A correspondent told me this was in an awkward phase – ‘no surprise it’s a 2005’ I thought – seems not so bad though… 2005 des Croix, Bourgogne Pinot Noir Popped and poured. Still a relatively deep, purple-highlighted… Read More

The last of my small collection of des Croix 2008s for ‘testing’: 2008 des Croix, Beaune 1er Pertuisots Medium, medium-plus colour. There’s a hint of herb, but essentially the nose starts deeper and darker than the Cent Vignes, perhaps… Read More

Trying another of David Croix’s monks… 2008 des Croix, Beaune 1er Cent Vignes Medium colour. Here’s a nose with something to say; faint spearmint above very, very pretty red fruit that’s eventually augmented by the perfume of… Read More

2008 des Croix, Beaune Medium, medium-plus colour. The nose is a lovely thing; it’s not overly effusive or very deep, but it’s a thing of detail and clarity – initially some whiffs of wood but an hour afterwards quite… Read More

David Croix told me his 2008s were like monks – totally silent when opened in the morning before singing later in the day. I think I know what he means, only this monk seemed to be en grève… 2008 des Croix, Beaune 1er Les Grèves… Read More

2008 des Croix, Corton-Charlemagne Medium yellow. The nose starts with a width of Charlemagne herbs, slowly but surely taking on a warmer, slightly heady orchard blossom aroma. Start drinking when it’s too cold and this is certainly not… Read More

2006 des Croix, Corton-Charlemagne Medium yellow. The nose is wide and shows a complex mix of fruits; pineapple, melon, lemon and a white blossom note. Rich concentration with real intensity in the mid-palate and nicely-judged acidity. The flavours in the finish start slightly savoury and fade… Read More

Two nice wines to contrast. Both are ripe and forward and both went through different phases but each retained a distinct personality – I suspect less from the winemaking as the underlying terroir. I would very happily rebuy both – if any were available at initial pricing! 2005… Read More