France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
Very deep colour. Quite a masculine style, clearly the product of a warm vintage but the balance with freshness and cool minerality is impeccable, and the blue and black fruit is fresh and crunchy, not cooked or jammy at all. The tannins are firm but carefully extracted and there is no sense of dryness, the weight is considerable but it is not unwieldy. Flavour intensity and length are excellent. Structured and sturdy, but not rustic at all. Already approachable, but should develop very well over the next 5-10 years, and it should easily last for another ten after that.
NV Henri Giraud Champagne Hommage au Pinot Noir Aÿ 92 Points
France, Champagne
Rich and full-bodied, quite oxidative in style this time, bottle difference?
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2019 Clos Ste. Magdeleine Cassis Blanc 91 Points
France, Provence, Cassis
"Cuvée De Vier Heesmkinderen". A delightful Cassis, balances succulent orchard fruit with firm freshness, lovely salinity and fennel notes.
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2018 Domaine Ghislaine Barthod Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Aux Beaux Bruns 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
Very deep colour. Quite a masculine style, clearly the product of a warm vintage but the balance with freshness and cool minerality is impeccable, and the blue and black fruit is fresh and crunchy, not cooked or jammy at all. The tannins are firm but carefully extracted and there is no sense of dryness, the weight is considerable but it is not unwieldy. Flavour intensity and length are excellent. Structured and sturdy, but not rustic at all. Already approachable, but should develop very well over the next 5-10 years, and it should easily last for another ten after that.
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