Paul Durdilly Beaujolais Les Grandes Coasses 2024
France, Beaujolais • 149 SEK • 75 cl • 12.5% • SB 5673801 • 87/100
Class 5. The winner on the red side is a typical and somewhat traditional wine made from the Gamay grape. Here we experience aromatic sensations of wild raspberries, cherry stones and herbs. Lean flavor with minerals on the finish and soft tannins on the finish. Bingo!
Chateau de la Liquière Terre de Sud 2024
France, Faguères • 129 SEK • Eco • 75 cl • 13.5% • SB 235201 • 86/100
Class 5. The southern French grape mix of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault is noticeable in the form of lavender, dried wild herbs, raspberries and licorice. Inviting and great perfume with a sober taste. Light in stage and smooth finish that requires no food to balance.
Casa Relvas Touriga Nacional 2023
Portugal, Alentejano • 139 SEK • Eco • 75 cl • 14% • SB 280901 • 86/100
Class 5. Brilliant interpretation of the country’s flagship grape Touriga Nacional. Aromatically generous with berries and dark fruits, rounded off with violets, pepper and sage. Storage in the steel tank adds another hole to the perfume. Enjoy a mild lamb stew and gremolata.
Guigal Côtes du Rhône 2022
France, Rhône Valley • 149 SEK • 75 cl • 15% • SB 201101 • 86/100
Class 5. Despite a warmer vintage and slightly more sun-ripened fruit, this is one of the best wines in the Côtes du Rhône red category. Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre offer dark and relatively dense fruit on the barrel and licorice in the aftertaste. Feel free to serve the Friday steak a few degrees cooler in a large cup.
Share Côtes du Rhône Saint-Esprit 2023
France, Rhone Valley • 129 SEK • 75 cl • 14.5% • SB 7183201 • 85/100
Class 5. Syrah and Grenache in a soft and moderately generous suit. The fruit has typical characteristics of blackberries, raspberries and herbs, but also elements of sun-ripened red fruits. The velvety smoothness and polished structure make the wine ready to drink immediately, ideally at around 18 degrees in a Burgundy cup.
Dicey Dice Pinot Noir 2023
New Zealand, Central Otago • 119 SEK • 75 cl • 13.5% • SB 2015501 • 85/100
Class 5. Pinot Noir from the other side of the world and the prestigious Central Otago region at an incredibly affordable price. The wine is good and typical of the local style. Strawberry fruit, herbs and lively acidity. The taste is slightly stalky, but nothing that bothers you significantly after an hour in the decanter.
Altavin’s Almodí Especial Garnatxa Peluda 2023
Spain, Catalonia • 129 SEK • Eco • 75 cl • 14% • SB 234201 • 85/100
Class 5. Say hello to the unusual Garnatxa Peluda grape from Terra Alta in southern Catalonia. The Garnacha variety is said to produce fresher and stronger wines, which is evident beyond the sweet licorice fruit and barrel character. Elegance with warmth and a touch of the “new Spain”.
Borgogno Langhe Rosso 2023
Italy, Piedmont • 139 SEK • 75 cl • 13% • SB 7038401 • 85/100
Class 5. The standard of Borgogno wines has risen in recent years. The style is traditional through and through and the wines have become more distinctive, not least here at the entry level. Barbera, Dolcetto, Freisa and Merlot in a tight and berry-fruity style with finely balanced tannins.
Château Pineraie Cahors Malbec 2023
France, Cahors • 145 SEK • Eco • 75 cl • 13.5% • SB 285201 • 85/100
Class 5. The new vintage of Pinerais Malbec offers both fruit depth and concentration. Dark tones brightened by red berries and bay leaves. Barrel character and tannins feel good on the plate through grilled protein, but ideally you should store a few bottles for 3-5 years of storage.
Grosbois Chinon Cuisine de ma Mere 2024
France, Loire Valley • 149 SEK • 75 cl • Eco • 12% • SB 7152901 • 85/100
Class 5. Winemaker Nicolas Grosbois’s homage to his mother’s cooking is a refreshing, traditional-style Cabernet Franc. The latest vintage is light, elegant and typically herbal with equal parts plum, green pepper and cranberry juice. Best served chilled with sausages. Also available as a magnum.
GRW Saperavi 2023
Georgia, Kakheti • 99 SEK • 75 cl • 13.5% • TS 209501 • 84/100
Class 5. Fun with a quality red wine under the hundred mark that breathes both grape and place. Saperavi is the name of the grape variety that contributes to the almost black fruit with black currants, licorice, pepper and bay leaves. Tasty yet cooling and very suitable for winter stews.
La Corte del Pozzo Bardolino 2024
Italy, Veneto • 115 SEK • Eco • 75 cl • 12.5% • SB 234001 • 84/100
Class 5. Bardolino is an area in northern Italy near Lake Garda where red wines are traditionally made in an elegant, refreshing style. Here we have a great example with aromatic oomph in the flirtatious red fruits, a finely tuned pepper note and a smooth finish. After an hour in the fridge, serve as an antipasti.
Tip! The white wine favorites will be published on Thursday, February 26th.
Facts.Rating system
All drinks on the lists are rated partly according to price aspects (DN rating 1-5) and partly according to strict quality criteria (up to 100 points).
Evaluation:
5 = strong recommendation.
4 = good buy.
3 = affordable.
2 = perfect.
1 = avoid.
Definition of Quality Score:
91-100 points = world class.
81-90 points = memorable.
71-80 points = passed well.
61-70 points = passed.
50-60 points = failed.
Abbreviations:
SB: Systembolaget’s regular range.
BS: Order area.
TS: Temporary range.
LS: Local range.
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