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Domaine Ramonet 2002

Posted By Ronan on September 28, 2009 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 2002
Colour: White
Site: Chassagne Montrachet 1er cru Boudriotte
Region: Burgundy
Producer: Domaine Ramonet
Date Tasted: 28-09-09
Score: 89

Pale gold straw, nose open floral and nutty, Ramonet minerals and wet rock aromas. Creamy and round, little lactic and slightly smokey on the nose. Palate dry crisp and light mineral acidity, creamy soft cheesy fruit, wet stones and acidity, citrus and white lemon pith, med to long length, good.

Domaine Ramonet 1992

Posted By Ronan on September 28, 2009 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1992
Colour: White
Site: Chassagne Montrachet 1er cru Boudriotte
Region: Burgundy
Producer: Domaine Ramonet
Date Tasted: 28-09-09
Score: 92

Deep straw colour, nose mature and full, creamy and lactic, ripe cheddar complex smoky and damp hay or cloth, palate round and full with that amazing Ramonet streak of pure minerality down the centre of palate, very long flavours of cinder toffee and creamy fudge keep resonating back.

Chateau d’Yquem 1988

Posted By Ronan on September 28, 2009 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1988
Colour: White
Site: Satuternes
Region: Bordeaux
Producer: Chateau d'Yquem
Date Tasted: 28-09-09
Score: 95

Nose open rich ripe and powerful, candided and roasted orange peel, baked clementines, honey, grilled nuts, saffron and lemon acidity, very complex aromas, round full and fat on the palate, nice acidity, orange honey and saffron on palate, very long and complex finish.

Domaine Leflaive 1983

Posted By Ronan on September 15, 2009 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1983
Colour: White
Site: Batard-Montrachet
Region: Burgundy
Producer: Domaine Leflaive
Date Tasted: 15-09-09
Score: 92

Paler tha 83 BM Sauzet, nose fresher and more citrus, agrume like aromas, balanced smoky oak hints and toasted caramel on finish.

Etienne Sauzet 1983

Posted By Ronan on September 15, 2009 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1983
Colour: White
Site: Batard-Montrachet
Region: Burgundy
Producer: Etienne Sauzet
Date Tasted: 15-09-09
Score: 97

Deep golden colour, nose nutty and old butter – not pleasant at first but with air it opened and evolved into complex marzipan and confit stone fruit aromas, amazing, very deep, lovely rich texture, great mouthfeel and balance. Very long.

Chateau d’Yquem 1997

Posted By Ronan on July 12, 2009 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1997
Colour: White
Site: Sauternes
Region: Bordeaux
Producer: Chateau d'Yquem
Date Tasted: 12-07-09
Score: 90

Very open nose fresh rich, mango and touches of passion fruit, aromas of thai basil and coconut (?) some menthol, quite complex but a light Yquem, palate balanced and long, soft ripe aprcots and peach with a saffron hint.

Chateau Clos Haut Peyraguey 2001

Posted By Ronan on July 12, 2009 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 2001
Colour: White
Site: Sauternes
Region: Bordeaux
Producer: Chateau Clos Haut Peyraguey
Date Tasted: 12-07-09
Score: 91

Nose open ripe round and complex, very tropical mango and pineapple seasoned with some botrytis spice, palate very balanced, rich ripe sweet with great balanced silky and long, amazing harmony.

Montrachet 1988

Posted By Ronan on May 16, 2009 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1988
Colour: White
Site: Montrachet
Region: Burgundy
Producer: Domaine Ramonet
Date Tasted: 16-05-09
Score: 95

Deep golden colour, very smoky nose, cinder toffee and black treacle, great acidity, very long in palate, mature confit stone fruits, complex with a very long finish, typical Ramonet acidity and limestone minerals, very rich on nose very rapier like on palate.

Trimbach 1990

Posted By Ronan on May 13, 2009 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1990
Colour: White
Site: Clos St Hune
Producer: Trimbach
Date Tasted: 13-05-09
Score: 92

Golden yellow, very bright colour, nose opens and evolves from petroluem and floral to lime leaf kaffir notes, little lemongrass – with air develops into a rich honeyed camomile white flower with nuts, still very crisp and mineral palate, fresh and long.

Marcassin 1997

Posted By Ronan on April 10, 2009 in  | 0 Comments

Country: USA
Vintage: 1997
Colour: White
Site: Lorenzo Vineyards Chardonnay
Producer: Marcassin
Date Tasted: 10-04-09
Score: 95

Golden yellow colour, hazy – non filtered, nose intense open ripe bacon fat and honey roasted ham,brioche butter roasted hazelnuts, tropical pineapple, crème brulee, dried coconut flakes round ripe palate good balance not too heavy or alcoholic, lovely long buttered popcorn finish.

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