The Bonnes Mares is a step up from the Clos de la Roche - offering additional depth and weight. It's quite reduced offering only hints of whats underneath ... but clear signs that it's a a quite cool Bonnes Mares with some energetic red currant and pomegranate notes in the nose and on the palate. …
Outstanding+ (96 - 97)
Domaine Dujac, Clos Saint Denis 2015
The Clos Saint Denis is a true beauty ... The nose is brimming with juicy red fruit .. pomegranate, red currant and some darker notes - very detailed with a fine filigree minerality. On the palate very refined and complex offering a very energetic and juicy mid-palate fruit - lovely playful tension …
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Echezeaux 2010
The Echezeaux 2010 from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair is a delightful wine - and is starting to unfold on 0.375 bottles. The nose is expressive with layers of organic fruit and spices - lovely transparency with a nice display of mineral notes. On the palate rich and organic with layers of fruit - …
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Domaine Leflaive, Chevalier Montrachet 2008
The 2008 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet is a tremendous effort ... deep, weighty and intense - yet it has maintained the core quality of the 2008 vintage .. the vibrant freshness and acidity. The nose offer deep white and yellow fruits - slight maturing detectable .. but very fresh .. with a …
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Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes 2015
The Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2015 is taking it to another level of refinement. The nose offers juicy red and darker fruits, a lovely spiciness and a very fine view to the earthy minerality. On the palate, focused, pure and vibrant for the vintage. Impressive intensity yet it's paired with an effortless …
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