The Meursault 2011 is a quite a heavy and "hot" wine. In the nose apple, pear with citrus aromas. On the palate quite dense ripe fruit, the acidity is fine, but the quite high alcohol content is also present in the finish. I'm really not happy about high alcohol burgundies, and this is a borderline …
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Anne Gros, Bourgogne Rouge 2011
The Bourgogne Rouge is a step up in complexity from the Hautes Cotes de Nuits. In the nose fine red pinot fruit, raspberries, cherries with a sweet note of strawberries. On the palate slightly more lush and rewarding. Quite delicate and nuanced in the fruit expression. Good (84 - 86p) CASK Tasted …
Domaine Arlaud, Bourgogne Rouge Roncevie 2010
The Bourgogne Rouge Roncevie 2010 from Domaine Arlaud is a quite delightful little wine. In the nose red fruits - raspberries, with hints of gooseberries. On the palate fine pure pinot fruit, a good balance. It's not a very complex wine, but it has the wonderful freshness and structure of the 2010 …
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Schloss Lieser, Brauneberger Juffer Kabinett 2010
The 2010 vintage in Mosel is quite extreme with very high acidity. The result is some unique wines especially in the sweet categories. The high acidity is however a challenge in the Kabinett and Spätlese categories. The Schloss Lieser Juffer Kabinett 2010 is a quite extreme wine with high acidity - …
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Ridge, Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 1998
The Santa Cruz Chardonnay 1998 from Ridge was mature and dark gold. In the nose some very mature notes with apple, cheese and a hint of rubber. On the palate rich, fat but also with some acidity to balance the wine. At first a slight oxidation, but after some time in the glass it's gone. A big …
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