This is a real surprise - Domaine Chapelle, Santenay 1976. Not a great terroir, but this is a really good to very good mature wine. On the very positive side, it's drinking very well, on the downside, the wine does not have complexity, as it's from a fairly simple terroir. But for what it is, a …
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Maison Leroy, Beaune Teurons 1976
The 35 year old Beaune Teurons 1976 from Leroy was a really fine wine, and most likely just over it's peak. Slightly age dominated nose, but still a vibrant fruit and complexity on the palate. Have tasted this wine approx. 10 years ago, at that time it was a little fresher, but is still af very good …
Domaine Dujac Echezeaux 2004
The Echezeaux 2004 from Domaine Dujac is another proof of the 2004 vintage qualities - a super elegant wine with nice complexity, good length and balance - Classic Burgundy at it's best. A fine wine. (2015-2030) - 91p …
Domaine Matrot Meursault Blagny 1991
It's not often I taste white Burgundy from the 1991 vintage. Domaine Matrot Meursault Blagny 1991 is still an interesting wine, but is now in decline with very mature tones. Missing in my view, therefore, sparkle and freshness. But with the right food, it would still be an interesting glass. (drink …
Egon Müller Schartzhofberger Spätlese 1995 #14
This is a super Spätlese from the days when a Spätlese still had some Spätlese character. Pronounced ripe tones .. Petroleum .., very elegant and a good acidity. A fairly mature Riesling, just the way i love it. The 93p is perhaps the high side, but it's a very fine and lovely wine. (now - 2030) - …
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