In Denmark natural wines with little or no sulphur are getting more and more popular in the trendy restaurants. In a sense this also reflects the development of the New Nordic Kitchen, where these wines according to experts are a very good match to the rather delicate flavors of the mordern Nordic …
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Sips and Samples #2 – Pain and Pleasure
One tasting this week ... Languedoc 2005 and Mosel Auslese 2001. What a mix of "pain" and pleasure! The Tasting was held on November 1st 2011 in Copenhagen. Languedoc 2005 I must say I find it very hard to appreciate red Languedoc wines, and this occation was sadly no exception. In my opinion …
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J.L. Chave, Hermitage Blanc 2000
The white Chave 2000 is a big wine. Needs time in the glass, or should be decanted. At first the alcohol is dominant, but after some time the wine gets focused both in the bouquet and on the palate. It's a quite fat and opulent dry white, but still it has quite a good acidity and balance, and could …
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Clos du Chateau 2009
Clos du Chateau 2009 a very fine wine without the usual heavy sweet notes from the 2009 vintage. A Lovely, elegant, silky and seductive wine, classic Vosne Romanee. Note, this is not a big wine, but an incredibly well-made and charming village wine. This is a lovely wine! (2011 - 2025) - 90p …
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Domaine Meo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot 2004
The Meo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot 2004 will turn into a fine wine, it's focused as most 2004 wines, and starting to show a little sweetness on the palate. It still need some time, before it will show all it's potential, but is a pleasure with food now. I would think a similar wine from a cold cellar …
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