The 2016 Griotte Chambertin from Ponsot is a special wine. First and foremost this is the first vintage from the new Laurent Ponsot negotiant business and secondly this is rather a hedonistic bomb. The nose is crammed with sweet dark fruits - … [Read more...] about Laurent Ponsot, Griotte Chambertin “Cuvée du Saule” 2016
Outstanding (95 - 96)
William Fevre, Chablis Bougros Côte Bouguerots 2010
The William Fevre Chablis Bougros Côte Bouguerots 2010 is a tremendous Chablis from two steep plots at the foot of the Bougros vineyard. The nose is fresh but showing some matured limestone notes - hint of apple, crushed hazelnuts - a filigree yet … [Read more...] about William Fevre, Chablis Bougros Côte Bouguerots 2010
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Echezeaux 2009
The 2009 Echezeaux is starting to unfold, and this is more forward than the previous bottle tasted in October 2018. Plenty of Vosne spices and a quite strong mineral impression - ripe and rich. On the palate lovely intense fruit - vivacious and … [Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Echezeaux 2009
Domaine Dujac, Bonnes Mares 1999
The Bonnes Mares 1999 is a tremendous wine. In my view a step up from the otherwise gorgeous 1999 Clos de la Roche. The nose is giving maturing notes, sous-bois, mature red and dark berry fruit. On the palate tremendous depth and power ... a grand … [Read more...] about Domaine Dujac, Bonnes Mares 1999
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Echezeaux 2009
The 2009 Echezeaux is starting to unfold, and shed the somewhat austere and slightly reductive note. Now is starting to sing - the bouquet is blessed with lovely ripe and delicate red fruits. Plenty of Vosne spices and a strong mineral impression - a … [Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Echezeaux 2009
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, La Romanee 2006
The La Romanee 2006 has gone into a more tertiary phase and is showing beautifully. The bouquet is brimming with sous-bois - hints of truffles - and a lovely maturing fruit. On the palate - maturing - lovely depth yet still quite fresh with a lovely … [Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, La Romanee 2006
Bouchard Pere et Fils, Bonnes Mares 2016
The Bonnes Mares is in in my view the top wine of the red 2016s from Bouchard Pere et Fils. The nose is expressive, and floral - apparently with quite it's fair share of whole cluster - lovely depth with a complex and mineral note. On the palate … [Read more...] about Bouchard Pere et Fils, Bonnes Mares 2016
Bouchard Pere et Fils, Chambertin Clos de Beze 2016
The Chambertin Clos de Beze 2016 is showing fine balance and harmony - a delightful wine with a certain generosity. The nose is brimming with quite intense fruit. On the palate fine concentration and detail - quite rich yet classic, intense and … [Read more...] about Bouchard Pere et Fils, Chambertin Clos de Beze 2016