Mixed Bag Vol. 15
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Boris Buliga
My bag is always full of wine. Even if it's not my bag. Anyways, it's time to unpack!
This tasting was, without a doubt, one of the most chaotic in Barberry Garden’s history. First, it had to be postponed because I caught a cold. Then, the lineup of participants kept shifting—someone decided to join just two hours before the event, another could only stay for the first half, while others cancelled only to show up for the second half. And then there were a few mysterious last-minute changes I’d rather not comment on. As for the wines? They took us on a full-blown emotional rollercoaster. And, remarkably, the selection was curated by four different people.
It all began when Mr Yuri brought back a few bottles from Burgundy and offered two for our charity tasting, explaining that he’d be raising funds to support our colleagues on the front lines. Inspired, I thought—why not ask a few others to contribute two or more bottles each? And just like that, we had a complete, well-rounded tasting. But I never expected such an impressive lineup, so my deepest thanks to Yuri, Elvira, and Julie. It truly turned into a top-tier evening.
P.S. Details on the fundraiser are available on our Telegram channel.
| Wine | Place | rms Average score calculated using the root mean square method, reflecting the collective assessment of a wine by participants. | wavg Weighted average score for the wine, where each participant's rating is adjusted for their wine assessment expertise. | sdev Standard deviation measures the controversy of a wine's reception. A lower value signifies greater consensus among participants. | fav Count of participants who selected this wine as their evening's favourite. | out Number of participants who identified this wine as their least favourite of the evening. | price Price of the wine, if available. | volume Volume of the bottle in litres. | QPR Quality-price ratio, indicating value for money. A higher number denotes better value. Available when price is known. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏅 7th | 4.1822 | 4.0609 | 0.0415 | 0 | 0 | – | 0.75 L | – | |
| 🏅 6th | 4.0513 | 4.1050 | 0.0609 | 1 | 0 | – | 0.75 L | – | |
| 🥇 1st | 4.4987 | 4.4966 | 0.0260 | 7 | 0 | – | 0.75 L | – | |
| 🏅 8th | 4.0583 | 4.0554 | 0.0225 | 0 | 0 | – | 0.75 L | – | |
| 🏅 5th | 4.1343 | 4.1500 | 0.0583 | 0 | 0 | – | 0.75 L | – | |
| 🥈 2nd | 4.3577 | 4.4509 | 0.0232 | 1 | 0 | UAH 9,100.00 | 0.75 L | 0.8804 🤔 | |
| 🏅 4th | 4.3520 | 4.2603 | 0.0570 | 2 | 0 | – | 0.5 L | – | |
| 🥉 3rd | 4.4240 | 4.4263 | 0.0356 | 0 | 0 | – | 0.5 L | – |
Vincent Bachelet Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly 2022
- Region
- France » Burgundy » Côte d'Or » Côte de Beaune » Saint-Aubin AOC
- Type
- white still, dry
- Producer
- Vincent Bachelet
- Vintage
- 2022
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Alcohol
- 13
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Find at
This wine secured the 🏅 7th place in our wine tasting lineup.
Despite being somewhat one-dimensional, this wine impresses with a rich nose featuring coconut, butter, stones, yellow fruits, lemon, and a hint of wool. The palate is round and slightly fatty, with green notes reminiscent of lime, leading to a quirky finish that hints at sour milk. While it may lack depth, this is still a well-crafted and intriguing wine.
This bottle was donated by Yuri.
Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Lechet 2008
- Region
- France » Burgundy » Chablis Premier Cru AOC
- Type
- white still, dry
- Producer
- Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix
- Vintage
- 2008
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Alcohol
- 13
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Find at
This wine secured the 🏅 6th place in our wine tasting lineup.
The nose of this wine is distinctly Jerez-driven, an unexpected quality for a relatively young Defaix Chablis. While some might debate premox or other factors, I savored every drop. With time and air, it revealed an increasing complexity. Aromas of Jerez, propolis, honey, bruised apples, and pastilla create an intriguing bouquet. On the palate, it boasts excellent acidity and a neat mineral backbone with a complex, rounded texture. However, it's somewhat short on the finish, leading to further speculation about the condition of this particular bottle.
This bottle was donated by Yuri.
Domaine Faiveley Bienvenues Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2013
- Region
- France » Burgundy » Côte d'Or » Côte de Beaune » Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet AOC
- Type
- white still, dry
- Producer
- Domaine Faiveley
- Vintage
- 2013
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Alcohol
- 13
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Find at
This wine secured the 🥇 1st place in our wine tasting lineup.
This wine is truly incredible, offering complexity and depth both on the nose and palate. It greets you with fresh fruity aromas alongside freshly baked brioche, lemon candy, and chalk. As it opens, delightful hints of honey and sunflower seeds emerge. The palate is vibrant and lively, perfectly balanced with a firm, slightly fatty structure complemented by good minerality. It boasts a long, nuanced aftertaste that leaves a lasting impression. Still too young to drink.
This bottle was donated by Julie.
Dario Prinčič ribolla gialla 2018
- Region
- Italy » Friuli-Venezia Giulia » IGP Venezia Giulia
- Type
- white still, dry
- Producer
- Dario Prinčič
- Wine
- ribolla gialla
- Vintage
- 2018
- Grapes
- Ribolla Gialla
- Alcohol
- 12.5
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Find at
This wine secured the 🏅 8th place in our wine tasting lineup.
Served blind, I guessed the region and suspected it as a blend from either Radikon or Prinčič. I was convinced it couldn't be Ribolla, but here we are. This wine is truly great and possesses a lovely style—intense yet detailed and charming. It features a hint of VA, complemented by notes of pickles, apricot jam, dried herbs, persimmon, and peach-flavored tea. The structure is remarkable, with nicely integrated tannins, offering a generous, fresh, and round experience with a very long aftertaste.
This bottle was donated by Elvira.
Matassa Ace of Spades Les Myrs 2020
- Region
- France » Vin de France
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- Matassa
- Vintage
- 2020
- Grapes
- Monastrell, Cariñena
- Alcohol
- 11
- Sugar
- 0.5
- Volume
- 750 mL
This wine secured the 🏅 5th place in our wine tasting lineup.
Tasting this wine blind, I managed to identify it, aided slightly by recalling the wine collection of the person who brought it. The bouquet suggested Spanish grapes in a natty execution, and the delicate palate with lower alcohol content pointed towards Matassa. From there, it was a mix of luck and memory to pick the correct name.
This beautiful bottle exemplifies why aging red Matassa is essential. While Les Myrs was once one of my least favorites, this bottle is extraordinary. Young Matassa is certainly fun and easy to drink, but with time, it develops remarkable depth and complexity, all while retaining its enjoyable qualities—subtle natural notes coupled with vibrant juiciness.
The nose is captivating, with aromas of tapenade, barnyard, plums, pickles, old socks, black pepper, and sour cherry. The wine's texture and balance are outstanding—silky, juicy, and incredibly easygoing. It's both quaffable and nuanced, with an impressively long finish.
This bottle was donated by Elvira.
Stella di Campalto Brunello di Montalcino Corso 2019
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This is likely the least typical Stella I've tasted to date. It showcases a richer profile of dark fruits and a slightly more syrupy palate. Yet, it retains remarkable qualities—seductiveness, balance, complexity, seamlessness, and precision. Despite the 15% ABV, it's surprisingly quaffable. However, it's still too youthful and not ready to reveal its potential.
Klastrom Pinceszet Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 1999
- Region
- Hungary » Tokaj OEM
- Type
- white still, sweet
- Producer
- Klastrom Pinceszet
- Vintage
- 1999
- Grapes
- Furmint
- Alcohol
- 12
- Volume
- 500 mL
- Find at
This wine secured the 🏅 4th place in our wine tasting lineup.
This wine presents a charming bouquet of caramel, dried fruits, nuts, and a hint of mold. While the palate seems slightly tired, it maintains a pleasant level of acidity. The overall impression is one of delicacy, sophistication and ease, with a rounded texture and a long, simply delicious finish.
This bottle was donated by Julie.
Oremus Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 1972
This wine secured the 🥉 3rd place in our wine tasting lineup.
This wine offers a truly fascinating experience. Initially, I suspected it was corked due to its distinct moldy aroma. However, with time, this characteristic faded and allowed the palate to shine. At 52 years old, its finesse is simply mind-blowing. The moldy bouquet is complex, featuring fruits, nuts, a hint of volatile acidity, chocolate, fig, menthol, dried herbs, amaro, and toffee. On the palate, it impresses with its freshness, length, and intricate nuances, delivering charming flavors of apricot, nuts, chocolate, and a touch of VA. The only downside is the strong moldy nose, but given its age, there's little room for complaint.
This bottle was donated by Julie.
Raw scores
| Wine | Yuri T | Victoria S | Dmytro Kh | Alina Sh | Elvira K | Julie B | Yaryna T | Dmytro D | Olha H | Max D | Oleksandr R | Boris B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 4.20 | 4.40 | 3.95 | 4.10 | 4.20 | 4.50 | 4.20 | 4.50 | 3.90 | – | 4.00 | |
| – | – | 4.10 | 3.80 | 4.20 | 4.10 | – | 4.30 | 3.50 | – | 4.15 | 4.20 | |
| 4.80 | 4.20 | 4.50 | 4.60 | 4.50 | 4.60 | 4.60 | 4.50 | 4.40 | 4.55 | 4.20 | 4.50 | |
| – | – | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.10 | 4.10 | – | 3.80 | 3.80 | 4.00 | 4.20 | 4.10 | |
| 4.00 | – | 4.10 | 4.00 | 4.20 | 4.10 | 3.60 | 4.40 | 4.60 | 4.00 | 4.20 | 4.20 | |
| – | – | 4.20 | 4.10 | 4.50 | 4.30 | 4.20 | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.25 | 4.50 | |
| 4.40 | – | 4.30 | 4.20 | 4.10 | 4.30 | 4.10 | 4.80 | 4.80 | 4.30 | 4.40 | 4.10 | |
| – | – | 4.40 | 4.40 | 4.00 | 4.50 | 4.20 | 4.50 | 4.70 | 4.60 | 4.50 | 4.40 |