France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses
This bottle showed clearly better than the bottle from a few days ago. Really beautiful generous nose. Palate didn't disappoint either. New world-ish big and deep fruit but well-balanced. Young, but very approachable right now. Some structure underneath the bold fruit hints that this will last a while too.
Seemed a little restrained compared to the boisterous 2010 Delarche Pernande-Vergelesses tasted just before, but impeccably pure and balanced. Very fine Bourgogne, though a little pricey at $35. Just a baby - should probably give this a few years to open up.
Consistent with the last bottle. Forward, enjoyable fleshy mouthfeel, but lacks concentration at this point. Quite tannic finish. Let this one sleep for a few more years.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru
This did not show particularly well this evening. Slightly stinky nose but in a good way. On the palate, this was quite light, pretty, and floral with good acidity but absolutely no fruit to balance it out. Come across as thin. Just no depth for a wine of this pedigree. Major disappointment.
Easily the best red of the tasting. Gorgeous, expansive nose that envelops the senses and transports you to a wonderful place. I spent about 10 minutes sniffing before taking a sip. The palate didn't disappoint either. Silky and powerful, beautifully balanced and pure, showing complex berry, florals, and spice. Long, satisfying finish that ended with some hard tannins suggesting that this be laid to rest for a year or ten. This will only get better. This is one for the cellar to be opened on a special occasion years down the road.
Really nice. Mineral and acid driven but with some nice chard flavors. Fresh and lively but loaded with flavor. This is what Chardonnay is supposed to be like.
2010 Domaine Marius Delarche Pernand-Vergelesses Les Boutières 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses
This bottle showed clearly better than the bottle from a few days ago. Really beautiful generous nose. Palate didn't disappoint either. New world-ish big and deep fruit but well-balanced. Young, but very approachable right now. Some structure underneath the bold fruit hints that this will last a while too.
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2009 Domaine de Montille Bourgogne 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne
Seemed a little restrained compared to the boisterous 2010 Delarche Pernande-Vergelesses tasted just before, but impeccably pure and balanced. Very fine Bourgogne, though a little pricey at $35. Just a baby - should probably give this a few years to open up.
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2009 Régis Bouvier Marsannay Les Longeroies Vieilles Vignes 86 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Marsannay
Consistent with the last bottle. Forward, enjoyable fleshy mouthfeel, but lacks concentration at this point. Quite tannic finish. Let this one sleep for a few more years.
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2008 Domaine de Montille Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Thorey 83 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru
This did not show particularly well this evening. Slightly stinky nose but in a good way. On the palate, this was quite light, pretty, and floral with good acidity but absolutely no fruit to balance it out. Come across as thin. Just no depth for a wine of this pedigree. Major disappointment.
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2009 Domaine de Montille Pommard 1er Cru Les Pèzerolles 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Pommard 1er Cru
Easily the best red of the tasting. Gorgeous, expansive nose that envelops the senses and transports you to a wonderful place. I spent about 10 minutes sniffing before taking a sip. The palate didn't disappoint either. Silky and powerful, beautifully balanced and pure, showing complex berry, florals, and spice. Long, satisfying finish that ended with some hard tannins suggesting that this be laid to rest for a year or ten. This will only get better. This is one for the cellar to be opened on a special occasion years down the road.
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