Elke Jung arrange once a month a tasting of wines that are to be released on the state monopoly. I attented for the first time a couple of weeks ago.
Lots of wines to taste. Below are most of the reds I tasted. I note the release date and the price in SKR (Swedish currency, 1 Euro ~ 11 SKR).
The sparkles and whites notes here.
2024 Pinot Noir, Hamilton Russell
A round, slightly meaty nose with notes of ripe raspberries, paint and earth. Very fine.
The taste is spicy and fine with a very good structure, a fine acidity and a long, warm finish.
Already released / 479 SKR.
92p (tasted 2025/10)
2022 Reserve Pinot Noir, Hirsch
A very deep, layered nose with notes of ripe raspberries, incense and ripe flowers. Just stunning.
The taste is balanced and intense with lovely raspberry fruit, fresh herbs and spices. Great wine.
Will be released 2025-11-06 / 1179 SKR.
95p (tasted 2025/10)
2022 Raschen Ridge Pinot Noir, Hirsch
The Raschen is even better than the Reserve. The nose is a tad more restrained but oh so fine. Gorgeous notes of wild raspberries, salt licorice and roses.
The taste is just brilliant with fruit, acidity and tannins in perfect harmony. In 5-10 years my score would probably seem modest.
Will be released 2025-11-06 / 1279 SKR.
96p (tasted 2025/10)
2023 Morgon Château Gaillard, Domaine Romanesca
An open, nice nose with notes of red currants, herbs and moist earth.
The taste is nicely balanced with fine fruit, a very good acidity and a medium long, structured finish.
Will be released 2025-11-14 / 259 SKR.
88p (tasted 2025/10)
2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape "Famille Isabel Ferrando", Saint-Prefert
A deep, warm, smoky nose iwth notes of plums, scorched earth and herbs. Very fine.
The taste is tight and concentrated with notes of fried herbs, licorice and lots of black fruit. Very long.
Already released / 899 SKR.
93p (tasted 2025/10)
2022 Château Rocheyron
A very fine, polished nose with notes of plums, leather and new oak. Lovely.
The taste is rich and focused with gorgeous black fruit, silky tannins and a minute long finish.
Already relesead / 1299 SKR.
93p (tasted 2025/10)
2022 Château De Braude
An open, nice nose with notes of red and black currants, tobacco and a hint of vanilla.
The taste is fresh and forward with some grassy notes and very fine currant fruit. A bargain for the price.
Will be released 2025-11-14 / 199 SKR.
89p (tasted 2025/10)
2023 Éclat de Granite, Domaine Sérol
A fine, peppery nose with notes of fir wood, violets and dried red fruit.
The taste is structured and herbal with a very fine red fruit, silky tannins and a long, warm finish.
Will be released 2025-11-28 / 219 SKR.
90p (tasted 2025/10)
2020 Brunello di Montalcino File de Seta, Castello Romitorio
A very handsome, refined nose with notes of perfect black cherries, rosemary and Tuscan gravel. Gorgeous.
The taste is just brilliant with stunning fruit, taut tannins and a structure for aging. Great wine.
Will be released 2025-11-13 / 1099 SKR.
96p (tasted 2025/10)
2023 Dolcetto d´Alba Priavino, Roberto Voerzio
A young, upfront nose with notes of plums, iron and gravel. Very, very good.
The taste is nicely structured with notes of blueberries, ink and some peppery notes.
Already released /229 SKR.
88p (tasted 2025/10)
2022 Langhe Nebbiolo Sanfrancesco, Roberto Voerzio
A deep, warm nose with notes of dried strawberries, earth and rosehips. Very, very good.
The taste is spicy and focused with a fine cherry fruit, silky tannins and a long, fine finish.
Alreday released / 319 SKR.
90p (tasted 2025/10)
2024 Langhe Nebbiolo, Produttori di Barbaresco
A low keyed, elegant nose with notes of sand, wild strawberries and wild flowers.
The taste is cool and fine with notes of red currants, rosehips and a hint of tobacco. Great value for money.
Will be released 2025-11-07 /199 SKR.
89p (tasted 2025/10)
2021 Barbaresco, Produttori di Barbaresco
From magnum. A very fine, earthy nose with lovely, high red fruits, sandelwood and rosehips.
The taste is long and balanced with a very fine backbone, juciy fruit and a long, balsamic finish.
Will be released 2025-11-06 / 799 SKR.
92p (tasted 2025/10)
2021 Barolo, Massolino
A restrained, focused nose with notes of quinine, strawberries and Langhe earth. Very, very good.
The taste is tight and structured with notes of dried red fruits, licorice and earth. Second taste in a month - Barolista: A Couple Of Days In Piedmont - A Visit To Massolino.
Will be released 2025-11-07 / 399 SKR.
91p (tasted 2025/10)
2021 Barolo Berri, Trediberri
A high, elegant nose with notes of assorted spices, wild strawberries and licorice.
The taste is young and seedy with notes of dried strawberries, incense and licorice. A very fine sweetness to the fruit.
Already released / 399 SKR.
90p (tasted 2025/10)
2021 Barolo, Azelia
A deep, racy nose with notes of paint, violets and ripe wild strawberries. Very fine.
The taste is tight and elegant with lovely red fruit, taut tannins and a long, juciy finish.
Will be released 2025-11-07 / 419 SKR.
92p (tasted 2025/10)
2021 Roda Reserva, Bodegas Roda
A very handsome, silky nose with notes of assorted black fruits, graphite and scorched earth. Very fine.
The taste is tight and complex with notes of ripe plums, chocolate and smoke. Very long and fine.
Will be released 2025-11-21 / 359 SKR.
92p (tasted 2025/10)
2020 Gran Clos, Gran Clos
A gorgeous, deep and layered nose with notes of sweet/sour cherries, matchbox, forest floor and ripe dark flowers.
The taste is rich and complex with lovely fruit, taut tannins and a long, long, balanced finish.
Already released / 399 SKR.
94p (tasted 2025/10)
2023 Clou d´Etat, Jolie Laide
A cool, finely tuned nose with notes of red currants, dried raspberries and fine herbs. Very, very good.
The taste is elegant and balanced with low keyed red fruit, a fine acidity and a silky finish.
Already released / 279 SKR.
90p (tasted 2025/10)
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