WineInspector Magazine 2016 Edition including all the tastings of 2015

The newest edition is online finally. Many things changed in the last year, which prevent me from publishing this magazine sooner. At the same time the magazine changed too. I tried to make the rating system more transparent by not only showing an overall rating, but the categories which lead to it. Click on the magazine or simply here to find interesting wines.

I hope you like the magazine. Feedback is always welcome. I don't know the future of the magazine yet. It depends on readers' and wineries' feedback. Beside my work it needs a lot of effort to create this magazine. Enjoy!

WineInspector Magazine 2016 Edition including all the tastings of 2015

The newest edition is online finally. Many things changed in the last year, which prevent me from publishing this magazine sooner. At the same time the magazine changed too. I tried to make the rating system more transparent by not only showing an overall rating, but the categories which lead to it. Click on the magazine or simply here to find interesting wines.

I hope you like the magazine. Feedback is always welcome. I don't know the future of the magazine yet. It depends on readers' and wineries' feedback. Beside my work it needs a lot of effort to create this magazine. Enjoy!

WineInspector Magazine December Edition including the top red and white wines we tasted this year

The newest magazine is now available. This time you find world class wines in it and our winners of the year. Click on the picture or here to view it.

You find a short overview about the wines we tested below. For the detailed tasting notes and ratings, please check out our magazine.

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- Damien Laureau Les Genêts AOC 2012
- Damien Laureau Le Bel Ouvrage AOC 2012
- Domaine du Closel Clos du Papillon AOC 2011
- Château Villa Bel-Air Blanc AOC 2012
- Xavier Vignon Cuvée Anonyme AOC 2007
- Château Cantegril AOC 2009
- Domaines Ott Château Romassan AOC 2011
- Château Montus Cuvée Prestige AOC 2001
- Galardi Terra di Lavoro IGT 2010
- Manincor Cassiano IGT 2012
- Tenuta San Leonardo San Leonardo 1996
- San Leonardo IGT 1999
- San Leonardo IGT 2000
- San Leonardo IGT 2001
- San Leonardo IGT 2003
- San Leonardo IGT 2005
- Col d’Orcia Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2008
- Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva „Poggio Al Vento“ DOCG 2006
- Bodegas Estefania Tilenus Pagos de Posada Reserva DO 2004
- Bodegas Estefania Tilenus Envejecido En Roble Tinto DO 2010
- Bodegas Estefania Tilenus La Florida Crianza DO 2007
- Alonso del Yerro DOP 2010
- Finca Villacreces 2009
- Emilio Moro Malleolus 2010
- Zifar Crianze 2005
- Dominio de Berzal Selección Privada DOCa 2011
- Dominio de Berzal 7 Varietales DOCa 2011
- Bernard Magrez Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
- Château La Tour Carnet 4ème Cru Classé 2010
- Château Pape Clement Grand Cru Classé AOC 2010
- Kir-Yianni Dyo Ellis PGI 2010
- Kir-Yianni Tesseris Limnes PGI 2013
- Kir-Yianni Diaporos PGI 2011

- Damien Laureau Roche aux Moines AOC 2012
- Château la Croix Davids AOC 2012
- Clos la Coutale AOC 2012
- Château Eugénie Cuvée Réservee de l’Aieul AOC 2011
- Château Eugénie Haute Collection AOC 2011
- La Quercia Prima Madre Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG 2008
- La Quercia Prima Madre Colli Aprutini IGT 2011
- La Quercia Santapupa Montonico Superiore DOC 2013
- La Quercia Prima Madre Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2008
- Manincor Réserve del Conte IGT 2012
- Manincor Mason Pinot Nero DOC 2012
- Manincor Réserve della Contessa DOC 2013
- Manincor Tannenberg Sauvignon Blanc DOC 2013
- Col d'Orcia Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2012
- Schäfer-Fröhlich Felseneck Riesling Spätlese 2012
- Cair 2009
- Alejandro Fernandez Dehesa La Granja VdT 2007
- Dominio de Berzal Crianza DOCa 2011
- Bernard Magrez Domaine Excelcio AOC 2011
- Magrez-Aruga Koshu Isehara 2011
- Herència del Padri Priorat DOCa 2011
- Kir-Yanni Akakies Rosé Sparkling Sec 2013
- Kir-Yianni Samaropetra PGI 2013
- Kir-Yianni Ramnista PDO 2010

Wine of the month (August) - THE Recommendation! - Domaine du Closel Clos du Papillon 2011

These days we refresh WineInspector. In the last three years, we changed many things, but some things have fallen by the wayside. In the future this blog will be less neutral and more emotional. For neutral tastings, we offer the WineInspector Magazine. I hope you like the blog's new style.

There are many great wines in the world, but when I rate one of them with 90 or even more points, it doesn't mean, that I like him. Sometimes structure and precision impress me, but I would never buy it for me. But of course there are some wines, I really like, independently from the rating. Some of them, I only like in certain vintages, other ones I like in nearly every year. Today I show you one of my all time favourites: The Clos du Papillon of Domaine du Closel. I liked every vintage I tasted, but this year, it is pure love. The 2011 vintage may not be the best vintage of Clos du Papillon you have ever seen, but it is the one, I love the most. 

Domaine du Closel Clos du Papillon AOC 2011:

The Clos du Papillon is always a highlight for me. It matured 24 months in barriques and appears bright straw yellow in colour with golden glints. The 2011 vintage is really stunning. Its style is somewhere between the 2008 vintage on the one hand and 2009 and 2010 vintages on the other hand. The bouquet is very creamy and sweet and gives you the feel of Savennières’ origins: an appellation of predominantly sweet wines. Being drybone on the palate, it represents the modern Savennières style there. The 2011 vintage is very complex. Expressive flavours of apricot, almond and white flowers intermixed with honey, lemon, wood and deep minerality go perfectly hand in hand. The vibrant acidity is always present and gives the wine an overwhelming dynamic from the beginning to the end. Full bodied, well-balanced and a long aftertaste. I highly recommend this beauty! It is one of my all-time favourites. Drink: 2014-2024.

Rating: 91+ points.

Domaine du Closel Clos du Papillon AOC 2011:

Der Clos du Papillon ist jedes Jahr ein Highlight für mich. Er reifte 24 Monate in Barriques und besitzt eine leuchtend strohgelbe Farbe mit goldgelbem Schimmer. Der 2011er Jahrgang ist wahrlich beeindruckend. Die Stilistik liegt irgendwo zwischen dem 2008er Jahrgang auf der einen und dem 2009er und 2010er Jahrgang auf der anderen Seite. Das Bouquet ist sehr cremig und süß und erinnert an die Ursprünge Savennières: als Appellation von Süßweinen. Der knochentrockene Stil im Mund repräsentiert den modernen Savennières Stil. Der 2011er Jahrgang ist äußerst complex. Expressive Aromen von Aprikose, Mandel und weißen Blumen, gepaart mit Honig, Zitrone, Holz und tiefer Mineralität greifen perfekt ineinander. Die lebhafte Säure ist die ganze Zeit präsent und verleiht dem Wein vom Anfang bis zum Ende eine wahnsinnige Dynamik. Voller Körper, gute Balance und ein langer Abgang. Ich kann diesen Wein einfach nur empfehlen. Er ist einer meiner Allzeitfavoriten.

WineInspector-Wertung: 91+

New design!

Dear WineInspector readers,

after we used the current design since our very beginning, we decided to refresh WineInspector for you. Therefore we start with a new logo and hope, you enjoy it. 

I uploaded the version without transparency, but there is also one version with transparency. You are allowed to use our new logo for free. But please let us know, where you use(d) it.

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WineInspector Magazine April to June Edition

The newest magazine is now available. This time you find world class wines in it. Click on the picture or here to view it.

You find a short overview about the wines we tested below. For the detailed tasting notes and ratings, please check out our magazine.

- Monteverro Toskana IGT 2011
- Monteverro Tinata IGT 2011

- Château Doisy Daene 2ème Cru Classé AOC 2011
- Domaine de la Mordorée La Reine de Bois Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge AOC 2012
- Kopfensteiner Border DAC 2011
- Kopfensteiner Hornig Reserve DAC 2011
- Kopfensteiner Saybritz Reserve DAC 2011
- Kopfensteiner Szapary Reserve DAC 2011
- Villadoria Barolo Sôri Paradiso DOCG 2010
- Villadoria Barolo DOCG 2010
- San Leonardo IGT 2006
- San Leonardo IGT 2004
- Monteverro Terra di Monteverro IGT 2011
- Monteverro Chardonnay IGT 2011
- Schuchmann Estate Cuvée m1 Qvevri 2008

- Domaine de la Mordorée La Dame Rousse Rose AOC 2013
- Domaine de la Mordorée La Reine de Bois Rose AOC 2013
- Domaine de la Mordorée La Dame Rousse Rouge AOC 2013
- Domaine de la Mordorée La Reine de Bois Rouge AOC 2012
- Kopfensteiner Eisenberg DAC 2011
- Kopfensteiner Weinberg Reserve DAC 2011
- Villadoria Barbaresco DOCG 2011
- Terre di San Leonardo IGT 2011
- Villa Gresti di San Leonardo IGT 2008
- Vette di San Leonardo Sauvgnon Blanc IGT 2013
- San Leonardo IGT 2007
- Monteverro Verruzzo IGT 2012
- Sven Klundt Obsession Weißer Burgunder QbA 2011
- Sven Klundt Steinwerk Riesling QbA 2011
- Sven Klundt Obsession Weißer Burgunder QbA 2012
- Schuchmann Estate Saperavi 2011
- Schuchmann Estate Mukuzani Saperavi 2011

WineInspector Magazine February Edition

You waited a month and here it is, the February edition of the WineInspector Magazine. You find a short overview about the wines we tested below. For the detailed tasting notes and ratings, please check out our magazine.

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- Nals Margreid Chardonnay Baron Salvadori DOC 2011
- Raumland Triumvirat Grande Cuvée Brut 2007
- Valduero 6 Anos Reserva Premium DO 2004
- Alejandro Fernández Dehesa La Granja VdT 2006
- Casa Ermelinda Freitas Moscatel Superior DO 2003

- Peter Zimmer Cortinie IGT 2012

- Nals Margreid Punggl Pinot Grigio DOC 2012

- Nals Margreid Mantele Sauvignon Blanc DOC 2012

- Nals Margreid Sirmian Pinot Bianco DOC 2012

- Nals Margreid Gries Lagrein Riserva DOC 2010

- Nals Margreid Anticus Riserva Baron Salvadori DOC 2010

- Cantele Amativo IGT 2010

- La Négrette de Bouissel AOC 2011

- Ronchi di Manzano Pignolo DOC 2003

- Ronchi di Manzano Pignolo DOC 2005

- Casa Ermelinda Freitas Espumante Bruto DO 2011

- Casa Ermelinda Freitas Espumante Reserva DOC 2009

- Casa Ermelinda Freitas Moscatel de Setubal DO

- Casa Ermelinda Freitas Quinta da Mimosa DO 2011

- La Paroisse AOC 2009

- Château Lamothe-Bergeron Cru Bourgeois AOC 2010

- Château D’Aurilhac Cru Bourgeois AOC 2010

- Castillo Perelada Finca La Garriga DO 2008

- Château Famaey Cuvée X AOC 2009

- Terra Ventoux Gran de Granacha AOP 2012

- Potel-Aviron Moulin à Vent Vielles Vignes AOC 2011

- Potel-Aviron Morgon Côte du Py Vielles Vignes AOC 2011

Nals Margreid Baron Salvadori Chardonnay 2011 im Videotest (Wine of the month February)

Nals Margreid Chardonnay Baron Salvadori DOC 2011:

This Chardonnay is bright straw yellow in colour. In the nose a crystal clear bouquet with flavours of lemon, grapefruit, bread crust, honeydew and stone minerality. On the palate yellow fruits and bread crust in the foreground as well as stone minerality in the background, sustained by good tannins and well-integrated acidity. Medium to full bodied, very well balanced and a long aftertaste. Good buy! Drink: 2014-2024.

Rating: 90 points.

Dieser Chardonnay besitzt eine leuchtend strohgelbe Farbe. In der Nase ein kristallklares Bouquet mit Düften nach Zitrone, Grapefruit, Brotkruste, Honigmelone und steinerner Mineralität. Im Mund gelbe Früchte und Brotkruste im Vordergrund sowie steinerne Mineralität im Hintergrund, gestützt von guten Tanninen und gut integrierter Säure. Mittlerer bis voller Körper, sehr gute Balance und ein langer Abgang.

WineInspector-Wertung: 90*

Dehesa La Granja 2006 im Videotest (German language)

Alejandro Fernández Dehesa La Granja VdT 2006:

This Tempranillo matured for two years in American oak barriques and is deep dark red in colour. In the nose a fresh bouquet with polished flavours of mirabelle, plum, wild berries and milk chocolate. On the palate it appears juicy and exhibits great density and expression with precise aromas of wild berries, plum, mirabelle and milk chocolate. Full bodied, astringent tannins and a long aftertaste. Best buy! Drink: 2016-2026.

Ratring: 90 points.

Dieser Tempranillo reifte zwei Jahre lang in Barriques aus amerikanischer Eiche und besitzt eine tief dunkelrote Farbe. In der Nase ein frisches Bouquet mit wie geschliffenen Düften nach Mirabelle, Pflaume, Waldbeeren und Vollmilchschokolade. Im Mund saftig, dicht und mit großer Ausdruckskraft; mit präzisen Aromen von Waldbeeren, Pflaume, Mirabelle und Vollmilchschokolade. Voller Körper, adstringente Tannine und ein langer Abgang.

WineInspector-Wertung: 90**

Wine of the month (January): Bodegas Maurodos San Roman DO 2010

Bodegas Maurodos San Román DO 2010:

The 2010 San Roman (100% Tempranillo) matured for two

years in French and American oak barrels and appears deep black in colour with violet and cherry red reflexes in the glass. In the nose it offers relatively polished flavours of blueberry, plum, mirabelle and vanilla paired with wild berries, violets and milk chocolate. On the palate it exhibits precise and expressive aromas of cherry, plum and blueberry intermixed with wild berries, vanilla, stone flour and milk chocolate, sustained by soft, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Full bodied, complex, great balanced and a long und intense aftertaste. Rare buy! Drink: 2014-2026.

Rating: 95 points.

Der 2010er San Roman (100% Tempranillo) reifte zwei Jahre lang in französischer und amerikanischer Eiche und erscheint in tiefem Schwarz mit violetten und kirschroten Reflexen im Glas. In der Nase recht geschliffene Düfte nach Blaubeere, Pflaume, Mirabelle und Vanille, gepaart mit Waldbeeren, Veilchen und Vollmilchschokolade. Im Mund präzise und expressive Aromen von Kirsche, Pflaume und Blaubeere sowie Waldbeeren, Vanille, Steinmehl und Vollmilchschokolade, gestützt von weichen und feinkörnigen Tanninen sowie frischer Säure. Voller Körper, komplex, wunderbar ausbalanciert sowie ein langer und intensiver Abgang.

WineInspector-Wertung: 95***

WineInspector Magazin January Edition

Happy new year! The January edition is out. This month we introduce a new system: You find a short overview about the wines we tested below. For the detailed tasting notes and ratings, please check out our magazine.

- Bodegas Maurodos San Román DO 2010
- Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn Schlehdorn Riesling dry organic QbA 2012

- José Pariente Verdejo Fermentado en Barrica DO 2011
- Eugenio Collavini Broy DOC 2011
- Eugenio Collavini Verdac Glaciat IGT 2009
- Bodegas la Horra Corimbo I DO 2009
- Bodegas Roda Roda I Reserva DOCa 2007
- Bodegas Roda Cirsion DOCa 2010

- Château Qanafar Syrah Merlot 2010

- José Pariente Verdejo DO 2012

- Eugenio Collavini Blancfumat Sauvignon DOC 2012

- Eugenio Collavini Merlot dal Pic DOC 2007

- Finca Sobreno Roble Tinto DO 2012

- Finca Sobreno Tempranillo Organic DO 2011

- Finca Sobreno Crianza DO 2010

- Finca Sobreno Reserva Seleccion Especial DO 2008

- Bodegueros Quintaesencia Al-nabiz Tinto DO 2011

- Bodegueros Quintaesencia Sofros Tinto DO 2011

- Bodegas Maurodos Prima DO 2011

- Erste + Neue Stern DOC 2012

- Erste + Neue Puntay DOC 2011

- Erste + Neue Prunar Weissburgunder DOC 2012

- Erste + Neue Mezzan Blauburgunder DOC 2011

- Erste + Neue Merlot Riserva DOC 2009

- Bodegas la Horra Corimbo DO 2010

- Bodegas Roda Roda Reserva DOCa 2008

Wine of the month (December): Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof Laurentiuslay QbA GG 2012

In the November Edition of the WineInspector Magazine, we focussed predominantly on German wines. There were lots of very good wines, but one standed out because of its precision, structure and depth.

Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof Laurentiuslay QbA GG 2012:

The 2012 Laurentiuslay GG (100% Riesling) is straw yellow in colour. In the nose a fine bouquet with intense, deep and concentrated flavours of apple, yeast, stone, grapefruit and a touch of sulphur. On the palate it shows, why it is the best wine of the ones we tested: Intense and precise aromas of apple, yeast, lemon, grapefruit, flowers and stone go hand in hand. Medium bodied, vibrant acidity and a long aftertaste. Good buy! Drink: 2013-2023.

Rating: 91 points.

Der 2012er Lautentiuslay GG (100% Riesling) besitzt eine strohgelbe Farbe. In der Nase ein feines Bouquet mit intensiven, tiefen und konzentrierten Düften nach Apfel, Hefe, Stein, Grapefruit und einem Hauch von Schwefel. Im Mund zeigt er, warum er der beste Wein derer ist, die wir testen durften: Intensive und präzise Aromen von Apfel, Hefe, Zitrone, Grapefruit, Blumen und Stein gehen Hand in Hand. Mittlerer Körper, lebhafte Säure und ein langer Abgang.

WineInspector-Wertung: 91*

WineInspector Magazin November Edition

The November Edition is online! This month we predominantly paid attention to German wines (from Saxony, Nahe, Mosel, Baden, Pfalz and Rheinhessen). 

http://www.wineinspector.bplaced.net/images/WineInspector-Tastings%20of%20November/index.html

Enjoy!

Paint My Wine - The expression of terroir?

It took a long time, but now the newest "Paint My Wine" picture is online. This time it is Château Qanafar 2010 from Lebanon. Fun fact: Our artist painted the wine without the knowledge of its origin (blind tasting). A sign of terror?


http://www.paintmywine.blogspot.de/2013/11/chateau-qanafar-2010.html

La Paroisse Grand Vin de Bordeaux AOC 2009 - Deep Tasting

First of all: What is a "deep tasting"? Under this category we give you the tasting notes of the first days after the bottle has been opened. 

Today we take a look at "La Paroisse Grand Vin de Bordeaux AOC 2009", a very cheap Bordeaux for 7,60€ (~ $10) only.

1st day:

On the first day the La Paroisse is a bit reticent. Merlot and Petit Verdot dominate nose and mouth. The wine appears very fresh and fine-aromatic. Very unbalanced and slightly green, superficial tannins. Needs time to breathe. But the structure seems to be hopeful. 

Rating: 84 points.

Am ersten Tag ist der La Paroisse noch etwas verschlossen. Merlot und Petit Verdot dominieren Nase und Mund. Der Wein zeigt sich äußerst frisch und feinaromatisch. Sehr unbalanciert sowie leicht grüne, vordergründige Tannine. Braucht Zeit zum Atmen, aber die Struktur stimmt hoffnungsvoll. 

WineInspector-Wertung: 84

2nd day:

For many wines, which spended 1-2 years in barrels, the second day is the low point. But La Paroisse is different here:

This blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot) is deep dark red in colour. In the nose it exhibits a soft and fresh bouquet with relatively precise flavours of cherry, plum, currant, jalapeno and fine spices. On the palate it offers good density and freshness with intense and polished aromas of cherry, raspberry, mirabelle, jalapeno and a touch of plum, sustained by fresh acidity and well-integrated tannins. Medium to full bodied, well-balanced and a good finish. Best buy! Drink: 2016-2023.

Rating: 87 points.

Für viele Weine, die 1-2 Jahre im Fass reiften, ist der zweite Tag der qualitative Tiefpunkt. Beim La Paroisse ist das allerdings anders:

Diese Cuvée (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot und Petit Verdot) besitzt eine tief dunkelrote Farbe. In der Nase ein weiches und frisches Bouquet mit recht präzisen Düften nach Kirsche, Pflaume, Johannisbeere, Jalapeno und feiner Würze. Im Mund zeigt er gute Dichte und Frische mit intensiven und wie geschliffenen Aromen nach Kirsche, Himbeere, Mirabelle, Jalapeno und etwas Pflaume, gestützt von frischer Säure und gut integrierten Tanninen. Mittlerer bis voller Körper, gute Balance und ein gutes Finale.

WineInspector-Wertung: 87**

3rd day:

After the great second day, it loses balance again. The Cabernet is dominating nose and mouth. The La Paroisse loses concentration, precision, tannins and freshness. Its time to empty the bottle.

Rating: 85 points.

Nach dem tollen zweiten Tag verliert er wieder an Balance. Der Cabernet dominiert Nase und Mund. Der La Paroisse büßt zunehmend Konzentration, Präision, Tannine und auch Frische ein. Es ist Zeit, die Flasche zu leeren.

WineInspector-Wertung: 85

4th day:

Last chance of any enjoyment! The wine is wide open and not very concentrated anymore. Jalapeno is so much dominating, that it seems to be one-dimensionally. Nevertheless, there are notes of cherry and raspberry. The balance is gone.

Rating: 83 points.

Die letzte Chance auf ein wenig Genuss! Der Wein ist sperrangelweit offen und nicht mehr allzu konzentriert. Jalapeno dominiert so stark, dass es schon eindimensional erscheint. Nichtsdestotrotz gibt es noch Anklänge von Kirsche und Himbeere. Die Balance ist endgültig dahin.

WineInspector-Wertung: 83

Conclusion:

La Paroisse is a very nice wine. For 7,60€ (~ $10) it offers a good quality, but is not made for the long-term. What's more, older vintages (2006 or 2007) could be interesting, because the 2009 still needs 2-3 years for full ripeness.

Der La Paroisse ist ein schöner Wein. Für 7,60€ bietet er eine gute Qualität, ist aber nicht auf Langzeitgenuss ausgelegt. Zunächst könnten ältere Jahrgänge (2006 oder 2007) interessanter sein, da der 2009er noch 2-3 Jahre bis zur völligen Reife benötigt.

Cims de Porrera Solanes DOC 2007

Because of the rising number of (high) quality wines, Priorato is a region with growing attention. For people, who would like to take a look at it, we recommend this beauty:

This blend (50% Carinena, 20% Granacha, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 5 Syrah) is dark violet in the glass, almost black. In the nose polished flavours of (sour) cherry, plum and liquorice. On the palate good polish and density with cherry, plum and liquorice, sustained by fresh acidity. Very "dirty-styled" on the following days. Medium to full bodied, soft tannins and a good aftertaste. Best buy! Drink: 2013-2020.

Rating: 91 points.

Diese Cuvée (50% Carinena, 20% Granacha, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot und 5% Syrah) besitzt eine dunkelviolette, fast schwarze Farbe. In der Nase wie geschliffene Aromen von (Sauer-)Kirsche, Pflaume und Lakritze. Im Mund guter Schliff und gute Dichte mit Kirsche, Pflaume und Lakritze, gestützt von frischer Säure. Sehr "schmutzig" an den Folgetagen. Mittlerer bis voller Körper, sanfte Tannine und ein guter Abgang.

WineInspector-Wertung: 91**

Not even $20 (16€)!

If you liked the entry level, the Casa Gran del Siurana Gran Cruor (2007) or the Cims de Porrera "Classic" Caranyena / "Classic" Garnatxa should be your next choice. Enjoy!

WineInspector Magazine: October Edition is online

The newest WineInspector Magazine is out. This month hidden gems and big names (Tardieu-Laurent, Roger Sabon, ...) are waiting for you. Enjoy very interesting wines from France, Greece, Georgia and the Lebanon.

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Wine of the month (October): Château Kefraya Comte de M 2009

The 2009 Comte de M (Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah) matured for 16 months in fine-grained French oak barrels (85% new wood, 15% one year old). It appears ruby in the glass. In the nose a complex bouquet with beguiling flavours of iron, pepper, leather, black currant and vanilla. On the palate very soft structured with meat, blueberry and leather intermixed with delicate notes of jalapeno, milk chocolate and vanilla. Full bodied, present, but soft tannins, a good extract and a long aftertaste. Good buy! Drink: 2016-2023.

Rating: 93 points.

Der 2009er Comte de M (Cabernet Sauvignon und Syrah) reifte 16 Monate in feinporigen Fässern aus französischer Eiche (85% neues Holz, 15% ein Jahr alt) und erscheint rubinrot im Glas. In der Nase ein komplexes Bouquet mit betörenden Düften nach Eisen, Pfeffer, Leder, schwarzer Johannisbeere und Vanille. Im Mund sehr weich strukturiert mit Fleisch, Blaubeere und Leder sowie zarten Noten von Jalapeno, Vollmilchschokolade und Vanille. Voller Körper, präsente, aber weiche Tannine, ein guter Extrakt sowie ein langer Abgang.

WineInspector-Wertung: 93*

Buyable here: http://www.weinstore24.de/new/-chateau-kefraya--p-606.html?osCsid=slpieg1qpt8353r801ecf8clb2