The Corton-Bressandes 2011 from Remi Poisot is showing fine promise. In the bouquet spicy red berry fruit - intense and rich - but somewhat closed when tasted just prior to bottling. The palate offer rich and weighty flavors - with a nice complexity and length. The fruit is ripe and lush with a …
Fine (91- 92)
Domaine Dublere, Meursault Les Crotots 2010
The Meursault Les Crotots 2010 from Dublere is a top end village Meursault. In the nose pear, acacia blossom with hints of hazelnuts, fresh citrus and minerality. On the palate crisp and very pure fruit - very vibrant with a lovely intense finish. It's very powerful for this level - but still …
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Bruno Clavelier, Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Cras 2011
I have a soft spot for the Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Cras - and the Clavelier 2011 confirm my passion for this terroir. In the bouquet lovely red and dark fruit - black currant and raspberries with some hints of red currant and rose petals. The palate offer good weight and concentration with more …
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Bruno Clavelier, Vosne Romanee Aux Brulee 2011
The Vosne Aux Brulee is one of my favorites from Clavelier. The bouquet is crammed with red fruit and minerality - violets and rose petals - a classic Vosne nose. On the palate intense red fruit - fresh with a lovely tension and nerve from the fine minerality of this great terroir. It's perfectly …
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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Vosne Clos du Chateau 2012
The Clos du Chateau 2012 is step up in quality from Colombiere - adding even more minerality and Vosne spicyness. The bouquet is somewhat reduced but still offering a juicy fruit, crisp minerality and loads of Vosne spices. On the palate excellent weight for this level - the fruit is deep and …
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