Category Archives: Pinot Noir

Domaine des Croix Beaune Pertuisots 1er cru 2006

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Lincoln

A transparent red in colour. An elegant nose, pink florals, minerals, undergrowth, cherry fruits, and a touch of nutmeg, dried herbs and creamy oak. All very subtle and nuanced. The palate showed red fruits and minerals, lovely structure and balance, … Continue reading →

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Faiveley Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2005

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Lincoln

And more Pinot Noir. I don’t know what I’m going to do with all the Cabernet in the cellar because I’m just not inclined to drink it at the moment. Perhaps this wine will make me try a bottle or … Continue reading →

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Wickhams Road Pinot Noir 2010

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Lincoln

A second label from the crew at Hoddles Creek. Retailed around the $16 mark I think, but I cannot see it on their website at the moment so I think it has sold out. But surely the 2011 cannot be … Continue reading →

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Yering Station Pinot Noir 2010

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Lincoln

A winery sample that has been on the tasting bench for a couple of months. Nicely perfumed: red cherries, rose petals, wood spices, forest floor and a hint of liqueured cherries. The palate is initially very tight: cherry fruits, spice, … Continue reading →

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Bouchard Père et fils Beaune Grèves “Vigne de L’Enfant Jésus” 1er cru 2002

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Lincoln

A “Baby J”, though don’t refer to it as such when conversing with a Frenchman, and especially a suit from Bouchard; you will get one of those looks. Anyway, I was sure I’ve reviewed this before, but perhaps that was … Continue reading →

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Wither Hills Pinot Noir 2009

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Lincoln

I was looking for a cheapish Pinot; I do love the Hoddles Creek, but there’s only so much of it that I can drink. Anyway, so I bought a case of this wine on spec from Winestar for $19.90 per … Continue reading →

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Maison Dujac Fils et Père Gevrey-Chambertin 2006

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Lincoln

The Burghound note for this wine was not terribly useful, as apparently the wine was suffering ‘strong reduction’ (noted in a January 2008 tasting). I am not sure how Allen makes judgements under these conditions, but I suppose he’s tasted … Continue reading →

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Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Chambolle-Musigny “Les Fuées” 1er cru 2004

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Lincoln

A leaker from release. Didn’t notice until I got the bottle home and couldn’t be asked to take it back to the store. And not having been allocated much J.-F. wine I was hopeful. The cork was soaked through, but … Continue reading →

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Bouchard Père et fils Volnay “Caillerets” Ancienne Cuvée Carnot 1er cru 2005

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Lincoln

The picture is a normal bottle, but the wine tried was actually a little ‘un: only 375ml, which is sometimes just the right amount. Moderation is my new motto. A terrific nose: rich fruits with minerals, undergrowth, blackberries, black cherries … Continue reading →

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Domaine Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet “Morgeot” 1er cru 2002

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Lincoln

A surprise packet from the cellar. Attractively musky red fruits, cranberries and cherries, quite glossy and sexy, wood spices with sweet spices too. Each swirl enlivens the nose – very nice. The palate showed some maturity, but it still had … Continue reading →

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