Rating

Hubert Lignier, Morey-Saint-Denis 1er cru 1999

By Steen Öhman July 21, 2012 -

The 1999 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er cru fom Hubert Lignier is an old school Lignier - dark, slightly rustic, pure and with a good terroir expression. In the nose mostly dark fruits, liquorice, and hints of tar. On the palate quite lush, rich and dense dark fruit. Nicely structured with good acidity and a …

Philippe Pacalet, Nuits Saint Georges 1. cru 2011

By Steen Öhman July 20, 2012 -

The NSG 1. cru is another beautiful wine. In the bouquet strawberries, raspberries and cherries, spized with a hint of pommegranate and cinnamon. On the palate fine delicate pinot flavors, with a fine depth in the fruit. Perhaps not as delicate and refined as the Chambolle 1er cru, but a lovely …

Domaine Guy Roulot, Le Meix Chavaux 2010

By Steen Öhman July 19, 2012 -

The Meix Chavaux from Roulot is a very impressive village wine. The bouquet is somewhat closed with quite a lot of SO2 present in the nose. After decanting and some time in the glass it gradually reveal more crisp minerality, a lovely yellow fruit spized with citrus notes and gunpowder. On the …

Philippe Pacalet, Chambolle Musigny 1er cru 2011

By Steen Öhman July 19, 2012 -

The Chambolle 1er cru 2011 is a lovely wine. In the bouquet red forrest berries, strawberries and raspberries, with hints of pommegranate, cinnamon and allspice. On the palate layers of fine ripe and delicate red pinot fruit. This wine is juicy and refined - with very fine transparancy and balance. …

Philippe Pacalet, Beaune Les Perrieres 2011

By Steen Öhman July 18, 2012 -

The Beaune Perriere 1. cru offer more depth and concenation than the village wines. In the bouquet strawberries, gooseberries and cherries with a perfumed hints of cinnamon and oriental spices. On the palate good depth in the fruit, a fine balance and length. More spicy than the other wines, but …