Bordeaux, Sauternes, Louis Eschenauer, Sweet, 2012

Since I really liked the other Sauternes, I decided to try a second one. It was delicious as well but not as good as the 2007 from Aldi.

Grape Type: Sauternes
Sub-Type: NA
Harvest Year: 2012
Vinyard: Louis Eschenauer
Region: Bordeaux
Flavor classification: Sweet
Quality classification: AOP
Vintner or Bottler: Louis Eschenauer AT
F-33720, Landiras
Price: €10,29

Appraisal:

This wine is very good but not as intense as the 2007 Sauternes that I had the other day.


Color: Honey
Aroma: pineapple
Taste: prune, peach, apple, deep flavor
Style: Elegant

My evaluation:

Nose(1-5):            4
Flavor(1-25):        21
Character(1-10):   7
Balance(1-5):         4
Length(1-5):          4
Total(Total+50):   90

Baden, Riesling, Neuweierer Mauerberg, Trocken 2012

I thought I would try a Riesling from Baden.

Grape Type: Riesling
Sub-Type: NA
Harvest Year: 2012
Vinyard: Neuweierer Mauerberg
Region: Baden
Flavor classification: Trocken
Quality classification: Deutscher Qualitätswein
Vintner or Bottler: Baden-Badener Winzergenossenschaft eG
D-76534 Baden-Baden-Neuweier
Price: €5,49 (REWE)

Appraisal:

I opened this bottle and a skunky aroma assaulted my nose. The flavor was similar but with some interesting undertones. It does grow on you as you drink it but not worth the price.


Color: Golden
Aroma: Skunky
Taste: Skunky, but the taste seems to grow on you
Style: Crisp

My evaluation:

Nose(1-5):            3
Flavor(1-25):        17
Character(1-10):   4
Balance(1-5):        3
Length(1-5):         3
Total(Total+50):   80