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 whites and Champagne I looked forward to taste.
I note the release date (if any) and the price in SKR (Swedish currency, 1 Euro ~ 11 SKR).
NV Franciacorta Edizione 48a Cuvée Prestige Extra Brut, Ca´ del Bosco
A
young, apple filled nose with notes of chrushed rocks and chives.
The
taste is clean and lively with a good acidity and nice yellow fruit.
Will be released on the 13th of November / 379 SKR
87p
(tasted 2026/10)
NV Franciacorta Brut Cuvée Prestige Rosé Edizione 48, Ca´ del Bosco
An open, juicy nose with notes of nuts, red apples and some rubbery notes.
The taste is tight and fine with notes of red apples and smoke. A very good acidity.
Will be released on the 5th of November / 549 SKR
88p (tasted 2026/10)
2018 Dream Vintage, André Clouet
A
deep, stony nose with notes of lime, birch sap and oyster shells.
The
taste is tight and fresh with lovely fruit, a fine acidity and a long, ripe
finish.
Will be released on the 6th of November / 499 SKR
92p (tasted 2026/10)
2019 Blanc de Blancs, Diebolt-Vallois
A
luscious, layered nose with notes of chrushed rocks, sweet lime and grey pears.
Very fine.
The
taste is nicely structured around a great lemon fruit, a high acidity and a
long, fine finish. A one to buy.
Will be released on the 5th of November / 599 SKR
93p
(tasted 2026/10)
2021 Franciacorta Vintage Collection Dosage Zéro, Ca´ del Bosco
A
very tight, restrained nose with notes of grey pears, road dust and red apple
skin.
The
taste is tight and smoky with locked up red fruit, a high acidity and a long
lasting finish. Needs time.
Will be released on the 5th of November / 649 SKR
89p
(tasted 2026/10)
2021 Franciacorta Vintage Collection Satèn, Ca´ del Bosco
A
deep, crisp nose with notes of ripe lemons, dry fudge and warm tiles. Very
fine.
The
taste is young and tight with lovely yellow fruit, a fine structure and a long,
long finish.
Will be released on the 5th of November / 679 SKR
92p
(tasted 2026/10)
NV Cuvée No. 744 DT, Jacqeuesson
A
deep, lively nose with notes of autumn apples, forest floor and almond paste.
Very fine.
The
taste is young and tight with beautiful fruit and structure. Long and
lingering. Really good.
Will be released on the 26th of November / 1399 SKR
93p
(tasted 2026/10)
2015 Avize Champ Caïn, Jacquesson
A
deep, laid back nose with notes of sweet minerals, smoke and new leather. Very
fine.
The
taste is ripe and seamless with gorgeous fruit, an uplifting acidity and a
minute long finish. A stunning wine, but the prize...
Will be released on the 26th of November / 2499 SKR
95p
(tasted 2026/10)
2018 Special Club Pinot Blanc 2018, Remy Massin
A
cool, fresh nose with notes of dried up limoncello, sun warm gravel and yellow
apples. Very fine.
The
taste is fresh and fine with a very good acidity and notes of lemon candy,
lemon licorice and nuts.
Will be released on the 20th of November / 749 SKR
94p
(tasted 2026/10)
2019 Special Club, Hervieux-Dumez
A
deep, smoky nose with notes of red currants, warm grass and fir wood. Lovely.
The
taste is young, stern and promising with great fruit, a very fine acidity and a
long, sweet finish.
Will be released on the 27th of November / 669 SKR
94p
(tasted 2026/10)
2024 Bunter Sandstein Chardonnay, Scheuermann
A
high, crisp nose with notes of assorted nuts, cold butter and matchbox. Very,
very good.
The
taste is tight and fine with notes of hard lemon candy and smoke. A fine
acidity. A bargain.
Will be released on the 13th of November / 249 SKR
91p
(tasted 2026/10)
2024 Friedelsheimer Rosengarten Chardonnay, Scheuermann
A
dense, smoky nose with notes of ripe lemons, glue and warm grass.
The
taste is, now, purely acidic driven with lots of minerals and unripe lemons.
Will be released on the 30th of October / 371 SKR
86p
(tasted 2026/10)
2024 Macon-Chardonnay Echenault de Serre, Domaine de Créts
A
deep, warm nose with notes of red apple skin, wax and white flowers.
The
taste is tight and fine with fine yellow fruit and a very good acidity.
Will be released on the 23rd of October / 269 SKR
90p
(tasted 2026/10)
2025 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay, Au Bon Climat
A
upfront, spicy nose with notes of birch leaves, sponge cake and apricots.
The
taste is dry and fine with notes of dried apricots, gravel and dry grass. A
little low on acidity.
Will be released on the 13th of November / 279 SKR
88p
(tasted 2026/10)
2024 Chardonnay, Diatom
A
low keyed, elegant nose with notes of ripe lemons, smoke and gravel.
The
taste is pure and fresh with notes of Gaia melons, grass and spices. Long. A bargain.
Will be released on the 13th of November / 299 SKR
91p
(tasted 2026/10)
2023 Mt Harlan Chardonnay, Calera
An
open, juicy nose with notes of pineapples, fudge and sweet minerals.
The
taste is more stern than the nose leads on, very structured and fine, lovely
fruit. A one to buy.
Will be released on the 23rd of October / 498 SKR
93p
(tasted 2026/10)
2024 Bohan Salt Point Chardonnay, Kutch
A
deep, restrained nose with notes of hard lemon candy, warm gravel and a slight
medicinal note.
The
taste is young and taut with a high acidity and a low keyed lemon fruit. Needs
time.
Will be released on the 6th of November / 549 SKR
89p
(tasted 2026/10)
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