The Montrachet 1993 from Ramonet is in a beautiful state ... mature but still fresh and vibrant. The 1993 whites are a bit overlooked ... but at best they are very refined with a lovely nerve and tension. The bouquet is offering fine mature notes, delicate minerality .. cool and a bit understated. …
Outstanding+ (96 - 97)
Domaine Georges Roumier, Bonnes Mares 1996
Tasting Bonnes Mares 1996 at this stage should be close to impossible ... way to early most would say. This bottle had been violently decanted and shaken on a magnum decanter several hours before the tasting. The host was very confident .. and served the Bonne Mares 96 against La Tâche 1990 another …
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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, La Romanee 2008
The La Romanee 2008 is very expressive and floral - a exiting La Romanee as it's a vintage very much structured and driven by the acidity. The bouquet is offering a juicy organic red fruit spiced with a multitude of Vosne spices .. violets, peony rose, cinnamon and allspice. On the palate very juicy …
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Domaine Leflaive, Batard Montrachet 1996
The 1996 Batard-Montrachet is a magnificent wine ... matured but with quite a long way to full maturity. In the nose citrus - lime and lemon - infused white and yellow orchard fruits, hint of acacia .. all brought forward by the intense and powerful minerality. On the palate quite tight and edgy at …
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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, La Romanee 2011
The La Romanee 2011 is a magnificent effort for the vintage. In the nose fine juicy red and dark berry fruit, with a hint of oak and infused with Vosne spices and minerality. On the palate lovely juicy fruit ... impressive energy and depth for the vintage. The red core of the fruit offers a fine and …
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