The 1990 Canon La Gaffeliereis was a wonderful wine in it's youth and has continued to perform well - up to now. The bouquet shows ripe fruit, plum with a hint of red berries and tea. On the palate quite developed with loads of lush fruit, the high alcohol is starting to show as the fruit is loosing …
Admin
Ramonet, Chassagne Montrachet Les Vergers 2008
The 2008 lineup from Domaine Ramonet is in my view absolutely gorgeous, and the Chassagne 1er cru Les Vergers is no exception. The nose is slightly closed but showing fine ripe yellow fruits, loads of minerality, grapefruit and citrus notes. On the palate the fruit is somewhat closed, but elements …
[Read more...] about Ramonet, Chassagne Montrachet Les Vergers 2008
Chateau La Mondotte 2001
The La Mondotte 2001 is offering a classical Bordeaux nose, with dark berries, cedar, liquorice. On the palate quite tight with a good balance between the rich fruit and a good grip from the tannins. It's quite elegant and more Bordeaux like than the bigger more opulent 1998. While benefitting from …
Jean Grivot, Echezeaux 2009
I'm not a very big fan of the 2009 vintage, but some 2009s are simply gorgeous - one is the very fine Echezeaux from Jean Grivot. The bouquet is oozing with minerality, red cherries, raspberries and liquorice. On the palate the fruit is very forward and outgoing, good acidity and very fine balance. …
Louis Jadot, Beaune Clos de Ursules 1996
The 1996 Beaune Clos des Ursules from Jadot is now entering a quite mature stage. The nose is very beautiful with sweet pinot notes, truffel, forrest floor and hints of the citrus note found in many red 1996 wines. On the palate still quite some grip from the tannins and the powerfull 1996 acidity …
[Read more...] about Louis Jadot, Beaune Clos de Ursules 1996