The Bonnes Mares 2004 from Roumier is a somewhat mysterious wine. The last bottle I tasted earlier this year was austere and backward, this bottle more forward but sadly also with some slightly disturbing green notes. The bouquet is quite expressive with dark berry fruit - cassis, dark cherries - a …
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Domaine Dublere, Savigny Les Vergeless 2012
The Savigny Les Vergeless is a lovely effort from this appellation. In the nose lovely orchard fruits, crisp citrus notes and a nice chalky minerality. On the palate quite rich and opulent fruit - balanced perfectly by the lovely acidity and the interesting minerality. It's very focused and long for …
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Domaine Dublere, Savigny Les Talmettes 2012
The Savigny Talmettes 2012 is one of the very best wines I have tasted from this appellation. In the nose - slightly reduced - but with a lovely involving display of red fruits - strawberries, pomegranate and cherries. On the palate focused with a lovely display of ample fruit ... vibrant with charm …
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Arnaud Ente, Meursault Clos des Ambres 2002
The 2002 Meursault Clos des Ambres is slightly introvert and reserved. It's made from the village terroir En l'Ormeau - old vines with a average age of more than 50 years. The nose is offering notes of apple, gunpowder ... slightly backward and austere. On the palate very focused with a quite …
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Domaine Robert Sirugue, Vosne Romanee 2010
The Vosne Romanee 2010 from Sirugue is slightly closed but nevertheless showing classic Vosne notes. In the nose red and dark berries with a fine Vosne spicyness - violets with hints of peony rose and gun powder! On the palate quite intense and nicely focused fruit - 2010 is a great vintage - it's …
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