2001 Mugneret Dr Georges Nuits St.Georges Les Chaignots
Medium-plus colour. Drunk directly after the l’Arlot Nuits (Les Fôrets); the nose is instantly more concentrated and fruit driven, edged with a Vosne-like spicyness. Again the palate is more fruit-driven and shows a higher level of tannins, but they are finer cut. A good finish too. Despite sharing a Nuits… Read in the Note Finder
Profile: Maison Pierre Bourée (Gevrey-Chambertin)
On the main N74 in Gevrey-Chambertin and close to the traffic lights, you will find a large, well-maintained building that wears discrete plaques on either side of large wooden doors; P.Bourée Fils and Vallet Frères are the names on those plaques. In a world that now panders to point-chasers,… Read More
The others tasted…
No slurping or spitting! These wines were (in the main) really drunk, and mostly at home with food and friends between November 2005 and March 2006… Corkwatch: 3 from 66 = 4.5% for ‘corked’ REGIONAL WINES 2002 Domaine de l’Abbeye du Petit Quincy, Bourgogne Epineuil Cuvée Juliette A… Read More
Profile: Domaine Clos de Tart (Morey St.Denis)
At the top of the village square in Morey-Saint-Denis and set into the stone wall of one of the domaine’s outbuildings is a grandiose marble and stone advertisement for the Clos de Tart. Save for a sliver of Bonnes-Mares, the Clos de Tart… Read More
2003 l'Arlot Nuits St.Georges Clos des Fôrets St.Georges
Medium-plus cherry-red. A little tighter, more linear and darker shaded than the l’Arlot. Lots of action on the palate, bulkier with more tannin, brighter fruit in the background. Again the weight of dry extract on the finish. A good wine, but I still prefer the l’Arlot in this vintage Like… Read in the Note Finder
2001 l'Arlot Nuits St.Georges Clos des Fôrets St.Georges
Medium, medium-plus cherry-red colour. Starts a little tight and diffuse, taking a few minutes to develop more depth and with it precise red & black cherry fruit. More delicate and precise that the 01 l’Arlot. Lots of complexity, and good acidity – this is a seriously lovely wine and beautifully… Read in the Note Finder
2001 l'Arlot Nuits St.Georges Clos de l'Arlot
Medium colour. The nose is denser than the other l’Arlots, more plummy and mature, hints of rose petal – atypical fruit profile. Apparently the wine was like this since it was in barrel – the domaine were a little concerned, but as the wine continues to remained stable they are… 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
Profile: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti & their vineyard work
The Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is a very discreet operation; you won’t find the trappings of fame, reputation or ostentation; the domaine’s smart but unpretentious buildings reflect the understatement and even humility of its public face – Aubert de Villaine – only the doorbell gives the game away. Once past… Read More