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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.

Forts de Latour 2003

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

Country: France
Vintage: 2003
Colour: Red
Site: Pauillac
Region: Bordeaux
Producer: Forts de Latour
Date Tasted: 12-07-09
Score: 90

Nose open soft, great ripe fruit spicy and rich, oak shows through vanilla and cedar with a rich fruit cake character of mixed black fruits, toasty charred wood, lovely fresh acidity, firm but elegant tannins and long length.

Chateau Cos d’Estournel 1989

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

Country: France
Vintage: 1989
Colour: Red
Site: St Estephe
Region: Bordeaux
Producer: Chateau Cos d'Estournel
Date Tasted: 12-02-09
Score: 90

Smoky earthy and chocolate on nose, big palate earthy full flavours cedar wood forest floor, blackcurrants and dark fruits, very well polished and elegant, still youthful

Chateau Montrose 2000

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

Country: France
Vintage: 2000
Colour: Red
Site: St Estephe
Region: Bordeaux
Producer: Chateau Montrose
Date Tasted: 12-02-09
Score: 90

Nose clean crisp polished, blackcurrant and cedar wood, little spice, elegant sandalwood polished black leather, very well balanced palate with young elegant tannins, med – long. Will last for many years.

Dominic Laurent 1999

Posted By Ronan on November 10, 2008 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1999
Colour: Red
Site: Echezeaux
Region: Burgundy
Producer: Dominic Laurent
Date Tasted: 10-11-08
Score: 90

Pale red garbet, brick rim, nose little closed and light, earthy and vegetal forest floor with rowan cranberry aromas, not too complex, fruity round and rich on palate bright cherry acidity, easy drinking medium to long length. Pleasant.

Comtes Lafon 2005

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

Country: France
Vintage: 2005
Colour: White
Site: Meursault Clos de la Barre
Region: Burgundy
Producer: Comtes Lafon
Date Tasted: 28-09-08
Score: 90

Slightly deeper colour than Coche Meursault 05, pale straw gold, nose soft gentle already open, hints of nuts and cream, toasted brioche style, very elegant ripe and full with a rich palate, mineral hints, great elegance, very well balanced witha slight peach and tropical finish, v long.

Guigal 1989

Posted By Ronan on September 15, 2008 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1989
Colour: Red
Site: Cote Rotie La Turque
Region: Rhone
Producer: Guigal
Date Tasted: 15-09-08
Score: 90

Nose classic youthful syrah, cracked blackpepper and tar, elegant big and spicey just taking on gamey meaty, truffle and leather characters now, still very young.








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