Bourgogne visit 29/10-1/11-2023

Tasted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by Kim Gerner with 98 views

Flight 1 - Raveneau visit 30-10-2023 (10 Notes)

Tasting from barrels of 2022. First time I tasted the difference in real life between wine in a barrel of old oak and a barrel of brand new oak which was the case for Les Clos. The difference was of course huge, clear cedar from the oak, of course not yet integrated.

  • 2022 François Raveneau Petit Chablis 86 Points

    France, Burgundy, Chablis, Petit Chablis

    Raveneau 2022 barrel samples - tasted the following cuvees - rating based on performance from the barrel, not the final btl. Take the ratings as proof the wines are expected to develop and improve materially during the subsequent maturation!
    - In general for 2022: The acidity does not seem that high. All cuvees are, according to Maxime, treated the same way in the cellar.
    - Petit Chablis: 86, Pale lemon green, green apple and licorice
    - Chablis: 87, Medium lemon green, green apple, no licorice, Medium+ acidity, Medium- finish
    - Vaillons: 87+, Medium lemon green, medium acidity, green apple, more concentrated than PC and C, medium finish
    - Forets: 88, pale lemon green, as expected more concentrated
    - Montmain: 89, high acidity, dominated by lemon, more body than the first four cuvees
    - Butteaux: 88, slightly deeper colour, very closed at the moment, lemon and licorice, medium+ acidity and finish
    - Montee de Tonnerre: 88, also very closed, medium+ acidity, short finish
    - Blanchot: 89, average age of vines are 80 years. More open and concentrated, lemon, licorice. Medium+ acidity
    - Valmur: 90, Medium lemon green, Even more open and concentrated than Blanchot. blossom aromas. Almost high acidity.
    - Les Clos: 91+, Tasted both a barrel with old oak an brand new oak. The difference was of course huge, clear cedar from the oak, of course not yet integrated. The colour was between Valmur and Blanchot. High concentration, lemon and grapefruit. High acidity and medium finish.

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  • 2022 François Raveneau Chablis 87 Points

    France, Burgundy, Chablis

    Raveneau 2022 barrel samples - tasted the following cuvees - rating based on performance from the barrel, not the final btl. Take the ratings as proof the wines are expected to develop and improve materially during the subsequent maturation!
    - In general for 2022: The acidity does not seem that high. All cuvees are, according to Maxime, treated the same way in the cellar.
    - Petit Chablis: 86, Pale lemon green, green apple and licorice
    - Chablis: 87, Medium lemon green, green apple, no licorice, Medium+ acidity, Medium- finish
    - Vaillons: 87+, Medium lemon green, medium acidity, green apple, more concentrated than PC and C, medium finish
    - Forets: 88, pale lemon green, as expected more concentrated
    - Montmain: 89, high acidity, dominated by lemon, more body than the first four cuvees
    - Butteaux: 88, slightly deeper colour, very closed at the moment, lemon and licorice, medium+ acidity and finish
    - Montee de Tonnerre: 88, also very closed, medium+ acidity, short finish
    - Blanchot: 89, average age of vines are 80 years. More open and concentrated, lemon, licorice. Medium+ acidity
    - Valmur: 90, Medium lemon green, Even more open and concentrated than Blanchot. blossom aromas. Almost high acidity.
    - Les Clos: 91+, Tasted both a barrel with old oak an brand new oak. The difference was of course huge, clear cedar from the oak, of course not yet integrated. The colour was between Valmur and Blanchot. High concentration, lemon and grapefruit. High acidity and medium finish.

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  • 2022 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 87 Points

    France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru

    Raveneau 2022 barrel samples - tasted the following cuvees - rating based on performance from the barrel, not the final btl. Take the ratings as proof the wines are expected to develop and improve materially during the subsequent maturation!
    - In general for 2022: The acidity does not seem that high. All cuvees are, according to Maxime, treated the same way in the cellar.
    - Petit Chablis: 86, Pale lemon green, green apple and licorice
    - Chablis: 87, Medium lemon green, green apple, no licorice, Medium+ acidity, Medium- finish
    - Vaillons: 87+, Medium lemon green, medium acidity, green apple, more concentrated than PC and C, medium finish
    - Forets: 88, pale lemon green, as expected more concentrated
    - Montmain: 89, high acidity, dominated by lemon, more body than the first four cuvees
    - Butteaux: 88, slightly deeper colour, very closed at the moment, lemon and licorice, medium+ acidity and finish
    - Montee de Tonnerre: 88, also very closed, medium+ acidity, short finish
    - Blanchot: 89, average age of vines are 80 years. More open and concentrated, lemon, licorice. Medium+ acidity
    - Valmur: 90, Medium lemon green, Even more open and concentrated than Blanchot. blossom aromas. Almost high acidity.
    - Les Clos: 91+, Tasted both a barrel with old oak an brand new oak. The difference was of course huge, clear cedar from the oak, of course not yet integrated. The colour was between Valmur and Blanchot. High concentration, lemon and grapefruit. High acidity and medium finish.

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  • 2022 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Les Forêts 88 Points

    France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru

    Raveneau 2022 barrel samples - tasted the following cuvees - rating based on performance from the barrel, not the final btl. Take the ratings as proof the wines are expected to develop and improve materially during the subsequent maturation!
    - In general for 2022: The acidity does not seem that high. All cuvees are, according to Maxime, treated the same way in the cellar.
    - Petit Chablis: 86, Pale lemon green, green apple and licorice
    - Chablis: 87, Medium lemon green, green apple, no licorice, Medium+ acidity, Medium- finish
    - Vaillons: 87+, Medium lemon green, medium acidity, green apple, more concentrated than PC and C, medium finish
    - Forets: 88, pale lemon green, as expected more concentrated
    - Montmain: 89, high acidity, dominated by lemon, more body than the first four cuvees
    - Butteaux: 88, slightly deeper colour, very closed at the moment, lemon and licorice, medium+ acidity and finish
    - Montee de Tonnerre: 88, also very closed, medium+ acidity, short finish
    - Blanchot: 89, average age of vines are 80 years. More open and concentrated, lemon, licorice. Medium+ acidity
    - Valmur: 90, Medium lemon green, Even more open and concentrated than Blanchot. blossom aromas. Almost high acidity.
    - Les Clos: 91+, Tasted both a barrel with old oak an brand new oak. The difference was of course huge, clear cedar from the oak, of course not yet integrated. The colour was between Valmur and Blanchot. High concentration, lemon and grapefruit. High acidity and medium finish.

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  • 2022 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Monts Mains 89 Points

    France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru

    Raveneau 2022 barrel samples - tasted the following cuvees - rating based on performance from the barrel, not the final btl. Take the ratings as proof the wines are expected to develop and improve materially during the subsequent maturation!
    - In general for 2022: The acidity does not seem that high. All cuvees are, according to Maxime, treated the same way in the cellar.
    - Petit Chablis: 86, Pale lemon green, green apple and licorice
    - Chablis: 87, Medium lemon green, green apple, no licorice, Medium+ acidity, Medium- finish
    - Vaillons: 87+, Medium lemon green, medium acidity, green apple, more concentrated than PC and C, medium finish
    - Forets: 88, pale lemon green, as expected more concentrated
    - Montmain: 89, high acidity, dominated by lemon, more body than the first four cuvees
    - Butteaux: 88, slightly deeper colour, very closed at the moment, lemon and licorice, medium+ acidity and finish
    - Montee de Tonnerre: 88, also very closed, medium+ acidity, short finish
    - Blanchot: 89, average age of vines are 80 years. More open and concentrated, lemon, licorice. Medium+ acidity
    - Valmur: 90, Medium lemon green, Even more open and concentrated than Blanchot. blossom aromas. Almost high acidity.
    - Les Clos: 91+, Tasted both a barrel with old oak an brand new oak. The difference was of course huge, clear cedar from the oak, of course not yet integrated. The colour was between Valmur and Blanchot. High concentration, lemon and grapefruit. High acidity and medium finish.

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  • 2022 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux 88 Points

    France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru

    Raveneau 2022 barrel samples - tasted the following cuvees - rating based on performance from the barrel, not the final btl. Take the ratings as proof the wines are expected to develop and improve materially during the subsequent maturation!
    - In general for 2022: The acidity does not seem that high. All cuvees are, according to Maxime, treated the same way in the cellar.
    - Petit Chablis: 86, Pale lemon green, green apple and licorice
    - Chablis: 87, Medium lemon green, green apple, no licorice, Medium+ acidity, Medium- finish
    - Vaillons: 87+, Medium lemon green, medium acidity, green apple, more concentrated than PC and C, medium finish
    - Forets: 88, pale lemon green, as expected more concentrated
    - Montmain: 89, high acidity, dominated by lemon, more body than the first four cuvees
    - Butteaux: 88, slightly deeper colour, very closed at the moment, lemon and licorice, medium+ acidity and finish
    - Montee de Tonnerre: 88, also very closed, medium+ acidity, short finish
    - Blanchot: 89, average age of vines are 80 years. More open and concentrated, lemon, licorice. Medium+ acidity
    - Valmur: 90, Medium lemon green, Even more open and concentrated than Blanchot. blossom aromas. Almost high acidity.
    - Les Clos: 91+, Tasted both a barrel with old oak an brand new oak. The difference was of course huge, clear cedar from the oak, of course not yet integrated. The colour was between Valmur and Blanchot. High concentration, lemon and grapefruit. High acidity and medium finish.

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  • 2022 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 88 Points

    France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru

    Raveneau 2022 barrel samples - tasted the following cuvees - rating based on performance from the barrel, not the final btl. Take the ratings as proof the wines are expected to develop and improve materially during the subsequent maturation!
    - In general for 2022: The acidity does not seem that high. All cuvees are, according to Maxime, treated the same way in the cellar.
    - Petit Chablis: 86, Pale lemon green, green apple and licorice
    - Chablis: 87, Medium lemon green, green apple, no licorice, Medium+ acidity, Medium- finish
    - Vaillons: 87+, Medium lemon green, medium acidity, green apple, more concentrated than PC and C, medium finish
    - Forets: 88, pale lemon green, as expected more concentrated
    - Montmain: 89, high acidity, dominated by lemon, more body than the first four cuvees
    - Butteaux: 88, slightly deeper colour, very closed at the moment, lemon and licorice, medium+ acidity and finish
    - Montee de Tonnerre: 88, also very closed, medium+ acidity, short finish
    - Blanchot: 89, average age of vines are 80 years. More open and concentrated, lemon, licorice. Medium+ acidity
    - Valmur: 90, Medium lemon green, Even more open and concentrated than Blanchot. blossom aromas. Almost high acidity.
    - Les Clos: 91+, Tasted both a barrel with old oak an brand new oak. The difference was of course huge, clear cedar from the oak, of course not yet integrated. The colour was between Valmur and Blanchot. High concentration, lemon and grapefruit. High acidity and medium finish.

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  • 2022 François Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot 89 Points

    France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru

    Raveneau 2022 barrel samples - tasted the following cuvees - rating based on performance from the barrel, not the final btl. Take the ratings as proof the wines are expected to develop and improve materially during the subsequent maturation!
    - In general for 2022: The acidity does not seem that high. All cuvees are, according to Maxime, treated the same way in the cellar.
    - Petit Chablis: 86, Pale lemon green, green apple and licorice
    - Chablis: 87, Medium lemon green, green apple, no licorice, Medium+ acidity, Medium- finish
    - Vaillons: 87+, Medium lemon green, medium acidity, green apple, more concentrated than PC and C, medium finish
    - Forets: 88, pale lemon green, as expected more concentrated
    - Montmain: 89, high acidity, dominated by lemon, more body than the first four cuvees
    - Butteaux: 88, slightly deeper colour, very closed at the moment, lemon and licorice, medium+ acidity and finish
    - Montee de Tonnerre: 88, also very closed, medium+ acidity, short finish
    - Blanchot: 89, average age of vines are 80 years. More open and concentrated, lemon, licorice. Medium+ acidity
    - Valmur: 90, Medium lemon green, Even more open and concentrated than Blanchot. blossom aromas. Almost high acidity.
    - Les Clos: 91+, Tasted both a barrel with old oak an brand new oak. The difference was of course huge, clear cedar from the oak, of course not yet integrated. The colour was between Valmur and Blanchot. High concentration, lemon and grapefruit. High acidity and medium finish.

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  • 2022 François Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 90 Points

    France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru

    Raveneau 2022 barrel samples - tasted the following cuvees - rating based on performance from the barrel, not the final btl. Take the ratings as proof the wines are expected to develop and improve materially during the subsequent maturation!
    - In general for 2022: The acidity does not seem that high. All cuvees are, according to Maxime, treated the same way in the cellar.
    - Petit Chablis: 86, Pale lemon green, green apple and licorice
    - Chablis: 87, Medium lemon green, green apple, no licorice, Medium+ acidity, Medium- finish
    - Vaillons: 87+, Medium lemon green, medium acidity, green apple, more concentrated than PC and C, medium finish
    - Forets: 88, pale lemon green, as expected more concentrated
    - Montmain: 89, high acidity, dominated by lemon, more body than the first four cuvees
    - Butteaux: 88, slightly deeper colour, very closed at the moment, lemon and licorice, medium+ acidity and finish
    - Montee de Tonnerre: 88, also very closed, medium+ acidity, short finish
    - Blanchot: 89, average age of vines are 80 years. More open and concentrated, lemon, licorice. Medium+ acidity
    - Valmur: 90, Medium lemon green, Even more open and concentrated than Blanchot. blossom aromas. Almost high acidity.
    - Les Clos: 91+, Tasted both a barrel with old oak an brand new oak. The difference was of course huge, clear cedar from the oak, of course not yet integrated. The colour was between Valmur and Blanchot. High concentration, lemon and grapefruit. High acidity and medium finish.

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  • 2022 François Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 91 Points

    France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru

    Raveneau 2022 barrel samples - tasted the following cuvees - rating based on performance from the barrel, not the final btl. Take the ratings as proof the wines are expected to develop and improve materially during the subsequent maturation!
    - In general for 2022: The acidity does not seem that high. All cuvees are, according to Maxime, treated the same way in the cellar.
    - Petit Chablis: 86, Pale lemon green, green apple and licorice
    - Chablis: 87, Medium lemon green, green apple, no licorice, Medium+ acidity, Medium- finish
    - Vaillons: 87+, Medium lemon green, medium acidity, green apple, more concentrated than PC and C, medium finish
    - Forets: 88, pale lemon green, as expected more concentrated
    - Montmain: 89, high acidity, dominated by lemon, more body than the first four cuvees
    - Butteaux: 88, slightly deeper colour, very closed at the moment, lemon and licorice, medium+ acidity and finish
    - Montee de Tonnerre: 88, also very closed, medium+ acidity, short finish
    - Blanchot: 89, average age of vines are 80 years. More open and concentrated, lemon, licorice. Medium+ acidity
    - Valmur: 90, Medium lemon green, Even more open and concentrated than Blanchot. blossom aromas. Almost high acidity.
    - Les Clos: 91+, Tasted both a barrel with old oak an brand new oak. The difference was of course huge, clear cedar from the oak, of course not yet integrated. The colour was between Valmur and Blanchot. High concentration, lemon and grapefruit. High acidity and medium finish.

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Flight 2 - Lunch 30-10-2023 (5 Notes)

Amazing to experience the difference in style between Raveneau and William Fevre as well as between Arnoux-Lachaux and Roumier.

  • 2016 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Monts Mains 93 Points

    France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru

    Needed a long time in the glass to opening up. Boring in the beginning (lemon and liquorice - rating 89) but after half an hour extremely nice nutty aromas etc. began developing and the rating ended at 93. Excellent glass

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  • 2011 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses 87 Points

    France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru

    Not even close to Raveneau Monts Mains 2016 which is only 1. cru and which I rated 93. Let me stress according to my taste. Fevre is a more stringent style than Raveneau's fuller bodied style. No further tasting notes taken.

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  • 2019 Maison Marthe Henry-Boillot Meursault Sous La Velle

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault

    High acidity, medium+ intensity intensity and Medium finish. Based on this wine I do not quite understand why this producer is so hyped. No further notes taken and no rating given.

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  • 2018 Domaine Robert Arnoux / Arnoux-Lachaux Echezeaux 95 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Echezeaux Grand Cru

    Tasted against Roumier Les Cras 1. cru. Both producers are extremely popular and hyped. However the styles are very different.
    Arnoux-Lachaux is a middle ground between a natural wine and the classical Bourgogne style (but more natural than classical): Extremely fruity with lots of cherry and strawberry. High acidity, medium tannin, medium+ intensity and long finish. Medium Ruby color. 95
    Roumier on the other hand is savoury in style (not close to the fruitiness of Arnoux-Lachaux), red fruit notes but also closed at the moment. High acidity, medium tannin, intensity and finish. Medium ruby color. 93+

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  • 2017 Domaine G. Roumier / Christophe Roumier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Cras 93 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru

    Tasted against Arnoux-Lachaux Echezeaux 2018. Both producers are extremely popular and hyped. However the styles are very different.
    Arnoux-Lachaux is a middle ground between a natural wine and the classical Bourgogne style (but more natural than classical): Extremely fruity with lots of cherry and strawberry. High acidity, medium tannin, medium+ intensity and long finish. Medium Ruby color. 95
    Roumier on the other hand is savoury in style (not close to the fruitiness of Arnoux-Lachaux), red fruit notes but also closed at the moment. High acidity, medium tannin, intensity and finish. Medium ruby color. 93+

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Flight 3 - Trapet Pere & Fils visit 30-10-2023 (10 Notes)

Visit at Trapet Pere & Fils. Tasted 10 cuvees from Trapet: 6 btls. from Bourgogne and 4 from Alsace. The clear winner was Le Chambertin 2006, which was nothing but outstanding. I rated it 97. Long after followed Chapelle Chambertin 2017 and Latricieres Chambertin 2011 which I rated 91.

  • 2019 Trapet d'Alsace Riesling Schlossberg 91 Points

    France, Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru

    Tasted at Domaine Trapet Pere & Fils. Aromas of grapefruit, lemon etc. and also wet stone. Excellent

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  • 2020 Domaine Trapet Marsannay 91 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Marsannay

    Visit at Trapet Pere & Fils. Tasted 7 cuvees from Trapet: 5 btls. from Gevrey-Chambertin and 2 others. The clear winner was Le Chambertin 2006, which was nothing but outstanding. Wow, I rated it 97. Long after followed Chapelle Chambertin 2017 and Latricieres Chambertin 2011 which I rated 91.
    This wine: Dry, Medium+ body, and toasted notes. Medium finish. No further notes taken.

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  • 2017 Domaine Trapet Gevrey-Chambertin 86 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin

    Visit at Trapet Pere & Fils. Tasted 7 cuvees from Trapet: 5 btls. from Gevrey-Chambertin and 2 others. The clear winner was Le Chambertin 2006, which was nothing but outstanding. Wow, I rated it 97. Long after followed Chapelle Chambertin 2017 and Latricieres Chambertin 2011 which I rated 91.
    This wine: Medium ruby color. Notes of black cherry and vanilla. No further notes taken.

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  • 2017 Domaine Trapet Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Prieur

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru

    Visit at Trapet Pere & Fils. Tasted 7 cuvees from Trapet: 5 btls. from Gevrey-Chambertin and 2 others. The clear winner was Le Chambertin 2006, which was nothing but outstanding. Wow, I rated it 97. Long after followed Chapelle Chambertin 2017 and Latricieres Chambertin 2011 which I rated 91.
    This wine: Medium ruby color. Notes of strawberry, cherry, forest flor and vanilla. Medium- acidity and tannin. Medium alcohol and body, medium+ finish. Not rated.

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  • 2017 Domaine Trapet Chapelle-Chambertin 91 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru

    Visit at Trapet Pere & Fils. Tasted 7 cuvees from Trapet: 5 btls. from Gevrey-Chambertin and 2 others. The clear winner was Le Chambertin 2006, which was nothing but outstanding. Wow, I rated it 97. Long after followed Chapelle Chambertin 2017 and Latricieres Chambertin 2011 which I rated 91.
    This wine: Savoury style, red currant notes. Medium acidity, tannins, alcohol and body.

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  • 2011 Domaine Trapet Latricières-Chambertin 91 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru

    Visit at Trapet Pere & Fils. Tasted 7 cuvees from Trapet: 5 btls. from Gevrey-Chambertin and 2 others. The clear winner was Le Chambertin 2006, which was nothing but outstanding. Wow, I rated it 97. Long after followed Chapelle Chambertin 2017 and Latricieres Chambertin 2011 which I rated 91.
    This wine: Savoury in style with notes of red currant like Chapelle Chambertin. Medium- acidity and medium+ tannins.

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  • 2006 Domaine Trapet Chambertin 97 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambertin Grand Cru

    Visit at Trapet Pere & Fils. Tasted 7 cuvees from Trapet: 5 btls. from Gevrey-Chambertin and 2 others. The clear winner was Le Chambertin 2006, which was nothing but outstanding. Wow, I rated it 97. Long after followed Chapelle Chambertin 2017 and Latricieres Chambertin 2011 which I rated 91.
    This wine: As mentioned it was just outstanding. I notice that WA has only rated it 89. The reason must be it was back in 2009... I actually rated the complex aromas 98: Still fruit of cherry, red currant, strawberry and also tertiary notes of forest flor, farm yard, mushroom. A subtle scent of cedar. I rated the palate 95+ with Medium- tannins, medium alcohol and body, medium+ intensity and long finish. That leaves me with an overall rating of 97

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  • 2022 Trapet d'Alsace Ambré 50 Points

    France, Alsace

    Visit at Trapet Pere & Fils. Tasted 7 cuvees from Trapet: 5 btls. from Gevrey-Chambertin and 2 others. The clear winner was Le Chambertin 2006, which was nothing but outstanding. Wow, I rated it 97. Long after followed Chapelle Chambertin 2017 and Latricieres Chambertin 2011 which I rated 91.
    Not my style at all. Based on my personal taste

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  • 2010 Trapet d'Alsace Riesling Schoenenbourg 94 Points

    France, Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru

    Visit at Trapet Pere & Fils. Tasted 7 cuvees from Trapet: 5 btls. from Gevrey-Chambertin and 2 others. The clear winner was Le Chambertin 2006, which was nothing but outstanding. Wow, I rated it 97. Long after followed Chapelle Chambertin 2017 and Latricieres Chambertin 2011 which I rated 91.
    This wine: Lots of overripe apple with high acidity. No further notes taken. An outstanding wine, 94+

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  • 2016 Trapet d'Alsace Gewurztraminer Sporen 91 Points

    France, Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru

    Does not taste and smell like Gewurtztraminer. That's why I like it. Medium acidity and full bodied.

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Flight 4 - Domaine Rousseau visit 31-10-2023 (7 Notes)

Tasting of vintage 2022 from Barrels - 7 cuvees. Clos de Beze was my favourite (93) in front of Le Chambertin (92).

  • 2022 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 90 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from Barrels. Incredibly important point from Ms. Rousseau under our visit: She emphasized that the wine in the barrels changes from hour to hour until it stabilizes around February/March after the harvest year. One moment it's in harmony and balance, the next it's not. Therefore, relying on barrel samples to a very limited extent is advisable. It must be almost impossible for the professional reviewers or perhaps they are equipped with magical abilities...
    My notes are based on the performance of the wine in the barrels at the time I tasted them. They will evolve positively over time. Clos de Beze was my favourite (93) in front of Le Chambertin (92).

    This wine: High acidity and medium+ acidity. 90

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  • 2022 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St. Jacques 90 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from Barrels. Incredibly important point from Ms. Rousseau under our visit: She emphasized that the wine in the barrels changes from hour to hour until it stabilizes around February/March after the harvest year. One moment it's in harmony and balance, the next it's not. Therefore, relying on barrel samples to a very limited extent is advisable. It must be almost impossible for the professional reviewers or perhaps they are equipped with magical abilities...
    My notes are based on the performance of the wine in the barrels at the time I tasted them. They will evolve positively over time. Clos de Beze was my favourite (93) in front of Le Chambertin (92).

    This wine: Very closed at the moment. High acidity and medium+ tannin. 90

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  • 2022 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers 91 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from Barrels. Incredibly important point from Ms. Rousseau under our visit: She emphasized that the wine in the barrels changes from hour to hour until it stabilizes around February/March after the harvest year. One moment it's in harmony and balance, the next it's not. Therefore, relying on barrel samples to a very limited extent is advisable. It must be almost impossible for the professional reviewers or perhaps they are equipped with magical abilities...
    My notes are based on the performance of the wine in the barrels at the time I tasted them. They will evolve positively over time. Clos de Beze was my favourite (93) in front of Le Chambertin (92).

    This wine: Liquorice is a part of the nose. Medium+ tannins. No further notes taken. 91

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  • 2022 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Mazy-Chambertin 90 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from Barrels. Incredibly important point from Ms. Rousseau under our visit: She emphasized that the wine in the barrels changes from hour to hour until it stabilizes around February/March after the harvest year. One moment it's in harmony and balance, the next it's not. Therefore, relying on barrel samples to a very limited extent is advisable. It must be almost impossible for the professional reviewers or perhaps they are equipped with magical abilities...
    My notes are based on the performance of the wine in the barrels at the time I tasted them. They will evolve positively over time. Clos de Beze was my favourite (93) in front of Le Chambertin (92).

    This wine: "Big Bear" according to Rousseau. Less acidity than expected, only medium. I prefer more. Medium tannin. No further notes taken. 90

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  • 2022 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques 90 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from Barrels. Incredibly important point from Ms. Rousseau under our visit: She emphasized that the wine in the barrels changes from hour to hour until it stabilizes around February/March after the harvest year. One moment it's in harmony and balance, the next it's not. Therefore, relying on barrel samples to a very limited extent is advisable. It must be almost impossible for the professional reviewers or perhaps they are equipped with magical abilities...
    My notes are based on the performance of the wine in the barrels at the time I tasted them. They will evolve positively over time. Clos de Beze was my favourite (93) in front of Le Chambertin (92).

    This wine: Excellen and open on the nose (92) but very closed and not that charming at the moment on the palate (87). However still concentrated. Medium+ tannins. 90

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  • 2022 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Chambertin 92 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambertin Grand Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from Barrels. Incredibly important point from Ms. Rousseau under our visit: She emphasized that the wine in the barrels changes from hour to hour until it stabilizes around February/March after the harvest year. One moment it's in harmony and balance, the next it's not. Therefore, relying on barrel samples to a very limited extent is advisable. It must be almost impossible for the professional reviewers or perhaps they are equipped with magical abilities...
    My notes are based on the performance of the wine in the barrels at the time I tasted them. They will evolve positively over time. Clos de Beze was my favourite (93) in front of Le Chambertin (92).

    This wine: Notes of cherry, strawberry, and more fruity than Clos Sct. Jacques but less than Clos de Beze. High concentration. Medium+ tannins. 92

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  • 2022 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Chambertin-Clos de Bèze 93 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from Barrels. Incredibly important point from Ms. Rousseau under our visit: She emphasized that the wine in the barrels changes from hour to hour until it stabilizes around February/March after the harvest year. One moment it's in harmony and balance, the next it's not. Therefore, relying on barrel samples to a very limited extent is advisable. It must be almost impossible for the professional reviewers or perhaps they are equipped with magical abilities...
    My notes are based on the performance of the wine in the barrels at the time I tasted them. They will evolve positively over time. Clos de Beze was my favourite (93) in front of Le Chambertin (92).

    This wine: The most fruity of Rousseau's portfolio. According to Ms. Rousseau because it is the one of Rousseau's vineyard plots that faces the sun mostly because of the slope. Lots of cherry but also yet unintegrated cedar from the barrel. Medium+ acidity and high tannins. 93

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Flight 5 - Alvina Pernot visit 31-10-2023 (10 Notes)

Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel - 10 cuvees. A modern clean style almost without oak at all. Only limite d notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).

  • 2022 Alvina Pernot Puligny-Montrachet Clos de Noyers Brets 84 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. A modern clean style often almost without oak at all. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).

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  • 2022 Alvina Pernot Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Combes Blanc 84 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Saint-Aubin 1er Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. A modern clean style often almost without oak at all. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).

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  • 2022 Alvina Pernot Meursault 1er Cru La Pièce-sous-le-Bois 84 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. A modern clean style often almost without oak at all. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).

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  • 2022 Alvina Pernot Meursault 1er Cru Le Poruzot 89 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. A modern clean style often almost without oak at all. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).

    This wine: Nice toasty

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  • 2022 Alvina Pernot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champs Canet Clos de la Jacquelotte 90 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. A modern clean style often almost without oak at all. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).

    This wine: A little toasty note. Medium+ acidity, less acidity than many of the their cuvees because of late harvest. I expect this wine to develop very positively.

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  • 2022 Alvina Pernot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos des Folatières 90 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. A modern clean style often almost without oak at all. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).
    This wine: A little Reduction on the nose but can be swirled away. High acidity. I expect it to develop very positively.

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  • 2022 Alvina Pernot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles 88 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. A modern clean style often almost without oak at all. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).
    This wine: Lemon and a lot of wet stone. Closed on the nose, more open on the palate with a long finish. High acidity

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  • 2022 Alvina Pernot Corton-Charlemagne 90 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. A modern clean style often almost without oak at all. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).
    This wine: Closed on the nose, more open on palate. Elegant but still pretty concentrated with medium finish. I like the style of that cuvee.

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  • 2022 Alvina Pernot Bâtard-Montrachet 90 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. A modern clean style often almost without oak at all. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).
    This wine: Close on the nose, more open on the palate. Notes of lemon, grapefruit (bitterness), wet stone and toast. A style I like. High acidity and medium finish.

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  • 2022 Alvina Pernot Santenay En Bieveaux 70 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Santenay

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. A modern clean style often almost without oak at all. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).
    This wine: Deep purple color. High tannin. I did not like it.

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Flight 6 - Pierre Girardin visit 31-10-2023 (13 Notes)

Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel - 13 cuvees. He's at his best when it's white wine. Corton Charlamagne was my favourite from this tasting. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).

  • 2022 Pierre Girardin Pommard 1er Cru Les Grands Épenots 80 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Pommard 1er Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. He's at his best when it's white wine. Corton Charlamagne was my favourite from this tasting. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).

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  • 2022 Pierre Girardin Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens 85 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Pommard 1er Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. He's at his best when it's white wine. Corton Charlamagne was my favourite from this tasting. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).

    This wine: very fruity

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  • 2022 Pierre Girardin Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Les Monts Luisants

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Morey St. Denis 1er Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. He's at his best when it's white wine. Corton Charlamagne was my favourite from this tasting. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).
    This wine: I wonder were the aromas of green pepper came from. Not my style

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  • 2022 Pierre Girardin Vosne-Romanée 89 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. He's at his best when it's white wine. Corton Charlamagne was my favourite from this tasting. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).
    This wine: Medium ruby color. Closed both on nose and palate. High acidity and medium tannin.

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  • 2022 Pierre Girardin Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 91 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. He's at his best when it's white wine. Corton Charlamagne was my favourite from this tasting. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).
    This wine: The best of the reds. Medium ruby color. Notes of red fruit, cherry, strawberry, herbaceous and green pepper which I otherwise never get from Pinot Noir. High acidity and medium tannins.

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  • 2022 Pierre Girardin Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots 90 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. He's at his best when it's white wine. Corton Charlamagne was my favourite from this tasting. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).
    This wine: Delicate red fruit. Medium acidity and tannins.

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  • 2022 Pierre Girardin Beaune 1er Cru Les Épenottes 88 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Beaune 1er Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. He's at his best when it's white wine. Corton Charlamagne was my favourite from this tasting. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).

    This wine: Way too much oak at the moment. Very concentrated so maybe it will work with the oak after many years in the cellar which should be possible when you also take into account the high acidity.

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  • 2022 Pierre Girardin Bourgogne Blanc Eclat de Calcaire

    France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. He's at his best when it's white wine. Corton Charlamagne was my favourite from this tasting. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).
    This wine: Not my style.

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  • 2022 Pierre Girardin Meursault 91 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. He's at his best when it's white wine. Corton Charlamagne was my favourite from this tasting. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).

    This wine: High acidity with a little bitternes on the palate. I expect this wine ending as excellent

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  • 2022 Pierre Girardin Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes 90 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. He's at his best when it's white wine. Corton Charlamagne was my favourite from this tasting. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).
    This wine: Wet stone and lemon. Medium acidity. I expect this wine to develop positively. 90+

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  • 2022 Pierre Girardin Puligny-Montrachet 92 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. He's at his best when it's white wine. Corton Charlamagne was my favourite from this tasting. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).
    This wine: Notes of lemon, toast and grapefruit. I expect this wine to develop very positively.

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  • 2022 Pierre Girardin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles 91 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. He's at his best when it's white wine. Corton Charlamagne was my favourite from this tasting. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).
    This wine: Notes of wet stone, toast and butter. High acidity. Drinking window:10 years from now. 91+

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  • 2022 Pierre Girardin Corton-Charlemagne La Croix 94 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

    Tasting of vintage 2022 from barrel. He's at his best when it's white wine. Corton Charlamagne was my favourite from this tasting. Only limited notes shown in Cellartracker (takes too long to type).
    This wine: Notes of peach, apricot, lemon, toast and cedar (needs time to integrate). Medium acidity, medium+ body and long finish. Outstanding. 94+

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Flight 7 - Dinner 30-10-2023 Hostellerie de Levernois (5 Notes)

5 different domaines tasted.

Flight 8 - Bouchard Pere & Fils (6 Notes)

The guided tour in the gigantic cellars was extremely impressive. To be honest, the wines were not. Tasted 6 different cuvees in the cellar.

Flight 9 - Dinner 31-10-2023 Hotel de Beaune (1 Note)

Have had enough wine, therefor only 1 bottle for dinner. Arnoux-Lachaux.

Flight 10 - Janots-Bos visit 1-11-2023 (1 Note)

Extremely nice visit. The tour around the winery and the cellar - tasting so many cuvees from different barrels and also bottled wines including a lot of interesting winemaker points - was extremely interesting. Thank you. The best wine was Chassagne Montrachet 2014., which is the only one I have rated.

Flight 11 - Lunch at Sufflot 1-11-2023 (3 Notes)

Three outstanding wines tasted.

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