28th of December

Le Palais des Thés Blue of London:

A floral and subdued Bergamott and citrus Earl Grey. Elegant. 

Le Palais des Thés Thé des Moines:

A version on the 'Tibetan tea' with more subdued floral notes, and something slightly vanilla and lemon crust about it. Elegant. 

2007 Vincent Girardin Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly:

Pale straw yellow. Refreshing and vibrant nose of citrus, apples and a mineraly touch. Fresh acidity, elegant body and texture, good, refreshing length. 87

2010 Von Hövel Scharzhofberg Riesling Kabinett:

Pale straw yellow. Apples and refined minerals with a slight touch of tropical fruits. Fresh and lively acidity, transparent and light, elegant and classic, long. 89

2005 Domaine Laroche Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume Vielles Vignes:

Pale golden. Buttery apples and some vanilla almost overshadowing flinty minerals. Fresh acidity, rich Fourchaume, balanced and a bit up front. But also rounded. Good length. 88

2007 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino:

Ruby. Vanilla, some oak notes and cherries. Straight forward nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, nice balance and fruit, good length. 89