The Charmes Chambertin Tres Vieilles Vignes 2001 from Joseph Roty is a muscular and somewhat rustic wine. Quite forward and open in the bouquet with notes of red berries, undergrowth and a pinch of red current. On the palate powerful and well balanced with a very good midpalate concentration and a …
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Emmanuel Rouget, Echezeaux 2001
The Echezeaux 2001 from Emmanuel Rouget is starting to show matured notes. It's made in the two climats Les Treux and Cruots Vignes Blanches - the latter is in my view one of the very best sub-climats in Echezeaux. The vines in the two plots are more than 60 year old. The bouquet offers …
Domaine Prieure-Roch, Vosne-Romanee Clos Goilotte 2001
The Clos Goilotte 2001 from Prieure-Roch is quite mature and close to it's peak. Made from a small vineyard inside the village of Vosne Romanee this top end village wine exibits lovely Vosne spicyness and minerality. In the bouquet red fruit with sweet notes of strawberries, and gooseberries spiced …
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Comte Lafon, Meursault Charmes 2001
This Meursault Charmes 2001 from Comte Lafon is not showing well. In the bouquet apple, melon and pear with notes hazelnuts - quite developed. On the palate good midpalate concentration and acidity but is lacking some vibrancy in the fruit. Slight buttery note, with hints of hazelnuts and a slightly …
Chateau La Mondotte 2001
The La Mondotte 2001 is offering a classical Bordeaux nose, with dark berries, cedar, liquorice. On the palate quite tight with a good balance between the rich fruit and a good grip from the tannins. It's quite elegant and more Bordeaux like than the bigger more opulent 1998. While benefitting from …