The 2003 Clos de Vougeot from Meo is still very young. The bouquet is starting out with very ripe notes, prune, plum and dusty liquorice. The expression is somewhat overripe with some spicy elements - slightly stalky, clove and nutmeg. After some time in the glass cassis becomes the dominant element …
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Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere 1990
The 1990 Canon La Gaffeliereis was a wonderful wine in it's youth and has continued to perform well - up to now. The bouquet shows ripe fruit, plum with a hint of red berries and tea. On the palate quite developed with loads of lush fruit, the high alcohol is starting to show as the fruit is loosing …
Comte de Vogue, Bonnes Mares 2009
The 2009 Bonnes Mares from Vogue is a very very fine effort. In the nose fine red and dark fruit - kirch, red cherries, liquorice and raspberries. The bouquet is getting sweeter and darker as the wine develops in the glass - and a spicy herbal note is appearing in the nose. On the palate very good …
Ramonet, Chassagne Montrachet Les Vergers 2008
The 2008 lineup from Domaine Ramonet is in my view absolutely gorgeous, and the Chassagne 1er cru Les Vergers is no exception. The nose is slightly closed but showing fine ripe yellow fruits, loads of minerality, grapefruit and citrus notes. On the palate the fruit is somewhat closed, but elements …
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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 …