France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
m/m- ruby, a little cloudy. perfumed red flower and berries in nose, red and dark fruits dominating palate, fine acidity and fine tannins, still a little firm. the power released elegantly in a balanced structure.
It's a perfect Burgundy, precised, powerful, perfumed, all mellowed in an elegant way! I don't regret open this only one bottle a bit early, as I'm sure I will find more to cellar in at least next 10 years.
BH 92-95, JM 92-95, JS 97, RP 93-95, VN 98, WS 95
Ap 5/5, Ar 14/15, Palate 18/20, Overall 5+4/10 Total 96+/100
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru
dark fruits, succulent and rich flavours, some wet earth and dark herbals, full body, ripe and fine tannins, seriously round and dense texture, very good on weight and length. still young, can hold in next 10 years with confidence. a good line up with Louis Jadot's Clos St. Jacques.
BH 91-94, JM 92-95, VN 93-95, WA 92-94
Ap 5/5, Ar 13/15, Palate 18/20, Overall 4+4/10 Total 94+/100
New Zealand, North Island, Hawke's Bay, Gimblett Gravels
intense pack of spices and perfume, pepper, clove, and some fresh herbals, dark fruits in mouth, with all spices and cedar, m+ body, dry and fine tannins, a little firm. long finish with vanilla, coffee bean and mild mineral notes.
very good on its energy, density and balance, elegantly powerful, bravo!
BC 96, CD 96, MC 5
Ap 5/5, Ar 14/15, Palate 17/20, Overall 5+4/10 Total 95+/100
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Ripe dark fruits lead the nose, layered with floral hints of rose and violet, sweet spices, oak, and dark chocolate. All elements are well integrated, subtle rather than sharply defined, but carry undeniable strength beneath the surface.
A beautiful expression of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this wine hides its power within an elegant and composed presence.
Ap 5/5, Ar 13/15, Palate 17/20, Overall 4+4/10 Total 93/100
2019 Mission Estate Winery Syrah Reserve 89 Points
New Zealand, North Island, Hawke's Bay, Gimblett Gravels
dense dark fruits, and five spices. m/m+ body, dry and grainy tannins, austere but well structured.
Ap 5/5, Ar 12/15, Palate 16/20, Overall 3+3/10
Total 89+/100
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2019 Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques Domaine Louis Jadot 96 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
m/m- ruby, a little cloudy. perfumed red flower and berries in nose, red and dark fruits dominating palate, fine acidity and fine tannins, still a little firm. the power released elegantly in a balanced structure.
It's a perfect Burgundy, precised, powerful, perfumed, all mellowed in an elegant way! I don't regret open this only one bottle a bit early, as I'm sure I will find more to cellar in at least next 10 years.
BH 92-95, JM 92-95, JS 97, RP 93-95, VN 98, WS 95
Ap 5/5, Ar 14/15, Palate 18/20, Overall 5+4/10
Total 96+/100
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2019 Faiveley Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Saint Georges 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru
dark fruits, succulent and rich flavours, some wet earth and dark herbals, full body, ripe and fine tannins, seriously round and dense texture, very good on weight and length. still young, can hold in next 10 years with confidence. a good line up with Louis Jadot's Clos St. Jacques.
BH 91-94, JM 92-95, VN 93-95, WA 92-94
Ap 5/5, Ar 13/15, Palate 18/20, Overall 4+4/10
Total 94+/100
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2018 Trinity Hill Syrah L'Eritage 95 Points
New Zealand, North Island, Hawke's Bay, Gimblett Gravels
intense pack of spices and perfume, pepper, clove, and some fresh herbals, dark fruits in mouth, with all spices and cedar, m+ body, dry and fine tannins, a little firm. long finish with vanilla, coffee bean and mild mineral notes.
very good on its energy, density and balance, elegantly powerful, bravo!
BC 96, CD 96, MC 5
Ap 5/5, Ar 14/15, Palate 17/20, Overall 5+4/10
Total 95+/100
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2019 Domaine des Sénéchaux Châteauneuf-du-Pape 93 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Ripe dark fruits lead the nose, layered with floral hints of rose and violet, sweet spices, oak, and dark chocolate. All elements are well integrated, subtle rather than sharply defined, but carry undeniable strength beneath the surface.
A beautiful expression of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this wine hides its power within an elegant and composed presence.
Ap 5/5, Ar 13/15, Palate 17/20, Overall 4+4/10
Total 93/100
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