Wine Raconteur

2007 - Domaine Olivier Pithon - La Coulee - Cotes du Roussillon


Score: 15/20 Concluded by my 5element tasting method

Nose of spice, touch of cranberries. Touch of anise 7 intensifying cinnamon & apple, feels like having a apple pie from Macdonal. Overall one dimensional but hit the spot. Well balance of tannins. The fruits seem to come from young vines.
Lingering finish but a bit boring.
The producer, Pithon, is one of the pioneers of the modern dry style of Roussillon region. He owns 15 hectares of vineyards in the eastern Pyrenees. Soils are primarily granite and shale with bits of clay & marl.
Certified Biodynamic. This wine is made form a 3 hectare of parcel. Blending are Grenache, Carignan & syrah. Typical blend from the south.

Domain Gérard Mugneret - Vosne Romanée - 2006


Score 16.75/20 Concluded by my actual tasting notes.
Very focus raspberry, bright fruits. Hint of cherries. minerals, a dynamic finish with layers of subtleties.
Still pretty tight, needs more time.
This wine coming from a 2.58hectare parcel of old vines (50yrs) The soil is limestone with pebbles, well drained clay.

Domaine du Comté Ligner Belair - La Colombiere - Vosne Romanée


Breathtaking panoply of fruits, coffee beans, cedar, star anise. intense earth , dried flowers, hint of Vetiver. Super refine. Finish with clove, pepper. Sleek tannins provide the ability for the long haul. This wine gave real emotional impact.
This wine coming from the Domaine’s 0.78 hectare of parcel, old vines of 60-70 years of age. Limestone & pebbles soil.

Domaine Sylvain Cathiard - 1er cru Aux Reignots - Vosne Romanee 2004


Score: 18.25/20
Intoxicating earth, oakmoss, surrounded by minerals. impeccable balance of acidity. full of life & vigour. Truly brought me euphoria. Velvety density with lots of charm. Amber & Truffle earth subside on back of my palate. Finish is significant and surreal. Be patient, this wine will be a killer in 6-8 year time.
The Aux Reignots is a 1.62 hectare of premier cru, just uphill of La Romanee and Romane conti. elevation of 280-320m. well drained sandy soil , clay limestone mixture. Considered to be one of the greatest vineyard in Burgundy.