Har precis återupptagit att prova på olika sorters droppar. Hälsan dök lite, men har nu gjort periskop upp. En snabb genomgång av den senaste tidens grejjer:
Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch (Müller-Burggraef) Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese
Mosel Saar Ruwer
2021-08-17 - I LIKE THIS WINE: 97 points
This btl also displays a prominent moldy smell of the cork, but had not entered the wine. Wine is pristine
Golden yellow.
Mature, deep Diesling nose towards thick oilbased paint for garages. Not for the faint of heart.
In the mouth this is simply the most sensual kiss. Aaaamzing! Balance, deliciousness, acids, richness, length, composition… To die for! At its peak and (corks permitting) will remain here for at least another decade. A complete Mosel with only a hint of sweetness, carrying this beauty on its back. This is insane!
An auction bargain of 3 btls. Should have gone for more lots…
Absolutely no hurry, will be on top of its game for at least another decade.
One btl to go.
1990 Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch (Müller-Burggraef) Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese
Mosel Saar Ruwer
2021-08-17 - I WROTE: flawed
The cork smelled strongly of mould and since it was a leaky btl with a tremendously soft cork, the mouldy aromas had already taken over the wine.
Probably a foul health hazard to drink.
Sinked it.
Opened the next one.
2019 Henri Ehrhart Riesling Reserve Particuliere
Alsace
2021-08-16 - I LIKE THIS WINE: 88 points
Beautiful straw colour.
Huge, flowery aromas of pear popsicle (”Piggelin”), white flowers, Riesling aromas. Happy summer aromas, makes me want to dance
In the moth, it has great balance with dancing acidity, all things in place, enough omph to feel rich from a perfect kiss of the sun. A touch of sweetness. Has basic complexity and could almost certainly, evolve to something a little more exciting!
Bargain wine!
2012 Isole e Olena Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend,
Sangiovese
2021-08-13 - I LIKE THIS WINE: 88 points
Day one: pop
Upon plop: a faceless, generic, simple Chianti but after one hour started to come out. Classic in a way, albeit a little low on the tannin and thick on the fruit.
Day two: already feeling old in a tired way (and I'm a lover of maturities) with a rather faceless appearance.
Over 90 on day one, 88 on day two.
To be honest, not quite the wine they are the most proud of. They have made so many amazing wines...
2019 Pierre Prieur et Fils Sancerre
Sauvignon Blanc
2021-08-13 - I LIKE THIS WINE: 84 points
This is delicious alright, but no cigar. Kind of simple Sb with beautiful restrained, summery goosberries and nettles but unfortunately with a watery feeling and unbalanced tart acidity.
Still delicious, but I'm not getting a 2nd btl of this. There are so many better.
2019 Château Favray Pouilly-Fumé
Sauvignon Blanc
2021-08-10 - I LIKE THIS WINE: 93 points
A very young, but rich and classically styled. Far better than anticipated from the shop it was found in.
This is the style of Sb that I love. Marvellous!
Fully fledged, satisfying a longer period marred by abstemiousness. A mature Sancerre the other day and a young PF today is simply a celebration of Life
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Will get a truckload of this!
2005 Lucien Crochet Sancerre Le Chêne Marchand
Sauvignon Blanc
2021-08-07 - I LIKE THIS WINE: 94 points
Was hoping to HOLD for another 10 or 20 years, but the hot and humid weather forgoing the typhoon made me eager for a Sancerre with some maturity.
This is deep, rich and slowoxed for two days.
Wonderfully balanced acidity and subdued greatness that grows with each sip and with each glass. Can't have enough of this ambrosia.