The Roses de Jeanne Les Ursules - Blanc de Noirs (2006) - from Cedric Bouchard is a quite disappointing Champagne. In the bouquet quite discrete notes of ripe pear, yeast, toast and apple - somewhat introvert. On the palate fine and delicate mousse, … [Read more...] about Cedric Bouchard, Roses de Jeanne Les Ursules 2006
Above Average (80 - 84)
Pol Gardere Brut
The Pol Gardere Brut from Champagne Gardet is a quite pleasent surprise. In the bouquet yellow fruit, white bread with notes hazelnuts and citrus. On the palate light to medium-bodied with a good pure fruit. Some matured notes, with a bit of fruity … [Read more...] about Pol Gardere Brut
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 … [Read more...] about Domaine Ramonet, Bourgogne Blanc 2008
Domaine Bernard-Bonin, Meursault V.V. 2010
The Meursault Vieilles Vignes 2010 from Domaine Bernard-Bonin is a somewhat disappointing wine. The bouquet seems strangely restrained for a 2010 - with notes of apple and a few hints of orchard fruits. The quite fine minerality is the most promising … [Read more...] about Domaine Bernard-Bonin, Meursault V.V. 2010
Philippe Pacalet, Pinot Noir 2011
First 2011 Burgundy tasted from bottle - Pacalet Pinot Noir 2011. This is normally one of my favorite generic Burgundies, and the 2011 edition is not changing this - a lovely glass of pinot. In the bouquet red cherries, cherry stones with hints of … [Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Pinot Noir 2011
Anne Gros, Hautes Cotes de Nuits 2011
The Haut Cote de Nuits is the starting wine in the Anne Gros lineup. In the nose fine red fruits, raspberries and hints of black cherries. On the palate fine delicate pinot aromas, good structure and balance. Lacks a little of the refinement found in … [Read more...] about Anne Gros, Hautes Cotes de Nuits 2011
Anne Gros, Hautes Cotes de Nuits Blanc 2011
The Hautes Cotes de Nuits Blanc is a quite charming and unprecientous white. In the nose apple, citrus, pear and peach. On the palate fine fresh acidity and minerality, quite elegant. Above Average (83 - 85p) CASK Tasted 04/05/2012 … [Read more...] about Anne Gros, Hautes Cotes de Nuits Blanc 2011
Domaine Meo-Camuzet, Clos de Vougeot 2004
The Clos de Vougeot 2004 from Meo is showing quite mature notes. In the nose spicy sweet pinot aromas with cherries and raspberries. On the palate quite lush og rich with a quite good length. The fruit seems slighly stewed and dense. Lacking some … [Read more...] about Domaine Meo-Camuzet, Clos de Vougeot 2004