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2006 CORTON Blanc Grand Cru Domaine Chandon de Briailles
Burgundy France
Very fat, almost oily. Rich with an effect of leesiness. Grilled almonds. Concentrated and weighty.
Burgundy France
Very fat, almost oily. Rich with an effect of leesiness. Grilled almonds. Concentrated and weighty.
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2007 SCHOENENBOURG Grand Cru Domaine Marcel Deiss
Alsace France
One of Alsace's great gems and one of the world's greatest white wines. This will richly textured but beautifully balanced wine will develop over the next twenty five years into something quite extraordinary.
Alsace France
One of Alsace's great gems and one of the world's greatest white wines. This will richly textured but beautifully balanced wine will develop over the next twenty five years into something quite extraordinary.
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2010 PULIGNY MONTRACHET 1er Cru Clos de la Mouchère Domaine Henri Boillot
Burgundy France
Bright deep yellow-gold. Rich, with quite distinct oaky notes at this stage. Brightly airy mineral middle floats above the oak and body. True class. Very long. Superb stuff.
Burgundy France
Bright deep yellow-gold. Rich, with quite distinct oaky notes at this stage. Brightly airy mineral middle floats above the oak and body. True class. Very long. Superb stuff.
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2009 MEURSAULT 1er Cru Perrières Joseph Drouhin
Burgundy France
Very impressive big bold flavours. Very fresh yet round and gentle, great purity, and an insistent tug of acidity which gives a powerful finish.
Burgundy France
Very impressive big bold flavours. Very fresh yet round and gentle, great purity, and an insistent tug of acidity which gives a powerful finish.
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2009 BEAUNE 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Domaine Joseph Drouhin
Burgundy France
Volume, full feel, with a certain energy and grip and direction; muscular, sinewy green fruit, attention-grabbing. A classic from this vineyard, positive, energetic, long.
Burgundy France
Volume, full feel, with a certain energy and grip and direction; muscular, sinewy green fruit, attention-grabbing. A classic from this vineyard, positive, energetic, long.
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2010 BEAUNE 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Domaine Joseph Drouhin
Burgundy France
As so often a distinct greenish cast to the colour. Lively sappy mineral flavours. All of a piece, acidity well-covered, very directed. A purposeful 'knows where it is going' feel. Nearly painful... (more info)
Burgundy France
As so often a distinct greenish cast to the colour. Lively sappy mineral flavours. All of a piece, acidity well-covered, very directed. A purposeful 'knows where it is going' feel. Nearly painful... (more info)
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2008 BEAUNE 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Domaine Joseph Drouhin
Burgundy France
This is such a wonderful wine! Fresh and flowing. Fleshy yet mineral, fat but with great energy and drive. Wonderful mixture of the sensual and intellectual - bravo!
Burgundy France
This is such a wonderful wine! Fresh and flowing. Fleshy yet mineral, fat but with great energy and drive. Wonderful mixture of the sensual and intellectual - bravo!
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2007 CORTON CHARLEMAGNE Grand Cru Domaine Chandon de Briailles
Burgundy France
Green leaves and stones and touches of citrus. Palate mineral and firm with stony substance. 'Right-angles, no make-up' says Claude - and indeed it is very structural and impressive. Needs time.
Burgundy France
Green leaves and stones and touches of citrus. Palate mineral and firm with stony substance. 'Right-angles, no make-up' says Claude - and indeed it is very structural and impressive. Needs time.
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2008 BÂTARD MONTRACHET Grand Cru Jean-Marc Boillot
Burgundy France
Big, smoky, a bit blunt and closed, but amazingly mineral for a Bâtard, more like a denser version of the Combettes. Lots going on, hint of kiwi fruit! Rich and weighty. This comes from the highest... (more info)
Burgundy France
Big, smoky, a bit blunt and closed, but amazingly mineral for a Bâtard, more like a denser version of the Combettes. Lots going on, hint of kiwi fruit! Rich and weighty. This comes from the highest... (more info)
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2011 BANDOL Rosé Domaine Tempier
Provence France
Magnums
Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous rosé, and a serious wine too (even more so after a year or two in bottle, unlike most). Drink this with almost any food you like; grilled, barbequed, spicy, fish, meat... (more info)
Provence France
Magnums
Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous rosé, and a serious wine too (even more so after a year or two in bottle, unlike most). Drink this with almost any food you like; grilled, barbequed, spicy, fish, meat... (more info)
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