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DM16
Wines with a DM13 to DM16 rating are excellent wines. They have harmony and a character of their own that makes them stand out. These wines offer a high level of depth and complexity. They are clearly an enrichment for every wine cellar.- 06 Oct 2023:
2012 Maison Champy Pommard 1er Cru Hospices de Beaune "Cuvée Dames de la Charité" (DM16) DM15
Wines with a DM13 to DM16 rating are excellent wines. They have harmony and a character of their own that makes them stand out. These wines offer a high level of depth and complexity. They are clearly an enrichment for every wine cellar.- 02 Mar 2024: 2012 Robert Mondavi Winery To Kalon Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (DM15)
- 06 Oct 2023: 2019 Maison Champy Corton Rognet Grand Cru (DM15)
- 06 Oct 2023: 2021 Maison Champy Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru (DM15)
- 20 Jun 2023: 2020 Van Volxem Scharzhofberger Pergentsknopp "P" (DM15)
- 30 Apr 2023: 2001 Forey Père et Fils Vosne-Romanée (DM15)
DM14
Wines with a DM13 to DM16 rating are excellent wines. They have harmony and a character of their own that makes them stand out. These wines offer a high level of depth and complexity. They are clearly an enrichment for every wine cellar.- 30 Jun 2024: 2002 Château de Fieuzal (DM14)
- 02 Mar 2024: 2014 J.B. Becker Wallufer Walkenberg Riesling Kabinett trocken Alte Reben (DM14)
- 22 Jun 2023: 2005 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese (DM14)
- 14 Oct 2022: 2015 Château Suduiraut (DM14)
DM13
Wines with a DM13 to DM16 rating are excellent wines. They have harmony and a character of their own that makes them stand out. These wines offer a high level of depth and complexity. They are clearly an enrichment for every wine cellar.- 02 Mar 2024: 2019 Robert Mondavi Winery To Kalon Reserve Fumé Blanc (DM13)
- 05 Oct 2023: 2020 Domaine Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly (DM13)
- 19 Jun 2023: 2019 Rings Kalk & Stein (DM13)
- 27 Nov 2022: 2019 Mark Haisma Chassagne-Montrachet (DM13)
- 07 Nov 2022: 2018 Markus Molitor Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett (Goldkapsel) (DM13)
- 07 Nov 2022: 2007 Knipser Spätburgunder Reserve (DM13)
DM12
Wines with a DM9 to DM12 rating are very good wines, above average even in the world of fine wine. That means these wines have been produced really well. They are pure, balanced, and have no flaw whatsoever. They begin to show complexity. Moreover, these wines have their own character and transport typicity and terroir.- 23 Jun 2024: NV Henri Giraud Dame Jane Rosé (dég. 04/2021) (DM12)
- 10 Mar 2024: 2018 Duemani CiFRA (DM12)
- 02 Mar 2024: 2018 Robert Mondavi Winery To Kalon Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (DM12)
- 24 Dec 2023: 2013 Château Citran (DM12)
- 26 Nov 2023: 2019 Résonance Willamette Valley Pinot Noir (DM12)
- 07 Oct 2023: 2013 Philippe Pacalet Meursault (DM12)
- 26 Jun 2023: 2013 Château Lagrange (DM12)
- 25 Feb 2023: 2017 Bernhard Huber Chardonnay Alte Reben (DM12)
DM11
Wines with a DM9 to DM12 rating are very good wines, above average even in the world of fine wine. That means these wines have been produced really well. They are pure, balanced, and have no flaw whatsoever. They begin to show complexity. Moreover, these wines have their own character and transport typicity and terroir.- 19 Jun 2024: 2002 Château Citran (DM11)
- 19 May 2024: 2014 Van Volxem Riesling Alte Reben (DM11)
- 31 Mar 2024: 2020 Markus Molitor Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett (Goldkapsel) (DM11)
- 02 Mar 2024: 2020 Robert Mondavi Winery The Estates Chardonnay Carneros (DM11)
- 18 Feb 2024: 2014 Wittmann Riesling trocken (DM11)
- 27 Jan 2024: 2013 Dr. Heger Spätburgunder Sonett (DM11)
- 24 Dec 2023: 2019 Mark Haisma Chassagne-Montrachet (DM11)
- 20 Aug 2023: 2015 Künstler Hochheimer Hölle Auslese (DM11)
- 10 Apr 2023: 2017 La Poderina Brunello di Montalcino (DM11)
- 05 Apr 2023: 2013 Château d'Issan (DM11)
- 18 Feb 2023: 2010 Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr Pinot Noir Cuvée 8 (DM11)
- 22 Dec 2022: 2013 Capaia One (DM11)
DM10
Wines with a DM9 to DM12 rating are very good wines, above average even in the world of fine wine. That means these wines have been produced really well. They are pure, balanced, and have no flaw whatsoever. They begin to show complexity. Moreover, these wines have their own character and transport typicity and terroir.- 02 Mar 2024: 2019 Robert Mondavi Winery The Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville (DM10)
- 22 Feb 2024: 2019 Irene Söngen Spätburgunder Brut Blanc de Noir (DM10)
- 07 Feb 2024: 2019 Bodegas Rodríguez y Sanzo Tempranillo "Whisba" (DM10)
- 24 Dec 2023: 2021 Felix Weber Wiltinger Braunfels Volz Senior Kabinett lieblich (DM10)
- 24 Dec 2023: NV Henri Giraud Esprit Nature (dég. 07/2021) (DM10)
- 06 Oct 2023: 2021 Maison Champy Meursault (DM10)
- 13 May 2023: 2017 Robert Weil Kiedricher Riesling trocken (DM10)
- 02 Apr 2023: 2020 Benoît Ente Antichtone (DM10)
- 31 Dec 2022: NV Delamotte Blanc de Blancs Brut (DM10)
- 09 Apr 2022: 2019 Valérie Courrèges Zinzolin (DM10)
DM9
Wines with a DM9 to DM12 rating are very good wines, above average even in the world of fine wine. That means these wines have been produced really well. They are pure, balanced, and have no flaw whatsoever. They begin to show complexity. Moreover, these wines have their own character and transport typicity and terroir.- 20 Aug 2024: 2019 Marchesi Antinori Villa Antinori Rosso (DM9)
- 25 May 2024: 2014 Tenuta San Guido Le Difese (DM9)
- 06 Mar 2024: 2006 Crociani Rosso di Montepulciano (DM9)
- 02 Mar 2024: 2019 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (DM9)
- 02 Mar 2024: 2018 Robert Mondavi Winery Chardonnay Napa Valley (DM9)
- 31 Dec 2023: 2016 Frank Brohl Spätburgunder Sekt Blanc de Noir Brut (DM9)
- 14 Dec 2023: 2020 Château de Durette Régnié "The M Line" (DM9)
- 03 Nov 2023: 2021 Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof Ockfener Bockstein Kabinett (DM9)
- 06 Oct 2023: 2017 Maison Champy Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Ile des Vergelesses (DM9)
- 04 Oct 2023: 2019 Maison Albert Bichot Fixin (DM9)
- 10 Aug 2023: 1978 Château Siran (DM9)
- 14 May 2023: 2019 Marchesi Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva (DM9)
- 13 May 2023: 2015 Gut Oggau Joschuari (DM9)
- 16 Apr 2023: 2015 Van Volxem Schiefer Riesling (DM9)
- 04 Feb 2023: 2019 Marchesi Antinori Villa Antinori Rosso (DM9)
- 18 Dec 2022: 2018 Domaine Pardon Fleurie (DM9)
- 04 Dec 2022: 2015 Château Brun (DM9)
DM8
Wines with a DM5 to DM8 rating are good wines. They are pure and balanced. They also tend to show some character in the form of the typicity of the grape variety or the region.- 13 Jul 2024: 2020 Dominique Lafon Bourgogne Aligoté (DM8)
- 21 Jan 2024: 2021 Hinterland Connection Rosé trocken (DM8)
- 17 Dec 2023: 2021 Felix Weber Wiltinger Braunfels Volz Junior Spätlese feinherb (DM8)
- 10 Nov 2023: 2020 False Bay Pinotage Bush Vine (DM8)
- 28 Sep 2023: 2005 Bodegas El Coto Coto de Imaz Reserva (DM8)
- 15 Sep 2023: 2022 Muri-Gries Lagrein (DM8)
- 09 Jul 2023: 2021 Felix Weber Wiltinger Klosterberg Hundsbuckel Kabinett feinherb (DM8)
- 29 May 2023: 2013 August Kesseler Rüdesheim Rheingau Riesling (DM8)
- 12 Feb 2023: 2014 Le Marquis de Garraud (DM8)
- 04 Feb 2023: 2016 Toni Jost Riesling Devon-S (DM8)
- 25 Sep 2022: 2017 Schloss Johannisberg Riesling Bronzelack trocken (DM8)
DM7
Wines with a DM5 to DM8 rating are good wines. They are pure and balanced. They also tend to show some character in the form of the typicity of the grape variety or the region.- 30 May 2024: 2019 Dr. Heger Grauburgunder Oktav (DM7)
- 27 Apr 2024: NV Dreissigacker Vintages Rot (DM7)
- 07 Apr 2024: 2017 La Ferme du Mont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Cuvée "Le Ponnant" (DM7)
- 02 Mar 2024: 2019 Robert Mondavi Winery Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley (DM7)
- 11 Feb 2024: 2013 Collovray et Terrier Verger des Feuillants (DM7)
- 04 Feb 2024: 2020 Schloss Neuweier Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa Cuvée Blanc (DM7)
- 02 Dec 2023: 2022 Alexander Laible Grauer Burgunder *** "SL" (DM7)
- 31 Oct 2023: 2022 False Bay Chenin Blanc Slow (DM7)
- 18 May 2023: 2020 Markus Schneider -only Sansibar- Jubiläumswein Udo Lindenberg (DM7)
- 07 Jan 2023: 2020 Friedrich Becker Grauer Burgunder (DM7)
- 25 Nov 2022: 2018 Château de Ribebon Secret de Ribebon (DM7)
- 10 Apr 2022: 2020 Dönnhoff Tonschiefer trocken (DM7)
DM6
Wines with a DM5 to DM8 rating are good wines. They are pure and balanced. They also tend to show some character in the form of the typicity of the grape variety or the region.- 30 Jun 2024: 2022 Karl Pfaffmann Chardonnay (DM6)
- 11 Jun 2024: 2019 Patrizi Barbera d'Asti (DM6)
- 21 Jan 2024: 2021 Weingut Bernhard Wolfspakt Cuvée Weiß (DM6)
- 28 Dec 2023: 2018 Domaine Gassier Nostre Païs (DM6)
- 23 Jul 2023: 2019 Dreissigacker Weißburgunder "Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten" (DM6)
- 24 Apr 2023: 2021 Martin Waßmer Weißer Burgunder (DM6)
- 22 Jan 2023: 2012 Bodegas Valdemar Conde Valdemar Reserva (DM6)
DM5
Wines with a DM5 to DM8 rating are good wines. They are pure and balanced. They also tend to show some character in the form of the typicity of the grape variety or the region.- 11 May 2024: 2017 Louis Jadot Monthélie "Sous Roches" (DM5)
- 21 Jan 2024: 2021 Dambach Cuvée Rosé (DM5)
- 26 Nov 2023: 2019 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet (DM5)
- 02 Oct 2023: 2020 Louis Latour Bourgogne Blanc (DM5)
- 04 Aug 2023: 2018 Friedrich Becker Der kleine Fritz (DM5)
- 11 Jun 2023: 2016 Bodegas Agronavarra Agramont Crianza (DM5)
- 11 Feb 2023: 2019 Patrizi Barbera d'Asti (DM5)
- 12 Oct 2022: 2017 Abadal Merlot 5 (DM5)
- 03 Apr 2022: 2018 Markus Molitor Haus Klosterberg Cuvée Maximilian (DM5)
DM4
Wines with a DM3 to DM4 rating are average on a fine wine level. They have been produced well, they have no apparent flaws or big imbalances that would put me off. On the other hand, they lack features that would make them stand out in a more positive way, i.e. they might lack intensity or a long finish.- 21 Jan 2024: 2021 Weingut Stein Riesling & Gewürztraminer Spätlese (DM4)
- 31 Oct 2023: 2022 False Bay Chardonnay Crystalline (DM4)
- 18 Sep 2023: 2020 Karl-Hermann Milch Chardonnay & Weißer Burgunder vom Kalkstein (DM4)
- 07 Apr 2022: 2021 Kesselring Gewürztraminer trocken (DM4)
DM3
Wines with a DM3 to DM4 rating are average on a fine wine level. They have been produced well, they have no apparent flaws or big imbalances that would put me off. On the other hand, they lack features that would make them stand out in a more positive way, i.e. they might lack intensity or a long finish.- 27 Feb 2024: 2022 Franz Keller Weißer Burgunder "Edition Fritz Keller" (DM3)
- 21 Jan 2024: 2021 Bettina Schumann Badisch Rotgold (DM3)
- 06 Aug 2023: 2021 Markus Molitor Composition "M" (DM3)
- 25 Mar 2023: 2015 Château Haut Girard Ange Noir (DM3)
DM2
Wines with a DM1 to DM2 rating are subpar on a fine wine level. That means they have no technical flaws. However, they are typically one-dimensional, short in taste, or lack balance. Insofar, there might be something that I didn't like while tasting, such as a below-average tanning structure or an acidity that wasn't integrated very well.- 21 Jan 2024: 2021 Wine Girls United Sunny Cuvée Weiß trocken (DM2)
- 18 Nov 2023: 2022 Markgräflich Badisches Weinhaus Weißburgunder Bodensee "Edition Schloss Salem" (DM2)
DM1
Wines with a DM1 to DM2 rating are subpar on a fine wine level. That means they have no technical flaws. However, they are typically one-dimensional, short in taste, or lack balance. Insofar, there might be something that I didn't like while tasting, such as a below-average tanning structure or an acidity that wasn't integrated very well.- 21 Jan 2024: 2021 Wine Girls United Yummy Riesling trocken (DM1)
DM0
Wines with a DM0 rating have serious faults or impurities that stand in the way of any enjoyment. An undrinkable wine.- 13 Apr 2024: 2020 Gut Oggau Timotheus (DM0)
NR
Sometimes I don't give a rating to a wine. In that case you'll read "not rated" or the abbreviation "NR" in the tasting note. I might not give a rating if I tasted a wine only quickly without taking notes - at a winery, for example. Sometimes I might still want to note down an indication for a possible rating. In that case, I'll write a provisional score in the tasting note, but I'll always make that clear in the written note.- 03 Mar 2024: 2022 Georg Breuer Terra Montosa (NR)
- 03 Mar 2024: 2022 Georg Breuer Riesling "Estate" Rauenthal (NR)
- 03 Mar 2024: 2022 Georg Breuer Riesling "Estate" Rüdesheim (NR)
- 29 Jul 2023: 2019 Salwey Oberrotweiler Kirchberg Spätburgunder GG (NR)
- 29 Jul 2023: 2016 Salwey Sieben Winter (NR)
- 29 Jul 2023: 2019 Salwey Oberrotweiler Eichberg Grauburgunder GG (NR)
- 29 Jul 2023: 2020 Salwey Oberrotweiler Weißburgunder "RS" (NR)
flawed
I mark bottles as flawed when there is a fault outside of the control of the winemaker. This might happen if a wine is corked or it is spoilt because of bad storage conditions. I don't rate these wines.- 26 Jun 2024: 1996 Château de Fieuzal Blanc (flawed)
- 16 Jul 2023: 2008 Domaine Cachat-Ocquidant Ladoix Blanc (flawed)
- 14 Jan 2023: 1996 Château de Fieuzal Blanc (flawed)
Tasting notes sorted by DM points (20-point absolute scale).
This is a chronological list of all the tasting notes I have published. Keep in mind that this is not my main job, but a hobby. However, I usually manage to write at least one new note per week.