joseph voillot meursault 1er cras 2009
Whilst we are always ready to criticise when wines from the same vineyard are completely different, it still seems something to celebrate when wines from the same vineyard share their characteristics – at least based on the existing ‘Burgundy belief systems!’ – perhaps, or despite, only being as it should… Read More
2009 Voillot Joseph Meursault Les Cras
Right from the start the aromas could be mistaken for the 08 Buisson-Charles Cras; there is a little more emphasis to the high-toned aromas, but otherwise remarkable similarity! The texture likewise starts similarly, the flavours too, yet the shape of the wine is quite different. Despite a waxy-smooth complexion this… Read in the Note Finder
Profile: Domaine Jean-Claude Rateau (Beaune)
The world needs characters and moustachioed, 52 year-old Jean-Claude Rateau perfectly fits the bill – if it wasn’t for his reserved personality and the fact he speaks only French, I expect his fame would be spread much further than a homeland which consumes 75% of his production. Rateau is… Read More
beaune day 3 et 4…
Bad connection yesterday, so a double dose today! After the day 2 lunch at B Loiseau’s, there was balance on day 3 – a tuna baguette – though dinner in Beaune brought 3 nice wines; a Raveneau but I don’t remember which, a M.Lapierre 09 Morgon and finally a Roumier… Read More
2008 Buisson-Charles Meursault La Goutte d'Or
Less obvious Buisson-Charles – perhaps more Goutte d’Or with its padded fruit and flowers, framed in a subtle brioche. Perfect texture, the intensity builds and builds – eventually leaving your mouth watering. Really excellent! Like this:Like Loading…… Read in the Note Finder
good day, sunshine….
Day two in the Côtes, grey again – or is that my eyes – a group of us ‘professionals’ didn’t leave the bistro until 1am, it’s purely rumour that we left a lot of bottles behind (some rumours say 8+ and mainly drained). 8am for an alarm-call seemed somehow unfair…… Read More