The Clos de la Roche 1999 from Hubert Lignier is still very youthful and a real powerhouse. In the bouquet sweet dark fruits, cherries, liquorice, oriental spices and a hint of forrest undergrowth. On the palate dense dark and ripe fruit, fine ripe tannins and a good backbone of minerality. Very …
Outstanding (95 - 96)
Georges Roumier, Bonnes Mares 2002
The Bonnes Mares 2002 from Roumier is still very young and rather closed. In the bouquet a quite powerfull and meaty fruit, with spices and a fine minerality. After some time in the glass more refined with perfumed aromas of raspberries and a hint of cassis. On the palate very tightly knit, with a …
J.-F. Coche-Dury, Meursault Perrieres 2008
I really adore the 2008 white Burgundies - they are crisp, vibrant and bold - with a wonderfull playfull acidity. The 2008 Coche-Dury Meursault Perrieres is no exception, it's a truly great Meursault. In fact it bring forward memories of the great 1996 Perrieres ... one of my all time favorits. The …
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Chateau Cheval Blanc 1964
The 1964 Cheval Blanc has a special place in my wine memory. First tasted at Resturant La Pyramide in Vienne, second time was at a memorable dinner at Emerils in New Orleans. The bottle served at Emerils in 2002 was amazing. The bouquet was utterly seductive, with layers of aromas - cherry, …
J.-F. Coche-Dury, Meursault Perrieres 1996
The 1996 Coche-Dury Meursault Perrieres is the best Meursault I have tasted, and among the very best dry whites on my list of great bottles. It was fantastic when served back in 2002 at a memorable dinner at Restaurant Emerils in New Orleans. The bouquet was bursting with minerality and the …
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