Sympathetic trio
Bruno Paillard N. P. U. (Nec Plus Ultra) Brut 2008
This exclusive champagne, from the exceptional 2008 vintage, is a blend of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir, sourced from Grand Cru vineyards. Beyond its light golden color, it possesses fine bubbles and boasts complex aromas of stone fruits and candied orange peel. The palate is soft, gentle, generous, and ample, coating the mouth nicely with a great texture and concentration, finishing with a long, chalky aftertaste. Loved it!
Jean-Claude Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Boudriotte" 2018
When it comes to white Burgundy and Chassagne, Ramonet is definitely one of my favorite producers. I was really pleased and surprised by how fresh this "Boudriotte" 2018 was. The robe has a pale golden color with slightly green reflections. The nose is fresh, with enticing notes of pear and citrus rind, mingling with toasted bread and mineral notes. The palate mirrors the nose with elegance, refined texture, excellent structure, balance, vibrancy, and focus, culminating in a lingering mineral finish. Superb!
Chateau Pavie 1er Grand Cru Classe A Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2016
I had not tried this wine in a long time, and although it was good, it was not as good as I remembered it from previous tastings. Maybe a down phase, but still definitely worth trying!
It was a good thing I opened it about 45 minutes before serving, as the nose was so timid and closed at opening; it definitely needed decanting.
A Blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, hailed from the excellent 2016 vintage, it combines freshness, elegance, and complexity in a light way. The robe is dark red, with garnet reflections. The nose expresses aromas of ripe red berries, cherry, and red currant, with floral, pepper, and cinnamon nuances. After the subtle attack, the palate is surprisingly fresh and zesty, rather than fleshy and concentrated, yet balanced and well-structured, with integrated tannins. Although I liked it, I would have loved for it to be more substantial, with less of the Cabernet Franc’s slight green pepper bitterness. Maybe just a down phase, as it still has the potential to age further and improve with time.
Cheers! Santé!
Dom
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