1999 Laurent Dominique Pommard La Refène
Deep ruby-red, this looks like a 2003. Unusual high-toned, estery aromatics. In the mouth this is much fresher than the Ambroise with a really strong floral dimension to the fruit – hard to believe that this is the same appellation as the other wines. I find it as impressive as… Read in the Note Finder
pommard #13
unlucky 13 – at least for my taste – I said two similar wines, different producers but similar result. Just see if you can swallow this: 1999 Dominique Laurent, Pommard 1er La Refène Deep ruby-red, this looks like a 2003. Unusual high-toned, estery aromatics. In the… Read More
pommard #12
(getting bored yet?) the first of two premiers of the same name, but wildly different, if still disappointing results: 1999 Ambroise, Pommard 1er La Refène Medium, medium-plus ruby red with just a little amber at the rim. The nose is spicy from oak that for a… Read More
magnum report pt.4
1993 Géantet-Pansiot, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Les Poissenots (From magnum) Deep ruby-red colour. Even at 13 years-old the nose still has some fall-out from the toasty oak of its youth; mixed with sweet, predominantly black shaded fruit and a little coffee – it takes some time in the… Read More
magnum report pt.1
The first from a magnum dinner – it will take me a few days to get them all to you… 2001 Ambroise, Bourgogne Blanc Medium yellow. The nose is quite reticent; sweet and creamy with well-absorbed wood and an almost sherbet top note. The palate is… Read More
Roundup of Wines Tasted
No slurping or spitting! This is a compendium of wines that were (in the main) really drunk with food, friends and family. These wines were mainly drunk at home or at organised dinners between July 2006 – which averaged well over 30°C so plenty of… Read More