Côte De Beaune, Burgundy
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)
Marey-Monge Romanée-St. Vivant Pinot Noir 2005
The 05 was still youthful & clearly the better wine with lots of soaring aromas — 12 days ago
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)
La Tâche Pinot Noir 2010
LT trio with the 10 being a more complete wine slightly edging out the 09. — 12 days ago
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)
Richebourg Pinot Noir 1988
Oh boy…is this real life? A DRC from back in the days when Lalou was involved in the process. Enjoyed out of the Baccarat DRC glass which is hilarious to behold but I’ll be damned if wasn’t a pretty effective glass. The 1988 Richebourg pours a deep ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with heady notes of ripe and slightly desiccated red and black fruits: strawberry, spiced meat, red flowers, forest floor, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long with lovely, savory minerals. There is so much density. Honestly, this still needs a ton of air. It’s remarkable how youthful it’s showing. Drink now with loads of patience and through 2038. Bottle No. 4044. — 7 days ago
Domaine Georges Roumier
Chambolle-Musigny Pinot Noir 2005
Beautiful drinking wine showing ripe cherry, berry fruit, earth, crushed rock with lots of spice & violet. This kept getting better with air — 3 days ago
Domaine Armand Rousseau
Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1979
Popped and poured. Took a while to put on some weight. Beautifully balanced with superb nose and excellent silkiness. Somewhat less in complexity. — 9 days ago
Domaine Ponsot
Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1999
The 1999 Clos de la Roche VV pours a slightly hazy ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with gorgeous notes of ripe red and black fruits: raspberry, bruised strawberry, black cherry, dried red flowers, licorice, mushroom, sous bois, all spice. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and dripping with complexity. During the first couple hours, this was pretty locked up and willing to share its secrets. Towards the end of the night, this ended up being one of the wines what really started to pour it on. My favorite pairing with the boeuf Bourguignon. Drink now with some patience but better after 2029 and through 2049 with ease. — 4 days ago
romo
New worldly and young, improved with air. — 3 days ago