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The 2007 Vosne Romanee from Cecile Tremblay is showing quite well. The nose is quite refined with Vosne spices, sweet red and dark fruit notes with elements of raspberries coulis. On the palate quite open, with good length and balance. Quite elegant, but lacking a little freshness and sparkle in the …
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The 1992 Les Amoureuses from Comte Georges de Vogüé was a very charming wine when tasted in 2007 during the 80 years birthday wine celebrations of NK Yong in Singapore. The bouquet was out of this world delicious and complex. Delicate aromas of forrest, truffles and red fruits - cherries and a hint …
[Read more...] about Comte de Vogüé, Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1992
I really adore the 2008 white Burgundies - they are crisp, vibrant and bold - with a wonderfull playfull acidity. The 2008 Coche-Dury Meursault Perrieres is no exception, it's a truly great Meursault. In fact it bring forward memories of the great 1996 Perrieres ... one of my all time favorits. The …
[Read more...] about J.-F. Coche-Dury, Meursault Perrieres 2008
The 1996 Coche-Dury Meursault Perrieres is the best Meursault I have tasted, and among the very best dry whites on my list of great bottles. It was fantastic when served back in 2002 at a memorable dinner at Restaurant Emerils in New Orleans. The bouquet was bursting with minerality and the …
[Read more...] about J.-F. Coche-Dury, Meursault Perrieres 1996
The 2008 white burgundies are very extrovert and charming, but it seems they are closing slightly down now. The 2008 Meursault from Coche Dury is a really flamboyant and bold wine. On the nose a fine minerality, fresh vibrant acidity, hay, and a slight note of popcorn and gun powder. On the palate …
