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Clos du Chateau 2009 a very fine wine without the usual heavy sweet notes from the 2009 vintage. A Lovely, elegant, silky and seductive wine, classic Vosne Romanee. Note, this is not a big wine, but an incredibly well-made and charming village wine. This is a lovely wine! (2011 - 2025) - 90p …
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The Meo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot 2004 will turn into a fine wine, it's focused as most 2004 wines, and starting to show a little sweetness on the palate. It still need some time, before it will show all it's potential, but is a pleasure with food now. I would think a similar wine from a cold cellar …
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The 1996 Cristial is a outstanding Champagne. The 1996 vintage is perfect for Cristal, as it can be a little on the sweet and unfocused side. The 1996 tightness and acidity transforms the wine, and adds up to a classic and focused glass of champagne. Compared to other vintages of Cristal this is on …
Fritz Haag, Auslese GK 2004 # 9, a very fine Auslese GK still has youthful fruit, but is beginning to show signs of development. Not a big wine, but a really good effort from Haag. (2015-2030) - 93p …
Fritz Haag, Auslese GK 1990 # 11 (96p) last in a set of five Auslese GK - and the best wine at the tasing. In my view this is one of the all time best wines from Weingut Fritz Haag. It's not overly heavy, but has a freshness, balance and harmony, as many of the heavier wines from recent vintages are …
