The Leoville Poyferre 2003 is a true solicitor wine - a very hot Bordeaux indeed! In the bouquet somewhat overripe notes of prune and plum with the alcohol present (label says 13,5%!!). Also some creme de cassis, liquorice and blueberries is showing in the nose. On the palate big, hot and heavy …
Very Good (88 - 90)
Georges Roumier, Chambolle Musigny Combottes 2007
The 2007 Chambolle Combottes from Roumier is a very good wine for the vintage. Sligthly closed in the bouquet - but after some time in the glass it's starts to show more charm. In the nose red berry fruit - beginning to show sweet slightly matured notes and a nice Chambolle minerality. On the palate …
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Perrier-Jouët, Belle Epoque 1998
The Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 1998 is slightly disappointing. In the bouquet white fruits, toast, almonds and some floral hints. A quite nice fruit on the palate, round and very harmonious, creamy and elegant. Belle Epoque is normally quite light compared to other top cuvées, but the 1998 edition …
Philippe Pacalet, Meursault Perrieres 2011
The Meursault Perrieres is like the village Meursault a quite heavy and "hot" wine. In the bouquet citrus, melon, pear with notes of chestnuts. On the palate excellent minerality and a good acidity. The fruit is quite dense and rich, but balanced with the fine minerality. The alcohol is however a …
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Jean-Noel Gagnard, Chassagne Les Chenevottes 2010
The Chassagne Montrachet Chenevottes 2010 from Jean-Noel Gagnard is starting to show more and more complexity. In the nose fine fruit and minerality, with notes of citrus, acacia, wet rocks and a hint of exotic orchard fruits. On the palate very fine and crisp acidity, a good midpalate concentration …
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