The Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill 1996 from Pol Roger is most likely the best Winston I have tasted. In the bouquet very classic blanc de blanc with hay, apple, white bread/yeast and notes of fresh hazelnuts. Still very young and slightly closed. On the palate very focused with a fantastic mid-palate …
Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2005
The Leoville Poyferre 2005 is a real beauty if you like classic claret. In the bouquet lovely sweet fruit with notes of black cherries, liquorice, cassis with hints of cedar and pencil lead. Approachable with good compelexity but still very young. On the palate very focused with multible layers of …
Anne Gros, Chambolle Musigny La Combe d’Orveau 2006
The Chambolle Musigny La Combe d'Orveau 2006 from Ann Gros is beginning to show secondary notes like many other village wines from this vintage. In the bouquet slightly closed with charming notes of dark cherries, hints of gooseberries and a nice minerality. More open on the palate with quite juicy …
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Charles Heidsieck, Cuvee Charlie 1979
The 1979 Cuvee Charles Heidsieck is a very special Champagne. In the bouquet caramel, oysters, sea breeze, ripe apples and a hint of anis and butterscotch. Slight maderized tone that blows off after some minutes in the glass. On the palate still fine and persistent mousse, rich and quite powerfull …
Krug, Vintage 2000
The Krug Vintage 2000 is the most accessible and harmonious young vintage Krug I have tasted. In the bouquet apple, yeast, almonds, white bread with notes of citrus. On the palate it's crisp with a good nervy fruit and a lovely acidity. The fruit is quite vibrant but with a almost creamy feel. It's …