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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

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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

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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.

Coche Dury 2005

Posted By Ronan on September 28, 2008 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 2005
Colour: White
Site: Meursault
Region: Burgundy
Producer: Coche Dury
Date Tasted: 28-09-09
Score: 95

Nose intense, wet rock, lime pith, nervosity, smoky citrus and salted lemon character, palate big crisp, clean and long, limey citus flavour with intense mineral tang, slight smoke and wet rock. Amazing balance and length. A very distinctive Coche style.








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