We’ve had a beautiful day at the Moselle today. My wonderful wife surprised me with a stay at Schloss Lieser. Blue sky, sunshine, and surrounded by some of the oldest Riesling vines in the world. The post Surprise visit to Schloss Lieser at the Moselle appeared first on Dominik Mueller. [...] Continue reading →

2018 Domaine A.-F. Gros Vosne-Romanée “Les Chalandins” arrived in the cellar. Can’t wait to try the first bottle soon! The post Welcome to the cellar: Domaine A.-F. Gros appeared first on Dominik Mueller. [...] Continue reading →

EN: A pure Merlot from Château Garraud in Lalande-de-Pomerol (Marquis de G is a Bordeaux AOC). Transparent, light purple colour with discreet brick-red tones at the rim. Visually, the wine does not yet show its age. On the nose, great, inviting fruity aromas of plum and blackberries. Behind this are spicy and earthy secondary [...] Continue reading →

EN: Light colour and soft tannins. Lots of primary fruit with dark cherries in particular. Not heavy on the spices, but offers hints of white pepper. This is a good value wine from Piedmont that isn’t complex, but fun to drink and a nice accompaniment to tapas plates. Drink now. DM85. [...] Continue reading →

New additions to the cellar: Château Citran 2004, 2013, and 2016 from the Haut-Médoc. I’m quite excited about Ch. Citran these days. Great value especially by Bordeaux standards. The Merlaut family also owns Chasse-Spleen, amongst others. Eric Boissenot is consultant. Tasting notes coming soon! [...] Continue reading →

EN: Dark red colour with purple reflections. Medium viscosity, colourless streaks in the glass. A fruity bouquet of plum and cherry. Notes of vanilla and some pepper indicate the ageing in oak barrels. With time, a fresh eucalyptus scent joins the fruit. In the mouth, a medium body. Rather slightly astringent, velvety tannins. Lots [...] Continue reading →

EN: Slightly matured, dry Riesling. Clear with still pale yellow colour. Bouquet of green apple and mild citrus fruit. Mineral already in the nose, with notes of wet earth and a hint of the typical Riesling petroleum. Taut with lively acidity in the mouth. Now especially fresh citrus fruit. Quite long finish, which goes [...] Continue reading →