Category Archives: Pinot Noir

Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin “Clos St. Jacques” 1er cru 2006

Posted on September 18, 2011 by michel

Rousseau, Smousseau. As much as I try to struggle to like them – I love them big time – spades and spades – clean with minerals and purity and pastilles- feminine silky palate. It is young but not painful to … Continue reading →

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Domaine Michel Lafarge “L’Exception” Bourgogne Passetoutgrain 2005

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Lincoln

Madame Bize-Leroy is popping over for lunch tomorrow; she was jabbering in French to me over the phone during the week and hopefully I have understood her correctly, so I went searching for something to share. During the process, I … Continue reading →

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Jean-Claude Boisset Chambolle-Musigny 2004

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Lincoln

Another 2004 Burgundy, and actually my initial impression was that this one wasn’t too bad. Or perhaps I just had low expectations. Some brownness in the colour. On the nose, it’s got green stalk, nettles, dirt and a touch of … Continue reading →

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Dinner with Monsieur Burgundy #1

Posted on September 7, 2011 by michel

I have had dinner with Mr Burgundy many times but don’t normally write notes – it isn’t the done thing – appreciation is all key with a few double blind wines thrown in. Saturday night was Riverfire so we charred … Continue reading →

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Rahona Valley Pinot Noir 2006

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Lincoln

A taster. From Red Hill in the Mornington Peninsula. Seems odd to find a 2006 wine available now, but perhaps a right-minded person is keeping wines back until they are ready to drink. Quite big and glossy, some pine needles … Continue reading →

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Leroy Pommard “Les Vignots” 2001

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Lincoln

This isn’t really a tasting note, more of a tasting vibe. But as it happens we went out on Saturday night for a dinner and amongst a gaggle of tremendous wines, we had this one. And it was not a … Continue reading →

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Akarua Rua Pinot Noir 2010

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Lincoln

I must admit that Central Otago isn’t normally my cup’o’tea. End of preamble. A good deep red in colour. Nice florals, black cherries and a bit of beetroot, and some spice too. Initial impressions are of a full flavoured palate … Continue reading →

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Pyramid Valley Cowley Family Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Lincoln

My wife said, “Not another one!!”. Well, I am back here again. But luckily, with better results this time, and though the wine is still “out there”, this one is within the bounds of what I find enjoyable. Red in … Continue reading →

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Pyramid Valley Earth Smoke Pinot Noir 2009

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Lincoln

After my experience with the Angel Flower wine I did some research and found this on the Pyramid Valley website, relating specifically to this wine: Note: Despite their saline energy and great extract, one could be forgiven for believing that … Continue reading →

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Pyramid Valley Angel Flower Pinot Noir 2009

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Lincoln

The colour is a distinct surprise: a rusty brown and quite cloudy. Is this right? Well it is unfiltered and unfined so it is a possibility. A nose of brown sugar, malt, cherries and strawberries and old wood. The palate … Continue reading →

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