2011

Shows a slight edge with charcoal game and tobacco notes out front. The core of steeped fig and macerated black currant fruit is studded with ganache and waits in reserve. Reveals a smoldering edge on the finish offering a flicker... Read More

The 2011 d'Yquem seems to be a close cousin of the 2001 and possibly the 1988. Light gold in color restrained but pure and noble it offers an intense bouquet of honeysuckle caramelized apricot and white peach with a subtle... Read More

The quintessential elegant style of Pomerol the 2011 La Conseillante offers copious aromas of raspberries mulberries and spring flowers. Medium-bodied with pure fruit seamlessly integrated tannin acidity and wood and a soft velvety... Read More

Tasted at the château the 2011 Montrose is a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon 22% Merlot 12% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot picked between 2-27 September. The nose does not possess the exuberance of the 2008 a little conservative... Read More

My impression is that the 2011 Pichon Lalande will have its day one day. For now big burly tannins give the 2011 a decidedly monolithic feel. To be sure there is plenty of fruit density and power lurking in the glass but the 2011... Read More

Ponsot 2011 Mixed Case
(1 bottle each of: Corton Charlemagne, Montrachet, Corton Bressandes, Corton, Chambertin, Chapelle Chambertin, Charmes Chamberetin, Chambertin Clos de Beze, Griotte Chambertin, Clos Vougeot, Clos la Roche,... Read More