The 2002 Charmes Chambertin from Joseph Roty is not showing well at the moment. In the bouquet rich polished dark and red berry aromas with some very ripe notes of plum and prune. On the palate quite open and accessible, with a dense and sweet fruit for the vintage. It's a quite big wine, with good …
Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Echezeaux 2001
The 2001 Echezeaux from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti is a very impressive effort for the vintage. The bouquet is now entering a matured stage showing lovely red and dark berry notes, a hint of sous-bois with some asian spices. Very expressive and organic nose ... lovely especially considering the …
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Bruno Clavelier, Vosne Romanee Les Beaux Monts 2010
The Vosne Romanee Les Beaux Monts 2010 from Bruno Clavelier is a lovely effort. In the bouquet red forest berries - wild strawberries and raspberries interlinked with cassis - with hints of violets, stony minerality and oak. On the palate cool intense and focused fruit - with a rich core of dark red …
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Comte Lafon, Meursault Clos de la Barre 2001
The 2001 Meursault Clos de la Barre is really showing well. In the bouquet matured notes - almonds, acacia, hazelnuts and citrus. On the palate quite rich and fat with buttery chardonney aromas - spiced by a citrus mineral twist in the finish. It's in my view fully mature, and given the premox …
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Domaine Meo-Camuzet, Echezeaux 2002
The 2002 Echezeaux from Meo-Camuzet is entering a martured and drinkable stage. The bouquet is showing lovely red notes of raspberries and strawberries with a hint of red current. On the palate juicy and quite vibrant red fruit - perfectly balanced with a fine integration of the oak. It's a lovely …