Monthly Archives: November 2011

Ch Chasse-Spleen 2002

Posted on 21 November 2011 by Gary Bowering

Medium red young robe. Lovely smoky, cigar box scents with blackcurrants and plums and a lanolin back note. Grippy tannins; good fruit; elegant with a nice mineral backbone. Good length. Classic Bordeaux but too tannic on the finish. Interesting that … Continue reading →

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Champagne Aubry Classique Brut N/V

Posted on 18 November 2011 by Gary Bowering

Light gold with good fine bead. Nice clean nose with some yeast lees, green apple and a touch of stone fruit. Palate clean and bright with good acid and light yeasty character. Good length. An elegant rather than full champagne. … Continue reading →

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