Coche Dury Meursault 2008 introduced herself fantasticly, very crisp, clear, nice and open, like most 2008s - I really like this vintage. This wine should according to the importer come from the plot Les Narvaux. A classic white Burgundy that will drink well over 15 - 20 years - Fine (2015 - 2030) - …
Fine (91- 92)
Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, La Tache 1957
La Tache 1957 is a delicate and mature wine. Fine mature fruit in the bouquet, and sweet delicate mature fruit on the palate - still vibrant and fresh (tasted in 1994). Medium body, and not a big wine, it still have the wonderfull La Tache minerality and complexity. Slightly over the hill in 1994 - …
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Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, La Tache 1985
La Tache 1985 was quite disappointing. Very nice pure and ripe pinot fruit, and some minerality, but it seem to lack the struture and the finesse of a great wine. Medium length and complexity, far from matching the level of 1990 La Tache, should be better in a year like 1985. Still it's a fine wine! …
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WineHog rating system – more than points
My aim with the Winehog is unchanged, but I have for some time wanted a stronger focus on the hedonistic pleasure and simple enjoyment of drinking Burgundies. I have therefore adjusted my mission statement: "My mission is to help readers find more joy and hedonistic pleasure in Burgundy wines; to …
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