Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged Brut, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru, Egly-Ouriet, France, Grand Cru, NV Egly-Ouriet Champagne Grand Cru Brut Rosé, Review, Rose, wine on April 22, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Salmon color in the glass, clear looking throughout with medium, steady beading. Nose of strawberries, red berries and wet stones. Flavors of strawberries, red berries and red cherries. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink over the short term. (92 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2008 Château Guadet, Bordeaux, France, Grand Cru, Guadet, Libournais, Red Bordeaux Blend, Review, St. Emilion, wine on April 11, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of plum, smoke, black berries and black cherries. Flavors of Bing cherries, raspberries and plums. Bright acidity, drying tannin, full bodied. Drink now with some air. (91 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2007 Camille Giroud Charmes-Chambertin, Burgundy, Camille Giroud, Chambertin, Charmes, Charmes-Chambertin, Cote de Nuits, France, Giroud, Grand Cru, Pinot Noir, Red Burgundy, Review, wine on March 1, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Light garnet to garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of barnyard, black cherries, plums, smoke and flowers. Flavors of black cherries, black raspberries and boysenberries. Medium to bright acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink over the shorter term than long term. (93 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 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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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2003 Louis Jadot Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Domaine Louis Jadot, Burgundy, Chambertin-Clos de Beze, Cote de Nuits, France, Grand Cru, Jadot, Louis Jadot, Pinot Noir, Red Burgundy, Review, wine on January 8, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Tasted blind.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of potpourri, leather, plums and berries. Solid, fruit driven palate of boysenberries, raspberries and plums. Bright acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold.
My guess was 2006 Louis Jadot Grands-Echezeaux. Wrong! (94 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 7, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Tasted double blind.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of merde, balsam wood and plums. Slightly fruity flavors of red berries and plums. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold.
My guess was 2005 Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques. Wrong! (92 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2005 Louis Jadot Bonnes Mares, Bonnes Mares, Burgundy, Cote de Nuits, France, Grand Cru, Jadot, Louis Jadot, Pinot Noir, Red Burgundy, Review, wine on January 6, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Tasted double blind.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of dust, rose petals and mixed dark fruits. Flavors of Bing cherries, plums and black berries. Medium acidity, drying tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold.
My guess was 2006 Louis Jadot Clos de Beze. Wrong! (93 points)
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