Seoul Wine Dispatch 서울 와인 디스패치

Carbone Chardonnay 2021 Coombsville Napa Valley Orange peel and cotton candy aromas. A faint hint of mint. First sip. “Wow — so fresh.” Straightforward orange flesh. Excellent acidity paired with a deep, weighty body. From the second sip, a note of white pepper appears. Acidity: ●●●○○ Sweetness: ●○○○○ Body: ●●●○○ The wine settles calmly and firmly on the palate, while fresh acidity and..

LA RÉSISTANTE 2023Omija and raspberry, a light scent of stream water, and the aroma of fully ripe mandarin. There is also a sharp animal note, like body odor or sweat. It feels like mixing well-fermented radish kimchi with scattered rose petals. But on the palate, everything flips. Cherry and red strawberry, red apple peel — the flavors burst wildly in the mouth. Wow. This is delicious! The..

Meroi Sauvignon 2022 Lemon and tropical fruits brush the tip of the nose for a moment.Then guava and calm floral notes rise gently. First sip, a beautifully balanced impression. Fruit notes reminiscent of quince and guava, with a hint of vanilla bean. The texture on the palate is very smooth. The finish on the tongue and lips feels moist and lightly tingling, almost creamy. Soft young g..

BOVIER & FILS CHABLIS 2023 Right after pouring into the glass Lemon peel, a scent of cold metal, a saline nuance that recalls seashells. After leaving it in the glass for about ten minutes, a warm cotton - like scent appears, reminiscent of a soft blanket, followed by white floral notes like gardenia. Acidity: ●●●●○ Sweetness: ○○○○○ Body: ●◐○○○ The first sip — the acidity pricks sharply. T..

R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2010Dark plum and a faint scent of blood. A savory note reminiscent of pickled garlic and the spiciness of clove. Behind it, subtle layers of vanilla, cocoa, and a hint of milk appear. Acidity: ●●●●○ Sweetness: ○○○○○ Body: ●●●○○ Tannin: ●○○○○ The acidity feels much higher on the palate than on the nose. Despite its tight body, the texture is quit..

Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots 2019 Dark rose petals, black soil, and red cherry on the nose. The impression is both elegant and slightly austere, with black pepper spice rising on the palate. Compared to its floral aroma, the mouthfeel is surprisingly weighty. Acidity: ●●●◐○ Sweetness: ○○○○○ Body: ●●◐○○ Tannin: ●○○○○ Flavors of dark rose and pickled peri..

Madrevite Elvé Trasimeno Grechetto 2023 Grapefruit and orange peel on the nose, with a lively, tingling minerality on the palate. Bright acidity and refreshing clarity. Notes of white peach, jasmine blossom, and a touch of flint. Clean and precise, yet never hollow—its slight saltiness makes it especially suitable for pairing with shellfish. Acidity: ●●●●○ Sweetness: ●○○○○ Body: ●●◐○..

E. Guigal Gigondas 2021 Purchased from Emart in Korea — the bottle may have been seriously damaged. Aromas of black plum, dark soil, and mushroom. After swirling, meaty and black pepper notes rise from the glass. At the first sip, it feels harsh — unexpectedly strong and bitter. If described kindly, it recalls thyme and rosemary, but more bluntly, it feels like newspaper wrapped around t..

Kalkberg Weissburgunder 2021 Cool orange pulp and a hint of fresh green wood on the nose. A touch of savory white pepper appears, though overall the aroma feels subtle rather than showy. The real pleasure unfolds on the palate. At the first sip, the bright acidity tingles across the tongue. As the wine lingers, faint sweetness emerges, while savory meaty tones and white pepper hover thr..

BONBON ZERO ROSÉ Right after pouring, aromas of omija, fig peel, and acacia honey rise gently. Acidity: ●●●●○ Sweetness: ●●○○○ Body: ●●●◐○ At the first sip, fresh acidity reminiscent of pear and the soft flesh of fig. The wine immediately stimulates salivation. When it enters the mouth, the bubbles expand quickly, creating a creamy texture that feels quite round and full. When left ..