The 2012 Dom Perignon is a dense, powerful wine. I am almost shocked by its vinous intensity and raw, unbridled power. The 2012 reminds me of the 2003, but with more finesse and not quite as pushed. Mildew, rain and frost were challenges and resulted in l...
The 2019 Maranges comes from 30+ year old vines. It has an attractive and well defined bouquet. The palate is well balanced with a fresh opening, quite lithe and very harmonious, and a vibrant and tensile finish. This is an excellent Maranges.
Located in the Chavignol, the heart of Sancerre, Deleporte is one of regions most renown growers. "Smooth and ripe, this wine balances yellow fruits with red apples, supplemented by the tangy acidity of a young wine. The edgy aftertaste will soften we...
Dried strawberries with spices, such as cloves and peppercorns, as well as some dried flowers. Medium to full body with a pretty core of ripe pinot, fine and linear tannins and a long, fresh finish. Needs time to open, but vibrant and attractive now.
This possesses the spiciest nose in the range with its slightly riper array of kirsch, poached plum, red currant and soil tones. Like the Meursault villages, this isn't especially dense but the medium-bodied flavors possess a more sophisticated mouthfeel ...
The 2022 Bourgogne Blanc, mainly from Meursault and some declassified Hautes-Côtes plus 10% must from Chablis, was bottled in August and contains 20% new oak. It has a tight nose at first, a little backward, perhaps after bottling. The palate is quite con...
If the Santenots possesses the spiciest nose in the range, this possesses the most elegant with its layered combination of ultra-fresh essence of red berries that are trimmed in more discreet spice, floral and discreet jasmine tea wisps. The beautifully t...