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Elke Jung arrange once a month a tasting of wines that are to be released on the state monopoly. As usual a lot of wines to taste.
Below are the reds I looked forward to taste.
I note the release date (if any) and the price in SKR (Swedish currency, 1 Euro ~ 11 SKR).
2024 Côtes-du-Rhône Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Font de Courtedune
A
fine, barnyardy nose with notes of assorted red fruits and some peppery notes.
The
taste is straight forward and juicy with good fruit and a dark flowery note.
Will be released on the 6th of November / 165 SKR
87p
(tasted 2026/10)
2024 Les Quatre Terres, Domaine Santa Duc
A
low keyed, spicy nose with fir wood, lavender soap and burnt rubber. Very, very
good.
The
taste is fresh and fine with crisp tannins and very good red fruit. Very much wine for the money.
Will be released on the 30th of October / 190 SKR
89p
(tasted 2026/10)
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2024 Crozes-Hermitage Les Coulaires, Domaine Vendôme
A
deep, plummy nose with notes of bonfire smoke, sweet violets and diesel oil.
Very fine.
The
taste is open and juicy with silky tannins and a very fine peppery black fruit. A must buy.
Will be released on the 20th of November / 279 SKR
92p
(tasted 2026/10)
2022 Crozes-Hermitage Malfondières , Francois Villard
An
open, spicy nose with notes of blueberries, fir smoke and cigarette ashes.
The
taste is taut and fine with notes of blackberries, asphalt and juniper berries.
Will be released on the 6th of November / 399 SKR
89p
(tasted 2026/10)
2024 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes, Bosquet des Papes
A
deep, forest filled nose with notes of wild raspberries, Chrismas spices and candle
grease.
The
taste is open and warm with spicy red fruit, silky tannins and a fine warmth.
Already released / 559 SKR
90p
(tasted 2026/10)
2021 Pauillac de Latour
A
fine old school Bordeaux nose with leather, coffee and tobacco, paired with
ripe black currants and some wood notes.
The
taste is nicely structured with notes of black currants, vintage leather and
sugared coffee. Very good but the prize is…..
Already released / 1199 SKR
90p
(tasted 2026/10)
2022 Barbera d´Alba Il Cerreto, Roberto Voerzio
A
light, earthy nose with notes of assorted red berries, licorice and spices.
The
taste is juicy and fresh with nice fruit, a good acidity and a long, earthy
finish.
Already released / 299 SKR
87p
(tasted 2026/10)
2024 Langhe Nebbiolo Ciabot Russ, Gagliasso
A
light, elegant nose with notes of ripening strawberries and fine tobacco.
The
taste is young and forward with notes of red cherries and wet asphalt.
Will be released on the 30th of October / 189 SKR
87p
(tasted 2026/10)
2024 Nebbiolo d´Alba Bonurei, Bruna Grimaldi
A
deep, smoky nose with notes of licorice, mushrooms and fried spices.
The
taste is tight and fine with really good fruit and juicy tannins. Long. A real bargain.
Will be released on the 13th of November / 189 SKR
91p
(tasted 2026/10)
2023 Langhe Nebbiolo di Sanfrancesco, Roberto Voerzio
An
open, fresh nose with notes of wild strawberries, asphalt and rosehips. Very,
very good.
The
taste is nicely structured, with good fruit and silky tannins.
Already released / 329 SKR
88p
(tasted 2026/10)
2022 Barolo, Josetta Saffirio
A
delicate, fruity nose with notes of hard cherry candy, rosehips and Langhe
earth. Very, very good.
The
taste is dry and fine with juicy tannins, fine red fruit and a long, fine
finish.
Will be released on the 13th of November / 379 SKR
91p
(tasted 2026/10)
2022 Barolo, Massolino
A
deep, layered nose with notes of red currants, herbs and asphalt. Elegant.
The
taste is structured and fine with notes of red currants, orange peel and earth.
Long and fine.
Will be released on the 27th of November / 399 SKR
90p
(tasted 2026/10)
2016 Barolo Riserva, Batasiolo
A
deep, rich and mature nose with notes of mushrooms, old chocolate and dried
strawberries. Very fine.
The
taste is taut and fine with a very good dried up sweetness, notes of dried
cherries and tobacco. Long and fine. A fine, mature Barolo that can be bought for a song.
Will be released on the 6th of Riserva / 399 SKR
93p
(tasted 2026/10)
2022 Barolo, Azelia
A
deep, handsome nose with notes of ripe cherries, tobacco smoke and rosehips.
The
taste is nicely structured with great fruit, polished tannins and a long, fine
finish.
Will be released on the 6th of November / 429 SKR
92p
(tasted 2026/10)
2021 Barolo Ciabot Mentin, Domenico Clerico
A
young, focused nose with notes of black cherries, asphalt and dried roses. Very
deep and fine.
The
taste is taut and very structured with great cherry fruit, massive tannins and
a long, long finish. Needs plenty of time.
Will be released on the 12th of November / 889 SKR
94p
(tasted 2026/10)
2016 Barolo Percristina, Domenico Clerico
A
very deep, gorgeous nose with notes of dried cherries, Langhe earth, mushrooms
and warm tiles. Lovely.
The
taste is taut and intense with stunning fruit, immense tannins and a length
counted in minutes. Great wine.
Will be released on the 12th of November / 1729 SKR
97p
(tasted 2026/10)
2015 Barolo Riserva La Serra, Martini Voerzio
A deep, lightly meaty nose with notes of cooked cherries, licorice and Langhe earth.
The taste is dry and fine with lots of dried red cherries, dusty earth and dry licorice.
Will be released on the 30th of October / 629 SKR
88p (tasted 2026/10
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2024 Guidalberto, Tenuta San Guido
A
light, herbal nose with notes of red cherries, road dust and plywood.
The
taste is young and fresh with light cherry fruit and nibbling tannins.
Will be released on the 12th of November / 295 SKR
86p
(tasted 2026/10)
2024 Chianti Classico, Riecine
A
warm, juicy nose with notes of dried cherries, undergrowth and tobacco.
The
taste is structured and fine with silky tannins and a fine cherry fruit.
Already released / 295 SKR
88p
(tasted 2026/10)
2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Castello di Fonterutoli
A
warm, spicy nose wit notes of leather, coffee powder and dried black fruit.
The
taste is warm and spicy with notes of dried cherries, dry licorice and dusty
earth.
Will be released on the 20th of November / 299 SKR
88p
(tasted 2026/10)
2019 Chianti Classico Riserva, Castell'In Villa
A
deep, delicate nose with some maturity and notes of almonds, dried cherries and
fine tobacco.
The
taste is stern and fine with notes of dried cherries, dry licorice and dried
herbs.
Already released / 599 SKR
86p
(tasted 2026/10)
2021 Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso, Ciacci Piccolomini
A
warm, intense nose with notes of cherry liquor, chocolate and new leather.
The
taste is dense and warm with lots of tannins wrapped up in ripe cherry fruit,
chocolate and moist earth.
Will be released on the 30th of October / 649 SKR
90p
(tasted 2026/10)
2019 Radici Taurasi Riserva, Mastroberardino
A
deep, layered nose with notes of toothpaste, cooked cherries, fir wood and
undergrowth. Very interesting.
The
taste is taut and inky with lost of black fruit, great tannins and a long,
woody finish.
Will be released on the 13th of November / 529 SKR
92p
(tasted 2026/10)
2024 Terre de Cuques Negre, Terroir al Limit
An
upfront, juicy nose with notes of raspberries, wild herbs and sugared coffee.
Very, very good.
The
taste is open and fine with notes of ripe raspberries, herbs and sweet earth.
Will be released on the 20th of November / 349 SKR
90p
(tasted 2026/10)
2023 Orben, Bodegas Izadi
A
deep, laid back nose with notes of assorted red fruits, earth and herbs. A fine
sweetness.
The
taste is layered and fine with nice cherry and raspberry fruit, silky tannins
and a long, warm finish. Great value.
Will be released on the 30th of October / 279 SKR
91p
(tasted 2026/10)
2020 Vina Ardanza Reserva, La Rioja Alta
A
very typical Rioja nose with notes of dried red fruits, dill and American oak.
The
taste is soft and nice with sweet red fruit, notes of red tea and dill.
Will be released on the 20th of November / 319 SKR
87p
(tasted 2026/10)
2014 Vina Tondonia Reserva Tinto, R López de Heredia Viña Tondonia
A
deep, finely tuned nose with notes of dried meat, undergrowth and leather. Very
fine.
The
taste is long and intense with great fruit and power. A very fine balance. Always fine.
Will be released on the 6th of November / 459 SKR
92p
(tasted 2026/10)
2019 Imperial Gran Reserva, CVNE
A
deep, sweet nose with notes of sweet red currants, moist earth and chocolate
wafers.
The
taste is nicely structured with fine, sweet red fruit, silky tannins and a
long, warm finish.
Will be released on the 13th of November / 599 SKR
91p
(tasted 2026/10
2024 Cuvée Ruth Pinot Noir, Walter Scott
An
elegant nose with notes of pine tree, ripening raspberries and forest floor.
The
taste is low keyed and refined with a very good acidity and a lovely raspberry
fruit.
Will be released on the 6th of November / 495 SKR
92p
(tasted 2026/10
2023 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Pine Ridge Vineyards
A
deep, forward nose with notes of ripe black currants, sandalwood and sugared
coffee.
The
taste is dense and structured with nice fruit, sandy tannins and a long, warm
finish.
Will be released on the 6th of November / 558 SKR
89p
(tasted 2026/10
2024 Don Melchor, Viña Don Melchor
A
deep, intense nose with notes of red and black currants, fried herbs, moist
earth and a hint of band-aid. Very fine.
The
taste is nicely structured and elegant with gorgeous fruit, a very fine balance
and a long, lingering finish.
Will be released on the 30th of October / 999 SKR
94p
(tasted 2026/10
2022 Birth of Cabernet, Bodegas Catena Zapata
A
deep, charcoal filled nose with notes of blackberries, smoke and asphalt.
Lovely.
The
taste is taut and intense with great black fruit, polished tannins and a long,
warm finish. Great.
Will be released on the 20th of November / 849 SKR
96p (tasted 2026/10
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