The Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche 1996 has never been a favorite of the wine press. I allways felt that the wine was somewhat misunderstood, as are many 1996 wines. I have tasted this wine several times over the years, starting out at Domaine Ponsot in 1999, and while it is not the best Clos de la …
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Clos Saint-Jean … the red Grand Cru of Chassagne-Montrachet?
I have always enjoyed a good glass of red Chassagne as they often offer a very lively and vibrant expression of pinot noir. Often have I been drinking these wines for mere pleasure and without analyzing the wines and taking a closer look at why I adore these somewhat overlooked …
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Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne-Montrachet Clos Saint-Jean 2011
The 2011 Chassagene-Montrachet 1er cru Clos St. Jean from Domaine Ramonet is a delightful wine. Slightly closed at the moment and require 30 minutes of air to unfold. Then the nose becomes gorgeously expressive bursting with airy red berry fruit - cherries, cherry stones, some slight hints of …
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Domaine Prieure-Roch, Chambertin Clos de Beze 2000
The Chambertin Clos de Beze 2000 from Prieure-Roch is in my view fully mature and at it's peak. In the nose very organic red fruit ... notes of cinnamon, all spice, sous-bois. On the palate forward and fruity ... good volume without being weigthy or really intense. A bit unfocused in my view, …
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Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Chevalier Montrachet 2008
I really love the dramatic style and energy of the 2008 whites ... and this feisty Chevalier Montrachet from Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey is most certainly no exception. In the nose fresh and expressive youthful white and yellow fruits - and loads of citrus infused minerality. On the palate quite …
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