Out of bottle, the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Grand Vin seems to have closed down a bit. Although still impressive for its concentration and length, it seems a bit chunky, delivering muscular black cherry fruit and hints of cedar,... Read More
Light-colored, granite and silicieous soils, typical in the Cote Blonde. Lancement is the name of the wine parcel situated on the upper slopes of the Cote Blonde. Planted in 1972, the parcel covers 7000m.
In the end, I'm unable to definitely say that the 2017 Hermitage Blanc is better than the stupendous 2016. Of course, I sampled it just three days after it was bottled, so I've appended the + to my rating, as there's... Read More
Balthazar's 2017 Cornas Chaillot—from a parcel originally planted in 1911-1913 (many vines have since been replaced)—was harvested September 5. It's cool and a bit herbal, with a delightful mix of red currants... Read More
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