This is a refined Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de la Bussière from Domaine Roumier and the 2007 vintage. Its aromas remind of redcurrant, iron filings, blackcurrant and are pure in expression. The palate has great length and, in terms of structure, expresses gentle acidity, a graceful balance and modest fruit intensity befitting the lighter 2007 vintage, Overall, […]
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An outstanding Burgundy tasting of pre-2003s
I attended this amazing tasting back in April. It was almost a case study in outstanding premier cru and grand cru red Burgundy with 15 or more years of age on the wines. Only two wines missed the mark – one due to cork taint, the other presenting as simplistic (for a grand cru) due to suspected […]
A Burgundian premier cru excursion through the 2012 and 2013 vintages
Here are some notes from a tasting in February looking at some premier crus from the 2012 and 2013 vintages in Burgundy, all tasted blind. While something of a random walk, my take away observations were that the 2012 vintage had more depth, complexity and fruit, with the 2013s presenting as the more austere of […]
Beaune
The next instalment of my wine trip is Beaune proper, which preceded a trip down the A6 to Buxy in the Côte Chalonnaise. Beaune is a town where it appears difficult to eat and drink poorly. Starting with food, for lunch, I can recommend Le Comptoir des Tontons. The owners are colourful, and the food […]
Lignier-Michelot Morey-Saint-Denis 2007
Morey-Saint-Denis has a rather mixed reputation it would seem, but has a number of very good estates. It is located here: This wine had an aroma of autumn leaves, and a possible sweet note. The palate was rather plain. 81 points. Source: retail Price: $95