The Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche 2003 is a unique wine. Late harvest and 2003 does not sound like the recipe for succes, but Laurent Ponsot has nevertheless succeded in making a very balanced and enjoyable 2003 Clos de la Roche. The nose offer raspberries, rhubarb coulis and strawberries slightly …
Very Fine (93 - 94)
Louis Jadot, Chambertin Clos de Béze 1996
The Chambertin Clos de Beze 1996 from Jadot is a quite brutal wine ... and it needs at least one if not two decades in the cellar to unfold. The nose is intense with red and dark fruits .. hint of sous-bois is the only true indication of age. On the palate dense, weighty with ample tannins and a …
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Remoissenet. Montrachet 1997
The 1997 Remoissenet Montrachet is showing very well for the vintage. In the nose dark yellow fruit .. pineapple, white peach brought forward by a fine and powerful minerality. After some time in the glass notes of hazelnuts, gunpowder and syrup .On the palate rich and weighty fruit with fine …
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Les Amoureuses 2013
The Amoureuses 2013 is a mineralic powerhouse fulfilling the promise it made from cask. In the nose a delightful mix of red and dark berry fruit - pomegranate, boysenberries, dark cherries - with a lovely crisp minerality. On the palate very energetic and vibrant fruit delivered by the fresh acidity …
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Domaine Comte de Vogüé, Bourgogne Blanc 2013
The 2013 Bourgogne Blanc from Domaine Comte de Vogüé is a very unique wine. The yield in 2013 was very low indeed - only 700 - 800 bottles of the Bourgogne Blanc was made .... around 30% of a normal harvest. And this translates into a magnificent white ... and a return to the grand cru level of the …
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