Still very youthful and unresolved, unsurprisingly for a producer that does late releases. Floral, aromatic nose that might not have led me to Chardonnay if blinded, round and ripe fruit on the palate but not overdone.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet
First time trying this illustrious plot albeit the village bottling. Showed glimpses of its potential but not quite together yet. Somewhat woolly nose, high acid and elegant texture but could do with a little more intensity of fruit.
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley
Popped and poured, new-world aromas of dark cherry fruit that became earthier with air, so some stem inclusion I think. Liked this more a couple more hours in when it became more savoury, good freshness and not too heavy or plodding like some other CA pinots.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
Wanted to check in on a 2019 given the hype but not quite sure what to make of this. On opening this was structured and tight but got rather pruney with air. On second day it was still quite dark-fruited but showed better restraint.
Deep gold in colour, showed some tertiary development with nutty aromas. Smelled sweeter than it tasted. Surprisingly tight on opening but with air it showed a certain class, very tropical and rich fruit but slightly lacking in acidity. Even better on the second day, a better balance to the wine with a sensual finish.
2015 Domaine Potinet-Ampeau Monthélie Blanc
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Monthélie
Still very youthful and unresolved, unsurprisingly for a producer that does late releases. Floral, aromatic nose that might not have led me to Chardonnay if blinded, round and ripe fruit on the palate but not overdone.
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2017 Domaine Coffinet-Duvernay Chassagne-Montrachet Les Blanchots Dessous
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet
First time trying this illustrious plot albeit the village bottling. Showed glimpses of its potential but not quite together yet. Somewhat woolly nose, high acid and elegant texture but could do with a little more intensity of fruit.
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2016 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir La Bauge Au-dessus
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley
Popped and poured, new-world aromas of dark cherry fruit that became earthier with air, so some stem inclusion I think. Liked this more a couple more hours in when it became more savoury, good freshness and not too heavy or plodding like some other CA pinots.
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2019 Serafin Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
Wanted to check in on a 2019 given the hype but not quite sure what to make of this. On opening this was structured and tight but got rather pruney with air. On second day it was still quite dark-fruited but showed better restraint.
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2019 Caveau de Bacchus Poulsard Arbois Cuvée des Docteurs
France, Jura, Arbois
Very natty nose with some VA going on. Light without much structure but the acid was so high that it carried the mouthfeel of the wine.
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2001 Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rangen de Thann Clos St. Urbain
France, Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru
Deep gold in colour, showed some tertiary development with nutty aromas. Smelled sweeter than it tasted. Surprisingly tight on opening but with air it showed a certain class, very tropical and rich fruit but slightly lacking in acidity. Even better on the second day, a better balance to the wine with a sensual finish.
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