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The 2009 Meursault Clos de la Barre from Comte Lafon is exotic but still quite understated and fresh compared to a lot of other 09s. Slightly reduced in the nose with some exotic orchard fruits, citrus infused minerality and a slight hint of gun powder. On the palate quite rich exotic yellow fruit, …
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The Montrachet 2009 from Lafon is a very impressive and refined wine for the vintage. The bouquet is very complex and filigree with layers of exotic yellow orchard fruits, delicate floral notes and a hint of oak integrated with the intense mineralic notes. It's currently slightly reduced and finely …
The Montrachet 2004 from Lafon is a tribute to the qualities of the 2004 vintage in white Burgundy. The bouquet is very complex with deep yellow fruit, almonds, white flowers - spiced with a citrus infused minerality. It's expressive but still very refined and even somewhat understated. On the …
The Corton-Charlemagne 2000 from Bonneau du Martray is approaching a mature state. The impression just after opening the bottle is quite advanced, with some fat buttery notes, but after some time in the glass the focus and freshness returns to the wine. The bouquet is quite expressive with mature …
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The Echezeaux 2002 from Domaine de la Romanee Conti is a lovely effort. In the bouquet fine sweet red berry fruit - raspberries and cherries - spiced with hints of violets and peony rose. The palate show layers of juicy pinot fruit. It's well focused, with a lovely semi organic style in the finish. …
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