Maison Shaps – Les Clous – Aligoté – Bouzeron 2022

Maison Shaps – Les Clous – Aligoté – Bouzeron 2022

The nose is fresh and smoky with a tangy, lemony side. The second nose opens with a little menthol and still lemon with a nice toast. The palate is fresh, with a nice acidity. However, there is roundness with notes of lemon and lime. It is a real wine of pleasure with salivation and a…

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Maison Shaps – Mirage – Blanc de Noirs

Maison Shaps – Mirage – Blanc de Noirs

The nose is pretty, fresh and aromatic with a sensation of umami. There are notes of black fruits, particularly like blackberry. The palate is fresh, fruity with a slight toasted side. We perceive notes of white fruits such as white currant and pineapple strawberry. We also have a touch of white peach and fresh pineapple…

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Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay, Coal River Valley 2022

Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay, Coal River Valley 2022

Struck matches on the nose; the wine has a fantastic tension between precise laser-like lime acidity and rich, almost exotic peach fruits. Very concentrated, well-balanced with great length. The oak is there but, in the background, the acidity fresh and integrated. Drink now or keep a decade or more.

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Kumeu River Hunting Hill Chardonnay 2022, Auckland, New Zealand

Kumeu River Hunting Hill Chardonnay 2022, Auckland, New Zealand

Fresh citrus blossom aromas, with a touch of oak; gorgeous mineral-driven lemon and lime zest with green apples and some rich fruit too. Linear with a distinctive saline finish. Not unlike a top Puligny-Montrachet with its racy acidity and structure. A brilliant wine, but one for the long haul.

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Felton Road Bannockburn Block 6 Chardonnay 2022, Central Otago, New Zealand

Felton Road Bannockburn Block 6 Chardonnay 2022, Central Otago, New Zealand

A relatively rich powerful Chardonnay with forward aromas of white flowers. The palate is full, almost lush, with ripe succulent pure yellow stone fruits – peaches and nectarines, underpinned by subtle notes of toasted nuts. It is all held nicely in check by a core of juicy mineral acidity. It lingers nicely. A young promising…

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Domaine Tortochot – Chambertin Grand Cru 2023

Domaine Tortochot – Chambertin Grand Cru 2023

The nose is fresh and fruity with a fine note of potpourri. We have small, crunchy fruits like raspberries, and we even go for small blue fruits with a touch of blueberry. The palate is fresh with a nice acidity, and we find a mixture of small, crunchy black, red and blue fruits such as…

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Domaine Tortochot – Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2023

Domaine Tortochot – Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2023

The nose is powerful, floral with notes of fresh rose petals. We perceive crunchy forest fruits like raspberries. There is a touch of vanilla and an imperceptible note of smoke in the background. The palate is fresh with a note of toast at the attack. There is a beautiful fruitiness, a mix of black and…

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Domaine Tortochot – Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2023

Domaine Tortochot – Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2023

The nose is beautiful, fresh and fruity with notably notes of juicy black cherry. We also perceive light floral touches of violet. Little by little, the cocoa is revealed. The palate is fresh with supple tannins and a slight salinity of the terroir. It is a delicate wine with a beautiful finish of morello cherry…

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Domaine Tortochot – Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru « Les Champeaux » 2023

Domaine Tortochot – Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru « Les Champeaux » 2023

The nose is expressive with a beautiful definition of the fruit. We perceive notes of juicy morello cherries. There is a lovely freshness and deliciousness. The palate is fresh with red fruits such as morello cherry and raspberry. The tannins are more marked. The tasting presents a pleasant and salivating measured acidity. The finish has…

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Domaine Tortochot – Gevrey-Chambertin Champerrier Vieille Vignes 2023

Domaine Tortochot – Gevrey-Chambertin Champerrier Vieille Vignes 2023

The nose is expressive, pretty with fruits such as juicy cherry. We also perceive hints of vanilla and a very light smokiness. We feel that the nose is crunchy, delicious. The palate has a lovely freshness and is floral at first glance. We notably have hints of violet. The mid-palate is fragrant and has notes…

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