Saint-Romain AOC, Burgundy, France, 13% vol., 3 060

Grape variety: Chardonnay

The wine is medium gold in colour. A nose of moderate intensity; aromas of apricot, vanilla, fresh hazelnut and butter.  Oily and perfectly balanced on the palate with refreshing acidity, moderate alcohol, a medium body and high fruit concentration; flavours of yellow apple, vanilla and butter on a long finish. Ready for drinking.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/02/2020

Pessac-Léognan AOC, Bordeaux, France, 13% vol., 2 967

Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

The wine is medium gold in colour. A complex, appealing nose of pronounced intensity; aromas of white flowers, stone fruit, toasted hazelnut and butter. Well-balanced and mouth coating on the palate with fresh acidity, moderate alcohol, a medium body and a high level of fruit concentration; flavours of pineapple, apricot kernel and butter on a long finish. Ready for drinking.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/02/2020

Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG, Veneto, Italy, 13% vol., 3 097

Grape variety: Corvina Veronese 80%; Rondinella 20%

The wine is medium ruby in colour. A concentrated, sweet nose of pronounced intensity; aromas of prune, currant, dried black cherry, date and a hint of spice. The wine is well-structured and sweet on the palate with fresh acidity, ample round tannins, well-integrated moderate alcohol and very concentrated fruit; flavours of prune, currant and dark chocolate on a long finish. Ready for drinking with potential for ageing (7-8 years). Residual sugar of more than 45 g/l. Tasted from a 500 ml bottle.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/02/2020

Valpolicella Ripasso DOC, Veneto, Italy, 13.5% vol., 2 037

Grape variety: Corvina Veronese 85%; Merlot 10%; Rondinella 5%

The wine is pale ruby in colour. A fruit-driven nose of pronounced intensity; aromas of raspberry, strawberry jam and rose petals. Well-balanced on the palate, with a hint of sweetness, fresh acidity, moderate ripe firm tannins, well-integrated alcohol, a full body and very good fruit concentration; flavours of strawberry, red cherry and raspberry on a lasting finish. Ready for drinking with potential for ageing (4-5 years). Residual sugar – 4-18 g/l.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/02/2020

Chinon AOC, Loire Valley, France, 12.5% vol., 2 446

Grape variety: Cabernet Franc

The wine is medium ruby in colour. A gentle, fruit-driven nose of pronounced intensity; aromas of black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant and bay leaf. There is well-balanced juicy acidity and a good level of fruit concentration on the palate, with warming moderate alcohol, moderate tannins and a medium body; flavours of red cherry, blackcurrant and bay leaf on quite a long finish. Ready for drinking with potential for ageing (3-4 years).

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/02/2020

Friuli Grave DOC, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, 12.5% vol., 1 367

Grape variety: Pinot Grigio

The wine is pale gold in colour. A fruit-driven nose of pronounced intensity; aromas of pear, peach and apricot. There is bright acidity, warming alcohol, a medium body and a good level of fruit concentration; flavours of yellow apple, melon and apricot on a lasting finish. Ready for drinking.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/02/2020

Soave DOC, Veneto, Italy, 12.5% vol., 1 145

Grape variety: Garganega 80%; Trebbiano di Soave 15%; Chardonnay 5%

The wine is medium gold in colour. A fruit-driven nose of pronounced intensity; aromas of pear, peach and blossom and a note of cream. There is fresh acidity, warming moderate alcohol, a medium body, a good level of fruit concentration; flavours of apricot kernel, pear and mango on quite a long finish. Ready for drinking. Residual sugar – 4-18 g/l.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/02/2020

Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy, 13.5% vol., 2 781

Grape variety: Sangiovese 90%; Merlot 5%; Cabernet Sauvignon 5%

The wine is pale garnet in colour. A fully developed nose of moderate intensity; aromas of forest floor, game, dried black berries, black truffle and pencil shavings. There is bright acidity on the palate, with warming alcohol, moderate firm tannins, a medium body and a moderate level of fruit concentration; flavours of dried red cherry, black truffle and walnut on a medium finish. Ready for drinking.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/02/2020

Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Southern Rhône, France, 13.5% vol., 4 152

Grape variety: Grenache Blanc

The wine is medium lemon in colour. A sweet nose of pronounced intensity; aromas of honey, peach and white flowers. There is moderate acidity on the palate with well-integrated alcohol and a medium body, but lacking in fruit concentration; flavours of apricot, pear and vanilla on a medium finish. Ready for drinking.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/02/2020

Alsace AOC, Alsace, France, 14% vol., 2 669

Grape variety: Pinot Gris

The wine is medium gold in colour. A nose of moderate intensity; aromas of yellow apple, quince and camomile. There is soft acidity, generous alcohol and a full body, but lacking in fruit concentration; flavours of quince, yellow apple and yellow plum on a medium finish. Ready for drinking.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/02/2020

Stellenbosch, South Africa, 14% vol., 920

Grape variety: Pinotage

The wine is pale ruby in colour. A nose of moderate intensity; aromas of blueberry, bay leaf and a note of wet fur. There is soft acidity, generous prominent alcohol, moderate grippy tannins, a medium body and a moderate level of fruit concentration; flavours of black plum, tobacco and bay leaf on a medium finish. Ready for drinking.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/02/2020

Marlborough, New Zealand, 13.5% vol., 910

Grape variety: Pinot Gris

The wine is pale gold in colour. A fruit-driven nose of moderate intensity; aromas of quince, peach, melon and honey. There is soft acidity, warming moderate alcohol and a medium body, but lacking in fruit concentration; flavours of quince, pear and camomile on a moderate finish. Ready for drinking.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 26/02/2020

Morey-Saint-Denis AOC, Burgundy, France, 13.5% vol., 56€

Grape variety: Pinot Noir

The wine is light ruby in colour. A savoury, spicy nose of good aromatic intensity; aromas of black cherry, blueberry, spice, cinnamon and toast. Well-balanced on the palate with zesty acidity, moderate well-integrated alcohol, moderate fine tannins, a medium body and good fruit concentration; flavours of black cherry, spice and blueberry on a medium finish. Ready for drinking with potential for further ageing (5-6 years).

Country of purchase: France

Tasted on 14/02/2020

Pouilly-Fuissé AOC, Burgundy, France, 13% vol., 48€

Grape variety: Chardonnay

The wine is pale gold in colour. A ripe, complex nose of moderate intensity; aromas of peach, apricot, yellow pear, butter, toast and vanilla. Well-structured on the palate with bright acidity, warming alcohol, a medium body and concentrated fruit; flavours of peach, butter and vanilla on a lingering finish. Ready for drinking with potential for further ageing (5-6 years).

Country of purchase: France

Tasted on 14/02/2020

Chablis AOC, Burgundy, France, 12.5% vol., 27€

Grape variety: Chardonnay

The wine is medium lemon in colour. A buttery nose of moderate intensity; aromas of butter, yellow apple, apricot, cream and a hint of silicon. Well balanced on the palate with juicy acidity, moderate alcohol, a medium body, round mouthfeel and great fruit concentration; flavours of yellow apple, apricot and minerality on a lingering finish. Ready for drinking with potential for further ageing (5-6 years).

Country of purchase: France

Tasted on 14/02/2020

Chablis AOC, Burgundy, France, 13% vol., 31€

Grape variety: Chardonnay

The wine is medium lemon in colour. An elegant, ripe nose of moderate intensity; aromas of minerality (river rock), yellow fruit (apple), stone fruit (apricot), cream and a hint of citrus fruit (tangerine peel). Mineral and well balanced on the palate, with juicy citrusy acidity, moderate alcohol, a light body and very good fruit concentration; flavours of green apple, lime and apricot on a long finish. Ready for drinking with potential for further ageing (4-5 years).

Country of purchase: France

Tasted on 14/02/2020

Morey-Saint-Denis AOC, Burgundy, France, 13.5% vol., 46€

Grape variety: Pinot Noir

The wine is light ruby in colour. A gentle, spicy nose of good aromatic intensity; aromas of black cherry, strawberry, spice, cinnamon and toast. There is fresh acidity on the palate with moderate young tannins, moderate well-integrated alcohol, a medium body and a good level of fruit concentration; flavours of black cherry, cinnamon and spice on a medium finish. Ready for drinking with potential for further ageing (4-5 years).

Country of purchase: France

Tasted on 14/02/2020

Mercurey AOC, Burgundy, France, 13% vol., 26€

Grape variety: Pinot Noir

The wine is light ruby in colour. A savoury nose of good aromatic intensity; aromas of black cherry, red plum and spice. There is fresh acidity on the palate with moderate alcohol, moderate young tannins, a medium body and a good level of fruit concentration; flavours of black cherry, spice and plum on a medium finish. Ready for drinking with potential for ageing (4-5 years).

Country of purchase: France

Tasted on 14/02/2020

Mercurey AOC, Burgundy, France, 13% vol., 24€

Grape variety: Pinot Noir

The wine is light ruby in colour. A savoury nose of good aromatic intensity; aromas of black cherry, spice and a hint of bruised apple. Fresh and gentle on the palate with juicy acidity, moderate well-integrated alcohol, light tannins, a medium body and a good level of fruit concentration; flavours of red cherry, raspberry and spice on a medium finish. Ready for drinking with potential for further ageing (4-5).

Country of purchase: France

Tasted on 14/02/2020

Pouilly-Fuissé AOC, Burgundy, France, 13.5% vol., 18€

Grape variety: Chardonnay

The wine is pale gold in colour. A ripe, elegant nose of moderate intensity; aromas of river rock, yellow pear, butter, toast and vanilla. A good level of balance and fruit concentration on the palate with fresh acidity, warming alcohol and a medium body; flavours of yellow apple, pear and vanilla on a medium finish. Ready for drinking with potential for further ageing (4-5 years).

Country of purchase: France

Tasted on 14/02/2020