5/19/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Daffodil yellow; initially dramatically strange after a couple of minutes provided an intriguing enticement; a tropical note underpinned by a lovely purity which persists on the fin. Probably will age well but no need.

5/19/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Disgorged 07:23. Very pale; subtle in the extreme, rose hip; more to the palate but ultimately lacks impact. Fine finish, though.

5/19/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

(2018 disgorged 09/21) fine mousse, brioche; ‘winey’, brisk acidity underpins a certain richness; distinguished finish. Now & next 3+ years. Extended length.

5/18/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Red brick rim, deepish core; fully evolved nose, gamey, leaf mould; brusque fruit, terse tannins, supple mid-palate; grippy finish, very long. This needs food. Plenty of air & drinking soon.

5/17/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Deep yellow; complex, spicy, some oak, apple; muffled palate, marked acidity; strict finish. Very long & needs time. Likely plenty of upside.

5/16/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Pronounced colour; an attractive nose, measured; good shape, medium weight; fully mature.

5/14/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Startling Victoria plum colour snazzy nose, bags of candied fruit, some wood; soft tannins, plush fruit, low acidity; flattering finish, though assertive final note. Best left alone for a year or two.

5/12/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Very pale; lean, lemon peel, remains tight, steely; plenty on the finish.

5/12/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Orange marmalade in colour; nutty then more nuts, with treacle lurking in the background; dry, tanging with barest hint of sweetness; flavour packed intense finish.

5/12/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Extensive green rim on old oak colour; nose rather inexpressive; palate explosive, intense; lingering, glorious finish. Ageless.

5/11/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Deep gold; 'barley sugar"; tremendous intensity, plenty of cut, very sweet indeed; impressive but......Drink & next two decades.

5/11/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Sound, weighty, direct. Firmly put in its place by an Auslese.

5/11/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Lovely, on the rich side, racy, delicious. Plenty of time in hand

5/11/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Deep colour; solidity on the nose; breadth to plate, rather foursquare & in the house style; lacks flair on long finish. Doubtlessly will age well but to what purpose?

5/11/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Weak colour; old school (cf Anthony Hanson) bouquet; good depth & balance. Monolithic & unevolving but hel4 up well over a few hours. No need to rush but fully developed.

5/11/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Good colour; typical ethereal bouquet from CT; sets out with NSD earthiness bur evolves during four hours into a silky, sleek red Burgundy. Some would consider this underpowered, it is well balanced & proportioned wine. Best drunk soon.

5/11/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Good colour; shy nose, wet sandstone; initially stylish & Puligny-like this became disjointed. Flatters to deceive. Drink up

5/11/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Pale; redeuctuve style remains but lower key; smokey, judicious kiss of oak, (vanilla blancmage; on the richer side, rounded, shapely; at peak.

5/11/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Bright yellow, quiet mousse; initial barrel fermentation dominates, later freshens up; on the elegant spectrum; graceful finish. Drink soon

5/10/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Garnet; reduction quickly blows off, cherries & other red fruit, later classic green leaf; supple, tannins tamed, refreshing acidity, med-full bodied; finishes with aplomb. Very long. At peak.

5/8/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Mid-colour; cherries, a broad sweep; fulsome, chunky even, refreshing acidity, plenty on the ample finish. Needed a couple of hours to shine. Can be drunk now & over next 5+ years.

5/6/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Pale, star-bright; delicate, citrussy edge, sleek; dry, deft, focused; clean as a whistle. Vitality on a crisp finish. Plenty more to come. Leave for 3 years.

5/5/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Pronounced colour; initially showy, calms down into a sleek, saline bouquet; some richness but has cut; rounded finish. Open for business, currently. This is modern Chablis.

5/3/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Continues to drink well. Polished & real depth.

5/3/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Holding g well. Touch of Brett & gruffness but enjoyable.

5/4/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Tasty & rather decent.

4/29/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Mid-colour; initially sub-trop notes, later appley, rather smart; restrained, good mid-palate, an attractive bite which follows through to the finish. Will hold but drink soon.

4/26/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Maroon colour; rounded, warm, inviting red fruits; supple, engaging palate. At peak.

4/26/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Pale; complex, initially oxidative to for as warms toasted nuts; vibrant acidity, well weighted, flavour packed; finishes vigorously. Drink now & next decade. (cuvée SCH -3)

4/28/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Mauve tinged rim, pale; bouquet redolent of bowl o' cherries; light, fresh feel to palate; vivacious finish. More to come?

4/27/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Pretty mid-garnet; loads of new oak smothers rich red fruits; integrated oak to fore then rich fruit kicks in, supple , well balanced; well-mannered finish. Will age & hopefully the oak (typical Sylvie E) will be absorbed.

4/25/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Pale; strict, focused, plain & then expressive, later; initially Pinot Blanc-like, with air this is demonstrative, riveting; finishes clean as a whistle. Very long indeed.

4/23/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Retains deep colour; plum & tar, lifted red fruits; fresh feel, medium weight, a tight core; vitality on the rounded finish. Long. Time in hand.

3/26/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Decent enough, fruit holding up quite well

4/21/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Full garnet; raspberries, leafy; untamed tannins are softening but to fore; low ph, medium/full, compact; expansive finish shows a touch of class, long. Give this a couple of years.

4/20/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Deep; pulsating, blast of brawny dark fruits; grunt & punch to the palace, spicy; powerful finish.

4/19/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Retains colour; lifted bouquet, ‘natural’ tendency; slender, snappy fruit; shrill finish. Fading. Needs drinking up.

4/17/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Youthful colour; breezy bouquet, pepper, smoky edge, crisp red fruit, more weight than expected but medium bodied at most, tannins not fully resolved, grainy, sculpted finish. Drink now & next couple of years.

4/14/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Smoke salmon pink; ravishing strawberries fruit: refreshing, rosehip; vibrant finish. Yet to peak.

8/1/2022 - chbeaumont wrote:

pale; lovely, delicate nose; rather stiff on the palate. Is this on the up or downside - lacked charm on finish (Disgorged May 2021)

4/13/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Deep garnet; low-key but typical claret, though more red than black fruits; mid-weight, integrated; measured finish, decent grip. At peak.

4/12/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Primrose colour; flinty. apples, smart; dry, tension at its core; good shape & persistence on very long finish.

4/11/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Pronounced yellow; showy, loud; ripe, a mouthful; overbearing finish. Longish. Drink up. A good accompaniment to roast pork.

4/9/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Advanced colour, old gold; nutty, honeyed bouquet; similar on palate plus spicy; there is a freshness on an extended finish. Fully mature bit it help up well . Nevertheless drink up.

4/9/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Shade deeper than 2023, ie remains pale; classic, expansive bouquet, spearmint & the merest petrol note; bone dry, lovely poise, touch phenolic yet ripe. Deft, lingering finish. Fully open for business.

4/8/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Pale; limes kumquat & cress, penetrating; sleek, not overbearingly dry, accessible; pinpoint focus on an extended finish. Needs more time, of course.

4/9/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Deep, rich colour; red berried, pretty nose, later some rusticity; more on the palate, rounded & inviting, simplistic; a rustic edge to finish. Enjoyable but drink up.

4/6/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Pale, brick red; band-aid & lozenges on nose, ferrous - this cleaned up after an hour; palate retains focus & presence; finishes assertively. Drink soon.

4/5/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Mid-yellow; restrained, taut; chiselled, linear, a banana element which jarrs; lean finish. More reductive than at a recent tasting.

4/4/2024 - chbeaumont wrote:

Consistent to previous bottle but a certain spark missing, tonight