Nothing to complain about here. Expressive nose evidencing sweet saline and citrus notes, with a mild herbal element emerging as the temperature came up a bit. Lemon oil and candied fruit on the palate, a touch of sweetness and nice balance overall.

Surprisingly advanced, though I didn't find it as oxidative as some others. Dense nose of nutty brioche, with some honey. Tart and a bit monolithic on the palate, less expressive than expected yet still very much in the Bollinger style.

OK, not my thing exactly but I could still very much appreciate this well made Fino. Very clean mouthfeel. Layers of nutty marzipan. Long finish.

Enticing nose of smoke and gravel. Precise and restrained in the glass, with great tension. Cut flowers and muted white fruit. Not overly generous, though hardly austere. Real class.

Crisp, mineral-laden nose with citrus notes. Tart apple and pear flavors that softened and rounded out as the wine came up in temperature. Popped a bit on the finish, providing some nutmeg alongside the fruit. Years away from peak drinking.

Shy nose of petrol, honey, herbs and grass. Less concentrated than expected, and slightly lacking acidity. Notes of marmalade and ginger but missing some complexity.

A provocative, almost divisive wine, one which I very much enjoyed. A strong funk resembling apple cider vinegar quickly blew off, giving way to softer apple skin notes and some faint truffles. Very clean on the palate, with additional citrus aspects and bright acidity. Youthful and intriguing.

A perfect fill established high expectations, and this did not disappoint. Came alive after mere moments in the glass, and only improved over many hours of joyous monitoring. Haunting, perfumed nose of plum and soy, with leather, dried mushroom and violets emerging over time. Savory and clean flavors, with a sort of cheesecloth element as well. A perfectly mature Burg of class and distinction.

Very approachable already, with a rich, confected nose of dark fruit and cut flowers. A sweet raspberry dominated palate, with loads of acidity and no hint of green. Grippy tannins. Should integrate in a few years and merit a further upgrade.

It was really nice to have a textured and muscular Pommard alongside some more refined Burgundies. A decidedly funky and acrid nose gave way to rustic, tangy blackberry and licorice notes, rustic in an entirely complimentary sense, with many years ahead of it. A bit dry on the finish.

Approachable and fruit-forward, if a bit primary, with aromatics of perfumed blue and black fruit, along with some pepper. Robust and rich palate, but a bit monolithic for me, whereas it really spoke to others and garnered a few determined WOTN votes (were we to have polled). I would hold 5 years+, but lovers of the style need not wait.

Easily overlooked amongst some peak-drinking heavy hitters, I cherished every sip of this beautiful, fully mature expression of Nebbiolo. Shy, perfumed nose with a hint of smoke. I picked up mild balsamic flavors, with black olives, rose petals, truffles and coffee. Plenty of lift, and fully resolved tannins provide welcome structure.

Decanted for sediment and allowed to breathe for about an hour. A superb bottle despite a 6,000 mile journey a mere 36 hours prior. virtually screaming of purity and class. Powerful black cherry nose. Pure red fruit bolstered by intense minerality, providing perfect balance to the opulence of the fruit. Grippy tannins. Couldn't put this down. Seemingly ageless / hopefully indestructible.

A fascinating example of the rewards one can get from a wine presumably past its peak, but with so much to say. Loads of brett on the nose, alongside coffee grounds and grapevines. Gentle black fruit palate accompanied by leather, mocha and earthy tones. Quite watery and lacking in concentration, but somehow that seemed entirely fitting. I was thrilled to savor this throughout the evening.

Straightforward and true to form, with a nose of sweet red fruit and a raspberry-dominated palate. Easy drinking, if a touch one dimensional.

Not my cuppa, but still an admirable and well made Nebbiolo that will benefit from time. Shy, balsamic nose with a touch of green. Easy drinker, a bit too acidic at this stage, and clipped on the finish. Would love to revisit sometime.