1er Cru
932. Domaine Marquis d’Angerville, Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Angles, 2009
I thought I’d randomly open the first of this case, since other 2009s I’ve recently had have been very appealing. This too is showing …
912. Domaine Jean-Marc Boillot, Volnay 1er Cru Les Pitures, 2006
This was an exam example that didn’t arrive in time for an open tasting, so I just opened it for pleasure. A fully-mature – …
886. Château Suduiraut, 1er Cru Classé Sauternes, 1989
An entertaining end to dinner Chez Bruce pre-Christmas, with corkage, Jack, Rob, Kari, Ruth and Helen. After Corton-Charlemagne, Le Dôme 01 and Laforge 03, …
878. Château Suduiraut, 1er Cru Classé Sauternes, 2010
Not quite as beautifully-balanced as the 2010 La Tour Blanche – which just had a touch more acidity – but showing the quality of …
859. François Carillon, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Perrières, 2011
Drank just a couple of days after opening J. L. Chavy’s Perrières, and in a line-up of 3 Puligny 1er Cru 2011s, alongside Referts …
858. Jean-Louis Chavy, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Perrières, 2008
Opened just because, and I’d say this is in early-mid maturity. Another 3-5 years for my 2nd bottle, perhaps. Classic Puligny, I think, and …
830. Château Suduiraut, 1er Cru Classé Sauternes, 2001
In 28-50’s dinner with Christian Seely, some very good wines were served. This was the clear standout though – a very good Château, in …
805. Frédéric Magnien, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaut-Saint-Jacques, 2011
As explained on the prior page, the 1er Cru difference was greater flavour density – real depth – and earthy mineral complexity. Medium colour …
784. Château La Tour Blanche, 1er Cru Classé Sauternes, 2010
A half-bottle of this was fortunate, as I have some unopened bottles in my cellar. Youthful yet drinkable now; a star of the sweet …
746. Domaine Faiveley, Mercurey 1er Cru Clos des Myglands Monopole, 2008
A really nice surprise this, from a non-classic vintage and appellation. Yet a classic, perfumed Pinot Noir. Pale ruby, with a hint of garnet …