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Bourgogne visit 29/10-1/11-2023
Tasted October 29, 2023 by Kim Gerner with 112 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.
White
2022 François Raveneau Petit Chablis
86 points
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.
- 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.
White
2022 François Raveneau Chablis
87 points
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.
- 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.
White
2022 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons
87 points
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.
- 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.
White
2022 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Les Forêts
88 points
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.
- 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.
White
2022 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Monts Mains
89 points
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.
- 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.
White
2022 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux
88 points
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.
- 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.
White
2022 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre
88 points
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.
- 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.
White
2022 François Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot
89 points
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.
- 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.
White
2022 François Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru Valmur
90 points
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.
- 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.
White
2022 François Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
91 points
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.
- 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.
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.
White
2016 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Monts Mains
93 points
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
White
2011 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses
87 points
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.
White
2019 Maison Marthe Henry-Boillot Meursault Sous La Velle
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.
Red
2018 Domaine Robert Arnoux / Arnoux-Lachaux Echezeaux
95 points
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+
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+
Red
2017 Domaine G. Roumier / Christophe Roumier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Cras
93 points
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+
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.
White
2019 Trapet d'Alsace Riesling Schlossberg
91 points
Tasted at Domaine Trapet Pere & Fils. Aromas of grapefruit, lemon etc. and also wet stone. Excellent
Red
2020 Domaine Trapet Marsannay
91 points
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.
This wine: Dry, Medium+ body, and toasted notes. Medium finish. No further notes taken.
Red
2017 Domaine Trapet Gevrey-Chambertin
86 points
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.
This wine: Medium ruby color. Notes of black cherry and vanilla. No further notes taken.
Red
2017 Domaine Trapet Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Prieur
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.
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.
Red
2017 Domaine Trapet Chapelle-Chambertin
91 points
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.
This wine: Savoury style, red currant notes. Medium acidity, tannins, alcohol and body.
Red
2011 Domaine Trapet Latricières-Chambertin
91 points
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.
This wine: Savoury in style with notes of red currant like Chapelle Chambertin. Medium- acidity and medium+ tannins.
Red
2006 Domaine Trapet Chambertin
97 points
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
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
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
Not my style at all. Based on my personal taste
White
2010 Trapet d'Alsace Riesling Schoenenbourg
94 points
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+
This wine: Lots of overripe apple with high acidity. No further notes taken. An outstanding wine, 94+
White
2016 Trapet d'Alsace Gewurztraminer Sporen
91 points
Does not taste and smell like Gewurtztraminer. That's why I like it. Medium acidity and full bodied.
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).
Red
2022 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin
90 points
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
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
Red
2022 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St. Jacques
90 points
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
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
Red
2022 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers
91 points
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
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
Red
2022 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Mazy-Chambertin
90 points
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
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
Red
2022 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques
90 points
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
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
Red
2022 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Chambertin
92 points
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
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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Red
2022 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Chambertin-Clos de Bèze
93 points
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
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
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).
White
2022 Alvina Pernot Puligny-Montrachet Clos de Noyers Brets
84 points
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).
White
2022 Alvina Pernot Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Combes Blanc
84 points
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).
White
2022 Alvina Pernot Meursault 1er Cru La Pièce-sous-le-Bois
84 points
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).
White
2022 Alvina Pernot Meursault 1er Cru Le Poruzot
89 points
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
This wine: Nice toasty
White
2022 Alvina Pernot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champs Canet Clos de la Jacquelotte
90 points
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.
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.
White
2022 Alvina Pernot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos des Folatières
90 points
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.
This wine: A little Reduction on the nose but can be swirled away. High acidity. I expect it to develop very positively.
White
2022 Alvina Pernot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles
88 points
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
This wine: Lemon and a lot of wet stone. Closed on the nose, more open on the palate with a long finish. High acidity
White
2022 Alvina Pernot Corton-Charlemagne
90 points
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.
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.
White
2022 Alvina Pernot Bâtard-Montrachet
90 points
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.
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.
Red
2022 Alvina Pernot Santenay En Bieveaux
70 points
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.
This wine: Deep purple color. High tannin. I did not like it.
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).
Red
2022 Pierre Girardin Pommard 1er Cru Les Grands Épenots
80 points
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).
Red
2022 Pierre Girardin Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens
85 points
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
This wine: very fruity
Red
2022 Pierre Girardin Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Les Monts Luisants
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
This wine: I wonder were the aromas of green pepper came from. Not my style
Red
2022 Pierre Girardin Vosne-Romanée
89 points
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.
This wine: Medium ruby color. Closed both on nose and palate. High acidity and medium tannin.
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Red
2022 Pierre Girardin Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaumonts
91 points
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.
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.
Red
2022 Pierre Girardin Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots
90 points
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.
This wine: Delicate red fruit. Medium acidity and tannins.
Red
2022 Pierre Girardin Beaune 1er Cru Les Épenottes
88 points
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.
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.
White
2022 Pierre Girardin Bourgogne Blanc Eclat de Calcaire
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.
This wine: Not my style.
White
2022 Pierre Girardin Meursault
91 points
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
This wine: High acidity with a little bitternes on the palate. I expect this wine ending as excellent
White
2022 Pierre Girardin Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes
90 points
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+
This wine: Wet stone and lemon. Medium acidity. I expect this wine to develop positively. 90+
White
2022 Pierre Girardin Puligny-Montrachet
92 points
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.
This wine: Notes of lemon, toast and grapefruit. I expect this wine to develop very positively.
White
2022 Pierre Girardin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles
91 points
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+
This wine: Notes of wet stone, toast and butter. High acidity. Drinking window:10 years from now. 91+
White
2022 Pierre Girardin Corton-Charlemagne La Croix
94 points
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+
This wine: Notes of peach, apricot, lemon, toast and cedar (needs time to integrate). Medium acidity, medium+ body and long finish. Outstanding. 94+
Flight 7 - Dinner 30-10-2023 Hostellerie de Levernois (5 notes)
5 different domaines tasted.
White
2014 Pierre Morey Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières
90 points
Not in the expected balance. Had expected more.
White
2004 J.M. Boillot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru La Truffière
75 points
Past its best a long ago. Almost all aromas and flavours disappeared. A very little dried fruit left.
White
2019 Paul Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos St. Jean
91 points
A little too concentrated and bitter but nevertheless excellent
Red
2019 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Mazy-Chambertin
93 points
Medium ruby color. Notes of strawberry, some cherry, very fruity. Medium acidity and tannin. Pretty heavy body. Medium+ intensity and long finish.
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.
Red
2017 Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Clos de la Mousse
80 points
Tasted 6 different cuvees in Bouchard's cellar. Limited comments.
This wine: Medium ruby high intensity but without appropriate concentration. Cherry and liquorice.
This wine: Medium ruby high intensity but without appropriate concentration. Cherry and liquorice.
Red
2017 Bouchard Père et Fils Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot
81 points
Tasted 6 different cuvees in Bouchard's cellar. Limited comments.
This wine: Medium ruby high intensity but without appropriate concentration. Cherry and liquorice. Rustic.
This wine: Medium ruby high intensity but without appropriate concentration. Cherry and liquorice. Rustic.
Red
2017 Bouchard Père et Fils Corton-Le Corton
86 points
Tasted 6 different cuvees in Bouchard's cellar. Limited comments.
This wine: Clearly better than Beaune Clos de la Mousse and Volnay Les caillerets. Medium+ tannins. Too Rustic for me.
This wine: Clearly better than Beaune Clos de la Mousse and Volnay Les caillerets. Medium+ tannins. Too Rustic for me.
White
2018 Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Clos St. Landry Blanc
83 points
Tasted 6 different cuvees in Bouchard's cellar. Limited comments.
This wine: Very closed but tertiary caramel notes... Medium acidity
This wine: Very closed but tertiary caramel notes... Medium acidity
White
2018 Bouchard Père et Fils Meursault 1er Cru Les Genevrières Domaine
84 points
Tasted 6 different cuvees in Bouchard's cellar. Limited comments.
This wine: 20-30 new oak in 12-18 months. Medium+ acidity.
This wine: 20-30 new oak in 12-18 months. Medium+ acidity.
White
2013 Bouchard Père et Fils Chevalier-Montrachet Domaine
89 points
Tasted 6 different cuvees in Bouchard's cellar. Limited comments.
This wine: Half bottle - maybe therefor it was extremely disappointing. Not what I am used to from other producers from Chevalier Montrachet. Usually my favourite white vineyard (after Le Montrachet...). Most expressive on the palate, not that much on the nose. Reduction in the beginning but could be swirled away. Lemon, peach, apricot and toffee. Medium acidity, medium+ intensity on the palate and long finish. 89+
This wine: Half bottle - maybe therefor it was extremely disappointing. Not what I am used to from other producers from Chevalier Montrachet. Usually my favourite white vineyard (after Le Montrachet...). Most expressive on the palate, not that much on the nose. Reduction in the beginning but could be swirled away. Lemon, peach, apricot and toffee. Medium acidity, medium+ intensity on the palate and long finish. 89+
Flight 9 - Dinner 31-10-2023 Hotel de Beaune (1 note)
Have had enough wine, therefor only 1 bottle for dinner. Arnoux-Lachaux.
Red
2018 Domaine Robert Arnoux / Arnoux-Lachaux Vosne-Romanée
90 points
Medium ruby color. Style in between natural wine and classical style. Not as good as Echezeaux also from Arnoux-Lachaux. Very fruity dominated by strawberry and cherry. Medium- acidity, medium tannin and intensity. Long finish
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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.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Jacques Selosse Champagne Grand Cru Lieux-dits Extra Brut Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Les Carelles
96 points
Outstanding. For some reason no disgorgement date indicated on the bottle (the field was empty). Typical oxidative style from Selosse which I love so much when it works. You never quite know with Selosse, but this bottle was perfect. Notes of bread dough, lemon, overripe apple, toffee, nutty. High acidity, delicate mousse and long finish. Wow 96+
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Red
2021 Kei Shiogai Gevrey-Chambertin
93 points
Pale ruby color. Extremely delicate and elegant. Very fruity, red fruit, blossom, spicy, vanilla. Develops in the glass, after some time strawberry. Medium acidity, tannin.Intensity on the palate is medium, on the nose medium-. Long finish. 93+
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Red
2021 Charles Lachaux Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Les Valozières Aloxe Corton
93 points
In between natural and classical wine. Very fruity with red fruit, cherry. Intensity on the nose is high. Medium acidity, tannins, body, intensity and finish on the palate.