Idag dricker vi, provningsnoteringar och diskussioner

[KockJohan]

Är det nån som testat Louis Roederer BdB 2008 & vanliga 2008?

 

[vintomas]

Är det nån som testat Louis Roederer BdB 2008 & vanliga 2008?

Självklart - och har för övrigt även provat rosé-2008:an. BdB 2008:an är helt fantastisk (tror jag satte 94 p i juni) men fortfarande klart ung. Den vanliga 2008 (satte 90 eller möjligen 91 p när jag provade den i november, minns inte riktigt och gud allena vet var de anteckningarna är just nu) är riktigt bra och lever upp till förväntningarna på årgången. Den har ett långt liv framför sig, men funkar faktiskt redan nu, vilket förvånade mig en smula. Jämfört med Roederer-2007:an är den som förväntat lite kraftigare.
Ser fram emot när Cristal 2008:an kommer så man kan prova alla Roederer-2008or mot varandra. Fast det krävs nog en sponsor utan budgetbegränsningar om Cristal Rosé 2008 ska få vara med.

 

[Appel]

Kvällens double trouble...

 

[Appel]

Skumpaövning ikväll:
Guy Charlemange Grand Cru
Guy Charlemange Mesnillésime
Paul Bara Brut Réserve
Roland Champion Blanc de Blancs
Goutorbe Cuvée Rosé
Mouzon Leroux Brut Grande Réserve
Pertois-Moriset Blanc de Blancs
Quenardel Blanc de Blancs Vielles Vignes 04
Paul-Etienne Saint Germmain Tradition Divine Grand Cru Brut
Paul-Etienne Saint Germmain Tradition Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut
Vve Fourny & Fils Blanc de Blancs, Brut Premier Cru
Hatt et Söner Grande Cuvée, Premer Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut
Hatt et Söner Grande Cuvée, Premer Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
Guiborat Fils Blanc de Blanc
Barons de Rothschild Brut
M-N Ledru Grand Crû Brut
M-N Ledru Blanc de Noir Cuvée du Goulté 2009
Doyard-Mahé Blanc de Blanc Extra Brut 2010
Doyard-Mahé Blanc de Blanc Cuvée Désir Extra Brut
Patrick Soutiran Blanc de Noir, Brut Grand Cru
Philippe Glavier La Grace d´Alphaël Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs

Henrik, vilka var topp 3? Intressant med så många NV

 

[magnum]

Självklart - och har för övrigt även provat rosé-2008:an. BdB 2008:an är helt fantastisk (tror jag satte 94 p i juni) men fortfarande klart ung. Den vanliga 2008 (satte 90 eller möjligen 91 p när jag provade den i november, minns inte riktigt och gud allena vet var de anteckningarna är just nu) är riktigt bra och lever upp till förväntningarna på årgången. Den har ett långt liv framför sig, men funkar faktiskt redan nu, vilket förvånade mig en smula. Jämfört med Roederer-2007:an är den som förväntat lite kraftigare.
Ser fram emot när Cristal 2008:an kommer så man kan prova alla Roederer-2008or mot varandra. Fast det krävs nog en sponsor utan budgetbegränsningar om Cristal Rosé 2008 ska få vara med.

Av de tre, är för mig Rosen den klarast lysande stjärnan, tydlig syra som är uppbackad av ljuvlig frukt, provat BdB ett par gånger grym syra, troligen 10 år innan den blir attraktiv!

 

[StefanAkiko]

Ok Stefan, vad åt du till det då?

FUGU naturligtvis
Restaurangen heter TOKUYAMA och är (obegripligt för oss) en av de högst ansedda FUGU-restaurangerna i Tokyo. Vi såg fö flera kändisar (tema: who cares?). Vi föredrar en annan FUGU-restaurang för styvt halva priset, med godare blåsfisk och mer stämning... Bilderna lägger jag väl upp i en egen tråd vad det lider. Så fort den där "TIDEN" kommer och hälsar på.

 

[StefanAkiko]

I fredags blev det gott vin på La Rochelle. En medhavd Cornas samt en på stället inköpt PN.

2009 St. Innocent Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard, 91p
Willamette Valley
Bought at the restaurant and decanted for 1 hr, enjoyed over 3 hrs.
Expressive PN nose with transparent mineral notes and a hint of sweetness. Aromatic in the best sense of the word.
In the mouth, it is an interesting wine that is transparent and full of life. Perfectly balanced and did well with the foods. PN spicy character shone through well. Quite intense and did well with all foods, except the cheese plate.
Wife: 91p.
Quite enjoyable with the GREAT food at La Rochelle 'Sanno' (Tokyo).

2009 Alain Voge Cornas Vieilles Vignes, 91p
Opened Monday, slow-oxed until Friday when dbl decanted and brought to restaurant.

First day:
Overly acidic, very young Syrah with a clawing tannic grip. Not particularily useful as a wine.

Friday:
Much better, but not yet a very high score. Not balanced, because of the overly pronounced acids. The thin mid-palate from day 1 is gone, and very fine rich aromas of Rhône Syrah (black pepper, meat, garrigue) can be enjoyed. Fruit is still massively young, but well restrained and in great shape for the longer haul.
Wife: 90p.
Final btl before 2030.
Quite enjoyable with the GREAT food at La Rochelle 'Sanno' (Tokyo).

 

[StefanAkiko]

I lördags blev det lite gott på lokala italienska restaurangen La Verdura och tre medhavda flaskor som förberetts på bästa sätt. Då en av flaskorna utgjorde kvalitetssäkring inför januaris Bubbelferno i Umeå, så håller jag inne med den smaknoten tills den 25 januari. Men, gott som fan var det bubblande vinet, som faktiskt kan ha varit en Champagne rent utav

2000 Domaine Coulange Côtes du Rhône, 84p
Almost very good.
Always interesting to see what age does to wine.

This is a 14 yr old rather humble wine that is mellow mellow mellow and by most standards past its prime. But as an evolved wine, it shows off in great fashion. The nose started out poorly, at first suggesting that there was nothing drinkable in the btl. But after some hrs of decanting, the nose, surprisingly, promised more than the palate could deliver. Soft, mature, dark fruits, a bit of spicy herbs and old tea leaves on the nose together with the assertion that this wine would pack a punch.
On the palate, there is no punch. This is ultra mellow and smooth, all possible edges are long gone. Completely molten tannins and M acids. Some fruit still lingers on. Ok length. Full bodied. Nothing complex and nothing spectacular, but a rather good wine that we were fortunate to find on sale at a local wine shop (Yokohama) a few weeks ago.

Wife: 88p.


2009 Cottanera Fatagione Sicilia IGT, 90p
Nerello Blend, Nerello Mascalese
interesting enough for an evening of fine dining, but enjoyed in great company and somewhat humble dishes.

A great food wine with an almost exaggerated cassis-cherry nose, verging on the chemical ester versions. Acids M+ and tannin M with quite a few things going on on the palate with red fruits and berries, some small "summer forrest" aromas and molten butter lining the finish. Great concentration, intensity and length in a balanced and happy youthful wine.
Wife: 91p
Quite a bargain!
Wish we had more. Will evolve for some more years.
At La Verdura (Yokohama).

 

[Magnus L]

Fick prova ett helt gäng med viner från Guigal häromdagen. Fantastiska viner och en fantastisk producent.

FLIGHT 1 - WHITES(2 NOTES)

• 2012 Delas Frères Hermitage Blanc Domaine des Tourettes90 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  Most definitely a high quality wine, but it is far of my taste and thus 90 points but no more. Not a lot of fruit, but quite fresh nontheless. Citrus, flowers, grape, stony minerality, a bit of roasted oak and lots of raw wood.
  
  My problem with white Rhone wines is the non existent acidity, for me they are just lacking what makes white wines so great! The palate has a quite oily, fat texture. Very good intensity and a long, just slightly warm finish.
  
  
• 2003 E. Guigal Ermitage Blanc Ex-Voto92 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  I don't understand this wine. Incredibly deep and complex nose with candle wax, butter, paint bucket, turpentine, corn, wood, ceder, furniture polish, smoke, leather and bitter oranges. Distinct oxidation, with similarities to the Colheita port tasted earlier the same day. Even though it has a good intensity, a full body it is strangely lacking in composure.
  I guess you really have to enjoy this type of wine, what a waste on me!
  

FLIGHT 2 - REDS 1/2(4 NOTES)

• 2009 E. Guigal Hermitage90 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  Very well made, and quite modern styled. True to its heritage though, with some black pepper, lots of dark fruit, blackberries, blackcurrants and a little plum. On top of this Liquorice, and oaky spices, cloves and cinnamon.
  
  Approachable on the palate, with a medium+ acidity, lots of fruit a bit of tannins, good intensity and a long, dry finish.
  
  
• 2008 E. Guigal Hermitage93 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  I can't understand the low ratings this wine and vintage gets. This is freaking delicious!
  Lots of spices on the nose, with green peppercorns, black tea, earth, meat, blackcurrants, funk, forest mushrooms and some green notes.
  Fresh, high acidity with a medium body. Dry, but round tannins and good intensity and length. Not a wine for the fruit lovers, but for us who enjoy a bit of elegance and freshness this is just spot on
  
  
• 2006 E. Guigal Hermitage92 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  Lovely wine! Nose is slightly less spicy compared to the '08 but with more meat and funk. Steak tartare, cured sausage, raspberries, blackcurrants and a bit of bayanus yeast perfume. Medium+ acidity, medium body, and a really good length. Impeccable balance and starting to show some maturation. Dry, long finish. Darn tasty!
  
  
• 1999 E. Guigal Hermitage92 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  Not very surprisingly a lot more maturity here compared to the '06 by its side. Meat bonanza with sour, cured sausages (Swedish Onsalakorv), raw meat, black minced pepper, barnyard, earth, soy sauce, mushrooms and a bit of cherries. Developed palate with less fruit and a more pronounced acidity. Medium body, good intensity and a dry finish. No tannins to speak of. Grows a lot in the glas during the night. Yummy!
  

FLIGHT 3 - REDS 2/2(4 NOTES)

• 2009 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde91 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
  A bit heavy and sticky on the nose, but to its defense it had impossible competition (LaLaLa). Spicy, peppery sausages, liquorice, fennel, perfume, dark fruit, blackberries, plums, sweet cherries, rice crackers and some raw meat. Palate is dominated by fruit with a medium+ acidity, good intensity and length. And as what seems to always be the case with Guigals wines, great balance. Dry finish, but not tannic.
  
  
• 2006 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde92 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
  Out of the evenings 10 Guigal wines, this is the only one showing hints of sulfur. Rubber, burned, roasted oak, minerals, earth, menthol and dark cherries. Medium acidity with lots of fruit. Medium+ body with good intensity and a dry, good finish. Tasty but pales in comparisons to what comes next.
  
  
  
• 1997 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque97 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
  Out-f-ing-standing! Truly a great wine! Not the biggest nose, but incredible complexity. Distinct maturity, green pepper, butter, wood, roasted oak, cherries, jasmine flowers, raw meat, violets, fennels, raspberries and some blackcurrants. Deep layered nose.
  But the real treat is the fantastic palate. Dry, silky smooth tannins, creamy texture, with a fresh high acidity and round supple fruit. Medium body, high intensity and a looong, loong finish that just keeps growing in the mouth for minutes.
  
  
  
  
• 1992 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Landonne95 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
  Clearly more mature than the '97 La Turque by its side. And I won't keep my last bottle for too long. Nose is dominated by lovely roasted oak, coffee, leather, tobacco, ceder, pepper, meat and some green notes.
  
  High acidity, mature fruit and velvety smooth texture. High intensity, and a long, but quite dry finish. Looking forward to try again, on its own. This time it wouldn't shine in the shadow of its younger brother.
  
  
  

 

[chambertin]

Det var ingen dålig lista!

Ja den var så omfattande att jag inte hann med allt.

 

[chambertin]

Hur stod sig Hatt et Söner i sällskapet?

Som förväntat dvs inte så bra.

Henrik, vilka var topp 3? Intressant med så många NV

Patrick Soutiran, Quenardel och M-N Ledru var de som imponerade mest på mig.

Ingen ideal "provning" som sådan utan mingelfest i champagneskrud så jag hann inte riktigt smaka alla vinerna heller.

 

[StefanAkiko]

Fick prova ett helt gäng med viner från Guigal häromdagen. Fantastiska viner och en fantastisk producent.

FLIGHT 1 - WHITES(2 NOTES)

• 2012 Delas Frères Hermitage Blanc Domaine des Tourettes90 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  Most definitely a high quality wine, but it is far of my taste and thus 90 points but no more. Not a lot of fruit, but quite fresh nontheless. Citrus, flowers, grape, stony minerality, a bit of roasted oak and lots of raw wood.
  
  My problem with white Rhone wines is the non existent acidity, for me they are just lacking what makes white wines so great! The palate has a quite oily, fat texture. Very good intensity and a long, just slightly warm finish.
  
  
• 2003 E. Guigal Ermitage Blanc Ex-Voto92 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  I don't understand this wine. Incredibly deep and complex nose with candle wax, butter, paint bucket, turpentine, corn, wood, ceder, furniture polish, smoke, leather and bitter oranges. Distinct oxidation, with similarities to the Colheita port tasted earlier the same day. Even though it has a good intensity, a full body it is strangely lacking in composure.
  I guess you really have to enjoy this type of wine, what a waste on me!

FLIGHT 2 - REDS 1/2(4 NOTES)

• 2009 E. Guigal Hermitage90 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  Very well made, and quite modern styled. True to its heritage though, with some black pepper, lots of dark fruit, blackberries, blackcurrants and a little plum. On top of this Liquorice, and oaky spices, cloves and cinnamon.
  
  Approachable on the palate, with a medium+ acidity, lots of fruit a bit of tannins, good intensity and a long, dry finish.
  
  
• 2008 E. Guigal Hermitage93 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  I can't understand the low ratings this wine and vintage gets. This is freaking delicious!
  Lots of spices on the nose, with green peppercorns, black tea, earth, meat, blackcurrants, funk, forest mushrooms and some green notes.
  Fresh, high acidity with a medium body. Dry, but round tannins and good intensity and length. Not a wine for the fruit lovers, but for us who enjoy a bit of elegance and freshness this is just spot on
  
  
• 2006 E. Guigal Hermitage92 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  Lovely wine! Nose is slightly less spicy compared to the '08 but with more meat and funk. Steak tartare, cured sausage, raspberries, blackcurrants and a bit of bayanus yeast perfume. Medium+ acidity, medium body, and a really good length. Impeccable balance and starting to show some maturation. Dry, long finish. Darn tasty!
  
  
• 1999 E. Guigal Hermitage92 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  Not very surprisingly a lot more maturity here compared to the '06 by its side. Meat bonanza with sour, cured sausages (Swedish Onsalakorv), raw meat, black minced pepper, barnyard, earth, soy sauce, mushrooms and a bit of cherries. Developed palate with less fruit and a more pronounced acidity. Medium body, good intensity and a dry finish. No tannins to speak of. Grows a lot in the glas during the night. Yummy!

FLIGHT 3 - REDS 2/2(4 NOTES)

• 2009 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde91 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
  A bit heavy and sticky on the nose, but to its defense it had impossible competition (LaLaLa). Spicy, peppery sausages, liquorice, fennel, perfume, dark fruit, blackberries, plums, sweet cherries, rice crackers and some raw meat. Palate is dominated by fruit with a medium+ acidity, good intensity and length. And as what seems to always be the case with Guigals wines, great balance. Dry finish, but not tannic.
  
  
• 2006 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde92 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
  Out of the evenings 10 Guigal wines, this is the only one showing hints of sulfur. Rubber, burned, roasted oak, minerals, earth, menthol and dark cherries. Medium acidity with lots of fruit. Medium+ body with good intensity and a dry, good finish. Tasty but pales in comparisons to what comes next.
  
  
  
• 1997 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque97 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
  Out-f-ing-standing! Truly a great wine! Not the biggest nose, but incredible complexity. Distinct maturity, green pepper, butter, wood, roasted oak, cherries, jasmine flowers, raw meat, violets, fennels, raspberries and some blackcurrants. Deep layered nose.
  But the real treat is the fantastic palate. Dry, silky smooth tannins, creamy texture, with a fresh high acidity and round supple fruit. Medium body, high intensity and a looong, loong finish that just keeps growing in the mouth for minutes.
  
  
  
  
• 1992 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Landonne95 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
  Clearly more mature than the '97 La Turque by its side. And I won't keep my last bottle for too long. Nose is dominated by lovely roasted oak, coffee, leather, tobacco, ceder, pepper, meat and some green notes.
  
  High acidity, mature fruit and velvety smooth texture. High intensity, and a long, but quite dry finish. Looking forward to try again, on its own. This time it wouldn't shine in the shadow of its younger brother.
  

Nu blev jag verkligen avis...
Glad för din skull, men... Saknade VERKLIGEN min egen närvaro :-(

 

[StefanAkiko]

En kväll med finsk gäst och trevligheter på Restaurang Le Message, dvs traditionell fransk mat i Yokohama.

1997 Warre Porto Vintage, 91p
Early stage maturity.
This btl was chosen because it is a cold season and it is high time to enjoy some port.
目: Dark red.
鼻: Dried fruits, sweet, alcoholic, attractive and rich (rather than complex or enticing).
口: Balanced and rewarding wine. Still tannic and still youthful. Quite good and quite interesting. But this is not a super great port. It has good qualities, but absolutely not enough to warrant its current price on the market. Soooo many better ports (and other cheese-wines) out there at a better price.
I find Warre's ports to be generally more interesting as "a read" rather than as "a wine".
We learnt one important thing tonight: 2 guys can easily finish a btl of port for the cheese plate after having devoured 2 great btls beforehand. Go figure

2007 Clos del Rey Côtes du Roussillon Villages, 92p
Carignan RULEZ, but this wine is just TOO MUCH. It made me weary from its sheer concentration and intensity. The wine must rest and shed some of its hyperactive personality! May very well be a diagnosis for this wine...

Very dark red.
Nose: incredibly cassis and such a strong kerosene aroma that wife almost choked.
Palate: The cassis is muted but the kerosene is definitely present. Acid M+ and tannins M+. Full bodied, still without too much sediment = honestly BIG wine. Aromatic cool aromas towards menthol and (concentrated) dried red berries' fruit leather extravaganza. Still difficult to enjoy because of its weight and concentration. Will be better enjoyed later in its life. I need to learn this very important word: KEEP!
Wife: 89p.
3 btls to go, next one in 2017-ish.

2011 Baron Philippe de Rothschild Pauillac Mouton Cadet Réserve, 85p
Just about "very good". More <label> than wine.
Great points:
Balanced wine for early consumption. Balanced and non-complex red wine made for food pairing. (high acids, good fruit.) Great with food!
Minus points:
CF dominant nose and palate. Nothing to do with AOC Pauillac the way we percieve the appelaltion (Pichon twins, Batailley twins, GPL, etc). Blinded, I'm certain that Pauillac would not have been even on the third-hand-guess(t) list.
This wine was GREAT with the dishes tonight.
Wife: 88p.

 

[ChristianB]

Fick prova ett helt gäng med viner från Guigal häromdagen. Fantastiska viner och en fantastisk producent.

FLIGHT 1 - WHITES(2 NOTES)

• 2012 Delas Frères Hermitage Blanc Domaine des Tourettes90 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  Most definitely a high quality wine, but it is far of my taste and thus 90 points but no more. Not a lot of fruit, but quite fresh nontheless. Citrus, flowers, grape, stony minerality, a bit of roasted oak and lots of raw wood.
  
  My problem with white Rhone wines is the non existent acidity, for me they are just lacking what makes white wines so great! The palate has a quite oily, fat texture. Very good intensity and a long, just slightly warm finish.
  
  
• 2003 E. Guigal Ermitage Blanc Ex-Voto92 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  I don't understand this wine. Incredibly deep and complex nose with candle wax, butter, paint bucket, turpentine, corn, wood, ceder, furniture polish, smoke, leather and bitter oranges. Distinct oxidation, with similarities to the Colheita port tasted earlier the same day. Even though it has a good intensity, a full body it is strangely lacking in composure.
  I guess you really have to enjoy this type of wine, what a waste on me!

FLIGHT 2 - REDS 1/2(4 NOTES)

• 2009 E. Guigal Hermitage90 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  Very well made, and quite modern styled. True to its heritage though, with some black pepper, lots of dark fruit, blackberries, blackcurrants and a little plum. On top of this Liquorice, and oaky spices, cloves and cinnamon.
  
  Approachable on the palate, with a medium+ acidity, lots of fruit a bit of tannins, good intensity and a long, dry finish.
  
  
• 2008 E. Guigal Hermitage93 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  I can't understand the low ratings this wine and vintage gets. This is freaking delicious!
  Lots of spices on the nose, with green peppercorns, black tea, earth, meat, blackcurrants, funk, forest mushrooms and some green notes.
  Fresh, high acidity with a medium body. Dry, but round tannins and good intensity and length. Not a wine for the fruit lovers, but for us who enjoy a bit of elegance and freshness this is just spot on
  
  
• 2006 E. Guigal Hermitage92 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  Lovely wine! Nose is slightly less spicy compared to the '08 but with more meat and funk. Steak tartare, cured sausage, raspberries, blackcurrants and a bit of bayanus yeast perfume. Medium+ acidity, medium body, and a really good length. Impeccable balance and starting to show some maturation. Dry, long finish. Darn tasty!
  
  
• 1999 E. Guigal Hermitage92 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  Not very surprisingly a lot more maturity here compared to the '06 by its side. Meat bonanza with sour, cured sausages (Swedish Onsalakorv), raw meat, black minced pepper, barnyard, earth, soy sauce, mushrooms and a bit of cherries. Developed palate with less fruit and a more pronounced acidity. Medium body, good intensity and a dry finish. No tannins to speak of. Grows a lot in the glas during the night. Yummy!

FLIGHT 3 - REDS 2/2(4 NOTES)

• 2009 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde91 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
  A bit heavy and sticky on the nose, but to its defense it had impossible competition (LaLaLa). Spicy, peppery sausages, liquorice, fennel, perfume, dark fruit, blackberries, plums, sweet cherries, rice crackers and some raw meat. Palate is dominated by fruit with a medium+ acidity, good intensity and length. And as what seems to always be the case with Guigals wines, great balance. Dry finish, but not tannic.
  
  
• 2006 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde92 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
  Out of the evenings 10 Guigal wines, this is the only one showing hints of sulfur. Rubber, burned, roasted oak, minerals, earth, menthol and dark cherries. Medium acidity with lots of fruit. Medium+ body with good intensity and a dry, good finish. Tasty but pales in comparisons to what comes next.
  
  
  
• 1997 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque97 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
  Out-f-ing-standing! Truly a great wine! Not the biggest nose, but incredible complexity. Distinct maturity, green pepper, butter, wood, roasted oak, cherries, jasmine flowers, raw meat, violets, fennels, raspberries and some blackcurrants. Deep layered nose.
  But the real treat is the fantastic palate. Dry, silky smooth tannins, creamy texture, with a fresh high acidity and round supple fruit. Medium body, high intensity and a looong, loong finish that just keeps growing in the mouth for minutes.
  
  
  
  
• 1992 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Landonne95 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
  Clearly more mature than the '97 La Turque by its side. And I won't keep my last bottle for too long. Nose is dominated by lovely roasted oak, coffee, leather, tobacco, ceder, pepper, meat and some green notes.
  
  High acidity, mature fruit and velvety smooth texture. High intensity, and a long, but quite dry finish. Looking forward to try again, on its own. This time it wouldn't shine in the shadow of its younger brother.
  
  

Wow, Rhône-nörden i mig blir verkligen avundsjuk på den listan! Många schyssta viner och så givetvis La Turque som grädden på moset! Förra helgen blev det 2009 Côte-Rotie Brune et Blonde och den imponerade som vanligt på mig, men i övrigt har jag missat många av Guigals andra viner... Måste åtgärdas!

 

[Elvis]

Och ni har gjort mig inspirerad att titta igenom mina (få) lådor med stilla viner när jag är i Sverige i slutet på januari. Jag har för mig att det ligger några flaskor Côte-Rotie Brune et Blonde där och att jag tror att det kan vara just 2009r.

 

[Magnus L]

Wow, Rhône-nörden i mig blir verkligen avundsjuk på den listan! Många schyssta viner och så givetvis La Turque som grädden på moset! Förra helgen blev det 2009 Côte-Rotie Brune et Blonde och den imponerade som vanligt på mig, men i övrigt har jag missat många av Guigals andra viner... Måste åtgärdas!

Just 2009orna imponerade inte särskilt i sammanhanget, men bra viner är det utan tvekan. Hermitagerna imponerade egentligen mest med tanke på sitt pris, 300-400kr. Att La Turque och La Landonne levererade så bra var väldigt roligt, men jag hade å andra sidan blivit besviken om dom inte gjort det. Guigal är verkligen en producent med genomgående hög kvalitet.

 

[Magnus L]

Nu blev jag verkligen avis...
Glad för din skull, men... Saknade VERKLIGEN min egen närvaro :-(

Du är alltid välkommen om du har vägarna förbi västkusten! Och vi hade utan problem kunnat vara 1-2 personer till på provningen. Som vanligt gott om vin över, men det ger ju utrymme att studera slattarna under några dagar

Riktigt rolig provning, mycket för att (med undantag av 2 personer) samtliga viner provades blint och avtäcktes först efter att vi hade genomfört alla 3 flighterna.

 

[Mattias Schyberg]

Fick prova ett helt gäng med viner från Guigal häromdagen. Fantastiska viner och en fantastisk producent.

FLIGHT 1 - WHITES(2 NOTES)

• 2012 Delas Frères Hermitage Blanc Domaine des Tourettes90 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  Most definitely a high quality wine, but it is far of my taste and thus 90 points but no more. Not a lot of fruit, but quite fresh nontheless. Citrus, flowers, grape, stony minerality, a bit of roasted oak and lots of raw wood.
  
  My problem with white Rhone wines is the non existent acidity, for me they are just lacking what makes white wines so great! The palate has a quite oily, fat texture. Very good intensity and a long, just slightly warm finish.
  
  
• 2003 E. Guigal Ermitage Blanc Ex-Voto92 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  I don't understand this wine. Incredibly deep and complex nose with candle wax, butter, paint bucket, turpentine, corn, wood, ceder, furniture polish, smoke, leather and bitter oranges. Distinct oxidation, with similarities to the Colheita port tasted earlier the same day. Even though it has a good intensity, a full body it is strangely lacking in composure.
  I guess you really have to enjoy this type of wine, what a waste on me!

FLIGHT 2 - REDS 1/2(4 NOTES)

• 2009 E. Guigal Hermitage90 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  Very well made, and quite modern styled. True to its heritage though, with some black pepper, lots of dark fruit, blackberries, blackcurrants and a little plum. On top of this Liquorice, and oaky spices, cloves and cinnamon.
  
  Approachable on the palate, with a medium+ acidity, lots of fruit a bit of tannins, good intensity and a long, dry finish.
  
  
• 2008 E. Guigal Hermitage93 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  I can't understand the low ratings this wine and vintage gets. This is freaking delicious!
  Lots of spices on the nose, with green peppercorns, black tea, earth, meat, blackcurrants, funk, forest mushrooms and some green notes.
  Fresh, high acidity with a medium body. Dry, but round tannins and good intensity and length. Not a wine for the fruit lovers, but for us who enjoy a bit of elegance and freshness this is just spot on
  
  
• 2006 E. Guigal Hermitage92 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  Lovely wine! Nose is slightly less spicy compared to the '08 but with more meat and funk. Steak tartare, cured sausage, raspberries, blackcurrants and a bit of bayanus yeast perfume. Medium+ acidity, medium body, and a really good length. Impeccable balance and starting to show some maturation. Dry, long finish. Darn tasty!
  
  
• 1999 E. Guigal Hermitage92 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
  Not very surprisingly a lot more maturity here compared to the '06 by its side. Meat bonanza with sour, cured sausages (Swedish Onsalakorv), raw meat, black minced pepper, barnyard, earth, soy sauce, mushrooms and a bit of cherries. Developed palate with less fruit and a more pronounced acidity. Medium body, good intensity and a dry finish. No tannins to speak of. Grows a lot in the glas during the night. Yummy!

FLIGHT 3 - REDS 2/2(4 NOTES)

• 2009 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde91 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
  A bit heavy and sticky on the nose, but to its defense it had impossible competition (LaLaLa). Spicy, peppery sausages, liquorice, fennel, perfume, dark fruit, blackberries, plums, sweet cherries, rice crackers and some raw meat. Palate is dominated by fruit with a medium+ acidity, good intensity and length. And as what seems to always be the case with Guigals wines, great balance. Dry finish, but not tannic.
  
  
• 2006 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde92 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
  Out of the evenings 10 Guigal wines, this is the only one showing hints of sulfur. Rubber, burned, roasted oak, minerals, earth, menthol and dark cherries. Medium acidity with lots of fruit. Medium+ body with good intensity and a dry, good finish. Tasty but pales in comparisons to what comes next.
  
  
  
• 1997 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque97 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
  Out-f-ing-standing! Truly a great wine! Not the biggest nose, but incredible complexity. Distinct maturity, green pepper, butter, wood, roasted oak, cherries, jasmine flowers, raw meat, violets, fennels, raspberries and some blackcurrants. Deep layered nose.
  But the real treat is the fantastic palate. Dry, silky smooth tannins, creamy texture, with a fresh high acidity and round supple fruit. Medium body, high intensity and a looong, loong finish that just keeps growing in the mouth for minutes.
  
  
  
  
• 1992 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Landonne95 Points
  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
  Clearly more mature than the '97 La Turque by its side. And I won't keep my last bottle for too long. Nose is dominated by lovely roasted oak, coffee, leather, tobacco, ceder, pepper, meat and some green notes.
  
  High acidity, mature fruit and velvety smooth texture. High intensity, and a long, but quite dry finish. Looking forward to try again, on its own. This time it wouldn't shine in the shadow of its younger brother.
  
  

Nu vet jag vad jag missade. Så kan det gå, verkar ha varit en kalasprovning!

 

[Skrutt]

2008 Arbois Expression du Terroir (nr 5399): slänger fram p-ordet vid FWs fötter och kutar

 

[Magnus L]

2008 Arbois Expression du Terroir (nr 5399): slänger fram p-ordet vid FWs fötter och kutar

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