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    MY TOP WINES 2010

     

    2017 is now firmly part of history and with 7826 wines tasted in 2017, it has been a busy year. But two wines have already seen 96 points in 2018! Highlights of the year other than specific wines?

    -My first trip to the Rhône Valley, and my first really close look on several wines from this valley side by side. Some stunning stuff made here. I knew that from before, but I still get to taste very few of these lovelie...

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    TOP 41 WINES from Bordeaux vintage 2015

    The wines on this list is chosen for their believed future score and and thereafter in the order that I would like to buy them to have them in my collection (if I had money dripping from my finger tips) but there are, luckily, some wines on this list that are not overly expensive. After five hundred and fifty plus wines tasted of the 2015 vintage more or less everything there is to taste of names have...

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    My Yesterday

    Château Montrose 1928-2015

    2015 Château Montrose APR 16 Ruby. Spices, dark fruits, floral, red berries, floral, detailed, maybe not the most intense Montrose but a lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, rounded texture, juicy, lively, smooth and precise, long. 13,4% alcohol this year. Montrose has been ecological for a few years already and starts trials on biodynamics now in 2016. 94-96

     

    2015 La Dame ...

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    Me

    To me wine is one of the greatest and sometimes worst of the worlds greatest pleasures. When you get that one bottle, or even that one sip of a truly great wine, you're just lost. Wine can be almost everything, great pleasure, great fun, deeply tragic, complex, easy, boring, fresh, fantastic, but maybe the greatest of it all, floating history. Imagine drinking your birth year wine, you drink you're own age, and in a way your own life. Memories...

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    Pro Me

    Born in 1979 Christer has tasted a massive amount of wines for his age. With seventeen years of experience and more than 58.000 wines tasted in total with a focus on fine wines and especially Bordeaux, but also the wines of Burgundy, Port, Madeira and German Rieslings. He tastes 7-8000 wines annualy from all over the world. Christer started his education in fine wine back in 2003 when he took the WSET Level 2 Intermediate Certificate. In 2005 ...

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    Digital Me

    MY top wine moments of 2016. 

    It is a list, but it’s difficult to put it correctly, it’s more the first that springs to my mind thinking back on the year that has passed by. 

     

    1. Just for the sheer pleasure and luxury of being able to follow and share one bottle of 1982 Château Mouton Rothschild over several hours with just one fellow drinker. A magnificent bottle, the best one I’ve had, opened randomly (word not chosen randomly) by ...

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Wine Moments

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Christer Byklum/ BWW2024 Finalist, Wine Writer (Norway)  had a tasting of  34 Wines  from  6 Producers 

Large Symington´s Port tasting, back to 1950 /  Graham's Single Harvest Tawny 1950 / Amber. 356 bottles made, bottle no 68, Intense, dried fruits, nuts, figs, dates, raisins nose, some tobacco and caramel. Fresh acidity, dried fruits, anise, dried fruits, raisins, dried apricots, layered, deep and long. 96



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Christer Byklum/ BWW2024 Finalist, Wine Writer (Norway)  had a tasting of  33 Wines  from  5 Producers 

2014 A.F. Gros Richebourg / Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fresh, fruity, detailed, elegant and nuanced, superb nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, bright, fruity, refined, detailed and elegant, lively, spices, superb length. Just as gorgeous as I remember it from Grand Jours a few weeks back. 95 points

26d 19h ago

Christer Byklum/ BWW2024 Finalist, Wine Writer (Norway)  had a tasting of  17 Wines  from  8 Producers 

Visit at Château Laroze / 2010 Château Laroze, Ruby. Blackberries, anise, dark fruits, scented, blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, anise, liquorice, detailed, spices, long. Minerals. 93p

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Christer Byklum/ BWW2024 Finalist, Wine Writer (Norway)  had a tasting of  32 Wines  from  9 Producers 

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti 2007 / Bright garnet. So incredibly transparent, nuanced, layered, like sheets of the finest silk, very tender, yet powerful. The silk wraps around and hides every other sensation than this wine, in such a delicate way. Subdued yet flamboyant. Ethereal. Spices, flower garden, dried and fresh fruits, exotic, wide and focused, pure as none. Fresh acidity, few and ripe tannins, almost watery palate in its uttermost transparent state, playful like a shy child playing in the corner, you barely notice it, but you hear it's laughter. Elusive like a beautiful butterfly in summer. And all of this was written during the aftertaste of the first sip alone. This is magic, and I hope I can taste it once more. It gives length a new meaning. Most will not be impressed by it, I'm sure, but like something transparent and tender from Mozart, take away one note, and it would not be a masterpiece. 100

4m 12d ago

Chablis Les Clos 2011, Vincent Dauvissat
Chablis Les Clos 2006, Vincent Dauvissat
Mercurey, Kes Rochelles 2014, Louis Max
Charmes-Chambertin 2011, Louis Max
Charmes-Chambertin 2012, Louis Max
Corton Blanc 2012, Domaine Comte Senard
Corton Clos de Meix 2012, Domaine Comte Senard
Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Valozières 2012, Domaine Comte Senard
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Macherelles 2021, Guy Amiot
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Demoiselles 2021, Guy Amiot
Savigny-les-Beaune Vieilles Vignes 2021, Domaine Pierre Guillemot
Savigny-les-Beaune Dessus les Gollardes 2021, Domaine Pierre Guillemot
Pouilly-Fuissè Grand Elevage Blanc 2022, Verget
Bourgogne Blanc Terres De Pierres 2022, Verget
Meursault Vieilles Vignes 2012, Domaine Buisson-Charles
Meursault Vieilles Vignes 2013, Domaine Buisson-Charles
Meursault Charmes 2016, Domaine Buisson-Charles
Meursault Vieilles Vignes 2008, Domaine Buisson-Charles
Meursault Les Tessons 2016, Domaine Buisson-Charles
Meursault 1er Cru Les Cras 2016, Domaine Buisson-Charles
Meursault Les Tessons 2011, Domaine Buisson-Charles
Corton-Charlemagne 2014, Domaine Buisson-Charles
Meursault Vieilles Vignes 2015, Domaine Buisson-Charles
Auxey-Duresses 2021, Vaudoisey-Creusefond
Marsannay Blanc au Champ Salomon 2014, Domaine Charles Audoin
Marsannay Blanc La Charme aux Pretres 2014, Domaine Charles Audoin
Marsannay Blanc au Champ Salomon 2012, Domaine Charles Audoin
Marsannay Blanc au Champ Salomon 2013, Domaine Charles Audoin
Marsannay Blanc La Charme aux Pretres 2013, Domaine Charles Audoin
Marsannay Clos du Roy 2011, Domaine Charles Audoin
Marsannay Clos du Roy 2013, Domaine Charles Audoin
Marsannay Clos du Roy 2012, Domaine Charles Audoin

Christer Byklum/ BWW2024 Finalist, Wine Writer (Norway)  had a tasting of  34 Wines  from  21 Producers 

Cheval Blanc 1945 / Echenauer bottling. Top shoulder fill. Bright garnet with orange rim. Rich nose, sweet lilies, exotic, spices, layers upon layers and very complex. Fresh acidity, tannins polished and more or less gone, or at least extremely integrated into the texture. Lively, balanced, fresh and long. Broadbent: ' A total contrast to the uniquely mammoth '47. A more typical Cheval Blanc in its fragrance, deft touch and elegance'. 95

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Christer Byklum/ BWW2024 Finalist, Wine Writer (Norway)  had a tasting of  26 Wines  from  13 Producers 

2013 Petrus / Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, anise, floral, detailed, nuanced, bright if leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some spices, juicy, elegant texture, long finish. Very smooth. 95

6m 19d ago

Christer Byklum/ BWW2024 Finalist, Wine Writer (Norway)  had a tasting of  37 Wines  from  37 Producers 

Bordeaux vintage 2023 - TOP 40 WINES!

7m 12d ago

Cheval Blanc 2023, Château Cheval Blanc
Le Pin 2023, Le Pin
Château Latour 2023, Château Latour
Pétrus 2023, Château Pétrus
Lafite-Rothschild 2023, Château Lafite-Rothschild
Château Margaux 2023, Château Margaux
Château Haut-Brion 2023, Château Haut-Brion
Château Ausone 2023, Château Ausone
Château Mouton-Rothschild 2023, Château Mouton-Rothschild
Château Palmer 2023, Château Palmer
Vieux Chateau Certan 2023, Vieux Château Certan
Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2023, Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Lafleur 2023, Château Lafleur
La Mission Haut Brion 2023, Château La Mission Haut-Brion
L'Eglise-Clinet 2023, Château L'Eglise-Clinet
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2023, Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Léoville-Las Cases 2023, Château Léoville-Las Cases
Château Suduiraut 2023, Château Suduiraut
Château L´Evangile 2023, Château L´Evangile
Montrose 2023, Château Montrose
Château Angelus 2023, Château Angelus
Le Gay 2023, Le Gay
Château Calon Ségur 2023, Château Calon-Ségur
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2023, Château Lafleur-Pétrus
Château Brane-Cantenac 2023, Château Brane-Cantenac
Château Pichon-Longueville Baron 2023, Château Pichon-Longueville Baron
Trotanoy 2023, Château Trotanoy
Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou 2023, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Château Durfort-Vivens 2023, Château Durfort-Vivens
Château Les Carmes-Haut-Brion 2023, Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion
Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 2023, Domaine de Chevalier
Château La Conseillante 2023, Château La Conseillante
Château Beauséjour Duffau-Lagarrosse 2023, Château Beauséjour Duffau-Lagarrosse
Tertre Roteboeuf 2023, Château Tertre Roteboeuf
Château Doisy-Daene 2023, Château Doisy-Daëne
Bélair Monange 2023, Château Bélair Monange
Château Pavie-Macquin 2023, Château Pavie-Macquin

Christer Byklum/ BWW2024 Finalist, Wine Writer (Norway)  had a tasting of  38 Wines  from  19 Producers 

1880 D’Oliveiras Terrantez / Deep amber. Jumps out of the glass. Dried fruits, rich, fruit driven, intense, smoky, molasses, caramel, detailed, dried apricots and nuts nose. Fresh acidity, dried fruits, intense, molasses, nuts, walnuts, dried fruits, layered and long. 95

7m 14d ago

Rosé Millésime 1999, Charles Heidsieck
Hermitage Red 1983, E.Guigal
Yattarna Chardonnay 2019, Penfolds
Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2019, Penfolds
Grange Hermitage 2017, Penfolds
Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Penfolds
St Henri Shiraz 2018, Penfolds
Magill Estate Shiraz 2019, Penfolds
RWT Shiraz 2019, Penfolds
Chambolle-Musigny 2018, Joseph Drouhin
Batuta 2010, Niepoort
John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Wynns Coonawarra Estate
Wynns Michael Coonawarra Shiraz 2010, Wynns Coonawarra Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Wynns Coonawarra Estate
Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou 1967, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Terrantez 1880, D'Oliveiras Madeira
Château de Figeac 1995, Château de Figeac
Quinta dos Malvedos 2004, Graham's
Corton Clos du Roi 2005, Domaine de Montille
Beaulieu Georges de Latour Private Reserve 2018, Beaulieu Vineyards
Vintage Port 1997, Sandeman
10 Years Old Tawny NV (10's), Sandeman
Fine White Port NV (10's), Sandeman
Vintage Port 2000, Sandeman
20 Years Old Tawny NV (10's), Sandeman
30 years old Tawny NV (10's), Sandeman
Founder’s Reserve Ruby Port NV (10's), Sandeman
Couhins Lurton blanc 2008, Château Couhins Lurton
Imperial Gran Reserva 2010, C.V.N.E /Cune
Contino Rioja Blanco 2016, C.V.N.E /Cune
Imperial Reserva 2016, C.V.N.E /Cune
Domaine de Pavillon Pommard Clos des Ursulines 2019, Albert Bichot
Clos Frantin Gevrey-Chambertin Les Murots 2018, Albert Bichot
Belcanto Chianti Classico 2018, Nittardi
Chianti Classico Vigna Doghessa 2018, Nittardi
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru La Garenne 2010, Domaine Marc Colin
Testamatta 2019, Bibi Graetz
Colore 2019, Bibi Graetz

 Albert Bichot  has updated producer and wine information

7m 17d ago

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