The Corton-Bressandes is showing quite a lot of reduction currently - but still the charming and extrovert 2012 fruit manage to show some nuances. On the palate pure and lovely red berry fruit - juicy and with a fine nerve and energy. It's very charming for the appelation, long, rich, quite intense …
Domaine Poisot, Corton-Charlemagne 2011
The Corton-Charlemagne 2011 from Poisot is a charming effort. In the bouquet fresh orchard fruits - pear and peach with a delicate expression of citrus infused mineralic terroir. On the palate good length and balance - lovely pure midpalate fruit with fine depth and focus. It's quite forward, …
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Domaine Serafin, Charmes Chambertin 2007
The Chames Chambertin 2007 from Serafin is not showing well. The oak is still quite dominant in the nose but also notes of candied red fruit with hints of elderberries and raspberries. On the palate pure red fruit - quite light for a grand cru and lacking some depth in the fruit. The oak is still …
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Domaine Poisot, Corton-Charlemagne 2012
Remi Poisot have made some lovely 2012s - and the Cortin Chalie is no exception. The Corton-Charlemagne terroir with it's firm structure really suits the style of the 2012 whites. The bouquet is showing pure and quite exotic fruit - peach, melon, hints of acacia and oak. On the palate quite dense …
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Domaine des Lambrays, Clos des Lambrays 2002
Th Clos des Lambrays 2002 is showing beautifully and entering a matured stage. The nose is filled with refined red fruit ... wild berries - spiced with very delicate notes of sous-bois. On the palate medium bodied with a lovely cool and airy fruit - transparent and very harmonious. The acidity is …
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