Normally I don't focus on price when I review a wine - price quality ratio is in my view nothing rewarding to consider when we are talking a complex products like Burgundies. As always the last 10% of quality will cost you a fortune - and the low quantities and the hype of certain producers can …
Comte Armand, Pommard Clos des Epeneaux 2011
The Clos des Epeneaux from Comte Armand is a classic Pommard - made from a 5 ha clos locaded in the climates Petit Epenots (80%) and Grands Epenots (20%). The nose offer layers of pure red and dark berry fruit - notes of cherries, red currant and blue berries - infused with a deep earthy minerality. …
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Jean-Claude Bachelet, Chassagne Les Macherelles 2010
The Chassagne-Montrachet Les Macherelles 2010 from Jean-Claude Bachelet is a delightful effort. In the bouquet lively and ripe yellow fruit - presented by a citrus infused Chassagne minerality and a decent touch of oak. On the palate quite weighty fruit - pure and crisp - focused by a powerful …
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Cecile Tremblay, Morey-Saint-Denis Tres Girard 2011
The Morey-Saint-Denis Tres Girard 2011 from Cecile Tremblay is a delightful wine. The nose is quite expressive with lovely forward fruit - notes of cherries, raspberries .. hints of plum and slightly toasted oak. On the palate lovely quite openly knit fruit ... forward and juicy with a nice weight. …
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Benjamin Leroux, Meursault 2011
The 2011 Meursault from Benjamin Leroux is a quite impressive effort. The nose offer fresh and pure notes of citrus, pear with hints of apple and some more exotic orchard fruits. On the palate quite rich and rounded with a lovely balance and depth. The minerality offer a nice support in the finish …