14 August 2012: Recently, we've enjoyed a few burgundies.....
2000 Meursault Perrières, Lafon
Golden robe. More developed nose than anticipated. Very intense fig, ripe pear, marzipan, with earthy and spicy notes. Rounded waxy texture, with same stony/mineraly notes on palate. Rich but well-balanced and a long finish. Perhaps a little short of acidity to ensure a long life ahead. Drink now. 17.5/20
1996 Bonnes Mares, Roumier
A beautifully balanced and elegant wine. Aromatically very enticing, black fruit, sous-bois, mushroom and spicy aromas. Quite mute on the palate initially, despite being decanted for an hour, took a good part of 2 hours for the palate to become more interesting. A wine of incredible elegance and balance, understated power and richness that would be very rewarding for years to come. A tad too young at this point. Drink from 2015+. 18/20
1997 Grands Echézeaux, Engel
A classic mature Burgundian nose of tertiary notes of autumn pot pourri, Asian spices of coriander seeds and five spice, farmyard and rusty nail, with some underlying compote of black fruit, slightly burnt. Probably just past peak...but I still like the acidity (which cut through the cream in my chicken in vin jaune sauce) and the very harmonious mouthfeel, still showing a nicely integrated structure. Great food wine, so approachable now, so easy to enjoy. Slightly drying on the finish, but not yet a worry at this stage. Drink now. 16.5/20
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