The 2012 Vosne village from Cathiard is a delightful pinot ... built for pleasure. The nose is crammed with red and dark berry fruit, Vosne spices and a suitable touch of oak. On the palate lovely subtle fruit ... juicy with a very nice energy. It's pure and vibrant with a lovely understated balance …
Vosne Romanee
Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee Aux Reignots 2012
The 2012 Aux Reignots from Cathiard is in my view one of his very best efforts from this fine 1er cru so far. The nose is crammed with red and darkberry fruit - notes of blackberries, dark cherries and red forrest berries - spiced with violets and a touch of oak. On the palate rich and silky fruit …
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Domaine Cathiard, Vosne Aux Malconsorts 2012
The 2012s from Cathiard are gorgeous ... and the Malconsort 2012 is a magnificent effort from this fine domaine. The nose is crammed with red and darkberry fruit - notes of dark cherries, plum and red forrest berries - spiced with violets and peony rose. On the palate rich and silky fruit ... very …
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Thibault Liger-Belair, Richebourg 2012
The Richebourg 2012 from Thibault Liger-Belair is a big and intense wine. In the bouquet - slightly closed - but with layers of red and dark berry fruit with a lovely floral element underneath the oak impression. On the palate intense fruit and minerality ... a powerful Les Richebourg with more …
Anne Gros, Richebourg 2012
Anne Gros makes a lovely Richebourg and the 2012 edtion is certainly no exception. The bouquet is intensely crammed with red and darkberry fruit - notes of raspberries, red and black currant spized with violets, a earthy minerality and a moderate impression of oak. The nose is quite intense yet it …