A study in silky finesse, elegance and style, a perfectly seamless and harmonious wine, lemon peel and oyster shell, white flowers, supported by a hint of warmth from the wood, subtle but intense, dances across the palate, salty minerality, completely effortless, dangerously drinkable. I said it three years ago and I am repeating it today: only Clos, only Raveneau. Marvellous.
Lively appearance, starts to brown at the edges; explosive nose, bursting with red berry fruit, fruity black pepper, granite, thyme, lifted floral aromas, precise, transparent and deep, still quite primary; medium weight, does not lack concentration but focuses on elegance and finesse in this lighter vintage, silky texture, lovely spicy warmth, subtle grip from beautifully ripe tannins; complete finish, very good length. A feminine Hermitage that resembles a Côte Rôtie in its expression. Loses its fragrance and finesse after some 90 minutes, so definitely not one for the decanter. Merveilleux.
Elegant and floral nose, chalk and candied fruit, fragrant, lovely typicity; refined and elegant palate, warm and gentle but very stylish, fresh fruit yet with some nutty evolution; very good length, nice hint of austerity.
NV Serge Mathieu Champagne Cuvée Tradition Blanc de Noirs Brut 90 Points
France, Champagne
Spicy, rounded but fresh, red apple, glossy, supple, easy but elegant.
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2006 François Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 96 Points
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru
A study in silky finesse, elegance and style, a perfectly seamless and harmonious wine, lemon peel and oyster shell, white flowers, supported by a hint of warmth from the wood, subtle but intense, dances across the palate, salty minerality, completely effortless, dangerously drinkable. I said it three years ago and I am repeating it today: only Clos, only Raveneau. Marvellous.
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2004 Bernard Faurie Hermitage Greffieux-Bessards 94 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
Lively appearance, starts to brown at the edges; explosive nose, bursting with red berry fruit, fruity black pepper, granite, thyme, lifted floral aromas, precise, transparent and deep, still quite primary; medium weight, does not lack concentration but focuses on elegance and finesse in this lighter vintage, silky texture, lovely spicy warmth, subtle grip from beautifully ripe tannins; complete finish, very good length. A feminine Hermitage that resembles a Côte Rôtie in its expression. Loses its fragrance and finesse after some 90 minutes, so definitely not one for the decanter. Merveilleux.
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NV Guillon-Painturaud Grande Champagne Cognac Vieille Réserve 93 Points
France, Cognac, Grande Champagne Cognac
Elegant and floral nose, chalk and candied fruit, fragrant, lovely typicity; refined and elegant palate, warm and gentle but very stylish, fresh fruit yet with some nutty evolution; very good length, nice hint of austerity.
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