This is a rare bird - the 2006 Charmes-Chambertin from Blair Pethel and Domaine Dublère. This is showing very well currently, rich and still fruity - with a quite openly knit structure. Plenty of stuffing showing its grand cru intensity on the table … [Read more...] about Domaine Dublère, Charmes-Chambertin 2006
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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Vosne Clos de Chateau 2009
The 2009 edition of Vosne-Romanee Clos de Chateau is showing very well now. The nose is organic and bursting with fruit and Vosne spices - forward and expressive. On the palate intense and quite concentrated - not quite matching the 2010 - deligtful … [Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Vosne Clos de Chateau 2009
Château-Grillet 2008
This is unusual .. highly unusual .. extremely .. a wine from the Rhone area on Winehog. What can I say - grumpier old men - although lets be honest - this wine is quite a treat, as I do actually like (some few) wines from the area mentioned. The … [Read more...] about Château-Grillet 2008
Domaine Moron-Garcia, Beaune Les Tuvilains 2017
The Domaine Moron-Garcia, Beaune Les Tuvilains 2017 is a truly tremendous wine, and for me one of the main discoveries of 2018. The rich and earthy fruit with it's vivid freshnes and lovely complex extrovert notes does provide a sensational joy and … [Read more...] about Domaine Moron-Garcia, Beaune Les Tuvilains 2017
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Vosne Clos du Chateau 2016
The Vosne-Romanée Clos du Chateau 2016 is surprisingly decandent and organic - sinfully delicious. The nose is very floral with a georgeous organic fruit - forward and ripe with a tremedous minerality. On the palate fresh and cool - lovely intensity … [Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Vosne Clos du Chateau 2016
Domaine Jacques Cacheux, Echezeaux 1999
The Echezeaux 1999 from Cacheux is unfolding beautifully - light footed yet still some weight. The bouquet offer matured fruit notes, expressive and a lovely refined style. On the palate very good length .. with a delighful fruit and mineral … [Read more...] about Domaine Jacques Cacheux, Echezeaux 1999
J.-F. Coche Dury Meursault 2007
Coche Dury Meursault 2007 is still quite backward and a bit introvert. The nose is razor sharp with a crisp minerality and a fresh youthful fruit. Surprisingly fresh with the intense citrus infused minerality. Give it five years more to … [Read more...] about J.-F. Coche Dury Meursault 2007
Domaine Cruchandeau, Puligny-Montrachet Hameau de Blagny 2016
Domaine Cruchandeau, Puligny-Montrachet Hameau de Blagny 2016 - from the top 1er cru vineyard of the Blagny area. It's a serious wine that need some air and time. While it's a Puligny it's clearly dominated by the Blagny character - powerful acidity … [Read more...] about Domaine Cruchandeau, Puligny-Montrachet Hameau de Blagny 2016