An Australian Pinot Noir from one of the best producers. I'm definitely not happy about Australian wine in general, but this Pinot certainly had it's qualities. In direct comparison with Burgundy it was perhaps a bit coarse and spicy. Comparable in style with the best California Pinots - but …
Domaine Matrot Meursault Blagny 1991
It's not often I taste white Burgundy from the 1991 vintage. Domaine Matrot Meursault Blagny 1991 is still an interesting wine, but is now in decline with very mature tones. Missing in my view, therefore, sparkle and freshness. But with the right food, it would still be an interesting glass. (drink …
Egon Müller Schartzhofberger Spätlese 1995 #14
This is a super Spätlese from the days when a Spätlese still had some Spätlese character. Pronounced ripe tones .. Petroleum .., very elegant and a good acidity. A fairly mature Riesling, just the way i love it. The 93p is perhaps the high side, but it's a very fine and lovely wine. (now - 2030) - …
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Domaine Dujac Chambolle Musigny 2002
The Chambolle Musigny from Dujac is less developed than similar Roumier wine, but there are signs of sweet notes in the bouquet and on the palate. Still some youthful bite, with a fine structure and length. A delicious and very good wine. (2015 - 2025) - 90p …
Comte de Vogue Chambolle Musigny 2004
The wines from Comte de Vogue's needs some cellaring before they show well. The 2004 Village Chambolle Musigny is now starting to show some mature notes of sweetness in the bouquet. Medium body, still quite firm and tight, a good to very good classic Chambolle. (2015 - 2025) - 87p …