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
Fine (91- 92)
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
Domaine Jacques Cacheux, Vosne La Croix Rameau 1999
The Vosne Romanee Les Croix Rameau 1999 from Cacheux was a very pleasent surprise - a delightful wine just beginning to unfold - after quite many years of sleep. The nose is offering red and dark fruit - dark cherries, hints of sous-bois - vivid and … [Read more...] about Domaine Jacques Cacheux, Vosne La Croix Rameau 1999
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses 2007
The 2007 Les Amoureuses is very forward ... showing all the talents so to speak. The nose is brimming with sweet red fruit - expressive and lively ... with a fine limestone acidity in the background. On the palate medium weight but lacking both some … [Read more...] about Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses 2007
Domaine Leroy, Vosne-Romanée “Genaivrières” 2002
The Vosne-Romanée “Genaivrières” from Domaine Leroy is a village from a vineyard located just below the Domaine Leroy estate in Vosne. A 1.2331 ha plot covering the area between the estate and the N974. The 2002 is mature or should I say matured - … [Read more...] about Domaine Leroy, Vosne-Romanée “Genaivrières” 2002