Wine reviews by professional wine tasters
Disgorged in February 2022, so still a bit young. However, after some time in the glass the wine opens up and becomes delightful! Fresh green apples and ripe citrus fruit on the nose. Crisp fresh fruit flavors, granny smith apples,… Continue reading "Sanger Triangle Mineral Grand Cru Brut 2013"
The roots of the Leflaive family go back to 1717 when Claude Leflaive took up residence in Puligny-Montrachet, intent upon cultivating several acres of vineyards. The Domaine, in its present form, was created by Joseph Leflaive between the years of… Continue reading "Domaine Leflaive Montrachet Grand Cru 2011"
Straw yellow in color. Old vines, dating back more than 60 years. Focused and precise on the nose, with notes of ripe sitrus, orange peel, apricots, white peaches, white loaf, brioche, yeast. Quite the treat! The flavour expands on what… Continue reading "Veuve Fourny & Fils Cuvée du Clos Notre Dame Premier Cru 2009"
The best Champagne we have ever tasted. It is hard to put this review into words. Aromas of dominant yellow fruits, yellow plums, mature Norwegian pears, cantaloupe and melon. The wine had a surprisingly delicate and shy autolysis touch. some… Continue reading "Salon Le Mesnil 1997"