Conventional Viticulture
Comments = This wine offers a Medium+ intensity on the nose and a pronounced intensity on the palate. It has a beautiful balance balance acidity-aromas and tannins-aromas. It shows a great rand of aromas and a beautiful expression of complexity. It has a complex, long and fresh finish. It is maybe slightly below than their 2015 vintage but there is no doubt that this is a great wine.
Final Grade = A
Comments = An outstanding wine with a perfect balance acidity-aromas. It has a pronounced nose and palate. Its tannins are in the process of being polished by time and are starting to be integrated to the wine. The palate is very enjoyable with a mix of ripe fruits completed with delicate spices and hints of mint (and Eucalyptus). The finish is complex and long with hints of spices and a very precise acidity.
Final Grade = A+
Comments = This is a superb Chenin Blanc from South Africa with lovely vibrant acidity, slightly exuberant fruit around apple, citrus and baked apple. A beautiful complexity and a long finish. In short, this wine is part of the big leagues
Final Grade = A
Comments = Concentration, precision and finesse are the key words for this wine. The tannins are silky and blend perfectly into the fruit aromas (black plum). The finish is complex and persistent with well-integrated oak nuances (cloves, vanilla), all enhanced by spicy notes. A very fine wine from one of the oldest and most prestigious vineyards in South Africa. This is probably one of the finest Pinotages I have tasted.
Final Grade = A
Comments = Stunning! I was impressed with the level of freshness and precise acidity this wine can display given its tannic structure and great aromatic intensity. Its aroma-acidity and aroma-tannin balance is just perfect. On the palate it is powerful, complex and deploys many varied nuances of fruit with floral notes and delicate aromas derived from vanilla. The finish is incredibly long and persistent with a very subtle mineral touch. This wine has great aging potential and I strongly recommend letting it age for at least 15 or 20 years before opening it in order to appreciate the true potential of this masterpiece.
Final Grade = A++
Comments = Finesse, purity and length are the key words to best describe this exceptional wine. A wide aromatic range, a perfect balance between aromas-acid and aromas-tannins. A long, fairly round and complex finish. In short, everything is there to make a great wine with great aging potential.
Final Grade = A+
Comments = This superb Blanc de Blancs continues to express all its freshness and precise acidity. The overall balance of this 2008 wine remains stunning years later. Aromas of citrus, biscuits and brioche are complemented wonderfully by acidity and a lingering bubble. Its finish is very long and persistent. Undoubtedly, one of the greatest Champagnes that I have had the chance to taste for a unique and exceptional 2008 vintage which allowed the full potential of this single-plot champagne to be expressed. This is a truly mythical and timeless Champagne.
Final Grade = A++
Comments = Stunning! The 2011 vintage is a mythical “riserva” from Quintarelli, it is one of the most sought after Valpolicella vintages of the 2010s from this producer. Its aromas have evolved to become more tertiary and be centered on chocolate, cocoa and liquorice. With this wine, we are in the perfection of what man and nature can produce. This wine is undoubtedly a very good financial investment as well as a real treat for connoisseurs.
Final Grade = A++
Comments = This wine is a marvel, one of the top vintages from this iconic producer. Its aromas have evolved to become more tertiary and be centered on chocolate, cocoa and liquorice. Complexity, intensity, elegance, sumptuous finish, it’s all there. This wine is close to perfection and has an incredibly interesting aging potential. It is a good investment as wine lovers are seeking this vintage.
Final Grade = A+
Comments = This wine is a marvel, one of the best recent vintages from this iconic producer. Complexity, intensity, elegance, sumptuous finish, it’s all there. This wine borders on perfection and has an incredibly interesting aging potential. It is also a very good investment that will attract the wine enthusiasts in a few years.
Final Grade = A+