The 1990 Le Corton from Bouchard is now approaching maturity. One of the most consistent wines of the large Bouchard portfolio. In the bouquet red fruits, quite some floral notes, forest floor and a slight hint of truffle peel ... fine complexity. On … [Read more...] about Bouchard Pere et Fils, Le Corton 1990
Very Fine (93 - 94)
Philippe Pacalet, Corton Charlemagne 2011
The Philippe Pacalet whites need time to unfold and blossom - especially the Corton-Charlemagne. The 2011 tasted recently is now beginng to show, and I must say this is one of the better 2011 whites I have tasted recently - a wine with a fine future … [Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Corton Charlemagne 2011
Domaine Lamy-Caillat, Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 2015
The 2015 Chassagne Les Caillerets from Domaine Lamy Caillat is a mixed bag ... but showing fine elements when served chilled. The nose offer fine minerality - hint of fennel - oak, citrus and some exotic orchard fruits. On the palate rich but … [Read more...] about Domaine Lamy-Caillat, Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 2015
Maison Albert Bichot, Clos de la Roche 2015
The tasting Grandes Maisons Grands Cru during Grands Jours de Bourgogne included the opportunity to taste some great wines from the big houses. The Clos de la Roche 2015 from Maison Bichot is intense yet quite cool for the vintage. The nose offer … [Read more...] about Maison Albert Bichot, Clos de la Roche 2015
Domaine Morey-Coffinet, Chassagne-Montrachet En Caillerets 2016
The 2016 Chassagne Les Caillerets is a gorgeous wine - classic Caillerets in the best sense of the word. The nose offer cool and vibrant fruit - very airy and detailed with a fine hint of anise. On the palate vivid fruit, a detailed mineal backbone - … [Read more...] about Domaine Morey-Coffinet, Chassagne-Montrachet En Caillerets 2016
Maison Morey-Coffinet, Corton 2016
The Corton 2016 from Thibault Morey is a true surprise and delight. Bought grapes - 50% new oak - Tasted blind .. and showing brilliantly I must say. The nose is brimming with juicy fruit - layers of rich red and dark fruits - quite floral - and … [Read more...] about Maison Morey-Coffinet, Corton 2016
Domaine Morey-Coffinet, Chassagne-Montrachet La Romanée 2016
The 2016 Chassagne La Romanée from Domaine Morey-Coffinet is a true wine of the vintage. The nose is crammed with yellow and intense fruit - presumably low yileds due to the frost, and further concentrated by the old vines. A classic Chassagne - with … [Read more...] about Domaine Morey-Coffinet, Chassagne-Montrachet La Romanée 2016
Domaine Georges Roumier, Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de la Bussiere 2015
The Clos de lq Bussieres 2015 is a tremendous treat. This wine offer a quite fantastic vibrant energy - perhaps ever so slightly on the ripe side in the bouquet - slight hint of prune and liqourice .. but also cool vibrant cherries, raspberries … [Read more...] about Domaine Georges Roumier, Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de la Bussiere 2015