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 …
Bonneau du Martray, Corton Charlemagne 2000
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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Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Echezeaux 2002
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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Philippe Pacalet, Nuits-Saint-Georges 2011
The Nuits-Saint-Georges 2011 is a lovely combination of Pacalets organic style and the robust Nuits-Saint-Georges terroir. In the bouquet redberry fruit - rapsberries, blueberries - with a slight hint of liquorice. The palate is blessed with a rich red berry fruit - layers of strawberries, …
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Comte de Vogue, Chambolle Les Amoureuses 2000
The Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 2000 is a very impressive effort for the vintage. The bouquet is very expressive with notes of red berry fruit, sous-bois and a fine Chambolle minerality. On the palate rich and quite lush red fruit - matured but still very fresh and vibrant. Quite intense and …
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