeeR0auD3DdW5PguFoA7F-g_AFmBRAN0DkRFZFxob1bXDaO6hKOdDVpkcV27v6fXkhmpWM_xajnq9rUrgeCc_dNn7cani7qQ/s4032/IMG_2896.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaeck9qIxkQyGQwR_Fr_zvk2FmMYQGoA5GLaBnsVkoueCSrLgajqOFEn-vlKBMk-ZH5T6dSB9sGniEvbMWBRMGhno6M5b5OeeR0auD3DdW5PguFoA7F-g_AFmBRAN0DkRFZFxob1bXDaO6hKOdDVpkcV27v6fXkhmpWM_xajnq9rUrgeCc_dNn7cani7qQ/w480-h640/IMG_2896.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQaAj1VGChDwpfHDBDuC7_irdfpTIksogaMCooIKS97zTiGlKvtx02huKTE9QvBzCf457OAL2LJWnh2kMmd_hsGz71TIcXRrr8860U7ZR6afTAF7FfkzijS-SqFt9hDChwWP823H5L16YKpBO3zQnbzTF8m-lDbq7eVHoYkgRbAfTwLj36i2xUwDNcpVP/s4032/IMG_2898.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQaAj1VGChDwpfHDBDuC7_irdfpTIksogaMCooIKS97zTiGlKvtx02huKTE9QvBzCf457OAL2LJWnh2kMmd_hsGz71TIcXRrr8860U7ZR6afTAF7FfkzijS-SqFt9hDChwWP823H5L16YKpBO3zQnbzTF8m-lDbq7eVHoYkgRbAfTwLj36i2xUwDNcpVP/w480-h640/IMG_2898.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2020 Barbaresco Montestefano</b></div><div><div>A high, intense nose with notes of morels, tobacco, wet earth and rosehips. Very fine.</div><div>The taste is rich and concentrated with notes of licorice, asphalt, chalk and tobacco. 8+ years.</div><div><b>94p</b> (tasted 2024/27)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2022 Dolcetto d´Alba</b></div><div><div>A fresh, upfront nose with notes of violets, blueberries, earth and iron. Very juicy and fine.</div><div>The taste is pure and direct with fine blueberryfruit and perky tannins. Very, very good. </div><div><b>89p</b> (tasted 2024/27)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2021 Barbera d´Alba</b></div><div><div>A young, open, fruity nose with notes of ripe raspberries, asphalt and fir wood.</div><div>The taste is tight and fine with notes of raspberry licorice, asphalt and ripe flowers. A very good acidity.</div><div><b>88p</b> (tasted 2024/27)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2021 Langhe Nebbiolo</b></div><div><div>A deep, spicy nose with notes of cherries, smoke, licorice and Langhe earth. Very, very good.</div><div>The taste is long and tight with notes of hard cherry candy, asphalt and spices. 4+ years.</div><div><b>90p</b> (tasted 2024/27)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyQdBLCIMRYhzbm3etRm-GToaUAsn8kahWbJrNUZBKdZUUaJkgco35bsqAZXBHqFBxJbEQx_na_pQyq7p1gNm1KC15Una1QRp6bbFELaGW8nUwPn63UeCOJuNj1yf7RcG9dgTTqm6fdJpTnVbaShMVoylnFLvhLHNHKAPvP_xKGHP_MIF_zfflOKVLsKW-/s4032/IMG_2903.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyQdBLCIMRYhzbm3etRm-GToaUAsn8kahWbJrNUZBKdZUUaJkgco35bsqAZXBHqFBxJbEQx_na_pQyq7p1gNm1KC15Una1QRp6bbFELaGW8nUwPn63UeCOJuNj1yf7RcG9dgTTqm6fdJpTnVbaShMVoylnFLvhLHNHKAPvP_xKGHP_MIF_zfflOKVLsKW-/w480-h640/IMG_2903.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLwsVWD9pB8LOqPsIBlt7aArXoPzK1Ylsl__zWeAri2yR2NEbrVkVwpxLQnqA9p33KZd-n-pBelOsCFw2Z-XSqm5r2uJk6RzdZqTm4M0Adjo-htWnptdlGVdal5myGhjsvS4FypS5tMa_D_wO9zyKfl5R0N9ie8k1aRTU77psU3vPTqRvLxuwIHSIsnmg/s4032/IMG_2907.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLwsVWD9pB8LOqPsIBlt7aArXoPzK1Ylsl__zWeAri2yR2NEbrVkVwpxLQnqA9p33KZd-n-pBelOsCFw2Z-XSqm5r2uJk6RzdZqTm4M0Adjo-htWnptdlGVdal5myGhjsvS4FypS5tMa_D_wO9zyKfl5R0N9ie8k1aRTU77psU3vPTqRvLxuwIHSIsnmg/w640-h480/IMG_2907.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>We then headed to the cellar and tasted the more recent vintages from cask but I didn´t take any notes, I just enjoyed myself.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0pFk4kou2f9IhTXQpE7BQZx7vhyM0O_Fw5hCkkodKs2El0Ag1j9jsy-W3CkX-eXgrzEqBi9Rb3wpkE7C-lh4u06NdWcQtUEF4Cr3QeY9uVjXeFVUnbClHFTuKDcX28zE_2rQYIOgQ3x_Phr_Un-hYD64RH7hjIiBL9iKkRgsSF54joy59phkRxsXlgVMS/s4032/IMG_2913.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0pFk4kou2f9IhTXQpE7BQZx7vhyM0O_Fw5hCkkodKs2El0Ag1j9jsy-W3CkX-eXgrzEqBi9Rb3wpkE7C-lh4u06NdWcQtUEF4Cr3QeY9uVjXeFVUnbClHFTuKDcX28zE_2rQYIOgQ3x_Phr_Un-hYD64RH7hjIiBL9iKkRgsSF54joy59phkRxsXlgVMS/w480-h640/IMG_2913.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE3ebsU6gOAG4i2tkFv_Hb6ukwi88tRVYIhatNou1fzU6M19r7_Ypsl8DMwDky60dAulSbl9pgZhbYobPpI-g7vgDp3mGZBRyu75OIh7zoGo37PebqGdRQXjVjH77L02q8SdGDvDVZmq-9xisWGffl9iNRmEpPGBoIai0fS-Ni2gIAzjXv5HDP9CoL9gFr/s4032/IMG_2921.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE3ebsU6gOAG4i2tkFv_Hb6ukwi88tRVYIhatNou1fzU6M19r7_Ypsl8DMwDky60dAulSbl9pgZhbYobPpI-g7vgDp3mGZBRyu75OIh7zoGo37PebqGdRQXjVjH77L02q8SdGDvDVZmq-9xisWGffl9iNRmEpPGBoIai0fS-Ni2gIAzjXv5HDP9CoL9gFr/w480-h640/IMG_2921.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-25704650618937273762024-02-09T06:25:00.001+01:002024-02-09T06:25:48.049+01:002015 - 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo, Paolo Scavino<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkBixeLzZmIrH1l1GoswjaMEVhLUtiKvDmW8_V6iGv_9b3YsJkztaT6xd-ukLeGZc7TauKKwvB6V18rEN-tBngCU17ck1exgYMZBosGL2uCc9VFIjAep2lOfNiPamFMVLT8DMihmhFnpA3Xw8JWyahIHOVjZeIrATB2kNzZudFNL0XmkN7P2AHOd6F0sTO/s4032/IMG_2633.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkBixeLzZmIrH1l1GoswjaMEVhLUtiKvDmW8_V6iGv_9b3YsJkztaT6xd-ukLeGZc7TauKKwvB6V18rEN-tBngCU17ck1exgYMZBosGL2uCc9VFIjAep2lOfNiPamFMVLT8DMihmhFnpA3Xw8JWyahIHOVjZeIrATB2kNzZudFNL0XmkN7P2AHOd6F0sTO/w640-h480/IMG_2633.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Once again I pulled out a series of Langhe Nebbiolo from Scavino in half bottles. Last time was 1,5 years ago - <a href="https://barolista.blogspot.com/2022/07/2015-2020-langhe-nebbiolo-paolo-scavino.html">Barolista: 2015 - 2020 Langhe Nebbiolo, Paolo Scavino</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>2015 Langhe Nebbiolo, Paolo Scavino</b></div><div>A earthy, dry nose with notes of dried cherries, tobacco, sealing wax and undergrowth. Some maturity.</div><div>The taste is medium bodied and linear with notes of leather, violets and asphalt. Will probably not get better.</div><div><b>86p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>2016 Langhe Nebbiolo, Paolo Scavino</b></div><div>A tight, fine nose with notes of strawberries, wet earth, smoke and sweet minerals. Very, very good.</div><div>The taste is finely structured with silky tannins and notes of dried strawberries, salmiak and violets. Could develop some more.</div><div><b>92p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>2018 Langhe Nebbiolo, Paolo Scavino</b></div><div>A cool, nicely structured nose with notes of red cherries, warm tiles and rosehips. Elegant.</div><div>The taste is soft and fine with notes of licorice, cherry pips and tobacco. Cool and fine.</div><div><b>91p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>2019 Langhe Nebbiolo, Paolo Scavino</b></div><div>A fresh, open nose with notes of roses, licorice, strawberries and Langhe earth. Very, very good.</div><div>The taste is young and tight with notes of asphalt, dried strawwberries and spices. 3+ years.</div><div><b>89p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>2021 Langhe Nebbiolo, Paolo Scavino</b></div><div>A very fine, delicate nose with notes of dried strawberries, almond paste, violets and spices. High and fine.</div><div>The taste is tight and fine with juicy tannins and notes of dried strawberries, iron, violets and licorice. 5+ years.</div><div><b>92p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHqTfnOD9bVKM0Tmzt0ec6o_9FwU3sPsMV2-oQw2ZK-6gQH3E1FYIArl5fvOWPyEkiIPd6fNuat98Ct7zXqNTpFeBrWXYe06Th3W7hM4ny6DWt-V7vdAf-aG_5dlkwuEO1XmfrlCMkWsUfsnVlEwkcQvEccT1_1agLxnZZzSuJ7RkqgWorfJhk7L0kgFiU/s4032/IMG_2641.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHqTfnOD9bVKM0Tmzt0ec6o_9FwU3sPsMV2-oQw2ZK-6gQH3E1FYIArl5fvOWPyEkiIPd6fNuat98Ct7zXqNTpFeBrWXYe06Th3W7hM4ny6DWt-V7vdAf-aG_5dlkwuEO1XmfrlCMkWsUfsnVlEwkcQvEccT1_1agLxnZZzSuJ7RkqgWorfJhk7L0kgFiU/w480-h640/IMG_2641.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-10249202151875636132024-02-07T20:55:00.002+01:002024-02-07T20:55:07.976+01:002020 Valtellina Superiore Costa Bassa, Sandro Fay<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZiwEo5Y58HeUBQ6Fy1mGouw232HiPG-Nv-zDP1gxsy_U4oQ6nfogNSaC2V7D0nTUVESh-eEFO0UnM9zC11sCp6AA-hUMfFFYJU8er2_pSsEHCVx_hZGJHaDQ1wpYSiTk2p8jS28i4EFGC3vKDrJdUgyDWuwEvVjwuQdYtJ1nlErYg0vL8cfzaXvCqRDA/s1080/thumbnail%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZiwEo5Y58HeUBQ6Fy1mGouw232HiPG-Nv-zDP1gxsy_U4oQ6nfogNSaC2V7D0nTUVESh-eEFO0UnM9zC11sCp6AA-hUMfFFYJU8er2_pSsEHCVx_hZGJHaDQ1wpYSiTk2p8jS28i4EFGC3vKDrJdUgyDWuwEvVjwuQdYtJ1nlErYg0vL8cfzaXvCqRDA/w480-h640/thumbnail%20(1).jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2020 Valtellina Superiore Costa Bassa, Sandro Fay</b></div><div>A fine, light, typical high altitude Nebbiolo, with notes of red currants, ripe lingonberries, herbs, dried flowers and chrushed rocks. Very, very good.</div><div>The taste is tight and linear with high strung red fruit, cool tannins, lots of chrushed rocks and a fine balance. 6+ years.</div><div>Tasting note of the 2015 vintage - <a href="https://barolista.blogspot.com/2018/09/two-fine-nebbiolos-from-valtellina.html">Barolista: Two Fine Nebbiolo´s From Valtellina</a></div><div><b>90p</b> (tasted 2024/02)</div><div><br /></div>Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-87816566636038710262024-02-06T07:07:00.006+01:002024-02-06T07:07:49.893+01:001999 Château La Louivère<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRAfBXl87ZaEWOzCRv1gZ9Oc0Qiwx5_4pboDFOt6UyxaQJqSoVs77IFqUi7WjX1soeEbLt8IKiwXAfkGbJAs6A9p31D2a4QfXXiXf2P7qR56c989MprQm0LLdQekidwj4WO1OwJpx6jPO975zRxo-P1_KCgq0z1OdvgMdOXaulfkBj5j4JgLBwwgglPHZA/s1080/thumbnail%20(7).jpg56.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRAfBXl87ZaEWOzCRv1gZ9Oc0Qiwx5_4pboDFOt6UyxaQJqSoVs77IFqUi7WjX1soeEbLt8IKiwXAfkGbJAs6A9p31D2a4QfXXiXf2P7qR56c989MprQm0LLdQekidwj4WO1OwJpx6jPO975zRxo-P1_KCgq0z1OdvgMdOXaulfkBj5j4JgLBwwgglPHZA/w480-h640/thumbnail%20(7).jpg56.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>1999 Château La Louivère</b></div><div>A soft, mature nose with notes of dried black currants, chocolate biscuits, tiles and dried herbs. Very nice.</div><div>The taste is mature and balanced with notes of sand, black currants, gravel and dried herbs. For drinking now and the coming 5+ years.</div><div><b>88p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div><div><br /></div>Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-46531652230605644202024-02-03T20:59:00.000+01:002024-02-03T20:59:54.404+01:00The Barolo Boys Does Grandi Langhe 2024<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqR0uxZd5sO_4gjGHaZGjjABEhbDWg8JOsoTrR4ImLgj2QGez_WCTYrWiNQXTwMRG9X-WBK66qiqYoJyindeetmV9TrvMqAL5YKhzJzCW9HdY1EmWP9_c-_OftRIm14ioa9zSY-5vBZvCdoZIJW8ZIGgKjHKByhqfgon1QhDazJXJTbj6_b9nTWb8kwIMv/s4032/IMG_3185.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqR0uxZd5sO_4gjGHaZGjjABEhbDWg8JOsoTrR4ImLgj2QGez_WCTYrWiNQXTwMRG9X-WBK66qiqYoJyindeetmV9TrvMqAL5YKhzJzCW9HdY1EmWP9_c-_OftRIm14ioa9zSY-5vBZvCdoZIJW8ZIGgKjHKByhqfgon1QhDazJXJTbj6_b9nTWb8kwIMv/w480-h640/IMG_3185.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_LWzxbPkY1ADwp7qhrjqo3R3mkYAAtxUfpu2UQCvQwQOx7c18B1IwSVfm_kjhtWL8b7ABF9ydIlXQiesc0DHpr_-sLadWnFbyfC_GhmlYk6qBeimLgmaS2wIrPms53U-j4NYy5mO563Sw18svbb2GDRzDGissUTRdZQZdnznhEO18EdTy_IYddGpPJQlv/s4032/IMG_3245.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_LWzxbPkY1ADwp7qhrjqo3R3mkYAAtxUfpu2UQCvQwQOx7c18B1IwSVfm_kjhtWL8b7ABF9ydIlXQiesc0DHpr_-sLadWnFbyfC_GhmlYk6qBeimLgmaS2wIrPms53U-j4NYy5mO563Sw18svbb2GDRzDGissUTRdZQZdnznhEO18EdTy_IYddGpPJQlv/w640-h480/IMG_3245.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Barolo Boys have attended Grandi Langhe again. I focused on the 2020 vintage, although a bunch of producers choose to bring their 2019 instead, and in some cases 2018. Then there was a bunch of 2016, 2017 and 2018 Riservas.</div><div>305 producers were present in Turin and I met up with 41 of them, tasting their wines, talked about the recent vintages and, of course, took part of some of the latest gossip from Langhe.</div><div><br /></div><div>I score the wines in brackets since I only get a glimpse of the wine when tasting like this, notebook in one hand, glass in the other, while talking to the winemaker.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQCFnI2bawtjyourjxQQecgBN0bQgpMZMiczXxf5RbnihM0IvTJ5ooTfO39zBMW0ScNaxpLwIJ0T8i5FpMbRGsFQ3UBhTOrQ1wwBKwIVRaP-TGrv0LgerkNal8TtLmr42zp9LFHgkpyKDVRlrPeNMcTrputRBdUP_pKioeEcvxv6X6k9Zd1nsg8_SFQRxE/s4032/IMG_3194.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQCFnI2bawtjyourjxQQecgBN0bQgpMZMiczXxf5RbnihM0IvTJ5ooTfO39zBMW0ScNaxpLwIJ0T8i5FpMbRGsFQ3UBhTOrQ1wwBKwIVRaP-TGrv0LgerkNal8TtLmr42zp9LFHgkpyKDVRlrPeNMcTrputRBdUP_pKioeEcvxv6X6k9Zd1nsg8_SFQRxE/w640-h480/IMG_3194.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuE7lc2Gzg92AyMAY5rcBF3oa5WDhDlNDXtkdWETIsD3anJ_ZKD2yDk07MIPDoFh93l-4RdfHYF5GlXB80Hgni5BhwBqdV7l1OyvuQGRQS5_vUeDy-XTBR-ssAX3MTZggzKfuTzdqVzrhAnb4D4sw5LsuXKDYnhq4zICbNHgGGVV7y2mcdxw9_E4G8uqqs/s4032/IMG_3210.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuE7lc2Gzg92AyMAY5rcBF3oa5WDhDlNDXtkdWETIsD3anJ_ZKD2yDk07MIPDoFh93l-4RdfHYF5GlXB80Hgni5BhwBqdV7l1OyvuQGRQS5_vUeDy-XTBR-ssAX3MTZggzKfuTzdqVzrhAnb4D4sw5LsuXKDYnhq4zICbNHgGGVV7y2mcdxw9_E4G8uqqs/w480-h640/IMG_3210.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS17JNC2uMLMToTR8nZ6cidGYQR33pgYuE5zY2FTKmN1DL2vwoPIZfO_5zqPHNjXM7H0TnDZAe2qDddwATb6QlLTQ4A-SZiwlda36ZiYkK_uXnPCkC9tySZF4S5Gn1Kx6xUGABt5KRo1U_XPXiEQhooXnqUo0VXclviK1yZJhtvGcXQ5oCihXAtfH1oJtz/s4032/IMG_3218.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS17JNC2uMLMToTR8nZ6cidGYQR33pgYuE5zY2FTKmN1DL2vwoPIZfO_5zqPHNjXM7H0TnDZAe2qDddwATb6QlLTQ4A-SZiwlda36ZiYkK_uXnPCkC9tySZF4S5Gn1Kx6xUGABt5KRo1U_XPXiEQhooXnqUo0VXclviK1yZJhtvGcXQ5oCihXAtfH1oJtz/w640-h480/IMG_3218.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I managed to taste 100 wines from the 2020 vintage. In short, this is a very fine vintage, more open and direct than the 2019 vintage (and the coming 2021). The fruit is ripe and forward and the tannins are softer than in 2019, but this is not a light vintage by any means, its just more drinkable right away.</div><div>I however prefer the 2019 vintage. </div><div><br /></div><div>Below I have listed the Baroli tasted during our four day trip. The ones we tasted at visits - separat posts of these will come - are listed with a more definite score. </div><div>All Baroli tasted at Grandi Langhe were of the 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 vintage with the two exceptions below - I spend a little more time with them. </div><div>2010 Barolo, Anselma (92p)</div><div>2014 Barolo Percristina, Domenico Clerico (98p)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhymK6pbtAdxkT0McAaX54yXTYvFvQapZMa9EaJe3M7dgWM7YEzFUiyeLaP6T0Dj8DsemXiJ0ucemeMBPisjodbKa6v_op8dW-lrHWhokilrs4-PpG4EUAXchxDcAdKXa7udwHR-lAeEJRlEqQdO9eXV0377NJooeyPvIWHEuh5NRV0kNyMX2rKWazZuAe9/s4032/IMG_3226.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhymK6pbtAdxkT0McAaX54yXTYvFvQapZMa9EaJe3M7dgWM7YEzFUiyeLaP6T0Dj8DsemXiJ0ucemeMBPisjodbKa6v_op8dW-lrHWhokilrs4-PpG4EUAXchxDcAdKXa7udwHR-lAeEJRlEqQdO9eXV0377NJooeyPvIWHEuh5NRV0kNyMX2rKWazZuAe9/w480-h640/IMG_3226.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjocqN_SNZZLXrq1Qy9FLeXNGWA-GsYLpS6fVMlphc9vl9Liv_bQ_6nLnO2YR0iMNas8IrLrePtgfhdJksAjvFksfb3n9dRdyC8W-qwEqVWTKeWfouqNkAyWVVPnbfRGuhn4Kwec88Sf3ZcDp4GJdDeJKia5QC_Z5n0waJxwK0zCPF0Mmp6i2yKcAzyIkv1/s4032/IMG_3232.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjocqN_SNZZLXrq1Qy9FLeXNGWA-GsYLpS6fVMlphc9vl9Liv_bQ_6nLnO2YR0iMNas8IrLrePtgfhdJksAjvFksfb3n9dRdyC8W-qwEqVWTKeWfouqNkAyWVVPnbfRGuhn4Kwec88Sf3ZcDp4GJdDeJKia5QC_Z5n0waJxwK0zCPF0Mmp6i2yKcAzyIkv1/w640-h480/IMG_3232.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEdvuNcaW2CuMcJK4Ai98K-sy2WA-H5bQC1A1VcdHPUVpYb7RHyjG2_3gLLYERg7XYFeFfIHnBO_K279SkJxv9sjKhAHGtWJwaEFqn5SrNGtKzGx8-ehZI8klSeKRgYcc5sNFZ6ufkKTRPzJaJz4_lGH492NEYaeVMHo71CFK9tCrETQ0gVg8kyRMujT6C/s4032/IMG_3238.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEdvuNcaW2CuMcJK4Ai98K-sy2WA-H5bQC1A1VcdHPUVpYb7RHyjG2_3gLLYERg7XYFeFfIHnBO_K279SkJxv9sjKhAHGtWJwaEFqn5SrNGtKzGx8-ehZI8klSeKRgYcc5sNFZ6ufkKTRPzJaJz4_lGH492NEYaeVMHo71CFK9tCrETQ0gVg8kyRMujT6C/w480-h640/IMG_3238.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Earlier Grandi Langhe visits:</b></div><div><a href="https://barolista.blogspot.com/2023/02/the-barolo-boys-at-grandi-langhe-2023.html">Barolista: The Barolo Boys At Grandi Langhe 2023</a></div><div><a href="https://barolista.blogspot.com/2020/02/2016-barolo-at-grandi-langhe.html">Barolista: 2016 Barolo At Grandi Langhe</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>The wines tasted:</b></div><div><b>97-98p</b></div><div>2016 Barolo Riserva Gramolero, Giovanni Manzone</div><div><br /></div><div>2018 Barolo Riserva Brunate, M. Marengo (97p)</div><div><br /></div><div>2020 Barolo Badarina Vigna Regnola, Bruna Grimaldi</div><div>2020 Barolo Vignarionda, Luigi Pira (97p)</div><div><br /></div><div><b>95-96p</b></div><div>2017 Barolo Riserva Castelletto, Fortemasso</div><div>2017 Barolo Riserva la Foia, Marco Curto</div><div><br /></div><div>2018 Barolo Riserva Lazzarito, Ettore Germano</div><div><br /></div><div>2019 Barolo San Rocco, San Biagio</div><div><br /></div><div>2020 Barolo Mosconi, E. Pira</div><div>2020 Barolo Parafada, Massolino</div><div>2020 Barolo Ravera, Vietti</div><div>2020 Barolo Brunate, Francesco Rinaldi</div><div>2020 Barolo Cannubi, Francesco Rinaldi</div><div>2020 Barolo Ginestra Vigna Pajana, Renzo Seghesio (96p)</div><div>2020 Barolo Brunate, M. Marengo (95p)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjwwDeaMwayPFUZg1aMFiawXR9ccv2b3fTT6bx1doZEY38u2DwTeHvDAi6cFgXC-2zZRP4ifTU6tcqYuoxWpgRSxBD0oRt-gG0A6A4_UJEiorxTfNwU9isiLdlSv36d5Izc3DT27QyR_5jlVCwcsHQuS4m2ADfSh21q9u7zbb3oUS2vWmstV74jh3HkGoL/s4032/IMG_3239.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjwwDeaMwayPFUZg1aMFiawXR9ccv2b3fTT6bx1doZEY38u2DwTeHvDAi6cFgXC-2zZRP4ifTU6tcqYuoxWpgRSxBD0oRt-gG0A6A4_UJEiorxTfNwU9isiLdlSv36d5Izc3DT27QyR_5jlVCwcsHQuS4m2ADfSh21q9u7zbb3oUS2vWmstV74jh3HkGoL/w640-h480/IMG_3239.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGoJawDjNyLiEG8djHXj1hGT6hWrqHISjbOQBeo7jhkipP9ERZivV7XxntLLQ80m7hGzQnSclT-2EKqIG-OxSQIJJ7Bp8XcTUByiy4IUbAzmfoDOfLmIbYosz7RuYrChX2KS-X6CSi3lRVyHR-psadllKtstHuTCPKHNzx2C0W6PwlkZqQFzpmAeg8bffP/s4032/IMG_3253.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGoJawDjNyLiEG8djHXj1hGT6hWrqHISjbOQBeo7jhkipP9ERZivV7XxntLLQ80m7hGzQnSclT-2EKqIG-OxSQIJJ7Bp8XcTUByiy4IUbAzmfoDOfLmIbYosz7RuYrChX2KS-X6CSi3lRVyHR-psadllKtstHuTCPKHNzx2C0W6PwlkZqQFzpmAeg8bffP/w480-h640/IMG_3253.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgim7KJMKd7dBB39seqOde9Hk1fGX57IfqYP5gbUUbSD6B7I4ZBJW3ADRWbwjRlOA3deUrLu77b3epTKRl0CJ3ZyrGZPNBTMIic5YfGYSTPmsLWQF7AMVPel4_10u58EruqiB9gqwnPeT83D34iBCBIrUySAPtv-ZLgqzxhEW2yZrt8lChQruS2JStVO-P-/s4032/IMG_3255.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgim7KJMKd7dBB39seqOde9Hk1fGX57IfqYP5gbUUbSD6B7I4ZBJW3ADRWbwjRlOA3deUrLu77b3epTKRl0CJ3ZyrGZPNBTMIic5YfGYSTPmsLWQF7AMVPel4_10u58EruqiB9gqwnPeT83D34iBCBIrUySAPtv-ZLgqzxhEW2yZrt8lChQruS2JStVO-P-/w640-h480/IMG_3255.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>93-94p</b></div><div>2016 Barolo Riserva San Bernardo, Palladino</div><div>2016 Barolo Riserva Bricco San Pietro, Anna Maria Abbona</div><div><br /></div><div>2017 Barolo Riserva Rocche dell´Annunziata, Rocche Costamagna</div><div>2017 Barolo Le Coste di Monforte, Amalia</div><div>2017 Barolo Bussia Vigna Mondoca, Oddero</div><div><br /></div><div>2018 Barolo Castelletto, Fortemasso</div><div>2018 Barolo Bricco San Biagio, San Biagio</div><div>2018 Barolo Riserva Bricco San Biagio, San Biagio</div><div><br /></div><div>2019 Barolo Gramolero, Giovanni Manzone</div><div>2019 Barolo Castelletto, Giovanni Manzone</div><div>2019 Barolo Rocchettevino, Ciabot Berton</div><div>2019 Barolo Cerrati, Tenuta Cucco</div><div>2019 Barolo Capalot, San Biagio</div><div>2019 Barolo Bussia Vigna Pianpolvere, Anselma</div><div>2019 Barolo Bussia, Pecchenino</div><div>2019 Barolo Perno, Josetta Safirio</div><div>2019 Barolo Mantoetto, Umberto Fracassi (93p)</div><div><br /></div><div>2020 Barolo Gattera, Mauro Veglio</div><div>2020 Barolo Castelletto, Mauro Veglio</div><div>2020 Barolo San Lorenzo, Diego Morra</div><div>2020 Barolo Monvigliero, Diego Morra</div><div>2020 Barolo Bricco San Pietro, Cascina Sót</div><div>2020 Barolo Perno, Schiavenza</div><div>2020 Barolo Cerretta, Schiavenza</div><div>2020 Barolo Rocche dell´Annunziata, Rocche Costamagna</div><div>2020 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione, Roccheviberti</div><div>2020 Barolo Bricco Boschis, Roccheviberti</div><div>2020 Barolo Cannubi, E. Pira</div><div>2020 Barolo Via Nuova, E. Pira</div><div>2020 Barolo Prapo, Ettore Germano</div><div>2020 Barolo Cerretta, Ettore Germano</div><div>2020 Barolo Castelletto Vigna Pressenda, Conterno Fantino</div><div>2020 Barolo Ginestra Vigna Sori Ginestra, Conterno Fantino</div><div>2020 Barolo Roncaglie, Chionetti</div><div>2020 Barolo Bussia Vigna Pianpolvere, Chionetti</div><div>2020 Barolo Cannubi, Serio & Battista Borgogno</div><div>2020 Barolo Margheria, Massolino</div><div>2020 Barolo Parussi, Massolino</div><div>2020 Barolo Conca, Fratelli Revello</div><div>2020 Barolo Cerretta, Fratelli Revello</div><div>2020 Barolo Rocche dell´Annunziata, Francesco Rinaldi</div><div>2020 Barolo Coste & Bricco, Ascheri</div><div>2020 Barolo Villero, Oddero</div><div>2020 Barolo Pajana, Domenico Clerico</div><div>2020 Barolo Ciabot Mentin, Domenico Clerico</div><div>2020 Barolo Aeroplanservaj, Domenico Clerico</div><div>2020 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio, Bruna Grimaldi</div><div>2020 Barolo Badarina, Bruna Grimaldi</div><div>2020 Barolo Bussia, Fogliati (93p)</div><div>2020 Barolo Ginestra, Renzo Seghesio (94p)</div><div>2020 Barolo Bricco Delle Viole, M. Marengo (93p)</div><div>2020 Barolo Del Commune di Serralunga, Luigi Pira (93p)</div><div>2020 Barolo Margheria, Luigi Pira (94p)</div><div>2020 Barolo Marenca, Luigi Pira (94p)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6wXjUyDNq5edvUl02t9p2bxOPdM6geqdZe2ydCXWiIZjoFYnGcVMDuJXfPFn4_D06v1IWX_LrFroJa20ipOR66nqvAcFeRUrX1_QoZ0J8zQuX2LGvqp8Fn2c241pJiNI-gRo62XPCeRu7gaEWIEzveChuYVjaWF9XM2-ADB1lEU-ICs34Cz6rWLGawxa2/s4032/IMG_3268.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6wXjUyDNq5edvUl02t9p2bxOPdM6geqdZe2ydCXWiIZjoFYnGcVMDuJXfPFn4_D06v1IWX_LrFroJa20ipOR66nqvAcFeRUrX1_QoZ0J8zQuX2LGvqp8Fn2c241pJiNI-gRo62XPCeRu7gaEWIEzveChuYVjaWF9XM2-ADB1lEU-ICs34Cz6rWLGawxa2/w640-h480/IMG_3268.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpcU_w6K9MQynPdvKrLU57ow3TxUTEBA791Kwi2PJgPGuTWeOIfkd45C84GzCFU0sLeLEXFdG31DdI0VJlrV33RTYaGZFCJqnT0RSV0aqDLRWAOQnbDX8Ns9HgZJCUTEWIqlLlOLT_gO6IgmwI4QB_GwM1JCzLytXJUqEMrFBQUdJyJwYMpHIelG1mP2RS/s4032/IMG_3287.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpcU_w6K9MQynPdvKrLU57ow3TxUTEBA791Kwi2PJgPGuTWeOIfkd45C84GzCFU0sLeLEXFdG31DdI0VJlrV33RTYaGZFCJqnT0RSV0aqDLRWAOQnbDX8Ns9HgZJCUTEWIqlLlOLT_gO6IgmwI4QB_GwM1JCzLytXJUqEMrFBQUdJyJwYMpHIelG1mP2RS/w480-h640/IMG_3287.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDLmq-5Pe1Zn02Qnn45vqim5QTBjiJu53qXtQKkWn-BTlL-rQnLpd9GYmnZvdGAp8QYkhAnXmixqvRU3-KWdRbZ1v7t75gHIWxTr_1asfF_Mt402KJwUtHMl2FfosExjBzjQzlO_jCzhG8SHkmJ2dkdshkMpWKPG6UiveRCz0yZPpYmxTS7WjaTn2lsebs/s4032/IMG_3337.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDLmq-5Pe1Zn02Qnn45vqim5QTBjiJu53qXtQKkWn-BTlL-rQnLpd9GYmnZvdGAp8QYkhAnXmixqvRU3-KWdRbZ1v7t75gHIWxTr_1asfF_Mt402KJwUtHMl2FfosExjBzjQzlO_jCzhG8SHkmJ2dkdshkMpWKPG6UiveRCz0yZPpYmxTS7WjaTn2lsebs/w640-h480/IMG_3337.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>91-92p</b></div><div>2017 Barolo Cannubi, Brezza</div><div>2017 Barolo Bussia, Amalia</div><div><br /></div><div>2018 Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantina, Amalia</div><div>2018 Barolo Riserva del Fico, E. Molino</div><div><br /></div><div>2019 Barolo Castelletto, Fortemasso</div><div>2019 Barolo Bricat, Giovanni Manzone</div><div>2019 Barolo Roggeri, Ciabot Berton</div><div>2019 Barolo Del Commune di Serralunga, Tenuta Cucco</div><div>2019 Barolo Bricco Voghera, Tenuta Cucco</div><div>2019 Barolo Castellero, Brezza</div><div>2019 Barolo Mosconi, Anselma</div><div>2019 Barolo Le Coste di Monforte, Amalia</div><div>2019 Barolo Roncaglie, Chionetti</div><div>2019 Barolo San Giuseppe, Pecchenino</div><div>2019 Barolo Le Coste di Monforte, Pecchenino</div><div><br /></div><div>2020 Barolo Arborina, Mauro Veglio</div><div>2020 Barolo Del Commune di Serralunga d´Alba, Mauro Veglio</div><div>2020 Barolo Del Commune di Verduno, Diego Morra</div><div>2020 Barolo Del Commune di Monforte d´Alba, Cascina Sót</div><div>2020 Barolo Sorano, Claduio Alario</div><div>2020 Barolo Serradenari, Renato Ratti</div><div>2020 Barolo Del Commune di Serralunga, Schiavenza</div><div>2020 Barolo, Rocche Costamagna</div><div>2020 Barolo Ravera, Broccardo</div><div>2020 Barolo Del Commune di Serralunga, Luigi Vico</div><div>2020 Barolo Prapo, Luigi Vico</div><div>2020 Barolo la Foia, Marco Curto</div><div>2020 Barolo Arborina, Marco Curto</div><div>2020 Barolo Bricco Rocca, E. Molino</div><div>2020 Barolo, Massolino</div><div>2020 Barolo Gattera, Fratelli Revello</div><div>2020 Barolo Giachini, Fratelli Revello</div><div>2020 Barolo Castiglione, Vietti</div><div>2020 Barolo Parafada, Palladino</div><div>2020 Barolo Ornato, Palladino</div><div>2020 Barolo Bricco San Pietro, Anna Maria Abbona</div><div>2020 Barolo, Francesco Rinaldi</div><div>2020 Barolo Pisapola, Ascheri</div><div>2020 Barolo Ascheri, Ascheri</div><div>2020 Barolo Sorano, Ascheri</div><div>2020 Barolo Castelletto, Josetta Safirio</div><div>2020 Barolo Ravera, Josetta Safirio</div><div>2020 Barolo, Oddero</div><div>2020 Barolo, Domenico Clerico</div><div>2020 Barolo Bussia, Domenico Clerico</div><div>2020 Barolo Camilla, Bruna Grimaldi</div><div>2020 Barolo Treturne, Fogliati (92p)</div><div>2020 Barolo Del Commune de La Morra Ca´D´Nalin, Renzo Seghesio (92p)</div><div>2020 Barolo, M. 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDR_K7CjmdgU2rfi5vr4mqeXQ6x3uesZDV_nOOJ4JEtgOmgfSEGWyBGeQnVas_fA2aBbRN-gUiO34h5gNF4nzQICNpz9fhLQU1Gj0pUt6TCjq4DqokBegOFZEDDTC06QAlcUWaGqiKpIZYkMaWSEilrRYoaBL0wIJQptt6e_O0LxjJS8oso5IJ2Y_5t01z/w640-h480/IMG_2772.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Lars & Maria kindly invited to this fantastic tasting of 21 vintages of Château Pichon Baron. We were seated at a table at the best meat restaurant in Stockholm (and Sweden) - <a href="https://restaurangag.se/">Restaurang AG – Sveriges bästa köttrestaurang</a>.</div><div>This is how it went.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Flight I</b></div><div><b>1934 Château Pichon Baron</b></div><div>A very fine, earthy nose with notes of dried strawberries, milk chcocolate, old leather and dried herbs. Very much alive.</div><div>The taste is light and lively with soft red fruit, no tannins what so ever but plenty of charm and drinkability. Held well over the evening.</div><div><b>88p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvrW-BA7tbyTIaKnyED4kW2NIPaT9QqawS1LK0ZTss0ocLV2lecmGDKhiBkvMk_aw_etV4lLTcMOQjAUCPhw3RTkzDA2IJOlYgBPKK5T-RRPilRjSvntnwdWMHso6SxcHXp4Ai5QeYYBWoMfI_091i3o19Xy_2vAbcADDnO7IrGAjSg06lkDnLz9VhRqgx/s4032/IMG_2714.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvrW-BA7tbyTIaKnyED4kW2NIPaT9QqawS1LK0ZTss0ocLV2lecmGDKhiBkvMk_aw_etV4lLTcMOQjAUCPhw3RTkzDA2IJOlYgBPKK5T-RRPilRjSvntnwdWMHso6SxcHXp4Ai5QeYYBWoMfI_091i3o19Xy_2vAbcADDnO7IrGAjSg06lkDnLz9VhRqgx/w480-h640/IMG_2714.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtQ3WaKE2JzAyalU-4wShtD5tFvX46lTKnT0vZ2YGYPe9BM_KNgiJuGwy-kVQNIvNLwRSyedKtWwBoohShZjGk2lgDsNHwikDooLDrUCLAJkD7PcIToj4Xg_qp1y2r9MUHsaWshj0UbWQ0xVszb8SQ2mgmfSPds-quTGXUk7NgFRggqpPi62ekDVyIW2J/s4032/IMG_2721.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtQ3WaKE2JzAyalU-4wShtD5tFvX46lTKnT0vZ2YGYPe9BM_KNgiJuGwy-kVQNIvNLwRSyedKtWwBoohShZjGk2lgDsNHwikDooLDrUCLAJkD7PcIToj4Xg_qp1y2r9MUHsaWshj0UbWQ0xVszb8SQ2mgmfSPds-quTGXUk7NgFRggqpPi62ekDVyIW2J/w480-h640/IMG_2721.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOmrpnDjP-RZJq1V6cKcu1N7tkERibUi5Oe2p3qMJP0j8niiPtrA37AZBA5CR1UJ0qztiQgd2_b_jvZEkbLQTv_bmf1r6sz-B0Eu3ESbCW-4uHzEbv-dXDIgPChhbIsxW82YSBi-6DllC_GcsmyOSOC1mji84zYzp3eIebilq3Q9_jUp-6O02VoyXwT8E3/s4032/IMG_2761.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOmrpnDjP-RZJq1V6cKcu1N7tkERibUi5Oe2p3qMJP0j8niiPtrA37AZBA5CR1UJ0qztiQgd2_b_jvZEkbLQTv_bmf1r6sz-B0Eu3ESbCW-4uHzEbv-dXDIgPChhbIsxW82YSBi-6DllC_GcsmyOSOC1mji84zYzp3eIebilq3Q9_jUp-6O02VoyXwT8E3/w640-h480/IMG_2761.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>1937 Château Pichon Baron</b></div><div>A soft, mature nose with notes of undergrowth, assorted dried berries, black tea and leather. </div><div>The taste is dry and alive but there is a metallic note and it is a tad hollow in the middle. Has seen its best days.</div><div><b>78p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>1949 Château Pichon Baron</b></div><div>A very deep, layered nose with notes of ripe black currants, fresh stables, herbs, tobacco and a touch smoke. Really fine.</div><div>The taste is firm and focused with notes of dried up black currant jam, herbs, forest floor and tobacco. A long, lingering finish. Could still go on 6+ years.</div><div><b>93p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>1953 Château Pichon Baron</b></div><div>A deep, dark nose with notes of beef stock, mushrooms, dried black fruit and old leather. A bit all over the place.</div><div>The taste is tight and dry with notes of iron, undergrowth, dried black fruit and sweet tobacco. A fine warmth in the finish.</div><div><b>87p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvCuDHXoSAzfsWrlOx7uY09N_Rx6Tt8hQyfzV7lyL-R-OqDSuurxpVCK5l-bzowpvPICF99-0lMfOlNBkEdDybEyrWTwodO_9WPTbKpQb9t4j8V_9jzx0-0P3en5a8uSPJmm5kxoo1MqTFLoB1SC2-B8ZpjCoxMTx_9047Ow1ESIJkAZEDjaVi8OhQlbXY/s4032/IMG_2767.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvCuDHXoSAzfsWrlOx7uY09N_Rx6Tt8hQyfzV7lyL-R-OqDSuurxpVCK5l-bzowpvPICF99-0lMfOlNBkEdDybEyrWTwodO_9WPTbKpQb9t4j8V_9jzx0-0P3en5a8uSPJmm5kxoo1MqTFLoB1SC2-B8ZpjCoxMTx_9047Ow1ESIJkAZEDjaVi8OhQlbXY/w640-h480/IMG_2767.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Flight II</b></div><div><div><b>1959 Château Pichon Baron</b></div><div>A beauty and my WOTN. A deep, hedonistic nose with notes of perfectly ripe black currants, expensive leather, an autumn forest and coffee powder. Pure. </div><div>The taste is silky yet taut with perky black fruit, sweet minerals, a long, long finish with some tannins still present. Perfectly mature but could go on for another 10 years.</div><div><b>96p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_uoCuwIQGuM2GRToB6KPR4-8zfcpw51edogHbDblOiUtcXNmxig5K7MbqOt2R9bTNbMGPcnIXUXxBVp-i72uCRN6feEsVOkOtwEPwBSSyRlNSMGC86dRNHwgz9aLgU3jwBNE7hhMjFnhQDTuFKIUovfDluAtcuIJRQW4yus320YEIRr0kNYHJSxyu2x_/s4032/IMG_2725.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_uoCuwIQGuM2GRToB6KPR4-8zfcpw51edogHbDblOiUtcXNmxig5K7MbqOt2R9bTNbMGPcnIXUXxBVp-i72uCRN6feEsVOkOtwEPwBSSyRlNSMGC86dRNHwgz9aLgU3jwBNE7hhMjFnhQDTuFKIUovfDluAtcuIJRQW4yus320YEIRr0kNYHJSxyu2x_/w480-h640/IMG_2725.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>1961 Château Pichon Baron</b></div><div>A deep, dark nose with notes of plums, dried black currants, cement, Christmas spices and forest floor. A fine dried up sweetness.</div><div>The taste is mature and stern in a aristocratic way with notes of iron, dried black currants, herb and asphalt. Ends on a dry note. Very fine.</div><div><b>92p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>1970 Château Pichon Baron</b></div><div>A tad tired bottle bot still drinkable. The nose is high strung with notes of cooked red fruit, band aid, dried herbs and stale coca-cola. </div><div>The taste is soft and dry with a hint of oxidation and notes of dried red fruit, earth, old leather and herbs.</div><div><b>76p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsyZQwfwQDc0ewykeENCan1MfBqm3cbsA0DZPOgG3kMmkcmFrqo5miMiR2MoC1DWX8FAgMP8WKw6ENjToF2Iz_hbQJA1fZAplmpMOWJQvtzzGiqlDhBoxEC9Fl0v1T1olfYkYS1I-pKQ1Til3LQENKrUlORjoWv2QVXWuaehKV3RI5loY3avLGAkWAYPh6/s4032/IMG_2733.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsyZQwfwQDc0ewykeENCan1MfBqm3cbsA0DZPOgG3kMmkcmFrqo5miMiR2MoC1DWX8FAgMP8WKw6ENjToF2Iz_hbQJA1fZAplmpMOWJQvtzzGiqlDhBoxEC9Fl0v1T1olfYkYS1I-pKQ1Til3LQENKrUlORjoWv2QVXWuaehKV3RI5loY3avLGAkWAYPh6/w480-h640/IMG_2733.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3xuNX54g3n0f_hXYjOqzGi1-_HsWm-vfZKASfb1XGMmr-yaCkbY4iU2Ed6_imZXfIGye7GEtMbrdeLq7ftWbwWZOpCePIUNKLjH0F3SCQpg2SSnQaJiXSuJ1owrZV1a3W0QH5Tx6ztHuqe7x5XP_7zYYo6QJVmQEv_UxrR5Wxw-Ap55NLM7qzvmDXqrx/s4032/IMG_2735.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3xuNX54g3n0f_hXYjOqzGi1-_HsWm-vfZKASfb1XGMmr-yaCkbY4iU2Ed6_imZXfIGye7GEtMbrdeLq7ftWbwWZOpCePIUNKLjH0F3SCQpg2SSnQaJiXSuJ1owrZV1a3W0QH5Tx6ztHuqe7x5XP_7zYYo6QJVmQEv_UxrR5Wxw-Ap55NLM7qzvmDXqrx/w480-h640/IMG_2735.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>1978 Château Pichon Baron</b></div><div>A deep, mature nose with notes of warm tiles, dried black currants, forest floor and ceder. Very nice.</div><div>The taste is tight and dry with notes of warm sand, dried red and black currants, autumn leaves and some dog fur. A tad on the light side.</div><div><b>78p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Flight III</b></div><div><div><b>1981 Château Pichon Baron</b></div><div>A light, nice, layered nose with notes of mature red apples, autumn forest, dried plums and coffee. Very, very good.</div><div>The taste is light and fine with soft black fruit, silky tannins and a long, mellow finish. Highly likeable but not that complex.</div><div><b>88p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>1983 Château Pichon Baron</b></div><div>A deep mature nose with notes of forest floor,, fir wood, smoke and dried black fruit. A bit loose around the edges.</div><div>The taste is mature and dry with notes of gravel, red currants, matchbox and old leather. </div><div><b>85p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>1989 Château Pichon Baron</b></div><div>A tight, irony nose with notes of cool black currant fruit, smoke, graphite and fine tobacco. Still a tad restrained. Very fine.</div><div>The taste is intense and racy with notes of dried up black currants jam, chrushed rocks, iron and coffee. Very long. Gorgeous in a broad shouldered way. 6+ years.</div><div><b>94p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx3QRka4nNd64UCWw-XM_9-sCcQ0HkGYlPO3Z-9ewm-0UW2bWOhwJRp5wIHYQ5aQXRYRVCmVhhn2mifzTO8by9Ao0LfS3rERbDup8_vQcxDibWDsvSVaDqLmOl7VmkmdvpiSb2y-GHpDe6FmKrYD-n2V0CB5uvVLsaC3p9g8LU9P7V1BJIFhmhEHcntMTo/s4032/IMG_2763.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx3QRka4nNd64UCWw-XM_9-sCcQ0HkGYlPO3Z-9ewm-0UW2bWOhwJRp5wIHYQ5aQXRYRVCmVhhn2mifzTO8by9Ao0LfS3rERbDup8_vQcxDibWDsvSVaDqLmOl7VmkmdvpiSb2y-GHpDe6FmKrYD-n2V0CB5uvVLsaC3p9g8LU9P7V1BJIFhmhEHcntMTo/w480-h640/IMG_2763.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuPUIgNYE-oFJweaAnZ7NQw5P8a1Wp3YiwAm04HlBO_oO7xB_FLBluYErBXJ9UVyo9hagdHtxNOtIamvAaE78MHTmaFF8j7C52Cg_rpnPZbV96N3LtiHNXwlTXl609O_z7zCAF-7qvTGOWCxDeT2Yoff0ZakIp2UuyeUnCWZg99C1cfSjMggQ2Hh1-pQ3a/s4032/IMG_2744.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuPUIgNYE-oFJweaAnZ7NQw5P8a1Wp3YiwAm04HlBO_oO7xB_FLBluYErBXJ9UVyo9hagdHtxNOtIamvAaE78MHTmaFF8j7C52Cg_rpnPZbV96N3LtiHNXwlTXl609O_z7zCAF-7qvTGOWCxDeT2Yoff0ZakIp2UuyeUnCWZg99C1cfSjMggQ2Hh1-pQ3a/w480-h640/IMG_2744.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>1990 Château Pichon Baron</b></div><div>A deep, handsome nose with notes of ripe black currants, fresh stables, expensive leather and dark chocolate. Just lovely.</div><div>The taste is concentrated and focused with every not and bolt in the right place. Splendid fruit, still some polished tannins and a finish that goeso on for minutes. Great wine.</div><div><b>98p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Flight IV</b></div><div><div><b>1994 Château Pichon Baron</b></div><div>A nice, herbal nose with notes of red and black currants, fir wood and dry tobacco. A tad on the light side of things.</div><div>The taste is light and dry with notes of red apples, coffee powder and lead pencil shavings. Good. </div><div><b>85p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>1997 Château Pichon Baron</b></div><div>A fine, open nose with notes of smoke, ripe black currants, tobacco and iron. Very, very good.</div><div>The taste is round and creamy with notes of rich tobacco, asphalt, smoke and plums. Highly drinkable.</div><div><b>90p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrExWNHA6Sc5cmMMl1OnJvT-YOg2kW10DoXHcQBVy5-x629DAuV1HzWNHJzFB0g8XCu5QP1bTwAMF3xpyeSVEP6-l7ciPPL68XPz8VyTG70lNbTYp-H7_KQl1V-hZ4CU0cA_ME9THTfXUDv6WGVZf77S5s54_5gwUIRM7P_GxHRW4LLWC1f02qgZPwXp2f/s4032/IMG_2748.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrExWNHA6Sc5cmMMl1OnJvT-YOg2kW10DoXHcQBVy5-x629DAuV1HzWNHJzFB0g8XCu5QP1bTwAMF3xpyeSVEP6-l7ciPPL68XPz8VyTG70lNbTYp-H7_KQl1V-hZ4CU0cA_ME9THTfXUDv6WGVZf77S5s54_5gwUIRM7P_GxHRW4LLWC1f02qgZPwXp2f/w480-h640/IMG_2748.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhJCRYglf4V1beuA9XQ993SnNibt0Gm9JJoK3ZyQdF8tD_Oh00CtE4mQ1TBuwXO0HCFsyk-Z02SN8T4fKdA4hGtmdDlDhDQoZ9fwpxlNTGx2GFdSMxIFDlUmiEu6jV3CtJfdInxdFQxkSIgKqqeHptIRZAbp6y8FRVbeINYB1FAA7sWR1d2ZSk-tt-pLVQ/s4032/IMG_2751.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhJCRYglf4V1beuA9XQ993SnNibt0Gm9JJoK3ZyQdF8tD_Oh00CtE4mQ1TBuwXO0HCFsyk-Z02SN8T4fKdA4hGtmdDlDhDQoZ9fwpxlNTGx2GFdSMxIFDlUmiEu6jV3CtJfdInxdFQxkSIgKqqeHptIRZAbp6y8FRVbeINYB1FAA7sWR1d2ZSk-tt-pLVQ/w480-h640/IMG_2751.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>1999 Château Pichon Baron</b></div><div>A stony, tight nose with notes of red apples, smoke, tobacco and road dust. Very fine in a austere way.</div><div>The taste is stern and seedy with fine notes of graphite, leather, tobacco and forest floor. 6+ years.</div><div><b>92p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>2000 Château Pichon Baron</b></div><div>A big, creamy, gorgeous nose with notes of ripe black currants, sweet tobacco, bakelite and some new oak. Very fine.</div><div>The taste is rich and concentrated with notes of plums, graphite, pipe tobacco and fir wood. Long with juicy tannins. 8+ years.</div><div><b>95p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Flight V</b></div><div><div><b>2003 Château Pichon Baron</b></div><div>A large scaled, smoky nose with notes of ripe black fruit, thyme, sandelwood and fine tobacco. Very deep.</div><div>The taste is tight and concentrated with notes of ripe black currants, fire smoke, graphite and cold coffee. Very long. Broad tannins. 10+ years.</div><div><b>93p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>2005 Château Pichon Baron</b></div><div>A very deep, multi layered, focused nose with notes of silky black currants, iron, expensive leather, mocca and dark chocolate. Just lovely.</div><div>The taste is dark and intense with stunning fruit, polished tannins, a taut structure and a gorgeous balance. One for the ages, 10+ years.</div><div><b>97p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0-E-WRRVOj0mEIOfcFFqSqCe3FbAuqC_UH0F8N0xTTIFkLQsVboFTOhavVze6YkUhQZvq40O2OBtfFy63MD5_QRUkK238Cpw3PjVdLPmLX7ZiCkno_DOvH0EEK5VQHs8VEx4Kj7hK_BHdmNhFhZaJnHDK9MHGAqNa3CjZJufJK7_c0PYzrkecymHYdyuG/s4032/IMG_2773.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0-E-WRRVOj0mEIOfcFFqSqCe3FbAuqC_UH0F8N0xTTIFkLQsVboFTOhavVze6YkUhQZvq40O2OBtfFy63MD5_QRUkK238Cpw3PjVdLPmLX7ZiCkno_DOvH0EEK5VQHs8VEx4Kj7hK_BHdmNhFhZaJnHDK9MHGAqNa3CjZJufJK7_c0PYzrkecymHYdyuG/w480-h640/IMG_2773.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxWXXqiomFAU9rZnPm7-T0RlF9Hl7mJu6zG04qy3BMmvJPPr6zzfyizz7EVlyCZ3ktclOa0Jhdqalqmey-cY2PxAZ-bvzEX8v9IOiRkuVgN5lOfPyBnOL7Y9gCe7YuH8BAMvMqzXDw62quru2V6jzm4CwUULVjEJz5wy9msuHc-q6SjXCEMdoSyCqy7fY6/s4032/IMG_2711.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxWXXqiomFAU9rZnPm7-T0RlF9Hl7mJu6zG04qy3BMmvJPPr6zzfyizz7EVlyCZ3ktclOa0Jhdqalqmey-cY2PxAZ-bvzEX8v9IOiRkuVgN5lOfPyBnOL7Y9gCe7YuH8BAMvMqzXDw62quru2V6jzm4CwUULVjEJz5wy9msuHc-q6SjXCEMdoSyCqy7fY6/w640-h480/IMG_2711.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtgHwyVGdkPP-aEGh9Oowg6PEb0OsT2ZjqTHzrzKXbB4Xkkxspy-RZh9Yk9ZVVKlA8AY0t4OHv2JPOOUsn9wpY1E9VtsgGZ9g_yfwKV3UNFrePaDdabvOeapV1Ql-6ps6UX09LqP7wkYjnBos2U5Z79o0WwwCNWbqYZUxqToqVuV1r9eG2XnGMXyr9n1Ld/s3573/IMG_2753.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3573" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtgHwyVGdkPP-aEGh9Oowg6PEb0OsT2ZjqTHzrzKXbB4Xkkxspy-RZh9Yk9ZVVKlA8AY0t4OHv2JPOOUsn9wpY1E9VtsgGZ9g_yfwKV3UNFrePaDdabvOeapV1Ql-6ps6UX09LqP7wkYjnBos2U5Z79o0WwwCNWbqYZUxqToqVuV1r9eG2XnGMXyr9n1Ld/w542-h640/IMG_2753.JPG" width="542" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><b>2006 Château Pichon Baron</b></div><div>An open, spicy nose with notes of cement, red currants, fir wood and red apples. A tad restrained.</div><div>The taste is seedy and dry with sandy tannins, assorted red fruits and a linear finish. Needs some time to open up, 6+ years.</div><div><b>89p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>2007 Château Pichon Baron</b></div><div>A willful, candid nose with notes of black currants jam, Christmas spices, smoke and dark chocolate. Very, very good in a exuberant way.</div><div>The taste is intense and concentrated with sweet black fruit, polished tannins and a long, long finish. 8+ years.</div><div><b>92p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>2014 Château Pichon Baron</b></div><div>A young, potent nose with notes of ripe red and black currants, herbs, tobacco and graphite. Promising.</div><div>The taste is tight and focused with notes of red currants, cold coffee, bakelite and herbs. Blotting paper tannins. 10+ years.</div><div><b>90p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div>Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-15093777835019904252024-01-30T07:54:00.000+01:002024-01-30T07:54:01.440+01:00The Barolo Boys In Piedmont - A Visit To Carlo Giacosa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Ph2L0zEEEL013mfqzTfC1ucGdjxfOY3hSJtL38ihU3mSOY3HEyYghyZqNmaaCQ1Jf5KO7rO0k2aN9-gYWy7EnBWdkQTwK9r2_sdY_vjdxBgJWE8eGo4d_h8S3519QfmzUnm6z2BNx45fQs2auMNT1dI1Kk-6joFzywrjV1k-ZjyhcCJZJfPP2Hhhez0N/s4032/IMG_2833.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Ph2L0zEEEL013mfqzTfC1ucGdjxfOY3hSJtL38ihU3mSOY3HEyYghyZqNmaaCQ1Jf5KO7rO0k2aN9-gYWy7EnBWdkQTwK9r2_sdY_vjdxBgJWE8eGo4d_h8S3519QfmzUnm6z2BNx45fQs2auMNT1dI1Kk-6joFzywrjV1k-ZjyhcCJZJfPP2Hhhez0N/w480-h640/IMG_2833.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Barolo Boys heads to Barbaresco for two visits. The first one is to Carlo Giacosa. The estate owns 5,5 ha, all in Barbaresco. Info here - <a href="https://www.carlogiacosa.it/en/">Carlo Giacosa - Barbaresco in Barbaresco, for four generations</a>.<div>Luca meet us and poured these wines.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzC8-sxlArtHOapxNhrP_DbqcDhaaMcsWGvelbo0xP6I2cTool9dvzKDGAK9lz0s4Z_KRMsgxyYzdRlvqmzy-OQGaRqLP5tm8DI6f0PMEIZhZDDd7SWaRafa_OoLfpfOe0kw_gMA1jN6V52cQ5mN6OVUxRh9jDxXR2qfuCu9kwbXPiJRsEY9-JuwjGhIEQ/s4032/IMG_2863.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzC8-sxlArtHOapxNhrP_DbqcDhaaMcsWGvelbo0xP6I2cTool9dvzKDGAK9lz0s4Z_KRMsgxyYzdRlvqmzy-OQGaRqLP5tm8DI6f0PMEIZhZDDd7SWaRafa_OoLfpfOe0kw_gMA1jN6V52cQ5mN6OVUxRh9jDxXR2qfuCu9kwbXPiJRsEY9-JuwjGhIEQ/w480-h640/IMG_2863.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2022 Dolcetto d´Alba Cuchet</b></div><div>A delicate, herbal nose with notes of iron, blueberries and damsons. Very good.</div><div>The taste is cool and nicely structured with juicy tannins and fine blueberry fruit.</div><div><b>86p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpWFqGXBIsp_rCo1MLCq1XvFQdbFtbfmkc96OGuiLfb0l1Cpsn3Tr5Q4P7V0u_BTDVjNnrKHpKl_qvVjvUFXDRb4tuQyuwuCcZM0PPm2PFiOg4i4ahqtCTrUbH6XVSJvm-L9IDTgUxtSccKDGRLGfhpffrteDoq1NlIQSCQZSh7SvTD95FSPnUxPYJbFIM/s4032/IMG_2843.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpWFqGXBIsp_rCo1MLCq1XvFQdbFtbfmkc96OGuiLfb0l1Cpsn3Tr5Q4P7V0u_BTDVjNnrKHpKl_qvVjvUFXDRb4tuQyuwuCcZM0PPm2PFiOg4i4ahqtCTrUbH6XVSJvm-L9IDTgUxtSccKDGRLGfhpffrteDoq1NlIQSCQZSh7SvTD95FSPnUxPYJbFIM/w480-h640/IMG_2843.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2021 Barbera d´Alba Superiore Lina</b></div><div>A fresh, smoky nose with notes of ripening raspberries, black cherries and some balsamic notes.</div><div>The taste has a good structure and a nice warmth. A fine acidity. A tad foursquare.</div><div><b>86p</b> (tasted 2024/01</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV8pwY40c950K2PpN3Dg4DZrs4fhkV77ae34rkq81bM0Wy8dHNA-QECSi_PWu_xbTzre5Gkq7aundGZcTnDWNxtftECRS2zEtGbYuz0iAxPERVWDjSTIFJ7vLDHQm9ANJh2WE8d_C_0R2ikpCEbUcyqPYUfHXh2-f_MRVU7x5P8L_UXMm31YDN0cOx50OQ/s4032/IMG_2844.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV8pwY40c950K2PpN3Dg4DZrs4fhkV77ae34rkq81bM0Wy8dHNA-QECSi_PWu_xbTzre5Gkq7aundGZcTnDWNxtftECRS2zEtGbYuz0iAxPERVWDjSTIFJ7vLDHQm9ANJh2WE8d_C_0R2ikpCEbUcyqPYUfHXh2-f_MRVU7x5P8L_UXMm31YDN0cOx50OQ/w480-h640/IMG_2844.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknySxsL5Q94SInnmpu9gGMjupoJTMWTRO1hwZbIukZ-wr4J1i2q7cQPmrK0ZhOU1itAr0Z0bzCJBBEbpUGn9jhkHsSy4McxNsSztVVrMLdKfjOo1AxjNBxVvIhJ602YFO6zxW2z2RAS5bhRYzCnfqqhJi-hF0dGFMohyphenhyphenwAOCWqAt5p9QKKLJ_2KeBAsz6/s4032/IMG_2846.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknySxsL5Q94SInnmpu9gGMjupoJTMWTRO1hwZbIukZ-wr4J1i2q7cQPmrK0ZhOU1itAr0Z0bzCJBBEbpUGn9jhkHsSy4McxNsSztVVrMLdKfjOo1AxjNBxVvIhJ602YFO6zxW2z2RAS5bhRYzCnfqqhJi-hF0dGFMohyphenhyphenwAOCWqAt5p9QKKLJ_2KeBAsz6/w480-h640/IMG_2846.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2022 Langhe Nebbiolo Maria Grazia</b></div><div>A deep, high nose with notes of plums, cherries, sandelwood and Lange earth. Very, very good.</div><div>The taste is pure and tight with lovely cherry fruit and notes of rosehips, earth and tobacco. 4+ years.</div><div><b>90p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div><div><br /></div><div><b>2020 Barbaresco</b></div><div>A deep, cool nose with notes of red cherries, dried flowers, earth and a hint of chocolate biscuits.</div><div>The taste is young and seedy with a nice red fruit, silky tannins and a medium long finish. 5+ years.</div><div><b>89p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhObGORuVni01K1iK4wddegzXC1UbLEdiHr0JOeGbnZl-JG2gwSRm8GG6pnoDszohNCjLfr-0YVIXMfjzGOLon-xaGzHH3fS1x1CklfMXEonLgOiuG9c7HVRaMvsQNDpzxR1S6Q1V-u4H38nPEGbP6CIYTcfW5DmKLH6w_aO-lDOzvvVqc9eUZZVMu3a3y9/s4032/IMG_2848.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhObGORuVni01K1iK4wddegzXC1UbLEdiHr0JOeGbnZl-JG2gwSRm8GG6pnoDszohNCjLfr-0YVIXMfjzGOLon-xaGzHH3fS1x1CklfMXEonLgOiuG9c7HVRaMvsQNDpzxR1S6Q1V-u4H38nPEGbP6CIYTcfW5DmKLH6w_aO-lDOzvvVqc9eUZZVMu3a3y9/w640-h480/IMG_2848.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2020 Barbaresco Ovello</b></div><div><div>A deep, large scaled nose with notes of undergrowth, red cherries, tobacco and warm gravel.</div><div>The taste is tight and seedy with chalky red fruit, handsome tannins and a long, distinct finish. 8+ years.</div><div><b>92p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5iY3iSa-Hib_5zewE06PPmED_Tsd-pF7Vt-49Ae0LJkymw0h1Zi2qHp7ADNxE1-Cqs_uEtkOBZYvKoIATcX9tQtR455Kaiuhgmfi6wwJpO4My5sYjtPJCIo4vT1OuDmnkdm6ch-d7n3IkBodyJjfLqm23T6bhErApVI3vw9z9Zswf1NHrNtDLwmFnXaT9/s4032/IMG_2858.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5iY3iSa-Hib_5zewE06PPmED_Tsd-pF7Vt-49Ae0LJkymw0h1Zi2qHp7ADNxE1-Cqs_uEtkOBZYvKoIATcX9tQtR455Kaiuhgmfi6wwJpO4My5sYjtPJCIo4vT1OuDmnkdm6ch-d7n3IkBodyJjfLqm23T6bhErApVI3vw9z9Zswf1NHrNtDLwmFnXaT9/w480-h640/IMG_2858.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>2020 Barbaresco Montefico</b></div><div><div>A deep, concentrated nose with notes of licorice, black cherries, fir wood and rosehips. Very fine.</div><div>The taste is rich and structured with a fine intensity, succulent black fruit and polished tannins. 9+ years.</div><div><b>92p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>2020 Barbaresco Asili</b></div><div><div>The Asili is a stunner. A very deep, refined nose with notes of licorice, ripe wild strawberries, roses and mild tobacco. </div><div>The taste is pure and focused with notes of sweet/sour cherries, rosehips, chalk and tobacco. Utterly delicous. Great wine. 8+ years.</div><div><b>95p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaSNH15Am1xVQiuvcP_o2WVTZbNM1tLmQKHaNANdrwSk9F2-zsXOFu0MkgCdctNm-AAZEBJ2O0kHTcdQdDs54F3Qslf2ATDMbEXCFi4cAvYsyYfDitJ8ijfxxC-DfBaCCXMVSX9VxwBMqA3npM7sAujFh_1V6G4WTY3VpbAu3FhTYwWZpuUE3sJ8IZAKlE/s4032/IMG_2866.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaSNH15Am1xVQiuvcP_o2WVTZbNM1tLmQKHaNANdrwSk9F2-zsXOFu0MkgCdctNm-AAZEBJ2O0kHTcdQdDs54F3Qslf2ATDMbEXCFi4cAvYsyYfDitJ8ijfxxC-DfBaCCXMVSX9VxwBMqA3npM7sAujFh_1V6G4WTY3VpbAu3FhTYwWZpuUE3sJ8IZAKlE/w480-h640/IMG_2866.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiae3oFJ9aBOJG2cKWNProMHh-S3_AoOSNQwx5lvUnTqX0RHih_l9zgNwv9H_CPmIW2IuzDyGzxlQ9y3SJybseBCWFaFw-3WT_pBcwW_ojDbH3ednEGZ7oDHPVHeCUlP2RhUYStuYxeZdVNsy4NVKSfSvjSgTbtawUWIVIuleU9bNXNAyecn6JCG2Gl_9N6/s4032/IMG_2852.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiae3oFJ9aBOJG2cKWNProMHh-S3_AoOSNQwx5lvUnTqX0RHih_l9zgNwv9H_CPmIW2IuzDyGzxlQ9y3SJybseBCWFaFw-3WT_pBcwW_ojDbH3ednEGZ7oDHPVHeCUlP2RhUYStuYxeZdVNsy4NVKSfSvjSgTbtawUWIVIuleU9bNXNAyecn6JCG2Gl_9N6/w480-h640/IMG_2852.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2021 Langhe Pinot Nero</b></div><div><div>The estate makes a Pinot since 2018. The 2021 vintage offers up a nice, spicy nose with chrushed raspberries, wet earth and gravel.</div><div>The taste is high and fine with a fine acidity and notes of ripening raspberries and earth. 3+ years.</div><div><b>86p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEichzavsMVq7TL_SsYflnn9RW6omD8ObHZg4Q3VcpM0yiTB28mrbotMt-ZHFZ6Cz0Puw76eja7JtkS4PXzR0pAYiG3aWkZG4YMXVR_ekNkyyVkjhGGhyphenhyphenNnMf2Q7TI9T15XT4n6J-I2NMcOJcP5ahNvM1Iq90OqwvuI5gRDc485wF-KnFiq1xWgWQB4yuMeO/s4032/IMG_2871.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEichzavsMVq7TL_SsYflnn9RW6omD8ObHZg4Q3VcpM0yiTB28mrbotMt-ZHFZ6Cz0Puw76eja7JtkS4PXzR0pAYiG3aWkZG4YMXVR_ekNkyyVkjhGGhyphenhyphenNnMf2Q7TI9T15XT4n6J-I2NMcOJcP5ahNvM1Iq90OqwvuI5gRDc485wF-KnFiq1xWgWQB4yuMeO/w480-h640/IMG_2871.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2019 Langhe Pinot Nero</b></div><div><div>Luca was ever so kind and fetched a bottle of the second vintage produced. The nose is a bit darker and tighter than the -21 with notes of spicy raspberries, Finnish licorice and warm earth. More structur than the -21.</div><div>The taste is cool and tight with a very fine raspberry fruit, a nice acidity and long, warm finish. 4+ years.</div><div><b>88p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRd0d11hhIkTegpEmVGCDwVkmanX-pkxRcUW03_k4Iwf1S4qyoFxZ-FNwiEhuoYGf_lHWDts-46AigsY66SlcX6r9ZTm3IRkoxgE_tJVlC9GAQfcqY5Q6qHJSVrhwZY7CzvCj7fRgKhjUHbPgm8HPDyF2_gTTaroAxaDsC7eV13At3Dy7n-iMTJN9AU7eV/s4032/IMG_2874.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRd0d11hhIkTegpEmVGCDwVkmanX-pkxRcUW03_k4Iwf1S4qyoFxZ-FNwiEhuoYGf_lHWDts-46AigsY66SlcX6r9ZTm3IRkoxgE_tJVlC9GAQfcqY5Q6qHJSVrhwZY7CzvCj7fRgKhjUHbPgm8HPDyF2_gTTaroAxaDsC7eV13At3Dy7n-iMTJN9AU7eV/w640-h480/IMG_2874.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-5948110569978970042024-01-25T05:36:00.001+01:002024-01-25T05:36:30.493+01:00Two Langhe Bottles<div><b>2000 Barbera d´Alba Trevigne, Domenico Clerico</b></div><div>A still perky nose with notes of dried raspberries, scorched earth, licorice and pipe tobacco. Soft and very good.</div><div>The taste is dry and mature with notes of raspberry licorice, earth, iron and a fine warmth in the finish. A tad short.</div><div><b>86p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFJVLmaUq8ioErlHq4r5xyGAt7ciWMR9MAeB3f2aFw3u8p_l-VJV62ED5EcJCrH_eROxmO45I9fcgwoD6SkcvRFjqo7DZGmCmgiibDKpYuUpeYmx18x2paRcpri7GIoTydKiDXJQcQyqO96VGZpOzZUMVBfAY9HtGtJGQ03VsPxJQ7Y-lBRIxEKFX6spW/s1080/thumbnail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFJVLmaUq8ioErlHq4r5xyGAt7ciWMR9MAeB3f2aFw3u8p_l-VJV62ED5EcJCrH_eROxmO45I9fcgwoD6SkcvRFjqo7DZGmCmgiibDKpYuUpeYmx18x2paRcpri7GIoTydKiDXJQcQyqO96VGZpOzZUMVBfAY9HtGtJGQ03VsPxJQ7Y-lBRIxEKFX6spW/w480-h640/thumbnail.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>2020 Dogliani San Luigi, Chionetti</b></div><div>A stony, herbal nose with notes of blueberries and raspberries, violets, bakelite and iron. Very good.</div><div>The taste is cool and structured with notes of red currants, iron, violets and chrushed rocks. Hasn´t budged since last time, see below. 6+ years.</div><div><b>89p</b> (tasted 2024/01)</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://barolista.blogspot.com/2021/10/2020-dogliano-san-luigi-chionetti.html">Barolista: 2020 Dogliano San Luigi, Chionetti</a></div><div><a href="https://barolista.blogspot.com/2022/07/2010-2020-dogliani-san-luigi-chionetti.html">Barolista: 2010 & 2020 Dogliani San Luigi, Chionetti</a></div><div><a href="https://barolista.blogspot.com/2019/09/a-couple-of-days-in-piedmont-visits-to_27.html">Barolista: A Couple Of Days In Piedmont - Visits To Fratelli Barale & Chionetti</a></div>Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790131826594329480.post-55711098883763427712024-01-23T06:02:00.000+01:002024-01-23T06:02:51.237+01:00New Year´s Eve - The Sweet Stuff<b>2000 Vintage Port, Silval</b><div>A still young, tight, forceful nose with notes of raisins, chocolate, asphalt and band aid. High and fine.</div><div>The taste is tight and concentrated with lots of chocolate covered raisins alongside toasted nuts, asphalt and bakelite. Very long. 15+ years.</div><div><b>92p</b> (tasted 2023/12)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtEqLy_CbZqIa27GZCYcB2QO0Bsja0UkOsvwunyiNQjKYlh6ZcfGIENEIaY70096hN3FmYY0BdR0q7KSVx_Am54yB3p7jOkBJhDHDm443VeE0jHr4mJMiO_D-ynNehwfDXhQitnpkFdX7G1IAaj2bqwCf44qq2XB12GDvREWpEhJCSEHdyZoDIsZ51YusF/s4032/IMG_2526.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtEqLy_CbZqIa27GZCYcB2QO0Bsja0UkOsvwunyiNQjKYlh6ZcfGIENEIaY70096hN3FmYY0BdR0q7KSVx_Am54yB3p7jOkBJhDHDm443VeE0jHr4mJMiO_D-ynNehwfDXhQitnpkFdX7G1IAaj2bqwCf44qq2XB12GDvREWpEhJCSEHdyZoDIsZ51YusF/w480-h640/IMG_2526.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2020 Château d´Yquem</b></div><div><div>From a half bottle. Just stunning. One of the best wines tastes during 2023, and made it to the most memorable list - <a href="https://barolista.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-ten-most-memorable-wines-of-2023.html">Barolista: The Ten Most Memorable Wines Of 2023</a>.</div><div>The nose is bottomless deep and hauntingly beautiful with notes of almond paste, ripe oranges, oil cloth, detergent and wet grass. Soooo complex.</div><div>The taste is high and intense with a breathtaking concentration and focus. Only needs 10+ years to hit perfection.</div><div><b>98p</b> (tasted 2023/12)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj62hNE4ts3UgawK8kOIR-n8gvR_joiJbb5ouoI2w452nC3TqdpgPe99dQ9xIxIsqnGE8ArlSEdy4TpVadoXmG8uoDM5QUsYN6CPkOxkVEiycOafA9fc07qLdW6g5SFIEVadYMqwXOlNn_uwvMf0-I7io-QO3Ib9xKsQJbPcqWJkVc2UOx6eeERVLtgcCC6/s4032/IMG_2536.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj62hNE4ts3UgawK8kOIR-n8gvR_joiJbb5ouoI2w452nC3TqdpgPe99dQ9xIxIsqnGE8ArlSEdy4TpVadoXmG8uoDM5QUsYN6CPkOxkVEiycOafA9fc07qLdW6g5SFIEVadYMqwXOlNn_uwvMf0-I7io-QO3Ib9xKsQJbPcqWJkVc2UOx6eeERVLtgcCC6/w480-h640/IMG_2536.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>1990 Château d´Yquem</b></div><div><div>From a half bottle. A very deep, sweet, multi layered nose with notes of orange jam, matchbox, wet earth and candied orange peels. Very fine.</div><div>The taste is rich and concentrated with notes of vanilla cooked orange peels, pineapple, earth and matchbox. Very long. Some maturity. 6+ years.</div><div><b>93p</b> (tasted 2023/12)</div></div><div><br /></div>Joakimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689406695488368188noreply@blogger.com0