July 31, 2023 - PnP. ABV 13%. €33.40 before shipping and tax charges. Still fairly dark in color, not a lot of development yet. Clean nose, elegant and floral. Palate is a bit more advanced, tannins are partially resolved, firm mid-palate. Very good concentration and depth for a 1er Cru. Spicy and long finish. Drinking now with impressive structure for further evolvement. Probably slightly behind the wonderful ‘09 vintage. A phenomenal QPR wine at the price point, sadly this producer is no longer in existence, ‘09 was the last vintage.
May 15, 2023 - Superb white Burgundies: Brought this as an extra, slow-oxed for five hours. Most guessed Chambolle because of the superb floral nose that had just the right amount of lift and VA. Palate had pretty, if a little rustic fruit. A 1999 at its peak now. My first time trying this maker and he definitely had the magic touch.
December 31, 2020 - Probably a little old. Not much fruit left but some interesting secondary characteristics, particularly bacon. Great balance.
August 16, 2016 - Very dense, cranberry color. Not opaque but certainly cloudy. The nose is bursting with bright cherry fruit. A hearty burgundy that is deep and full. Lacks elegance but has great fruit and spice on the palate. Works well if paired with the right food. Could sit a few more years to reach peak. (88)
October 25, 2015 - maroon brownish plum red, medium clarity, brickish hue
Nose: cranberry, clove, leather, cigar, sandalwood, allspice, black pepper, orange peel, smoke, oak
Pal: cranberry, clove, leather, cigar, black pepper, cola, orange peel, sandalwood, allspice, smoke, tannins, oak
Feel: medium, tannic
Finish: medium
TC8
(needs to blow off tannins)
February 20, 2015 - Corked. Crap!
October 28, 2013 - Still deep ruby color. Deep fruited Pinot nose with a bit of coffee and cough syrup. Certainly integrated in the mouth, but leaves the impression of being rough and still a bit untamed. Doesn't have a ton of extract, but I think I will opt to keep other bottles for another 5 years to see what happens. It's a bit of a gamble but I want more from this wine. Does begin to show some earthy nuances after 90 minutes of air – needs time. (88+?)
December 16, 2012 - Another great '99. Dark purple. Sweet, youthful, restrained black fruit nose. Earth and fruit on the palate, with flavors of blackberry, tar, tree bark, and tobacco. Good acid. Tannins are just a touch dry, but now I am nitpicking. Really great stuff. Second of two bottles consumed over past two months -- this one showed more fruit and elegance. Not sure that I would have guessed Beaune blind -- this is pretty big and vibrant -- could have passed for Nuits. I'll drink my remaining bottles over the next year or two before the fruit fades. This more than held its own along side the '99 Humbert Charmes.
September 23, 2011 - An earthy nose with dark fruit, not terribly giving. Tannic, young and hard on the palate. Interesting wine and worth trying, but it really needs five more years or more to be pleasant. Good potential.
December 1, 2008 - Excellent wine, drinking perfectly now. Perfectly balanced red fruit, leather, tobacco and soft tannins.