Blason d’Issan
It reveals notes of violets, blue & black fruits, a striking minerality, excellent purity, texture & length, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel & noticeable but sweet, well-integrated tannins.
2009
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Chateau Gloria Cru B
Read moreA dense ruby/purple color is accompanied by an expressive, flamboyant bouquet of black fruits, Christmas spices, licorice and roasted Provencal herbs. Fuller-bodied, more concentrated and extracted than most vintages with soft tannins, its low acidity and a sumptuous, plump style remind me of a modern day version of the 1982 (which is fully mature but still in great shape).
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Chateau Lafon Rochet 4CC
Read moreThis wine seems to be one of the few that has not yet recovered from bottling. In a somewhat monolithic, latched-down style, it has plenty of stuffing, lots of structure and an impressive dark ruby/purple color, but it is very hard to coax from the glass. It is a rather classic St.-Estephe made by the Tesseron family.
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Chateau Marquis de Terme 4CC
Read moreA ripe, woodsy wine with plenty of forest floor, black currant, cherry and dusty, loamy soil notes, this wine is showing quite well, with medium to full-bodied, silky tannins and a long finish.
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Chateau Musar White 2009
Read moreDeep golden straw in colour, this enticing wine has intense aromas of toasted brioche, almonds, apricots, baked apples, ripe pears, vanilla pods and honey. The palate is opulent with a buttery honeyed texture and vibrant flavours of nuts, tarte tatin, vanilla, butterscotch, apples and quince. It is rich and mellow with a very long, honeyed finish.
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Clos Marsalette Blanc (white)
Read moreThis fresh and elegant white was aged on the lees for 9 months. Bright and lemony with pure vanilla notes, this medium/full-body wine is complex and balanced, and has a pleasing length and character. It is just now entering its drinking window and has potential to age further.
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Corton Bressandes Grand Cru
Read moreVery nice ruby/purple robe with a nose of black cherry. Rich, with fruity expressions of vanilla and liquorice. An elegant and pure texture with very fine tannins and a beautiful structure. This wine can be kept for 20 years.
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Waipara West Late Harvest Chard
Read moreThe 2009 Late Harvest Chardonnay has a lively green straw colour. A complex and creamy aroma of honeysuckle, orange blossom and pineapple. The wine is made in a sweet style with a full palate accompanied by flavours of dried fig caramelized banana and melons. It finishes long with tropical fruit and zest.
