This Coche-Dury Meursault 2008 is a lovely energetic wine. In the bouquet hay, pear and melon with notes of hazelnuts, oak and some vanilla from the oak. On the palate fine fruit and a very vibrant minerality and acidity. Really a powerhouse with a impressive structure for this level. The finish is …
Fine (91- 92)
Chateau La Lagune 2009
The La Lagune 2009 is oozing with ripe fruit. In the bouquet sweet fruit - cassis with hints of raspberries and liquorice - very young and fresh. On the palate same story - rich juicy fruit with layers of very ripe soft tannins. Very fruity with a good acidity. The alcohol level is at 14% but not a …
Chateau La Lagune 2005
The La Lagune 2005 La Lagune is a very nice old school claret. In the bouquet cassis, liquorice with some dusty notes and hints of cedar. On the palate firmly structured with lovely ripe fruit and tannins. Good mid-palate concentration, a good acidity - so typical for the fine 2005 vintage. Somewhat …
Arnaud Tessier, Meursault Charmes-Dessus 2008
The Meursault Charmes-Dessus 2008 from Arnaud Tessier is really starting to show. In the bouquet fine yellow fruit - melon, pear and some citrus notes. It has a fine deep minerality, the oak is well integrated in the fruit and it's starting to get a slight buttery note in the nose. On the palate …
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Domaine Meo-Camuzet, Clos de Vougeot 2007
The 2007 Meo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot is open and ready for tasting. In the bouquet raspberries, sweet strawberries and redcurrant with hints of pomegranate and peony rose. Surprisingly red, open and accessible. On the palate fine red and dark berries, a nice minerality and grip. Quite openly knit …
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