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Georges Roumier 1990

Posted By Ronan on October 17, 2009 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1990
Colour: Red
Site: Bonnes Mares
Region: Burgundy
Producer: Georges Roumier
Date Tasted: 17-10-09
Score: 91

Nose open and forward with a charred kirsch character blackcherry and liqueur, pleasant long and soft.

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.

Chateau Latour 1988

Posted By Ronan on September 28, 2009 in  | 1 Comment

Country: France
Vintage: 1988
Colour: Red
Site: Pauillac
Region: Bordeaux
Producer: Chateau Latour
Date Tasted: 28-09-09
Score: 86

Deep dark colour, slightly fading rim, powerful dense deep nose, classic cedar and cassis, little ironstone and earthy maturity. Palate big and solid, slightly hard fruit and tannin, very young still not forgiving, not sure if hard tannins will soften before fruits drops, hard metallic aftertaste. Needs time.

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 Cheval Blanc 1990

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

Country: France
Vintage: 1990
Colour: Red
Site: St Emilion
Region: Bordeaux
Producer: Chateau Cheval Blanc
Date Tasted: 12-07-09
Score: 98

Open, damp earth and a little menthol lanolin/, fine and elegant, iodine light bretty characters developing, wet leather and damp forest mushroons, red cranberry and cherry fruit, earthy, very ripe fruit on palate round and complex, grilled red pepper aroma, very long, superb.

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.

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