……I love it !
A little pre-Adelaide test warm up with some good mates, one of whom is a renowned cricket commentator. The first day’s play was an engaging contest. Test cricket at its best!
2020 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes : Some smoky mineral reduction. Loaded with sappy orchard fruits. Good depth and a hint of lime brulee. The finish is chalky and long and leaves a spicy calling card.
2017 Jobard-Morey Meursault 1er Cru Charmes: The nose has some struck match reduction and toast, along with pure white peach. The palate is intense and possesses quite fine detail. It has a heart of sweet orchard fruit and is lightly spiced. The finish has citrus and mineral cut and persistence is excellent.
2003 Grosset Riesling Polish Hill Clare Valley: Under screwcap, this is perfectly mature. Has some honeysuckle, candied lime, toast and a touch of pterol sneaking in to the aroma profile. The palate is juicy and full. Acidity is totally resolved and the wine is silky against the gums. Citrus notes repeat on the long finish.
2010 Domaine G. Roumier Bonnes Mares, Grand Cru : An evocative nose of blue fruits, purple flowers, earth and stones. It is so crisp and detailed, deep and wide. Great presence in the mouth, builds through the palate and so expansive. Plenty of chew to the incredibly long finish and an underlying cool stoniness. Brilliant!
2014 Domaine Daniel Rion et Fils Clos Vougeot, Grand Cru : Wide open for business. A nose of Asian spice, black cherry and pomegranate. The palate is rich and full, with s strand of licorice weaving through the flavour profile. It is velvety and expansive and still possesses ample chew to the finish.
2001 Tenuta Greppo (Biondi-Santi) Brunello di Montalcino : Gave this plenty pf air and it was singing when we got to it. A deep, savoury nose of iron fillings, dark earth, leather and meat. The palate is quite silky and voluminous. It has so much earthy nuance and some plant matter. There’s ample grip from structural elements and it is persistent.
1995 Castell’in Villa Chianti Classico Riserva: In a magical place. Has the most intense core of black cherry fruit. So much eathy complexity here and a touch of leathery development. Luscious through the mid and good mineral tension on the tail. Harmonious and engaging and so long.
2003 Wendouree Shiraz: Dark, penetrating and sooty. Perfectly ripe blueberry and blood plum fruits. Some eucalypt and menthol. Waves of flavour roll in and the wine is luscious and creamy, with substantial tannins still buried under the flesh. Awesome power but not heavy in the slightest. The finish drives on and on. Still a pup.
