2002 Chablis Valmur, Raveneau
Bright lemony robe. Mineral edge, focused, precise and linear dimensions, citrus, ripe pear. Beautifully balanced with age rounding out the raciness of youthful acidity, adding some mature spicy and honeyed nuances. A magnificent drop that testifies to superb craftsman, albeit showing some signs of age in terms of energy level. I rather miss the crispness and vivacity that I love about Chablis. Drinking very well now. For my enjoyment, I would not put this past next 3-4 years. 17/20
Bright lemony robe. Mineral edge, focused, precise and linear dimensions, citrus, ripe pear. Beautifully balanced with age rounding out the raciness of youthful acidity, adding some mature spicy and honeyed nuances. A magnificent drop that testifies to superb craftsman, albeit showing some signs of age in terms of energy level. I rather miss the crispness and vivacity that I love about Chablis. Drinking very well now. For my enjoyment, I would not put this past next 3-4 years. 17/20
1966 Grands Echezeaux, Leroy
Animal, savoury, bacon fat, sous bois, wild mushrooms. VS creeping in but more as a source of freshness than a quality detraction at this point of its life. An elegant mature Bourgogne Grand Cru, silkily textured, still showing freshness and begging devoted appreciation, defying the oxidative effects of time. At peak now. 17/20 (Richard scored this 18/20)
Animal, savoury, bacon fat, sous bois, wild mushrooms. VS creeping in but more as a source of freshness than a quality detraction at this point of its life. An elegant mature Bourgogne Grand Cru, silkily textured, still showing freshness and begging devoted appreciation, defying the oxidative effects of time. At peak now. 17/20 (Richard scored this 18/20)
