The 2009 Bonnes Mares from Vogue is a very very fine effort. In the nose fine red and dark fruit - kirch, red cherries, liquorice and raspberries. The bouquet is getting sweeter and darker as the wine develops in the glass - and a spicy herbal note is appearing in the nose. On the palate very good …
Burgundy
Ramonet, Chassagne Montrachet Les Vergers 2008
The 2008 lineup from Domaine Ramonet is in my view absolutely gorgeous, and the Chassagne 1er cru Les Vergers is no exception. The nose is slightly closed but showing fine ripe yellow fruits, loads of minerality, grapefruit and citrus notes. On the palate the fruit is somewhat closed, but elements …
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Jean Grivot, Echezeaux 2009
I'm not a very big fan of the 2009 vintage, but some 2009s are simply gorgeous - one is the very fine Echezeaux from Jean Grivot. The bouquet is oozing with minerality, red cherries, raspberries and liquorice. On the palate the fruit is very forward and outgoing, good acidity and very fine balance. …
Louis Jadot, Beaune Clos de Ursules 1996
The 1996 Beaune Clos des Ursules from Jadot is now entering a quite mature stage. The nose is very beautiful with sweet pinot notes, truffel, forrest floor and hints of the citrus note found in many red 1996 wines. On the palate still quite some grip from the tannins and the powerfull 1996 acidity …
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Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, Echezeaux 2009
Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg is one of the gems in Vosne Romanee. The Echezeaux from Mugneret-Gibourg comes from two parcels: Les Rouges du Bas et Les Quartiers de Nuits, both with a deep soil consisting of gravel and silt. The 2009 vintage of the Echezeaux is a real beauty. The bouquet is showing …
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