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Laurent Gibet

I had a tremendous visit in Luis Pato's vineyards in summer 2017. Incredible slopes … The Vinha Pan 96 and vinhas velhas 88 were excellent. The year before in Toulouse, an excellent : Vignoble de Bairrada - Quinta Do Ribeirinho (Luis Pato) : Vinho Regional de Beiras "Primeira Escolha" 2001 Some dis...

Laurent Gibet

Sounds like an amazing tasting, great you managed to do it before the curfew! I discovered Bairrada wines this summer when tasting with Luis Pato. His Pe Franco from barrel was amazing. Upon return I read about Bussaco and figured I missed an opportunity to try something great by not visiting them....

Laurent Gibet

Brian G r a f s t r o m wrote: ↑
October 20th, 2020, 8:50 am
Looks like a fun and interesting tasting! Thanks for posting, Laurent.

That was fun and quite exceptional.
A Barca Velha would be great too … (I loved the 1982 at Rekondo in Donostia).

Laurent Gibet

Portuguese whites generally age poorly, but the Buçacos are the most famous, and most glorious, exception to that rule. What an enviable line up! I recently had the 1999 white Reservado and I thought it was still too youthful, in a way. Great stuff. Tomas, Thank you. As expected, that was really a ...

Laurent Gibet

This brings back fond memories of a night spent at the hotel/palace in 2007. Was your tasting there or somewhere else? The hotel was delightfully run-down at the time -- stains on the carpet, chipped veneer on the furniture -- and perfect and restful. (Wes Anderson's The Grand Hotel Budapest brough...

Laurent Gibet

Portuguese whites generally age poorly, but the Buçacos are the most famous, and most glorious, exception to that rule. What an enviable line up! I recently had the 1999 white Reservado and I thought it was still too youthful, in a way. Great stuff. Tomas, Thank you. As expected, that was really a ...

Laurent Gibet

Verticale de Bussaco « Buçaco Reservado » Bairrada/Dão au Portugal Vendredi 15 octobre 2020 La dégustation, préparée par Attila Aranyos, est commentée par Laurent Gibet pour la séance du soir. Quelques commentaires de contexte : Toutes les bouteilles, stockées pendant une longue période dans des co...

Laurent Gibet

Blair,

Thank you for this clarification.
I could imagine the 167 less acid than the 168 (2011 for french wines, as a possible generalization).

I however found this 167 quite acid and definitly not ready to drink (even if pleasant).

Laurent Gibet

From what I can tell you don't care much for the acidity in Krug anyway. Trade them in for some Cristal! Only the 04, although I had commented on the 166 being like this before. That did eventually flesh out and become beautiful. The Krug house style to me, needs that opulent fruit for the acidity ...

Laurent Gibet

Champagne Krug 167ème édition : 18/20 (great wine) - october 2020 Onctueux et vif à la fois, en jeunesse incisive. wait … From 750, base : 2011 - good balance with some acidity, very young hence not very expressive - note : it's not a vintage, Cristal is. Domain informations : blend of 191 wines fr...

Laurent Gibet

Any insight on Figeac? We had 2003 Figeac in our Cabs and Bordeaux blends blind tasting earlier this year. Almost everyone unanimously said that it was a classic Bordeaux, right from the first sniff. Quite modest alcohol at 13% and high acidity with even a slightly herbaceous, leafy streak of Cab F...

Laurent Gibet

My last 2003, at the beginning of october 2020 was excellent, ripe but properly balanced :
Pomerol La Conseillante 2003 : 17/20
Offre mûre, corsée, graphitée. Bouche de très belle tenue, plutôt onctueuse (mais sans lourdeur condamnable), évitant les potentiels pièges du millésime.

Laurent Gibet

Sounds like you've been having a blast, but I would give anything to taste that 1955 Bussaco. The 1984 white Frei João is one of the wines of my life. A great Bussaco verticale white and red yesterday. The best wines : Bussaco (Alexandre d’Almeida) : Vinho de Mesa « Buçaco » Branco Reservado 2001 :...

Laurent Gibet

Checked in on a few ‘14’s over the past fortnight. From Chablis, to the Côte de Beaune and down into the Mâconnais, this is universally a brilliant vintage for white wine. 2014 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux : Drinking wonderfully well but supremely youthful. The nose is all citrus with...

Laurent Gibet

Thank you …
I often taste this wine and my last tasting was last week :
Margaux Bel Air Marquis d’Aligre 2010 : (16/20)
Présentation juvénile, vraiment peu loquace, sans la sensualité orientalisante généralement trouvée sur les vins de ce domaine. A revoir.

Laurent Gibet

Great notes. The Pichon Baron 2005 was one of my top wines en primeur. It immediately went into its shell, and my last bottle was very backward indeed. We have had significant problems with 1990 Montrose. Brilliant when clean, but too often a bretty mess. The European ones seem to yield a slightly ...

Laurent Gibet

I love the Rayas 2001. Thanks for the note there. Some nice wines in there. Thank you (and sorry again for my french). 10th tasting for me with this Rayas red 2001 (the last time, I had a comparison with the famous 1995, another generation). Drink now ... I've yet to try the 2001 and since I only h...

Laurent Gibet

Thanks for the notes. I am a big Pichon Baron fan and recently bought a 6 pack of the 2005 in OWC (on top of a handful I already had) so glad to hear it is showing well. You mention you thought it was 2000 and ripe which leads me to believe that you think it needs time. Curious on thoughts on when ...

Laurent Gibet

Thank you for the notes. I purchased three bottles of '01 Rayas several years ago and cracked the first one last year. I bought them along with '05s from a local wine shop, where I have purchased a lot of wine so no concern, that had them in a cellar since the secondary release. It was my first Ray...

Laurent Gibet

Not sure the link actually works … The conclusion (by my friend Maxime France) of the fabulous tasting with Fabio Alessandria in Toulouse in february 2015 : Autant le dire tout de suite, ce parcours en terre piémontaise au travers des vins du Domaine Comm.G.B Burlotto en présence de Fabio Alessandri...

Laurent Gibet

Sean S y d n e y wrote: ↑
October 8th, 2020, 7:05 am
Inniskillin en France! Un petit peu de chez nous sur la table.

For sure … thought, blind, we were in german Mosel …

Laurent Gibet

For Burlotto, see this tasting with him in Toulouse :
http://www.invinoveritastoulouse.fr/wp- ... rlotto.pdf

Laurent Gibet

One bottle each, may be not what you call "in good distribution" :
Massolino Margheria 16
Massolino Parafada 16
Massolino Barolo 16

Burlotto 2016 :
Barolo
Monvigliero
Acclivi

Rinaldi Barolo Brunate 16
Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 16

And also :
Marinacci Barbaresco 16
Barbaresco Rizzi Pajore 16

Laurent Gibet

Any recent experience for this polemic Montrose 1990 ?

Laurent Gibet

dcornutt wrote: ↑
October 8th, 2020, 3:44 am
I love the Rayas 2001. Thanks for the note there. Some nice wines in there.

Thank you (and sorry again for my french).
10th tasting for me with this Rayas red 2001 (the last time, I had a comparison with the famous 1995, another generation).
Drink now ...

Laurent Gibet

Last saturday, 3 octobre 2020 : Champagne Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle : 17,5/20 Très belle bulle champenoise, fruitée, fine, goûteuse. Champagne Krug 167ème édition : 18/20 Onctueux et vif à la fois, en jeunesse incisive. Heymann-Lowenstein Riesling Schieferterrassen 2016 (AP 5/17) : 16,5/20 Très ...

Laurent Gibet

alan weinberg wrote: ↑
October 7th, 2020, 7:47 am
Dauvissat Valmur dans le titre? Merci.

Oups
modified
thank you
the day later, actually : JC Bessin Chablis GC Valmur 2008

Laurent Gibet

Last friday, 2 octobre 2020 : VdF Mas Delmas ceci n’est pas un rancio (1 an de voile) 2019 : 15/20 Volatile, oxydation, pensé maccabeu du domaine Vaquer. Rappel – 30/11/2019 : Mas Delmas VdF « ceci n’est pas un rancio » 2014 : 14,5/15 Premier contact un peu ingrat à cause de la volatile (4 ans sous...

Laurent Gibet

Last saturday, yet another very good Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1988 (6th tasting if I remember well).

Laurent Gibet

October 2015 - Huge horizontale Chianti : 38. Chianti Classico Riserva : Castello di Monsanto ’’Il Poggio’’ 2010 (90% Sangiovese, 7% Canaiolo, 3% Colorino) - Barberino Val d'Elsa Agriculture raisonnée - élevage 20 mois en barriques et demi-muids français puis 6 mois au moins en bouteilles A l’ouver...

Laurent Gibet

I had an excellent Brunello Il Poggione 2012 in september 2019 (it was also excellent in october 2017 in a huge Montalcino horizonale). Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2012 : 17/20 - september 2019 (tasted blind) Piège récurrent quand il s’agit de différencier nebbiolo et sangiovese. Je vois Baro...

Laurent Gibet

Brunello di Montalcino Il Poggione Vigna Paganelli Riserva 2010 : 16/20 (good wine - september 2018)
Elégant, ténu, acidulé, avec de la cerise, du tannin (mais sans trop). Le sangiovese colle bien, avec peu de puissance toutefois.

Laurent Gibet

October 2019 : Château Pavie St-Emilion 2003 : 16,5/20 Expression particulièrement mûre, au boisé épicé : gelée de cassis, confiture de fraise, pruneau, viande fumée, bouquet garni. Extrême en effet, avec un début d’évolution. Matière évidemment riche, onctueuse, corsée (j’avais eu la même impressio...

Laurent Gibet

I visited the auctions in 2011 … among the very best wines : Ruwer : Carl Von Schubert Maximin Grünhauser Abstberg eiswein 1993 Carl Von Schubert Maximin Grünhauser Abstberg auslese “101” 2010 Carl Von Schubert Maximin Grünhauser Abstberg beerenauslese 2010 Carl Von Schubert Maximin Grünhauser Abstb...

Laurent Gibet

Great report …

I tasted many times excellent Zind Pinot Gris Jebsal SGN but never the 1994, with this special cuvée on an exceptional vintage.

Laurent Gibet

Kris Patten wrote: ↑
September 17th, 2020, 7:47 am
The beauty of Sauternes is you don't really need to go value hunting/exploring outside top names as outside of Yquem and Doisy-Daene Extravagant they all offer great value if you enjoy dessert wines.

Sauternes is less and less sold … and even tends to disappear ...

Laurent Gibet

Sauternes Rousset-Peyraguey Réserve 2008 (demi) : 15/20 – 16/9/2020 Approche anthroposophique certifiée biodynamique et méthode biologique certifiée Ecocert et Dynamis . Trace de dioxyde de soufre provenant des sulfures naturels des minéraux volcaniques. Ni filtré, ni collé, il est vinifié sous la ...

Laurent Gibet

Monday night; the Sociando was showing extremely well. Old fashioned Bordeaux. Slight ferrous note, red fruit and very definite herbal note. A bit rustic, but lovely for all that. Good finish 92 Tuesday night. This is archetypal Sancerre. Still bright yellow. Sauvignon Blanc notes encased in seriou...

Laurent Gibet

Monday night; the Sociando was showing extremely well. Old fashioned Bordeaux. Slight ferrous note, red fruit and very definite herbal note. A bit rustic, but lovely for all that. Good finish 92 Tuesday night. This is archetypal Sancerre. Still bright yellow. Sauvignon Blanc notes encased in seriou...

Laurent Gibet

Terrific notes, Laurent! I will be sharing these with Alexandrino Amorim, who I am assuming you may have met in the context of this tasting. I have rarely been enthusiastic about Portuguese sparkling, although São Domingos is one of the few quality labels along with Vértice. I love those old reserv...

Laurent Gibet

Découverte des vins portugais Caves Sao Domingos en Bairrada/Dão Vendredi 28 février 2019 La dégustation est proposée et commenté par Attila pour la séance du soir. Quelques commentaires de contexte : Toutes les bouteilles, stockées pendant une longue période dans des conditions optimales, ont été ...

Laurent Gibet

I like Ferrando's wines … Souvenirs : a. february 2015 : 52. Italie : Carema – Ferrando “Etichetta Bianca” 2008 : 16,5/20 (Nebbiolo) Cassis, fraise, terre, rhubarbe. Bouche aérienne également, fine, longue (Trousseau ?, Burlotto ?). Silhouette de grimpeur pour ce vin exclusivement composé de nebbiol...

Laurent Gibet

I had a great Rayas red 2008 two years ago. And a great Rayas red 2007 recently. Today, the Rousseau Clos St-Jacques 2008 tastes better than the Rousseau Chambertin 2008 (see my former posts, in july). Thanks Craig and Laurent, Good to know about the '08. I may have to open it soon, and if so, I'll...

Laurent Gibet

I have a single '08 Rayas, which I've been tempted to open. I'll check and see if it's commented on in the vertical, though I know it's not a great vintage for that wine. I believe it is actually a great vintage for Rayas. Look for comments on WB from William Kelley and others. BTW, for a good laug...

Laurent Gibet

Château-Grillet 2006 – 17 – LG17 L’abricot sec, l’amande, et en filigrane, cette forme musquée de violette et de poudre de riz évoquant la joue fripée d’une bisaïeule endimanchée, signalent rapidement le grand viognier (Chéry ?, Vernon ?). Mais la convergence collégiale sur Grillet se dessinera en ...

Laurent Gibet

And I thought I wrote great tasting notes. Thank you for these. And apologies for responding in English. My French is sufficient to let me read and appreciate your notes- but not to respond in kind, I regret to say. I especially loved your review of the 1995 Chateau Rayas. The Rhone is the one majo...

Laurent Gibet

Le compte-rendu est réalisé par mon ami Guillaume Deschepper. Champagne Couche Elégance brut NM (dégorgement non précisé) – 15 – LG15,5 Pinot noir majoritaire. Un verre d’accueil bien pâtissier (frangipane, vanille, nonette), de belle tenue, aux goûts engageants. La matière crémeuse, parcourue de s...

Laurent Gibet

I have always found it extracted, and lacked any real joy. The major exception was 1996, but having been to a few verticals, I left disappointed. I know it has its lovers, but I will always take Pichon Lalande, and it’s half the price. In confirmation, I have kept a great TN about Las Cases 1996 : ...

Laurent Gibet

I have always found it extracted, and lacked any real joy. The major exception was 1996, but having been to a few verticals, I left disappointed. I know it has its lovers, but I will always take Pichon Lalande, and it’s half the price. Las Cases is closer to Latour than to Lalande. Both need a lot ...

Laurent Gibet

Mark Golodetz wrote: ↑
September 8th, 2020, 3:36 am
I have never been a particular fan of Las Cases but 1989 is one of the great exceptions. Nice note

Among my very best wines through times : LLC 1990 (19/20), LLC 1988 (18,5/20)

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