Ivor

9.1

Impressive to see an entry level Riesling develop into a wine with serious depth and intensity. Zingy citrus nose with clear notes of petroleum and (over)ripe papaya. On the palate again ripe citrus fruits, lime, lemon and maybe some grapefruit. Some bitters. Petrol is there again and accompanies the wine to a mineral streak aligned with the focused Riesling acidity. Finish is pretty long. — 9 days ago

Ivor

9.0

Popcorny cali chardonnay with just enough freshness to counter the 14%. The expressive fruits are mellowing down and some tertiary nuances appear. Lovely wine with a Dutch twist. — 2 months ago

Ivor

9.1

Lovely now with a great glass filling nose. Fresh an vibrant on the palate, juicy red fruits, cedar, smoke and cigar boxes. Delicate now after 16 years but far from over the hill. Love this wine and an incredible value. — 3 months ago

Ivor

9.5

Great precision and refinement. Very finely grated tannins structure, beautiful perfume of red fruits and quality oak. Wine showed young but so delicious. — a month ago

Ivor

9.1

no detailed notes but needed a bit of air in the glass before it started to show. very nice considering the price. — 2 months ago

Ivor

9.1

The 2011 Château Fleur Cardinale shows a warm, expressive character with ripe blackberry, blueberry, cherry, and prune notes, complemented by hints of dried fruit, leather, nutmeg, and subtle oak. The palate is rich and velvety, framed by plush tannins and layers of crème de cassis. Despite its age, the wine feels remarkably youthful and vibrant. A touch of alcohol warmth lingers on the finish, adding to its generous, polished style. — 2 months ago

Ivor

8.9

Fresh as a daisy still with juicy red to black fruits. Some garique, sticky licorice, leather and masking it’s 15% quite well. Medium complex and some years left to develop. — a month ago

Ivor

9.1

This wine shows bright, crunchy freshness with notes of alpine cough drops, fresh green herbs, and a touch of petrol. The palate is taut and mineral-driven, layered with lime zest and green apple, grapefruits. A saline, slatey undercurrent adds depth and tension, leading to a clean, mouthwatering finish. A precise and expressive Mosel Riesling with real energy and character. — 2 months ago

Ivor

9.1

Started off a bit weekish with sour cherries, high acidity and a hollow fruit profile but this turned sweet after 90 min with great balance, modest fruits, perfumed nose and tertiary notes. A treat. — 3 months ago

Ivor

8.8

Quite ripe orchard fruits with a clear minerality streak which appeared after a while. The alcohol felt disjoint at this point. Think it’s time to drink these and not expect great things to happen in the future. Nevertheless enjoyable. — 4 months ago