The Lynch Bages 1986 ... third wine in a set with 2006 and 1996. The 1986 is showing quite mature notes, but is still quite fresh and tannic - old school claret. In the bouquet cassis, tobacco, cedar, pencil lead and hints of green peppar. On he palate good balance and concentration, good length …
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Comte de Vogue, Chambolle Musigny 1er cru 2003
The Chambolle 1er cru 2003 from Vogue is quite open but still quite young. In the nose prunes, liquorice, cassis with hints of oriental spices. The fruit notes are sweet and dense. On the palate dense and quite sweet - typical 2003 Burgundy. It's lush but also quite well structured with good grip …
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Georges Roumier, Les Cras 2006
The 2006 Les Cras is quite open and ready to rock .... it's not matured, but still very accessible. In the bouquet fine raspberry notes, with hints of redcurrant and black cherries. The nose is intense, fresh and rich. On the palate loads of ripe fresh fruit, again fine medium sweet raspberry aromas …
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Clos du Chateau 2009
The Clos du Chateau 2009 is getting more and more focused as are many other wines from this vintage. In the bouquet the oak is now better integrated, and it's now oozing with ripe pinot fruit, raspberries, black cherries with fine Vosne spices. On the palate more focused with layers of rich intence …
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Philippe Pacalet, Puligny Montrachet 2010
The Puligny-Montrachet 2010 from Pacalet is a fresh and fine glass. In the bouquet yellow friut, honey, wet stones, citrus, and a nice minerality. On the palate quite rich and lush, but with a distinct backbone of acidity and minerality. God balance and freshness, a typical 2010 white with a little …
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