No rhyme nor reason here.
Canard-Duchenes NV Brut-
I need to find out exactly what lot this is from. It is one of the best NV Bruts that I have tasted in a long time. It is perfectly balanced and dry with loads of crisp detail. Lovely stuff.
’99 Arnoux Vosne-Romanee Suchots-
This is excellent but still tight. I will wait a few years before opening another. It clearly is well balanced with loads of Vosne-ish character but it is like a sail that is wrapped and yet to unfurl. Will be great one day.
’88 Barthod Chambolle Musigny Charmes 1er-
This is very '88 with lots of detail and even more structure and acidity. In fact, I think it is s a great example of how high acidity impacts a wines overall structural balance. In this case, I don’t think the fruit will ever win the battle as this is still pretty austere and the fruit is running out of steam. Still enjoyable and mature but not great.