Burgundy

Domaine Mugneret Gibourg, Vosne Romanee 2009

By Steen Öhman October 21, 2012 -

The Vosne Romanee 2009 from Mugneret-Gibourg is a delightful village wine. In the bouquet lovely cherry notes, supported by forest berries and liquorice, vanilla and a fine sence of oak. On the palate - slightly closed - tight but rich, sweet pinot notes with cherries and darker fruit aromas. Fine …

Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Vosne La Colombiere 2010

By Steen Öhman October 20, 2012 -

The 2010 Vosne-Romanee Colombiere from Liger-Belair is fullfilling the promise it showed from cask. Quite open and accessible in the bouquet with notes of raspberries, red forrest berries and oak - perfumed with hints of peony rose, cinnamon and asian spices. On the palate pure red cool fruit, …

Domaine Ramonet, Batard Montrachet 2006

By Steen Öhman October 19, 2012 -

The Batard Montrachet 2006 from Domaine Ramonet is a typical 2006 white Burgundy. In the bouquet very rich fruit with elements of pear, melon and Belle de Boskoop apples. On the palate rich fruit, quite sweet powerful and dense. The alcohol level is on the high side (14%) and this is showing in the …

Domaine Ponsot, Griotte Chambertin 2002

By Steen Öhman October 18, 2012 -

The Griotte Chambertn from Ponsot is surprisingly backward and tannic. The bouquet is somewhat closed with notes of cherries, cherry stones, fennel and a slight hint of caramel. On the palate fine concentration, tight reletively dark fruit, and quite powerful tannins. Need at least 5 to 10 years …

Daniel Sanders, Gevrey Chambertin Petite Chapelle 1959

By Steen Öhman October 17, 2012 -

The Gevrey Chambertin Petite Chapelle 1959 from Daniel Sanders is in my view slightly over the hill. The bouquet is offering powerfull notes of sous bois, coffee, chocolate and caramel. On the palate elegant but slighly tired fruit with a quite forward alcohol and some sweet caramel notes coating …