Germain Henri

2010 Germain Henri Meursault Charmes

By billn on September 29, 2011

When I asked if this was from the upper or lower part of the vineyard – the reply came back; somewhere in the middle, but facing Puligny! This also shows the high tones but underpinned with a core of powerful yellow-skinned fruit. This has both energy and some minerality. Bravo!

2010 Germain Henri Meursault Perrières

By billn on September 29, 2011

Here the nose is wide with a slightly waxy impression against reflexions of green-skinned fruit. There is a little CO2 that unfortunately hides the full potential of this wine but there is good freshness and excellent complexity. I’m sure it will be super.

2010 Germain Henri Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot

By billn on September 29, 2011

A parcel that came from Henri’s wife – a Pillot of Chassagne. The nose is full and forward, sweet-lined Chassagne with a clear note of bright fruit. Mouth-filling with lovely acidity – Yum.

2009 Germain Henri Meursault Charmes

By billn on September 29, 2011

Pungent Meursault character edged with some higher tones – am I going to like this? Again, commendably fresh so with good energy. Strong finishing flavour – lovely!

2009 Germain Henri Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot

By billn on September 29, 2011

Chassagne herbs interspersed with flashes of wood-spice. This is certainly more mineral than the Charmes, mouth-watering too. The intensity of flavour grows with the acidity delivering you into a finish of fine flavour.

2010 Germain Henri Beaune Bressandes

By billn on September 29, 2011

Beautiful floral aroma lifts from the glass, supported by a pure red base. Round and wide yet the flavour grows; there’s a dark undertow of fruit before finishing with a mineral edge. Lovely!

2009 Germain Henri Beaune Bressandes

By billn on September 29, 2011

Quite old vines, planted between 1960-65. Darker notes with hints of tobacco – this needs a little time in the glass to release its dark cherry fruit. A hint of fat and silk, the flavour grows in the mid-palate – again with some minerality. Very good Beaune, but if I could only take one, it would be the 2010.

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