The Bonnes Mares 2002 from Roumier is still very young and rather closed. In the bouquet a quite powerfull and meaty fruit, with spices and a fine minerality. After some time in the glass more refined with perfumed aromas of raspberries and a hint of cassis. On the palate very tightly knit, with a …
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J.-F. Coche-Dury, Meursault Perrieres 2008
I really adore the 2008 white Burgundies - they are crisp, vibrant and bold - with a wonderfull playfull acidity. The 2008 Coche-Dury Meursault Perrieres is no exception, it's a truly great Meursault. In fact it bring forward memories of the great 1996 Perrieres ... one of my all time favorits. The …
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Fritz Haag, Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr 1983 Auslese LGK #15
The Auslese LGK (long gold cap) 1983 from Fritz Haag is a fantastic wine. In the bouquet coffee, caramel, butterscotch with fine riesling aromas. On the palate quite heavy with a slight burnt caramel note, fine minerality and acidity to balance the sweetness. A quite heavy Auslese, but still a good …
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Krug, Vintage 1979
The Krug Vintage 1979 needs your love and care! Straight from the bottle the nose is quite closed with some .. less attractive oxidative notes. But given time in the glass it develops into a wonderful mature champagne. In the bouquet notes of apricot, bread and almonds. On the palate the classic …
Krug, Vintage 1998
I'm really not a big fan of the 1998 vintage in Champagne, as the normally lacks freshness and balance and are on the sweet and heavy side. Krug has done a fantastic job with the 1998 vintage, and it's without usual heavy notes and sweet tone. Krug offers a strong backbone with a good acidity …