The 1998 Remoissenet Montrachet is now fully mature in my view. In the nose dark yellow fruit .. pineapple, white peach, hazelnuts - with a foundation of stony minerality. The warmer and sweeter notes like acacia and fique with hints of quince … [Read more...] about Remoissenet, Montrachet 1998
Fine+ (92 - 93)
Domaine Heitz-Lochardet, Chassagne La Maltroie 2014
The Chassagne-Montrachet La Maltroie 2014 is a delightful wine - confirming the greatness and refinement of the 2014 vintage. The bouquet is crisp and focused - lovely citrusdriven fruit and a detailed minerality - slightly reductive. On the palate … [Read more...] about Domaine Heitz-Lochardet, Chassagne La Maltroie 2014
Domiane de Montille, Beaune Aigrots 2014
The Beaune Aigrots Blanc from Montille is a delightful wine. This is from a plot in the bottom of the Aigrots vineyard - just above Pertuisots, and near the Clos des Ursules - in the southern half of the Beaune appellation. For a white Beaune it's … [Read more...] about Domiane de Montille, Beaune Aigrots 2014
Domaine Bruno Clavelier, Vosne-Romanée Les Hauts de Beaux Monts 2015
The Vosne-Romanée Les Hauts Beaux Monts 2015 is still very youthful - oak not fully integrated (transport) - nose brimming with cherries, elderberries and blueberries. On the palate quite generous with plenty of mid-palate fruit, juicy, vibrant and … [Read more...] about Domaine Bruno Clavelier, Vosne-Romanée Les Hauts de Beaux Monts 2015
Hospices de Beaune, Corton Cuvée Charlotte Dumay 2014
The Hospices de Beaune Corton Charlotte-Dumay 2014 is slightly closed - like quite many 2014s are starting to be currently. This is a Cuvée made from Corton Les Ranardes and Les Bressandes - total area of the Hospice holdings here are 2.66 ha (63% … [Read more...] about Hospices de Beaune, Corton Cuvée Charlotte Dumay 2014
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Vosne Clos du Chateau 2015
Decadent .. the 2015 Vosne-Romanée Clos du Chateau is sinfully delightful. The nose is very floral with a generous organic fruit - lavish and ripe with a gorgeous minerality. On the palate fresh and airy - lovely intensity with ample midpalate fruit. … [Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Vosne Clos du Chateau 2015
Domaine Dujac, Bonnes Mares 1976
The Bonnes-Mares 1976 from Domaine Dujac is still showing nicely - fully mature and at a drinking stage. The bouquet unfolded beautifully after some time in the glass - initially a bit of tar and figue - a clear indication of the hot 1976 vintage. … [Read more...] about Domaine Dujac, Bonnes Mares 1976
Domaine Rossignol-Trapet, Gevrey Chambertin Aux Combottes 2013
The Gevrey Chambertin Aux Combottes 2013 from Rossignol-Trapet is a quite delicate effort. The bouquet offer pure red and dark berry fruit - slightly closed perhaps - but offering a lovely display of minerality. On the palate somewhat on the lighter … [Read more...] about Domaine Rossignol-Trapet, Gevrey Chambertin Aux Combottes 2013