The tasting Grandes Maisons Grands Cru during Grands Jours de Bourgogne included the opportunity to taste some of the big wines from the 2015 vintage - wines I rarely have the chance to taste and evaluate from bottle. First out the Joseph … [Read more...] about Maison Joseph Drouhin, Musigny 2015
Outstanding+ (96 - 97)
Domaine Robert Groffier, Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1996
The Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1996 from Domaine Groffier is one of the best and most harmonious wines I have tasted from this somewhat austere vintage. The bouquet is open and expressive offering fine and delicate mature notes - truffle, sous-bois - … [Read more...] about Domaine Robert Groffier, Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1996
Domaine Leflaive, Chevalier Montrachet 2004
The 2004 Chevalier-Montrachet is a magnificent wine - and this example seem very fresh indeed with the classic Leflaive gun-powder in the nose alongside cool and vibrant fruit - sligtly maturing note of ginger and hazelnuts - brought forward by a … [Read more...] about Domaine Leflaive, Chevalier Montrachet 2004
Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Grands Echezeaux 2015
The Grands Echezeaux has an outgoing personality with plenty of juicy ripe fruit - still with the freshness and balance very much intact. The nose is bursting with fruit - notes of blueberries, boysenberries, cassis and red currant - brought forward … [Read more...] about Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Grands Echezeaux 2015
Domaine Arlaud, Bonnes-Mares 2015
The last and certainly not least wine of the lineup - the mighty Bonnes Mares 2015. This offer some of the best sides of the Clos St. Denis and the Clos de la Roche. The bouquet offer layered red and dark berry fruit - intense with a impressive depth … [Read more...] about Domaine Arlaud, Bonnes-Mares 2015
Domaine Dujac, Bonnes Mares 2015
The Bonnes Mares is a step up from the Clos de la Roche - offering additional depth and weight. It's quite reduced offering only hints of whats underneath ... but clear signs that it's a a quite cool Bonnes Mares with some energetic red currant and … [Read more...] about Domaine Dujac, Bonnes Mares 2015
Domaine Dujac, Clos Saint Denis 2015
The Clos Saint Denis is a true beauty ... The nose is brimming with juicy red fruit .. pomegranate, red currant and some darker notes - very detailed with a fine filigree minerality. On the palate very refined and complex offering a very energetic … [Read more...] about Domaine Dujac, Clos Saint Denis 2015
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Echezeaux 2010
The Echezeaux 2010 from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair is a delightful wine - and is starting to unfold on 0.375 bottles. The nose is expressive with layers of organic fruit and spices - lovely transparency with a nice display of mineral notes. On the … [Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Echezeaux 2010