Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged Ambal, Brut, Burgundy, Cremant, Cremant de Bourgogne, France, Grande Cuvée, NV Veuve Ambal Crémant de Bourgogne Grande Cuvee Brut Rose, Review, Rose, Veuve Ambal, wine on February 22, 2020| 1 Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Light pink color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, steady beading. Nose of mushrooms and strawberries. Flavors of strawberries and simple red berries. Bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short term. (90 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 1er Cru, 2014 Maison Harbour Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Combe au Moine, Burgundy, Combe au Moine, Cote de Nuits, France, Gevrey-Chambertin, Harbour, Maison Harbour, Pinot Noir, Premier Cru, Red Burgundy, Review, wine on February 5, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Hint of barnyard on the nose with some notes of roasted meat, pepper and black berries. Flavors of red berries, tart cherries and raspberries. Bright acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink now with some air or continue to hold. (91 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2002 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Chevalier-Montrachet, Cote de Beaune, France, Grand Cru, Leflaive, Review, White Burgundy, wine on January 22, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of toast, hazelnut, ginger and nutmeg. Flavors of yellow pear, lemon curd and minerals. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. (94 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2002 Domaine Leflaive Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, Batard, Bienvenues, Bienvenues Batard Montrachet, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Cote de Beaune, France, Grand Cru, Leflaive, Montrachet, Review, White Burgundy, wine on January 19, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of toast points, hazelnut and mixed yellow fruits. Flavors of lemon, cherry aid and minerals. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. I’d lean towards drink strictly based on age but this bottle was holding up well. (93 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 1er Cru, 2009 Château Génot-Boulanger Volnay 1er Cru Les Roncerets, Burgundy, Cote de Beaune, France, Génot-Boulanger, Premier Cru, Red Burgundy, Review, Roncerets, Volnay, wine on January 17, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of barnyard, black berries and earth. Flavors of black berries, Bing cherries and black raspberries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now. (92 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2005 Louis Jadot Latricières-Chambertin, Burgundy, Cote de Nuits, France, Grand Cru, Jadot, Latricieres-Chambertin, Louis Jadot, Pinot Noir, Red Burgundy, Review, wine on January 14, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Tasted blind.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Light nose of herbs, dishwater and red plums. Flavors of red berries, cherries and raspberries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
My guess was this is the 2005 Louis Jadot Latricières-Chambertin. Right! (93 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2005 Louis Jadot Clos de la Roche, Burgundy, Clos de la Roche, Cote de Nuits, France, Grand Cru, Jadot, Louis Jadot, Pinot Noir, Red Burgundy, Review, wine on January 10, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Tasted blind.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear as a bell. Bigger nose of white pepper, rose petals, tobacco and mixed dark fruits. Rich flavors of red berries, cherries and raspberries. Medium acidity, drying tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. I’d lean toward hold.
My guess was the 2005 Louis Jadot Bonnes Mares. Wrong! (93 points)
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