Grand Cru Burgundy

Domaine Armand Rousseau

Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2012

Another stunning Chambertin from the Burgundy dinner in Sydney 6 weeks ago. An absolutely gorgeous nose. Interestingly 100% new oak but the powerful fruit just swallows it. A little Animale/Feral note which adds interest. The medium plus bodied palate shows a savoury and sinewy texture. This has got the lot and still with a long window up to the early 2040s. Surpassed the 2002 in my book. — 9 days ago

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Fantastic!!!
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Bouchard Père et Fils

Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus Grèves Beaune 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2009

Just a lovely burgundy. At 15+ years this has evened out. Not overly distinctive in any one register, and actually the tannins are definitely still present. But light on its feet with good depth and acid. — 20 days ago

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Jay Kline

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@Pooneet K still have a bottle of this in the cellar. I haven’t been in any rush to open.
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@Jay Kline yeah I think that’s a good call!

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

La Tâche Pinot Noir 2006

disappointing. Feels slightly flat alongside its siblings. Pretty fruit and clearly classy but just flat. Clearly a substandard bottle given how well the rsv and riche showed — 5 days ago

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Bonneau du Martray

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay 2011

Beautiful and precise. Stone and orchard fruit. A pinch of salinity. very pure and delicate. — 5 days ago

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Domaine François Raveneau

Butteaux Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2012

Very fresh and bright. Merlin and hints of lime. Slate and salinity. Great presence on the mid palate and a long way to go still. Very good — a month ago

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Vincent Dauvissat

La Forest Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2021

For Dauvissat, I consistently find Forest to drink just as well as the Grand Cru’s. 2021 is perfect, already showing great complexity and it’s incredible how much weight it puts on in the decanter. Perfect pairing with so much of the Lazy Bear menu. — 21 days ago

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Domaine Henri Boillot

Clos de la Mouchère Monopole Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2014

Gorgeous and lush. Lemon and melon and peach. Intense, sappy and bright. Delicious — 5 days ago

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Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier

Clos de la Maréchale Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2005

This was open, expressive with red cherry, berry, earth, spice, mineral & violet — 7 days ago

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Mommessin

Clos de Tart Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1990

Lovely bottle. Gained weight and complexity during the evening. — a month ago

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