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Restaurant Vineum, Rotterdam, NL

Tasted May 28, 2018 by Xavier Auerbach with 253 views

Flight 1 - Meursault (10 notes)

White
2015 Karel de Graaf Meursault Les Narvaux France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault
92 points
Tasted blind. Youthful and rich character, spicy depth from prominent but well-judged oak, good weight, complete, has balance and power, classical style, very good length.
White
2015 Bouchard Père et Fils Meursault 1er Cru Les Genevrières Domaine France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
93 points
Tasted blind. Similar character to the first wine but lighter in style, soft and rounded, elegant and flowing, more than a hint of vanilla sweetness, long finish. Seemingly easy drinking, but there is a lovely nuance here which warrants discovering.
White
2013 Bouchard Père et Fils Meursault 1er Cru Les Genevrières Domaine France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
92 points
Tasted blind. Does not have the clarity of expression of the first two wines on the nose, spicy, but the palate is fresh and citrussy, elegant, lovely tension and elegance, slightly tropical, very good length.
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White
2015 Bouchard Père et Fils Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
93 points
Tasted blind. This is a perfectly classical, stylish, elegant and flowing Meursault, succulent and ripe but minerally, seamless and refined, perfect oak integration, attractive hint of vanilla on the finish, very good persistence.
White
2013 Pierre Morey Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
93 points
Tasted blind. Slightly coarser style than the previous wine, intense, red apple, nuts, slightly deeper colour too, powerful and oaky, complete, rich and full, a rustic style of Meursault, intense and long.
White
2011 Joseph Drouhin Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
89 points
Tasted blind. Slightly oxidative nose, wet wool, Chenin-like, almost austere acidity, has a certain elegance though, quite developed, short finish. Not great.
White
2010 Domaine Thenard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos St. Jean France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
92 points
Tasted blind. Light and fresh palate, little or no definition on the nose, closed, nice vanilla sweetness on the finish, bright acidity, lemon curd, cooler style, it does have line and length.
White
2009 Domaine Leflaive Meursault 1er Cru Sous le Dos d'Âne France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
89 points
Tasted blind. Fuller colour, nutty and rounded and supple, slightly lactic and meaty, feels unhinged, full but lacks freshness, tight and dry, but with a slightly alcoholic finish.
White
2007 Arnaud Ente Meursault La Seve du Clos France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault
94 points
Tasted blind. Gunpowder, hint of sulphur, precise and refined, balanced and complex, intense and seamless, long and flowing, excellent nuance and length. A clear step up from all the wines which came before.
White
2009 Coche-Dury Meursault Les Rougeots France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault
94 points
Tasted blind. Grande classe jumps from the glass. Stylish, harmonious, refined, elegant but intense, extremely long, seamless, perfect oak integration, pure and fresh, complete and complex, Meursault of (almost) the highest order.

Flight 2 - Côte-Rôtie (13 notes)

Red
2014 M. Chapoutier Côte-Rôtie Les Bécasses France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
90 points
Tasted blind. Light and bright colour, youthful, spicy, lactic, juicy, energetic and refreshing, light to medium body, floral, gentle tannins, good length. Primary and seductive. A lovely, clean and pure, youthful Côte Rôtie.
Red
2003 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Château d'Ampuis France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
93 points
Tasted blind. Deep and rich, warm vintage, hint of raisin, ripe but lively, slightly balsamic, ripe tannins, good definition, creamy, big and rich, spicy oak, excellent length.
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Red
2004 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Château d'Ampuis France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
flawed
Corked
Red
2006 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
93 points
Tasted blind. Mature but lively appearance. Clearly the character of a wine from the Côte Blonde, floral and elegant, strawberries, mineral and tight, relatively light style, finely grained tannins, very good length.
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Red
2006 Mathilde et Yves Gangloff Côte-Rôtie La Serene Noire France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
92 points
Tasted blind. Spicier and deeper than the previous wine, fuller and richer, warm and slightly nutty, powerful but with lovely balance and freshness, rich fruit, grippy tannins, very good length.
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Red
2009 Rene Rostaing Côte-Rôtie La Landonne France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
94 points
Tasted blind. Very youthful appearance; blackcurrants and spices, blue fruit, raspberry, roses and violets, quite tight, classic style, medium weight, grippy tannins, expressive, excellent length. Great stuff.
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Red
2006 Rene Rostaing Côte-Rôtie La Landonne France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
93 points
Tasted blind. Mature but lively appearance, quite evolved flavour profile, not a lot of weight, umami, lovage, everything perfectly in place, flowing and elegant, mature and long. Feels much older than the 2009.
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Red
2005 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Landonne France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
97 points
Tasted blind. Youthful and saturated appearance, rich and powerful, finely grained but firm new oak, spicy and deep, blackcurrant, many extra dimensions, deep and long. Wow.
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Red
1983 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Landonne France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
90 points
Tasted blind. Very mature colour; oxidative nose, lovage, beef stock, evolved but energetic and lively, tobacco, coffee.
Red
1999 Rene Rostaing Côte-Rôtie Cuvée Classique France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
93 points
Tasted blind. Wonderfully rich and fresh and mature, complex and pure, juicy and cool and fresh, rosehip, transparent and precise, red berries, red meat and spices, very good length.
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Red
1999 Delas Frères Côte-Rôtie La Landonne France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
91 points
Tasted blind. Fresh and tight, youthful but lacks of bit of flesh, fresh but mature style, tannic and firm, energy and freshness.
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Red
1999 M. Chapoutier Côte-Rôtie La Mordorée France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
93 points
Tasted blind. Warm and rich and rounded, quite big tannins, floral and juicy, lively, umami, lots of tannins. Impressive but difficult.
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Red
1998 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
95 points
Tasted blind. Mature nose, beef stock, spices and red meat, juicy and tannic, energetic and spicy, rich and elegant, intense and complete, firm and long. Great stuff.
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