The Bonnes Mares 1999 is a tremendous wine. In my view a step up from the otherwise gorgeous 1999 Clos de la Roche. The nose is giving maturing notes, sous-bois, mature red and dark berry fruit. On the palate tremendous depth and power ... a grand vin ... starting to show the full potential. This is …
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Bouchard Pere et Fils, Bonnes Mares 2016
The Bonnes Mares is in in my view the top wine of the red 2016s from Bouchard Pere et Fils. The nose is expressive, and floral - apparently with quite it's fair share of whole cluster - lovely depth with a complex and mineral note. On the palate vivid and rather on the silky side, with a lovly …
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Bouchard Pere et Fils, Chambertin Clos de Beze 2016
The Chambertin Clos de Beze 2016 is showing fine balance and harmony - a delightful wine with a certain generosity. The nose is brimming with quite intense fruit. On the palate fine concentration and detail - quite rich yet classic, intense and elegant. As the previous vintages (since 2014) - a bit …
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Domaine Georges Noëllat, Grands Echezeaux 2014
The Grands Echezeaux is a true delight. In the bouquet layered red and dark fruits ... lovely depth and generosity offering a delicate play between sweet red fruits and darker more vibrant notes ... all brought forward by a deep elegant earthy minerality. This is a textbook Grands Echezeaux with a …
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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Vosne-Romanee Aux Reignots 2009
The 2009 Aux Reignots is also beginning to unfold - shedding the dark fruit and the slightly reductive note it have had for some years. The nose is blessed with lovely ripe and delicate red fruits, detailed Vosne spices and a strong mineral impression. On the palate lovely intensity and verve - the …
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