5/12/2024 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

This is a nice wine, however, I reduced the drinking window significantly. In my opinion, this wine needs to be drunk in the next 2-3 years.
The colour is a clear yellow. Nose is a bit disappointing, not very expressive.
Flavours are nice, butter, caramel, tropical fruits, a bit of sweetness. Acidity is ok, however, for a Bourgogne, not the freshest of wines I know and drink. Aftertaste also ok, not very long or impressive.
This may have been an underperforming bottle, if not and this is it, than I am a bit disappointed in this wine.

5/9/2024 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

This is obviously a wine which is over its top. Color was intense yellow.
The wine was still fresh, not oxidized at all. It lost strength in nose and flavors but still pleasant to drink.Actually a surprise.

5/4/2024 - Kopstal wrote:

started to be oxidized, should have been drunk sooner

4/27/2024 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

Transparent ruby colored wine. A bit like cranberry juice. It smells like strawberry and blueberry, not very strong though. Fresh.
Plenty of fruit, light berries, soft tannins, smooth, light to medium bodied, alcohol is not too noticeable. There are some sweet tones and sufficient acidity. It is fresh and all is nicely in balance. Perhaps, one could call this wine a bit boring because of that. Considering the EUR 14 I paid for this wine, it is very good value. Although the wine has fruit and is fresh, I think it should be drunk within the next three years.

4/20/2024 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

Quite a nice glass of wine.
Still purple in the color, however, the edges are a bit watery and show the age of the wine.
Nose is powerful and expressive. There is perhaps a bit too much alcohol that is not hidden anymore by fruit.
Medium full bodied, tannins are reasonably smooth but have not disappeared (decanted the bottle an hour and a half before drinking). The wine is almost sweet, ripe fruits, good long aftertaste with some dryness from tannins.

4/13/2024 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

Nose of ripe fruits, melon, ananas, not mineral. Although alcohol % is 14,5, it is not really noticeable.
Flavours of tropical fruits, apricot and butter. Balance is ok, acidity is limited but adequate, a bit of a sweet undertone. For a white wine, quite full bodied with a long presence in the mouth.
The wine can still be kept for a couple of years.
All in all, a nice glass of wine to be combined with fish with creamy sauce or chicken and veal. Think would do well with medium spicy (Asian) food as well.

4/12/2024 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

Definitely old and probably long over its prime but still drinking nicely. Unexpected!
Nose lacks fresh fruit, more a combination of prunes and pepper and …
Taste is still fresh with ripe cherries and sweet. Alcohol is noticeable, even in 1999 this wine already managed to get to 14.5%.
Aftertaste is pleasant, not long.
I had to decant as the cork did not come out in one piece but the wine is holding well. Second glass is even better than the first one as the temperature has risen to around 16 degr celsius.

3/16/2024 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

The nose is not very expressive, perhaps I should have opened the bottle earlier. It is pleasant though, however, the flavours are stronger, almost an explosion of fruits, medium full bodied, still a dry undertone from the tannins, which are present but not harsh. The alcohol is clearly noticeable, I think the level is acceptable, however, a percentage point less would make the wine fresher and even more enjoyable.
All in all, a nice tasty glass of wine, not comparable with a pinot noir from Bourgogne but I suppose no one is looking for that when buying this wine.

2/24/2024 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

Compared to the Volnay 2009 we drunk before this wine, the Chambolle was a bit disappointing. Not as fresh and fruity. Less elegance, less special. Perhaps still a bit too young?

2/24/2024 - Kopstal wrote:

A bit disappointing, just an ok wine, nothing special. With almost 25 years of age, the wine did not seem tired though, still plenty of fruit in the mouth.

2/24/2024 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

This wine showed no age yet, still fresh and vibrant. An explosion of fruit, medium bodied. Smooth tannins, balanced acidity and a pleasant aftertaste.

12/29/2023 - Kopstal wrote:

To start with: I gave a “neutral” while this type of Riesling is not really my type of wine.
Having said that, for an 18 year old wine, this Riesling still seemed young. still a bit of petrol in the nose, however, a very fresh lively impression, no notice of sweetness. However, for me the taste is a bit too sweet. Not the sweetness of a good Sauternes, much less complex. The wine still has a nice acidity to compensate for the sweetness. One way or the other the nose and taste are nicely balanced. Although it is not my wine, I think it is a very acceptable Riesling, certainly considering I only paid EUR 13 for it.

12/1/2023 - Kopstal wrote:

This wine was over its age. Still drinkable, not corked or spoiled in a technical manner, however, lacking nose and flavors other than heavy notes of prune. lack of tannins, lack of acidity. Just old without energy and anything attractive.
I think the below rating of drinkable until 2033 is a mistake.

11/22/2023 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

still fresh and vibrant with medium full body, tannins present, not too harsh. dry aftertaste, however, little acidity. In the mouth even a bit sweet.
Better than I expected!

11/10/2023 - Kopstal wrote:

Wine is getting old, start of oxidation, still good to drink with a nose of tropical fruits and caramel flavor. The wine in a certain way gives the impression of being sweet. However, the finish is still crisp with plenty acidity.

10/28/2023 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

This is a very nice Volnay. Complex, pleasant nose with a bit of prunes, also berries. The colour and transparency is unmistakably pinot noir. Taste is in harmony with the nose, quite expressive, round, very smooth tannins, not overly alcoholic; yummi! Give it an hour after opening or use a decanter. I do not think that the wine will improve, it is a good time to drink.

10/27/2023 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

unmistakably Cabernet with graphite all over its nose. Smooth tannins, medium bodied, a point to drink. Good value for money.

4/13/2023 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

fresh, powerful wine with reasonably smooth tannins; really nice glass of wine.

3/25/2023 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

I used it for coq au vin. However, I tasted a bit and I was actually impressed. Should have drank it, it was clearly b etter than the Saint Joseph I had chosen to drink.
Dark red fruits and a bit of plum on the nose, fresh, medium bodied with a long aftertaste.

3/25/2023 - Kopstal Does not like this wine:

Wine is drinkable, however uninteresting and without much of anything.

11/15/2022 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

it has a nice liquorice red fruits nose with some smokiness.
warm red fruits flavor, some smooth tannins left, medium body, medium to long finish. a pleasant glass of wine.
Although declared over the top already in 2016, I like this wine, it still shows fruit and is a good not to complicated glass of mature wine.
We consumed the wine relatively fresh, certainly under “room” temperature, which I think works well.

11/1/2022 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

The wine looks garnet colored. The legs are medium. There is light sediment in the bottle. It smells like strawberry jam and blackberry. Not the prunes that are often too present in similar age south Rhone (and other regions) wines. Fresher than I expected, younger.

Taste of berries with hints of chocolate and light toast. Still dry, some tannins left. Delicious.

The body is medium/full and smooth with a long finish. Medium acidity.

All in all, a very nice glass of wine, still surprisingly fresh and fruity. Not a wine to keep for many more years, it is probably over its peak. I am looking forward to combining this with a nice filet de biche with a raspberry game sauce.

10/23/2022 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

Delicate fresh nose, medium bodied, some sweetness, smooth with still some soft tannins. Good acidity and a long rewarding finish. A remarkable glass of wine now and I would guess for the next five years.

4/23/2022 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

the first bottle from the case was heavily oxidized and undrinkable. So I was concerned that all bottles would be oxidized. Nothing is less true, this second bottle is all I love in Meursault, smokey nose, buttery with full and mature flavors of peach and with a nice acidity. I do think that the wine should be consumed in the next year.

4/14/2022 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

This wine is still in very good shape. It shows age, however there is still fruit in nose and taste (and not just prunes) and the wine is still powerful. Remaining tannins are smooth and there is a nice balance between ripe fruits and acidity. Considering that this is a relatively inexpensive wine, I find it a top performer.

12/31/2021 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

fantastic nose, a bit young to drink though.
wait another 5 - 10 yrs.

12/25/2021 - Kopstal wrote:

The wine was still closed, harsh, not pleasant to drink. I hope another 5-10 years will resolve this.

2/26/2021 - Kopstal Does not like this wine:

too sweet, lack of balance, not my wine (that is why I used it for cooking)

2/26/2021 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

warm, alcoholic nose (alcohol only 13%, however that is my impression). It is not unpleasant, however, also not impressive.There are hints of fruit, not heavey, no pruny wine, elegant actually.
The flavour is absolute berries, fruit, with a nice acidity and a long, long aftertaste, which is enjoyable. Tannins are noticeable, however, not at all disturbing. The wine is smooth, medium body, good value for money. I am going to finish the bottles I still have within the next two years.

2/5/2021 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

smokey nose; elegant and dry, nice acidity, tropical fruits. impressive wine, best Clos du Paradis I have tasted until now.

12/19/2020 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

Still in good shape.

5/24/2020 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

Plum and pepper on the nose. the wine is clearly aged. However, it still has a full body and a medium to long aftertaste.
Tannins are hardly noticeable. Still adequate acidity.

5/20/2020 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

This wine still has power and fruit. Aged but not old.

5/17/2020 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

golden colour, nose of tropical fruit, very round, fat, full, oily almost. a bit sweet but not like sauternes.
very lively for a 30 year old wine.

4/23/2020 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

The wine is still deep purple red. Not really an old look. No watery edges. Clear pencil lead on the nose, a cabernet nose, not overly impressive, however still present and enjoyable. The wine tastes fresh, tannins are soft, however still present. Wine still has body and tastes fruity. Medium to long aftertaste. Adequate acidity as well. I expected this wine to be gone by now. So pleasant surprise.

4/17/2020 - Kopstal wrote:

Not my type of wine. I do like the typical Riesling nose with clear hints of petrol. The wine is round, full, nice. It is fresh and there is still plenty of fruit. Nice as well. However, there is a sweetness that is too much for me. Yes, it is balanced by acidity, quite a bit of acidity. Short and not impressive aftertaste. It lacks harmony. I would consider this an easy drinking aperitiv wine for people who like Mosel wines. Cool it down and enjoy.

4/13/2020 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

Golden colour. Fresh and fruity nose, quite impressive. Full bodied, almost creamy with a nice acidity.

12/22/2018 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

Let me start with explaining why I scored the wine in the “good” range: it is a proper balanced, full bodied, pleasant to drink wine. It is not more than that although all its power may be impressive. It lacks tannins and acidity, so depending on your taste, you may not like this at all.
The nose has strong hints of blueberry and prunes. Nice but heavey. The moment you smell it, you know it is not a fresh, light red wine. Power, body. The flavours confirm that. Dark fruits, full body, smooth, sweet, lack of acidity, little complexity, nice long aftertaste. Alcohol is quite present. 14% is not nothing but the wine gives me the impression of even more. That probably helps in liking the wine ..... Oh, if you own it, no need to keep it for many years to come. I would be surprised if this wine gets any better with ageing.

11/19/2018 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

Ready to drink

11/20/2018 - Kopstal wrote:

Was drinkable but far from impressive.

9/30/2018 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

The wine has a deep red color with a purple undertone. It becomes watery/thin towards the edges showing a bit of age. Nose of warm red fruits and prunes. Alcohol is noticeable in the nose but not too strong. Taste is full, warm and smooth but there is sweetness combined with acidity and freshness. Some tannins left as well but overall impression is smooth. Aftertaste is long and nice.
I suggest not to drink this wine too warm. I think 15 degr Celsius is the perfect temperature to enjoy.

9/29/2018 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

Used mostly of the bottle for cooking. However, I was surprised how well this wine has kept. Still an impressive nose with citrus fruits, full body, freshness and a long aftertaste.

5/19/2018 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

Straw yellow, seductive nose of melon, tropical fruits, butter, ; full and nice. No oxidation. Taste is round and smooth with a long aftertaste. The wine lacks a bit of the typical acidity of a modern Bourgogne Chardonnay. Nevertheless a nice balanced glass of wine with no signs of too much age.

1/20/2018 - Kopstal Does not like this wine:

This wine is disappointing. Not much aroma. Cannot recognize Chardonnay. Taste is sweet at start, finishing with a bitter. Lacks freshness and acidity. One can find better wines for half (or less) of the price of this wine. But it is Swiss so cannot expect it to be cheap.

12/15/2017 - Kopstal Does not like this wine:

Something not in order with this wine; ended up using it as basis for a red wine sauce which worked well. Aroma is awkward, flavour flat and not particularly nice. Definitely not corked but also definitely not living up to even an average Bourgogne Pinot Noir. (this was third bottle I had with similar experience so it is not something that I consider specific for this bottle.)

12/2/2017 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

Pity that this was the last bottle.
This wine was still amazing, absolutely not long over the top, plenty of fruit, prunes, berries, chocolate. Full body, sufficient acidity, smooth medium-long aftertaste.

11/26/2017 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

Nice glass of wine, ready to drink. Some thought it was a mature Grenache wine, Rayas was mentioned. So not a typical Bourgogne Pinot Noir.
Pinot Noir type of transparent red, just becoming a a bit light at the edges. Impressive nose with notes of ripe berries. Peppery. A mouthfull of wine with a smooth medium long finish.

11/25/2017 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

Aged but still fresh with mature Bordeaux notes, even some graphite on the nose. Smooth, medium bodied, dark fruits, oak. Quite good for a Fronsac harvested over 17 years ago.

6/1/2017 - Kopstal wrote:

disappointing, not a true Meursault

5/6/2017 - Kopstal Likes this wine:

very good value for money