The Clos de Vougeot 2004 from Confuron was open and ready to enjoy. In the bouquet red fruits - raspberries and strawberries, and some notes of green pepper (found in many 2004s). On the palate also open and accessible, with sweet matured fruit. Like many 2004s slightly onedimensional in the fruit. …
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Georges Roumier, Chambolle Musigny 2004
The Chambolle 2004 from Roumier was slightly closed. On the nose some cherry aromas, but also some coffee and some less charming cheese notes. The palate was more forward, with some red fruit. Starting to show, but like a lot of 2004 wines slightly onedimensional and austere in the fruit expression. …
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Ridge, Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 1998
The Santa Cruz Chardonnay 1998 from Ridge was mature and dark gold. In the nose some very mature notes with apple, cheese and a hint of rubber. On the palate rich, fat but also with some acidity to balance the wine. At first a slight oxidation, but after some time in the glass it's gone. A big …
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Georges Roumier, Chambolle Musigny Combottes 2009
Chambolle Combottes is one of the entry levels to the wonderful world of Roumier. It's a bigger wine than the village Chambolle, but often it seems to be less focused than the village wine. In the 2009 edition the bouquet offered red colis fruit, raspberries and strawberries, with a underlaying …
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Domaine Ramonet, Bourgogne Chardonnay 2009
The Bourgogne Blanc 2009 from Ramonet offered a bouquet with fine ripe fruit. Pear aromas was quite dominant with a slight peach note topped with a hint of chalk, flint and mint. On the palate quite fruity, with a lot of dense tropical flavors ... finish with a hint of anis. Typical 2009 with …
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