Category Archives: Tasting Notes

Le Petit Caillou 2008

AOC – Saint Julien Grape Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Tasting Notes Typical of its appellation, elegant and luscious with a fine structure.It is a contemporary vin de plaisir, to be enjoyed in its youth. -by Official Website   ——————————————————————————– The third label wine made by Borie Family of Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillo.

Castello Di Monsanto Chianti Monrosso 2010

Region- DOCG – Chianti Grape – Sangiovese 評分 Wine Enthusiast 91 James Suckling 90 Robert Parker 88 Tasting Note: The Monrosso is a straightforward, simple red with attractive fruit, floral aromatics and lovely balance, particularly at this level.

La Chapelle de Calon 2005

AOC – Saint Estephe *Third label wine from Chateau Calon Segur, named after a Roman Chapel,which is located in the vineyard of Calon Segur.

Jaspi Negre, Montsant DO 2008

DO – MontsantGrape 40% Garnacha30% Carinena25% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% SyrahRatings & Awards Robert Parker 89 89+ points by Stephen Tanzer,International Wine Cellar 90 points by WINE ENTHUSIAST Gold Medal – Sommelier Wine Awards, UK Tasting Notes The 2008 Jaspi is a blend of Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carinena, and Tempranillo. Deep crimson-colored, it offers up an… Read More »

Penfolds BIN 28 1996

Grape Shiraz Ratings *Penfolds – Bin RangeDistinguished -  Langton’s Classification Australian Wine James Halliday 94Jeremy Oliver 94 Tasting Notes Colour : Medium deep red.Nose : Scented plum, blackberry, dark cherry, graphite, cedar aromas. Palate : a richly concentrated and gorgeously seductive wine with mocha, plum, graphite flavours, underlying spicy notes and supple tannins. Finishes firm… Read More »

Pelissero Nebbiolo, Langhe DOC 2009

DOC – LangheGrape100% NebbioloRatingRobert Parker 92Tasting notesThe 2009 Langhe Nebbiolo is surprisingly dense and muscular. Sweet red cherries, flowers and licorice come to life in the glass. Despite the wine?ˉs richness, it also possesses plenty of Nebbiolo grip on the finish. The dense, ripe style is very nicely balanced here. This is a jewel of… Read More »

Cantina di Negrar Soave DOC 2009

DOC – Soave Grape80% Garganega15% Trebbiano 5% ChardonnayTasting NotesColour: straw yellowFragrance: floral, intense and delicate.Flavour: dry, medium-bodied, slightly bitter.-by Official Website *founded in 1913, Cantina di Negrar is located on the hillsides of the Valpolicella Classico region. They have been able to identify sites suitable for single vineyard wines and produce special selections and even… Read More »

Chateau Margaux 2006

Ratings By Robert Parker 94 Tasting Notes It is worth noting that when the bottled 2006 Chateau Margaux, which appeared closed and less impressive than I had predicted from barrel, was retasted alongside the remarkable 2008, I elevated my score to 94+. It does not possess the size or power of the 2008 or 2005,… Read More »

Chateau Leoville-Las Cases 2000

Ratings By Robert Parker 98+ Tasting Notes Along with the Medoc first growths, Leoville Barton, Chateau Montrose, Sociando Mallet, and a handful of other producers, Leoville Las Cases continues to make a wine meant for very long-term cellaring. When I did my earlier tastings of the 2000, my projected maturity dates were 2012-2040, but it… Read More »