The Leoville Poyferre 2003 is a true solicitor wine - a very hot Bordeaux indeed! In the bouquet somewhat overripe notes of prune and plum with the alcohol present (label says 13,5%!!). Also some creme de cassis, liquorice and blueberries is showing in the nose. On the palate big, hot and heavy …
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Bordeaux and Global Warming
Attended a very nice Leoville Poyferre tasting in Copenhagen, where the vintages 2005, 2003, 2000, 1999, 1996 and 1989 were presented by Anne Cuvelier - head of public relations at Leoville Poyferre. One of the topics of the evening was global warming and the effect on Bordeaux. Anne Cuvelier made …
Domaine Ramonet, Bourgogne Blanc 2008
The 2008 Bourgogne Blanc from Domaine Ramonet is slightly disappointing given the producer and vintage. In the nose apple with hints of melon and a slight minerality. On the palate good concentration and acidity. It's well balanced but lacking some vibrancy and transparancy directly compared with …
Domaine Roulot, Bourgogne Blanc 2010
The 2010 Bourgogne Blanc from Domaine Roulot is a exceptional generic white Burgundy. In the nose a slight reduction, gun powder, apple with hints of white flowers and exotic fruits. On the palate lovely vibrant acidity, good midpalate concentration and a very nice transparancy. Good minerality for …
Perrier-Jouët, Belle Epoque 2004
The Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2004 is a delightful and refined champagne. In the bouquet white fruits, hint of almonds, some floral notes and a nice stony mineralty. On the plete very nice fruit, quite vibrant, very harmonious, creamy and elegant. medium bodied - still very young with a quite …