This is in a great place; and the only 2011 I preferred to its 2012 counterpart at this tasting. Lovely nose; all cream and hazelnuts. Dry, savoury palate with subtle citrus tang and some reductive notes in the background that add complexity. Classic white burgundy and a bargain.
Much more muted nose compared to the 2011. Tightly wound with the flavours all bound-up for now. With a bit of coaxing there's some pronounced minerality but this really needs to be left alone for a bit. 2015+
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
Second time tasting this wine this year and second time I've been surprised by its maturity: seems like a 10+ year old wine rather than a seven-year-old. Tomato leaf aromas and then a dry, savoury palate. If I had any, I'd look to drink this year and next.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
The acidity is still quite marked (but I suspect that will always be the case with '08s) but this is beautifully pure, fresh burgundy. Very good. 2015+
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
Just gorgeous aromatically: all cinnamon and red fruit. Riper than the '08 but still dry and savoury. Proper burgundy. There's no doubt it will keep but, when it's this good now, why wait?!
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
This needs a thorough swirl to show what it's made of. Much more refined than the '09 but also more marked acidity. Has an aristocratic nonchalance about it in comparison to the eager-to-please '09. Wait. 2016+
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
Much more herbal than the preceding Gevreys and doesn't hold together quite as well; alcohol seems a little disjointed. Chalky texture. Not so sure about this but it's probably just going through an awkward adolescent phase. 2016+
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
Quite tight aromatically with some subtle oak notes. So much more depth and purity than the '11 served alongside. This has really put on weight since EP and could give the '10 a run for its money eventually. 2016+
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru
The most beautifully sweet, exotic spice scent you could hope for. And the palate delivers too; just delicious. Phenomenal depth. But it seems almost feral; constantly darting in different directions with new flavours emerging from nowhere then disappearing equally fast. Would love to try again in five years when its settled down (wishful thinking?). 2019+
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Bonnes Mares Grand Cru
Higher-toned aromas than the CdB. More singular too: cinnamon, predominantly. Palate also more muscular and more focussed than the CdB. This is fantastic. You know what? On today's showing - and completely unexpectedly - I actually prefer this to the CdB. Would love to see them both side-by-side again a few years down the line. 2018+
Quite a heady fragrance already. Greater depth and purity than the '11 (again). Bright, pure red fruits. All the makings of something pretty special. 2016+
1998 Pol Roger Champagne Vintage Brut
France, Champagne
Great way to start a tasting. Lovely toasty richness with hints of toffee apple. Very long, which suggests there's absolutely no hurry to drink.
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2011 Mark Haisma Saint-Romain Les Jarrons Blanc
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Saint-Romain
This is in a great place; and the only 2011 I preferred to its 2012 counterpart at this tasting. Lovely nose; all cream and hazelnuts. Dry, savoury palate with subtle citrus tang and some reductive notes in the background that add complexity. Classic white burgundy and a bargain.
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2012 Mark Haisma Saint-Romain Les Jarrons Blanc
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Saint-Romain
Much more muted nose compared to the 2011. Tightly wound with the flavours all bound-up for now. With a bit of coaxing there's some pronounced minerality but this really needs to be left alone for a bit. 2015+
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2011 Mark Haisma Pinot Noir Bourgogne
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne
The tannins have smoothed out a little (or perhaps there's less CO2) since I last tasted this; less raspy. The alcohol seems a little marked though.
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2012 Mark Haisma Pinot Noir Bourgogne
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne
Fresh and juicy and gorgeous. Much greater purity than the 2011 served alongside. Cracking stuff.
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2007 Mark Haisma Gevrey-Chambertin La Croix des Champs
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
Second time tasting this wine this year and second time I've been surprised by its maturity: seems like a 10+ year old wine rather than a seven-year-old. Tomato leaf aromas and then a dry, savoury palate. If I had any, I'd look to drink this year and next.
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2008 Mark Haisma Gevrey-Chambertin La Croix des Champs
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
The acidity is still quite marked (but I suspect that will always be the case with '08s) but this is beautifully pure, fresh burgundy. Very good. 2015+
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2009 Mark Haisma Gevrey-Chambertin La Croix des Champs
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
Just gorgeous aromatically: all cinnamon and red fruit. Riper than the '08 but still dry and savoury. Proper burgundy. There's no doubt it will keep but, when it's this good now, why wait?!
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2010 Mark Haisma Gevrey-Chambertin La Croix des Champs
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
This needs a thorough swirl to show what it's made of. Much more refined than the '09 but also more marked acidity. Has an aristocratic nonchalance about it in comparison to the eager-to-please '09. Wait. 2016+
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2011 Mark Haisma Gevrey-Chambertin La Croix des Champs
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
Much more herbal than the preceding Gevreys and doesn't hold together quite as well; alcohol seems a little disjointed. Chalky texture. Not so sure about this but it's probably just going through an awkward adolescent phase. 2016+
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2012 Mark Haisma Gevrey-Chambertin La Croix des Champs
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
Quite tight aromatically with some subtle oak notes. So much more depth and purity than the '11 served alongside. This has really put on weight since EP and could give the '10 a run for its money eventually. 2016+
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2009 Mark Haisma Chambertin-Clos de Bèze
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru
The most beautifully sweet, exotic spice scent you could hope for. And the palate delivers too; just delicious. Phenomenal depth. But it seems almost feral; constantly darting in different directions with new flavours emerging from nowhere then disappearing equally fast. Would love to try again in five years when its settled down (wishful thinking?). 2019+
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2009 Mark Haisma Bonnes Mares
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Bonnes Mares Grand Cru
Higher-toned aromas than the CdB. More singular too: cinnamon, predominantly. Palate also more muscular and more focussed than the CdB. This is fantastic. You know what? On today's showing - and completely unexpectedly - I actually prefer this to the CdB. Would love to see them both side-by-side again a few years down the line. 2018+
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2011 Mark Haisma Volnay
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay
Ripe with a sweet fringe to the fruit. Sappy, dry finish. More assured than the '11 Gevrey but needs another couple of years. 2016+
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2012 Mark Haisma Volnay
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay
Quite a heady fragrance already. Greater depth and purity than the '11 (again). Bright, pure red fruits. All the makings of something pretty special. 2016+
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2010 Mark Haisma Cornas Les Combes
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Cornas
Still massively concentrated. Beautiful chalky limestone texture. Fantastic. Every time I taste this wine I push the drinking window back. 2018+
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