2000 Pillet Virginie Corton
Not entirely sure of the provenance of this wine, the label has in small letters – ‘par Dubreuil-Fontaine à Pernand’. Medium ruby red, right to the rim. Powdery red fruit on the nose, quite understated, gradually builds in intensity with redcurrant coming through. The palate is dense, sweet and fat,… Read in the Note Finder
Round-up of wines tasted
No slurping or spitting! No slurping and spitting; these wines were (in the main) really drunk, and mostly at home with food and friends between July 2005 and October 2005. … Corkwatch: 4 from 104 = 3.8% for ‘corked’ – best result for a while, apart from 2 being… Read More
2001 En Truffière (Vincent Girardin) Corton-Charlemagne
Pale yellow. Lovely nose – shows some intensity. The palate is super and very Charlemagne. A different expression, but close to the Dubreuil-Fontaine in quality. Tasty but more expensive than the Boillot or Bonneau du Martray… Share this:… Read in the Note Finder
Round-up of all wines tasted…
No slurping or spitting! This is a compendium of wines that were drunk with food, friends and family, between July 2004 and the end of October 2004. Corkwatch: 5 from 83 = 6.0% Regional Wines (8) Villages Wines (24) Premier Cru Wines (27) Grand Cru… Read More