The Bonnes Mares is showing a darker side of the Chambolle terroirs - but is nevertheless also very charming and juicy. In the nose red and dark berry fruit - notes of raspberries, blueberries, dark cherries and underbrush. On the palate layers of cool and refined fruit - juicy and quite zappy - …
Outstanding (95 - 96)
Comte de Vogüé, Les Amoureuses 2014
The 2014 Amoureuses is a beauty. In the bouquet delicate red fruit brought forward by a racy and filigree minerality - delicate notes of white peppar and white roses. On the palate gorgeous red fruit - lovely midpalate sweetness - notes of pomegranate adding nerve and energy .. very focused and …
Bouchard Pere et Fils, Corton Charlemagne 2014
The Corton Charlemagne is showing true Grand Cru level .. adding both refinement and depth. The bouquet is slightly backward offering white fruit and a stony minerality. On the palate airy and vibrant fruit .. intense and refined minerality ... long, intense and multidimensional. A beautiful Charlie …
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Domaine Georges Noëllat, Grands Echezeaux 2014
The Grands Echezeaux is another step up in quality offering a more hedonistic and charming version of the Flagey-Echezeaux qualities. In the bouquet layered red and dark fruits ... lovely depth and generosity offering a delicate play between sweet red fruits and darker more vibrant notes ... all …
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Domaine Ponsot, Clos de la Roche 1993
The 1993 Clos de la Roche from Ponsot is a big wine ... and after two decades of sleep it's starting to show it's qualities. The nose is still slightly closed with intense red and dark fruits pushing forward ... after some time in the glas more nuanced sweeter berry notes appear. On the palate big, …