Gavalas Winery Enalia 2018 – Santorini

Gavalas Winery Enalia 2018 – Santorini

The nose is delicate and discreet, later opening up with nuances of apricot blossom, a touch of grapefruit and lemon zest, a hint of meadow flowers. The palate is phenolic and powerful, offering a grippy, waxy texture, intense minerality and salinity, a light bitterness in the aftertaste. Long finish with a clinging marzipan note.

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Dettori Bianco 2012 – Romangia IGT – Sardinia

Dettori Bianco 2012 – Romangia IGT – Sardinia

The nose is slightly volatile, uplifting the exuberant fruit. Notes of ripe apricots interlace gracefully with nuances of ginger and allspice, a touch of iodine and white pepper. The palate is voluptuous and rich, very spicy and savoury. The finish lasts for minutes. A gorgeous wine that has a further ageing potential.

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Dettori Bianco 2005 – Romangia IGT – Sardinia

Dettori Bianco 2005 – Romangia IGT – Sardinia

The nose shows nuances of bruised apple and a distinct saline, savoury touch, well-integrated oxidation that adds to the complexity. The palate is vivid and fresh, with bright fruitiness of ripe apricots and yellow apples, a nutty hint, savoury notes of fennel and liquorice. Multi-layered and long. Bears well its age.

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Château de la Tour 2002 – Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru

Château de la Tour 2002 – Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru

This estate is the only one that vinifies in the Clos and owns several parcels to the north and south, top and bottom of the hillside. The colour is starting to turn garnet, but not yet faded. The nose is delicate and elegant with an aroma of dry clementine skin. On the palate, what a…

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Domaine Méo Camuzet 2010 – Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru

Domaine Méo Camuzet 2010 – Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru

The robe shows already a light garnet hue. The nose is subtle and delicate like a silk thread, but also splendid and elegant like a blooming rose. The aromas are so melted and complex that it is difficult to specify. On the palate, the wine is still full and keeps its youth! The aromas of…

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Salwey Henkelberg Grauer Burgunder GG 2019

Salwey Henkelberg Grauer Burgunder GG 2019

The smoky and reductive nose with aeration opens up with notes of toffee, caramel, a touch of fresh bakery. The palate is lean, dry, a bit austere, some smoky sweetness emerges in the background. The wine is carried through by stimulating, crisp acidity. It reveals a beautiful tension combined with some roundness at the same…

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Salwey Eichberg Grauer Burgunder GG 2019

Salwey Eichberg Grauer Burgunder GG 2019

The nose is fruity, slightly reductive, dense and opulent, with notes of yellow fruits and a very strong mineral undercurrent. The palate is dry with tight, dense, zesty acidity. The wine is packed with notes of iodine, salinity and savouriness, complicated by nuances of  yellow and red apples, a bit of melon and a hint…

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Salwey Steingrubenberg Weisser Burgunder GG 2019

Salwey Steingrubenberg Weisser Burgunder GG 2019

The nose is discreet, slightly smoky, needs air to open up. The palate is dry with piercing, zesty acidity, some creaminess and roundness, a lean texture, very elegant, ethereal structure, nice saline and juiciness. Mineral and succulent finish.

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Salwey Kirchberg Weisser Burgunder GG 2019

Salwey Kirchberg Weisser Burgunder GG 2019

The nose is intensely smoky and reductive. The palate is dry, with a lot of creaminess, nuances of umami, very seductive aromas of brioche and sweet spices, nice salinity, zesty acidity, moderate weight and balanced alcohol, with yellow fruits in the background. Smoky and saline finish. Classic!

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Battenfeld Spanier Kirchenstück Spätburgunder GG 2020

Battenfeld Spanier Kirchenstück Spätburgunder GG 2020

Very pale ruby colour. The nose is intensely floral with delicate notes on strawberries, raspberries, red cherries and cherry blossom. The palate reveals crunchy, crisp acidity, slightly acetic, very well-balanced volatile, uplifted, intense fruitiness, soft and silky tannins. Fruity finish with some black tea and floral notes. Exceptional.

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