Tasting Notes of Wines around the World
The brilliant color strongly recalls black cherries.
On the nose it displays an inviting aroma of red fruits, liquorice and pepper, with herby undertones.
In the mouth the wine is as agreeable as on the nose. On the palate and in the final a bit light, but with an enjoyable fruity underlying presence. Continue reading “Domaine du Cagueloup 2014”
The nose is dominated by smoky notes. In the mouth the wood overpowers with disturbing tannins, that accompanies you till the end and leaves you with a dry feeling. With later sips some fruit come forward, but overall the wine is overshadowed by the oak. Continue reading “Château la Tour Carnet 2013”
Not everybody may be aware of the fact that this well-known Château also produce a white wine. The only one among the four Médoc’s Premier Crus.
When I first tasted the wine in early April 2013, directly at Château Margaux during the annual En Primeur Barrel Tasting, Continue reading “Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux 2012”
24 December 2017
Elegant and very fine bubbles. A bit simple and light on the nose, but they improve over time.
Every one with his own peculiarities, but all three similar in their freshness and minerality. Crispy on the palate. 2003 with more body than the 2006. All a bit disappointing in the final. Overall I like the Rosé 2000 the best. Continue reading “Dom Pérignon 2003, 2006 and Rosé 2000”
17 December 2017
On the nose aroma of pastry, baked apple and almond. The palate is fresh and tastes green apple and pear. Citrus element accompany the foamy texture.
This is a pleasant and balanced wine that sell for a bit less than 40 CHF.
Pommery Brut Royal is made up of Continue reading “Pommery Brut Royal”
13 December 2017
This traditional Cahors, is a blend of Malbec (85%), Merlot (13%) and Tannat (2%).
Although it is now the iconic grape variety of Argentina, Malbec is native to this region of southwestern France. In the AOC Cahors wines, Malbec must constitute at least 70 percent of the blend. Continue reading “Clos Triguedina 2013”
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”
22 November 2017
This St Nicolas de Bourgueil AOP, one of the only few Appelations of the Loire Valley producing mainly red wines, has the typical characteristics of a Cabernet Franc.
Didn’t expect much from this 12.50 EUR wine that I bought at an “all-natural” store in Marseille, while cruising. Continue reading “Les Quarterons 2015”
5 November 2017
On the nose a bit closed. Elegant and silky texture in the mouth. Discrete and well-rounded tannins. A little disappointing on the final, due to a slightly harsh finish. Not much persistence beside the alcohol’s feeling, that, despite being a high 15%, surprisingly show up only in the aftertaste. Continue reading “Chateau de Vaudieu 2012”
18 October 2017
Pleasant bouquet of tobacco, liquorice and plums. In the mouth smooth and elegant. Well-developed tannins and pleasant persistence.
A really nice left bank wine, that shows the clear superiority of the Bordeaux Crus over most of the world’s wine production. Continue reading “Château Barde-Haut 2001”