Sunday, 22 May 2011

1999 Raveneau Montee de Tonnerre and 1990 Leroy Richebourg

21 May 2011: Simple supper at home - made our favourite pork belly dish!

1999 Raveneau Chablis Montée de Tonnerre

Pale golden colour. A refreshing nose of lemon curd, fig and mineral nose, with toasty, nutty and slightly caramelised nuances. Weighty and creamy textured, much more spicy on the palate, and lively acidity. A wine still in its youth, drinking well today, with much more yet to come in 6-8+ years. 18/20

1990 Leroy Richebourg
Floral, very ripe red berries (a little roasted), mineral, cloves, sweet leather, smokey nose. Quite closed on the palate, requiring a little catching up. Beautifully proportioned and structured, still carrying its ripe tannin effortlessly. Rich and powerful. Finishes long. 18.5/20

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