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Rob van Kalmthout

21 wines • 5 followers • 5 following

La Jasse Castel

La Jasse Les Terrasses du Larzac Grenache Syrah 2022

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Rob van Kalmthout

9.1

Lots of ripe black and red fruit. A little sweet maybe due to the 22 hot vintage. 14.5 alcohol dgree. Round tannins not drying. Nice with grilled meat — 8 days ago

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Philippe Gavignet

Les Argillats Nuits Saint Georges Chardonnay Pinot Blanc 2022

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Rob van Kalmthout

9.0

My first ‘blanc’ from Côte des Nuits. Somewhere straighter, less buttery than Côte des Beaune. Nice acidity, lemon peal, vanilla. Medium length. Paired With John Dory in Le Havre. — 13 days ago

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Jermann

Vinnae Servus Cella Collio Ribolla Gialla 2023

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Rob van Kalmthout

8.9

Zesty lemon flavours, nice ‘italian’ bitters, paired with Rombone al Forno. — 3 months ago

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François Villard

Version Longue St. Péray Marsanne 2022

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Rob van Kalmthout

9.2

Great 100% marsanne from Villard. Fresh wine with smell of abricots and almonds. Must have been long on lees and subtle wood. — 4 months ago

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Domaine Dauvissat-Camus

Les Preuses Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2019

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Rob van Kalmthout

9.5

Great Preuses. Ripe yellow fruit. Fortunately not on the tropical side. Mineral even oyster water in the back. More elegance than the Clos tasted two years ago. Paired with langoustines, caviar and reduction of heads of langoustines @Armendu in Nevez France. one of the best winelists — 10 days ago

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Aléofane

St. Joseph Syrah 2016

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Rob van Kalmthout

9.1

Very subtle Rhône, almost burgundy type of wine making. Black fruit, indian spices, nice balance, medium length. @natacha chave: keep up the good work! — 21 days ago

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Dolfo

Malvazija

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Rob van Kalmthout

9.0

Very crisp and well balanced wine. True to type Malvasia from Slovenia, close to Italian border. Herbs, lemon zest, very nice bitters, minerality and medium long finish. — 4 months ago

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Domaine Bertagna

Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2015

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Rob van Kalmthout

9.5

Great Burgundy. Dark cherries raspberries, laurel, tertiary notes on the background. Compact, complex and long lasting. — 11 days ago

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Alain Gautheron

Vaucoupin Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2023

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Rob van Kalmthout

9.1

Round smooth type of Chablis, probably due to a hot vintage 2023. Ripe Apple, little citrus. Medium length. Paired with mussels in Bistro Parisien in Le Havre — 13 days ago

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Domaine de Courcel

Grand Clos des Épenots Pommard 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2008

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Rob van Kalmthout

9.2

Classic Pommard. Whole bunch fermentation. Very elegant. Cherry, mint, a little cinnamon, long finish. At it’s peak. — 2 months ago

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