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6 magnums per lot
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Bouchard Père et Fils, La Romanée
1982 magnum (2)
1987 magnum (2)
1989 magnum (2)
Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits
In original wooden case
1982** Moderately Good for Red, ***Good for White.
Fine spring weather resulted in a rapid fruit setting without any drawbacks. What followed was a text book summer and warm start of autumn, in all what more could one wish for. However there was little green harvesting at the time so the resulting crop was huge. Pinot noir is very sensitive to high production it’s there where we see the character of the vintage, despite the ideal growing conditions. The red wines were light and offered immediate drinking pleasure in their early life, the whites did much better as Chardonnay is less sensitive to high cropping levels. The best climates could still provide some surprises.
Recorked in 2006.
Tasting note: Nose of elegance with hint of caramel. On the taste well balanced with finesse in elegant style. Soft and subtle final. Well developed. BPF.
1987:
Light colour, brickred. Fresh nose of berries. Fruity, elegant, blond tobacco. Light but well-balanced wine. BPF.
1989**** Very Good for Red & White.
Interesting contrast to the more reserved 88’s. Wines of charm with a rich opulent character.
After a warm March and some frost in April, which reduced the crop size, the flowering started in early May. The summer was very hot with some rain end of July. This weather continued until the harvest making for intense full rich grapes. This character shows through on the wines. The whites have always been fairly rich and rounded, leaning towards a full bodied style. The best terroirs show better balance with lingering acidity behind the luscious fruit.
Tasting note: Lovely colour. Finely wooded, subtle, mocha note, a wine of class. Good potential. Beautiful bottle worthy of its appellation. BPF.
6 magnums per lot
1982 magnum (2)
1987 magnum (2)
1989 magnum (2)
Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits
In original wooden case
1982** Moderately Good for Red, ***Good for White.
Fine spring weather resulted in a rapid fruit setting without any drawbacks. What followed was a text book summer and warm start of autumn, in all what more could one wish for. However there was little green harvesting at the time so the resulting crop was huge. Pinot noir is very sensitive to high production it’s there where we see the character of the vintage, despite the ideal growing conditions. The red wines were light and offered immediate drinking pleasure in their early life, the whites did much better as Chardonnay is less sensitive to high cropping levels. The best climates could still provide some surprises.
Recorked in 2006.
Tasting note: Nose of elegance with hint of caramel. On the taste well balanced with finesse in elegant style. Soft and subtle final. Well developed. BPF.
1987:
Light colour, brickred. Fresh nose of berries. Fruity, elegant, blond tobacco. Light but well-balanced wine. BPF.
1989**** Very Good for Red & White.
Interesting contrast to the more reserved 88’s. Wines of charm with a rich opulent character.
After a warm March and some frost in April, which reduced the crop size, the flowering started in early May. The summer was very hot with some rain end of July. This weather continued until the harvest making for intense full rich grapes. This character shows through on the wines. The whites have always been fairly rich and rounded, leaning towards a full bodied style. The best terroirs show better balance with lingering acidity behind the luscious fruit.
Tasting note: Lovely colour. Finely wooded, subtle, mocha note, a wine of class. Good potential. Beautiful bottle worthy of its appellation. BPF.
6 magnums per lot
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