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1990 Pol Roger Champagne Blanc de Chardonnay - France, Champagne (4/7/2021)
Sherry note on the nose at first that turned into a more pleasant honey one with time. First time having a champagne with age, rich in texture and oxidative notes on the palate but without much complexity for me. I think I prefer champagnes on the younger side that have more vivacity. -
2008 Pierre Morey Meursault Les Tessons - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault
No premox which was a relief, but showing some secondary character. Slightly strange butterscotch, popcorn smell at first. Well-developed with an unctuous texture, a little too round and fat for me though and lacking tension. Good wine but a disappointment since I love this producer normally. -
1998 Château Magdelaine - France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
Should have known better, Magdelaine from such a good vintage needs more time. A floral and elegant nose but on the palate it was rather muted even though it showed glimpses of its power. Had a savoury quality that gave way to a slightly bitter finish. This wine is no fun at the moment. -
2004 Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro Ribera del Duero Reserva - Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero
Not a region that I am familiar with, this was a modern wine that did not come across as spoofy. A Bordeaux nose of tobacco and cassis, but on the palate it was a little sweet to be one. A touch of VA on the nose that gave it good lift, smelled like a Burgundy in a Zalto Burg funnily enough. Better with air as the purple fruit became more expressive. I don’t usually like the term full-bodied but it’s a good descriptor for this wine. -
2010 Schloss Lieser Niederberg Helden Riesling Auslese Lange Goldkapsel - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
I have the worst luck with German Rieslings, every 1 in 3 bottles is corked for me. Sweetness covered the cork taint so some people still enjoyed this. NR (flawed)
