The Vosne-Romanee village from Cathiard have become a benchmark wine for me over the last years, as it offers a lot of the qualities I value in a good village - terroir typicity, balance, good complexity, high drinkability and first and foremost pleasure. The nose offer elegant red and dark berry …
Domaine Cathiard, Bourgogne Rouge 2013
The 2013 Bourgogne Rouge is a lovely vibrant effort. In the nose fine vibrant red and dark fruits, hints of earthy minerality. On the palate quite substantial weight for this level, powered by a lovely crisp acidity. Lovely energy and balance here ... a lovely Bourgogne Rouge. (Drink from 2016) - …
J.-F. Coche-Dury, Meursault 2011
The Coche-Dury Meursault 2011 is a lovely energetic and vibrant wine for the vintage. In the bouquet white flowers, hay, pear, melon with beautiful citrus infused minerality and a solid impression of oak. The oak is slowly but surely integrating in the nose - and the more exotic fruit notes are …
Domaine Ponsot, Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvee l’Abeille 2007
Ponsot make some gorgeous wines, but it's often difficult to approach the wines during the first 10 - 20 years, as they tend to close down from time to time. I had the 2001 Cuvee l'Abeille in November, and it was delightfully mature .. so why not try the 2007 eventhough it's in the difficult stage …
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Burgundy Day Four … from Leroux to Poisot via Rheingau!
The fourth day on my trip to Burgundy included three tastings .. Benjamin Leroux, Chantereves and Domaine Poisot. Here are some initial impressions .. tasting notes will follow. Benjamin Leroux - a fine selection of 2013s Benjamin Leroux is one of the most talented winemakers in Burgundy, and while …
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