New Release
Reviewed: 23 November 2011
Some smart young wines on show here. For a list of stockists, contact Lamont’s in Cottesloe.
This was not a blind tasting, so the usual caveat applies: My points are an indication only.
Reviewed
Sylvain Mosnier – Petite Chablis – 2009 (16.5). Appealing mineral and flint, with a little honey. Quite developed, with peachy fruit. Not overly long or complex, but satisfying.
Philippe Chavy – Chardonnay – Bourgogne – 2009 (17). Lovely nose with stonefruit that is ripe yet focussed. Impressive wine. There are hints of pineapple and smoky match strike, with fresh fruit to close. Quite linear in the palate, this is an enjoyable wine with stonefruit on a creamy finish.
Sylvain Mosnier – Chablis – 1er Cru – Cote de Lechet – 2008 (18). Wow, lovely nose. This really sucks you in. Minerals to the fore, with flint, match strike and wet pebble. The density of fruit here is remarkable. Long and fine, this has really pure fruit. Still quite young and closed, there is real potential here. A fine wine and classic Chablis.
Philippe Chavy – Puligny Montrachet – 2009 (17.5). More honey here, peach and apricot with subtle spice. Quite linear and precise, this is very youthful. Not as generous as some, but a lovely example. A blend of sub-regions.
Darviot Perrin – Meursault – Clos de la Velle – 2007 (17.5). Superb nose. Creamy, with stonefruit. Lovely oak and lees integration. Superb fruit with marvellous texture. The finish falls away but will build with time. Pineapple develops on the close.
Philippe Chavy – Meursault – 1er Cru – Les Charmes – 2009 (18.5). Very closed. The palate is outstanding. The texture and mouth-feel are spot on. Very fine and creamy, the palate is almost seamless. Give it 5 years, but it will be superb.
Jean Marc Millot – Cote de Nuits Villages – Aux Faulques – 2009 (17). Lovely nose of ripe cherry and hints of strawberry. Vibrant palate of strawberry and spice. A degree of complexity on a fruit driven finish. Reasonable mouth-feel and good length.
Philippe Livera – Gevrey Chambertin – Clos Village – 2009 (17). More complexity to the nose and palate. This has silky fruit. Not that dense, though the finish is fine and elegant.
Humbert Freres – Gevrey Chambertin – 1er Cru – Poissenot – 2009 (17.5). Dense, but very closed. Cherry, tar and spice all vie for attention on the palate. This has quite muscular tannins, but they are ripe and fine. Good oak and very good finish. Smart wine that will only get better!
Jean Marc Millot – Vosne-Romanee – 1er Cru Les Suchots – 2009 (18.2). Seductive, silky and mouth-filling. Spice, cedar, tar and cherry the main flavours. Everything there, but needs time to show its best. Remarkable length and persistence.
Jean Marc Millot – Echezeaux – Grand Cru – 2009 (18+). Pure seduction up front, though the very fine tannins build and shut down the finish. Will be a star, but I would like to see it in a year to see how it has come together.