2006 Lynch-Bages - Blanc
drank socially. didn't make notes. complex wine with pineapple finish. very fine. fresh. oak. nice refined wine. drink now till 2011

1998 Puech-Haut - Saint Drezery Coteaux du Languedoc
colour: clear ruby. slight fade to rim. mature. nose: red berry. fruit forward. not a powerhouse but very pleasant. taste: red berry. very soft with fruity finish. very tasty. red fruit again. not complex and now fully mature this is a great value buy.

2000 Moet & Chandon - Dom Perignon
very fine. very light on the tongue. toasted brioche and pear on the nose. quite young but drinking very well now. exceptional wine that has a long life ahead and will improve. lovely.

1985 Lopez de Heredia - Vina Tondonia Gran Reserva
colour: pale garnet. aged. nose: open and nutty. very old wood. nice. taste: nutty, oaky and aged. good length for such a pale looking rioja. nice drinking now but not sure how long before it starts to fade. my advice? drink over 2009.

2004 Muga - Reserva
colour: dark garnet. youthful. watery rim. nose: red berry and vanilla. touch of coconut. very pleasant. taste: oak. grape. blackberry. layered. quite tannic. needs 5+ years to resolve the acidity and tannin levels. finely made wine. buttery and a bit short on the palate. this wine will undoubtedly improve and should not be touched for at least 3 years.

2005 Cantemerle
colour: deep garnet. nose: red berry. red fruit and cedar. delicate but with good strength. taste:full with black fruit and nice acidity. a well made fine wine. will improve over the next 4-5 years but still drinks nicely now.

2000 Tour-Saint-Bonnet
drank socially. red berry. pleasant but not outstanding. best with food. drink now as it will not improve any further.

1998 Croizet-Bages
colour: garnet. watery at rim. nose: light and fruity. red berry. taste: cedar. leather. red berry. quite thin. no depth or length. a little bit disappointing. not badly made but not a great wine. this wine will not improve so if you have any drink up now!

1997 Kirwan
Colour: dark garnet. maroon. Nose: cherry and cassis. quite light. Blackberries.Pleasant. Taste: very nice. Short finish with strawberry and berry fruit. Short tannins. Underrated vintage that I think drinks very nicely at the price. Ready to drink now and into 2010.

2005 Clos de los Siete
I drank this socially and didn't pay too much attention too it. It is youthfull and spicy. Black fruit. very nice. It has 4-8 years of good drinking in it.