In the words of an old geek and wine reviewer (me), the world of wine is getting more and more complex. While we are used to tasting wines from standard (228-litre) barrels, their differences being only age and maker, there are now one or perhaps … [Read more...] about One wine in many versions: new barrels and amphorae
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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Echezeaux 2009
The 2009 Echezeaux is starting to unfold, and this is more forward than the previous bottle tasted in October 2018. Plenty of Vosne spices and a quite strong mineral impression - ripe and rich. On the palate lovely intense fruit - vivacious and … [Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Echezeaux 2009
Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee Aux Malconsorts 2012
The 2012 Cathiard Malconsorts is a truly delightful wine ... vivid and energetic. The nose is bursting with fruit - forward and rather light footed for such an intense wine. Lovely spicy and airy fruit - red and dark berries - still quite youthful - … [Read more...] about Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee Aux Malconsorts 2012
Domaine Georges Roumier, Chambolle Les Cras 1996
The Chambolle Les Cras 1996 is showing beautifully. The bouquet is complex with sous-bois, dried berries and a bit of tar. On the palate very harmonious with a lovely balance and a vivid acidity. A very refined and elegant Chambolle .. will no doubt … [Read more...] about Domaine Georges Roumier, Chambolle Les Cras 1996
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Echezeaux 2009
The 2009 Echezeaux is starting to unfold, and shed the somewhat austere and slightly reductive note. Now is starting to sing - the bouquet is blessed with lovely ripe and delicate red fruits. Plenty of Vosne spices and a strong mineral impression - a … [Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Echezeaux 2009
A happy return to the 2009s from Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé
The Vogüé 2016 tasting in Copeheagen also included a retaste of the 2009 Bonnes-Mares and Musigny ... a lovely return. The 2009s have been quite difficult to access over the years since the presentation - quite reductive at times - but now … [Read more...] about A happy return to the 2009s from Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé
Bouchard Pere et Fils, Meursault Genevrieres 2016
Bouchard Pere et Fils really nailed the 2016 Meursault Genevrieres. It's lighter and more airy than the Meursault Perrieres, and seem to have a special effortless intensity - lovely balance. The nose offer lovely cool mainly white fruit - fine citrus … [Read more...] about Bouchard Pere et Fils, Meursault Genevrieres 2016
Bouchard Pere et Fils, Meursault Perrieres 2016
Bouchard Pere et Fils has a 0.75 ha plot located in the southern end of Meausault Perrieres. The 2016 Meursault Perrieres is showing well - and not touched by the frost. The nose is offering cool and vibrant fruit - nice minerality - citrus infused … [Read more...] about Bouchard Pere et Fils, Meursault Perrieres 2016