Christer Byklum

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bordeaux vintage 2023 - TOP 40 WINES!

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