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Bonneau du Martray Corton
Charlemagne 2000
The aromas are riper than the 2000 version
though with a similar mix of green apple,
melon and muscat notes followed by
extremely fresh and wonderfully pure
chardonnay fruit suffused through and
through by an intense stoniness followed by
relatively big and still quite tight middle
weight, taut, muscular flavors of
considerable tension and breed. This is a
stunning effort for the vintage and may
ultimately equal the excellent 2000.”
(Burghound.com, Jul 01, 2003) 91
points, Allen Meadows
Caronne St Gemme 2012
The grand vin is Château Caronne Ste
Gemme, a classic blend comprising about
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot and
3% Petit Verdot from the Haut-Medoc,
although the exact proportions do vary
with the vintage. This classic Bordeaux
always provides excellent value for
money.
Chateau Cos d’Estournel 2000
#2 on the Top 100 Wines of 2003,
Collectibles* Absolutely gorgeous on
the nose, with currants, blackberries
and freshly cut flowers. Full-bodied,
with ultrafine tannins and a solid
core of fruit. This goes on and on on
the palate. The essence of class and
refinement. Relatively good value,
considering the superb quality. No
better Cos since 1989.
Chateau du Chatelard Beaujolais
Fleurie ‘Renaissance’ 2014
Chateau du Chatelard Beaujolais Fleurie
'Renaissance' 2014
“Darker than their Les Vieux Granits. Mid to
deep cherry red. Aroma of red cherry but still
with an attractive, savoury peppery
character. Texture is firmer but the tannins
are fine and dry. A delicate oak sweetness
comes into play on the finish but the
freshness leaves you ready for the next sip.
Tangy and fresh and with more to come.” 16.5
Points Jancis Robinson
Chateau L’Evangile 2000
This is an absolutely spectacular L’Evangile. It
remains to be seen whether 2009 will eclipse this
great effort. Largely a Merlot-dominated blend
with some Cabernet Franc in it, the greatness of
this terroir is exhibited in the complexity of the
nose, which offers up hints of subtle chocolate,
blueberry, blackberry, truffle, barbecue smoke,
and graphite. Dense, rich, and full-bodied, with an
opulence and succulence that are prodigious, the
tannins are present but extremely sweet, and the
wine multi-dimensional and just emerging as a
compellingly complex, head-turning beauty.
Drink it now and over the next 20-25 years. Kudos
to L’Evangile.
Chateau L’Eglise Clinet 2000
This has everything. Super class and
elegance yet ripe and exciting. Fantastic
aromas of blackberries cherries violets and
minerals. Full-bodied with incredible
raspberry cherry mineral and silky
tannins. Very long. Winemaker Denis
Durantou is a purist and it shows. Best
after 2012.”
97 points, James Suckling Wine Spectator