Complex nose of liquorice, black olive, ripe plum, mocha and dark cherries. In the mouth full, rich and dense. The flavour is dominated by dark cherries and chocolate, which last through the long aftertaste. Overall, I find this wine hedonistically very pleasant. Continue reading “Astralis 2005”
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La Mouline 1996
On the nose at first the wine smells very meaty, even gamy. After a while, the blood sensation decreases and leaves space to a more complex and appetising bouquet of grilled meat, rosemary and lavender. In the mouth well rounded, filling and very pleasant. The aftertaste is dominated by beeswax and rosemary. Overall the wine displays lots of power and intensity, but at the same time is very elegant. Continue reading “La Mouline 1996”
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1989
On the nose the wine is very nuanced, as you should expect from a 30 years old Bordeaux. According to my tasting group, barn, black tea, leather and anise come to mind, with some cassis representing the fruit that is still left in the bouquet. In the mouth it has an earthy flavour profile, with some chocolate, pleasant tannins and a fairly long aftertaste. Continue reading “Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1989”
Gran Vin de Léoville du Marquis de Las Cases 2004
Albeit the wine is already 14 years old, the nose is still dominated by fruits, with cassis, blueberry and blackberry as the main standouts. In the mouth no sign of age neither, well rounded, elegant and delicate. This wine is very pleasant from the nose to the aftertaste. An outstanding product from a far from perfect vintage. Continue reading “Gran Vin de Léoville du Marquis de Las Cases 2004”
Clarendon Hills Onkaparinga 2005
On the nose, at first simpler than I expected, with spices prevailing over the black fruits flavours. Menthol and balsamic notes come forward and predominate the first impression. After a while, plumb and blackberries aromas come more to the stage and after one hour dominates. Continue reading “Clarendon Hills Onkaparinga 2005”
Aalto 2012
Very tempting and opulent aroma of ripe fruits. Red fruits dominate: raspberries, strawberries and cherries, but some black berries are also clearly detectable. Surprisingly, given the 14.5% alcohol and the 20 months spent in oak, neither the wood nor the alcohol spoils the olfactory experience.
The bright, lively fruits shine through the mouth as well. Continue reading “Aalto 2012”
Clarendon Hills Moritz 2003
30 December 2017
Mature Shiraz from Australia. Very dark and brilliant color, despite the age, which let assume a lot of matter in the glass.
Clean and intense nose of blue and blackberry jam, licorice and damp earth. In the mouth it keeps it promises. Continue reading “Clarendon Hills Moritz 2003”
Val di Suga 2011
10 December 2017
Very pleasant and satisfying from the first sniff. Ripe and intense nose of predominantly red fruits. In the mouth soft texture, despite the firm tannins. Some orange like sensations. Smooth finish and pretty long aftertaste.
This Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (Italy’s first DOCG, alongside Barolo) Continue reading “Val di Suga 2011”
Château d’Yquem 2005
3 December 2017
Intense golden color. Rich nose, with a predominance of mango and apricot aromas, complemented by some pineapple and crème brûlée.
Unctuous, oily and weightless texture, with apricot flavours showing up again. Lovely and very clean finish, with an aftertaste that last forever. Continue reading “Château d’Yquem 2005”
Chateau Musar 2009
12 November 2017
Olfactory the first impression is of tea with a hint of mint. After swirling, the smell turns earthy and meaty, with fruity aromas in the background. Some more air and the sensations change again and become more subtle.
In the mouth the wine is soft and smooth, with well-balanced acidity and tannins. Continue reading “Chateau Musar 2009”