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Macon Village Vrac 2007 Burgundy 750ml
We tasted a dozen Macons in search of a wine which captured the essence of the region at a very affordable price. VRAC won the blind tasting hands down: A blend from 8 villages in Macon. Brilliant fruit/acid balance. Wonderfully fresh and delicious, the VRAC is the best Macon under ...
Meursault Louis Latour 2004 White Burgundy 750ml
A subtle background note of pain grille frames ripe white peach, apricot and pear aromas that also evidence citrus and spice nuances that serve to introduce supple, textured and quite finely detailed flavors that are intense, pure and understated with fine focus and excellent finishing intensity.
Domaine Alain Gras Saint Romain Blanc 2005 Burgundy 750ml
Situated in the hills above and behind Meursault, St. Romain is one of the least known satellite regions of the Cote de Beaune. The good news for consumers is the reasonable prices of good St. Roman. There is a steely, mineral aspect to these wines which come alive in a ...
Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache 1996 - France Burgundy Dry
Rated 96 - Fantastically pure with the classic spice box, hoisin and soy nose followed by big, rich, very structured flavors that display notes of earth, leather and tea. The tannins are big, ripe and are completely buffered by the sap with length that is simply phenomenal. A genuinely great ...
Jean Claude Belland Corton Grand Cru Greves 2003 - France Burgundy
Rated 92 - Laced with vanilla and oak spices, here's a sumptuous yet elegant Pinot Noir. It's lively and balanced, with energy and intensity pulsing through the long finish. It's marked by new oak today, but has plenty of fruit. Best from 2010 through 2025. - Wine Spectator - Jean ...
Georges Duboeuf Morgon 2005 - Beaujolais France Burgundy Dry
Rated 90 - Very racy, with notes of freshly crushed raspberry and blackberry, along with spice and mineral hints. Long, juicy finish. Drink now through 2007. - Wine Spectator - Georges Duboeuf Morgon 2005 - Beaujolais France Burgundy Dry
Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru Louis Latour 2004 White Burgundy 750ml
Wonderfully golden in colour, this wine has a magnificent nose of fresh almonds with a hint of aniseed or liquorice. On the palate, the wines balance, roundness and power is overwhelming with notes of almonds and grilled fennel once again coming to the fore. The length and balance of this ...