La Croix De Beaucaillou
Domaine des Croix (David Croix)
Les Bressandes Beaune 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2019
For me, David Croix, without a doubt, crafts the most compelling wines from Beaune, and this 19’ Bressandes was certainly exemplary. I absolutely loved it. It wasn’t bombastic and I reckon could easily be overlooked in a blind, but it embodied everything I love about red Burgundy in its most classic form. Not indulgent, fresh, fine, and refreshingly pure, with not a trace of overripe sucrosity to distract from its understated beauty.
The nose unfurled with cool, fresh fruits - a lively mélange of black and red berries layered with subtle bunchy aromas. Delicate florals weave through, underscored by the quiet intrigue of black tea and the chalky minerality that only air revealed. On the palate, it was all substance without weight, medium-bodied yet vibrant, its energy carried by a bright acidity that invigorated the senses. Spices and dried herbs unfolded gently in the mid-palate, giving way to a finish of fine, resonant salinity. What a beaut！ — 3 months ago
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1985
Poured into a decanter about 30min prior to service and enjoyed over the course of several hours. This bottle of the 1985 was more recently acquired from the chateau and in pristine condition. The wine pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium visit with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and desiccated dark and red fruits: black currants, mixed brambles, tobacco, pencil shavings, some dried purple flowers, some green bell pepper, mushrooms, leather, some ferrous earth and gentle warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin (integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and slightly savory. Elegant and beautiful this was such a fun and rewarding wine to follow as the hours rolled by. A very strong showing at 40 years young and not slowing down soon. Drink now through 2040. — 13 days ago
Domaine Bernard Baudry
La Croix Boissée Chinon Cabernet Franc 2015
Better day 2 — 4 months ago
Château La Croix du Casse
Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2019
Vintage 2019 | 375 ml | 95% Merlot 5% Cabernet Franc | one hour in decanter | balanced smell with cedar, laurel, plums,spices. Juicy and vibrant taste with lovely acidity and roundness. Can be enjoyed from now and 10+ years. Good value. Paired with rumpsteak and zucchini tarts. — 22 days ago
Alexandre Pagliano
First bottle we had in many years. Was nice and fresh but not as complex as our recollection from great vintages. — a month ago