Bottega: quality Prosecco and Prosecco Rosé 
Book 5 Index 
951. Mullineux, Syrah Swartland, 2011 
950. W & J Graham & Co, 30 Year Old Tawny Port, NV (2010) 
949. Cartuxa, Pêra-Manca Branco Évora, 2012 
948. Pella, Xi-Ro Cuvée Experimentale, NV Côte d’Or
806. Domaine Robert Chevillon, Nuits-Saint-Georges Vieilles Vignes, 2009
This was the odd one out in a vertical of 2008, 2010 and 2011 1er Cru Perrières Nuits-St-Georges. Only the VV villages 2009 was …
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 …
804. Frédéric Magnien, Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes, 2011
This and its 1er Cru partner were the 2011 Gevrey-Chambertin examples, and they were both very good. Many thanks to Becca for giving me …
771. Joseph Drouhin, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, 2011
But this was the star of the show – maybe not £88 great, but really showed its class. Fennel herb, celery, cream, chalky, lees, …
770. Jean-Marc Pillot, Puligny-Montrachet Les Noyers Bret, 2011
Similar fennel, cream and yellow fruit profile, broadly, as the 1er cru, but without such fruit intensity or length. Oak further in the background, …
755. Vincent Girardin, Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru, 2005
The hit of Christmas – a lovely elegant yet deep, minerally yet with some fruit, savoury yet creamy. Very satisfying. I think the cool, …
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 …
700. Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet, 2005
Given the comparative ripeness of the 2005 vintage, this is a bit of a lean, mean, minerally Puligny. Mid gold. Dry, smoky, ‘gunflint’, mineral-led …
686. Pierre Bourée, Gevrey-Chambertin, 2001
Not necessarily an auspicious vintage or producer, but a very interesting Burgundy nevertheless. Fragrant aromatics are the key to this, though sadly just missing …
683. Joseph Faiveley, Meursault, 2008
A slightly ‘hard’ streak of acidity takes this a little out-of-balance, which is a shame, for an otherwise pretty good wine. Pale gold. Medium …