Salon, Heitz Martha's Vineyard, Cathiard, Figeac and more

2008 Sylvain Cathiard Chambolle-Musigny Les Clos de L'Orme
Bright ruby. Red berries. Scented, bit woody nose at first but blows over. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, a bit rough on the edges, should have fruit to back it, good length. 89

1995 Salon
Watery golden, tiny bubbles. Yeast, brioche, detailed nose, not the most intense nose, layered, bakery, hint of crust, some ripe lemons far back and apples, touch of spices. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, transparent yet intense, nuanced, detailed, bordering on hollow but the layers and nuances brings it back in the game, truly long. 94-95

2001 Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux
Oxidized bottle.

2002 Heitz Martha's Vineyard
Deep ruby. Rich, ripe, dark fruits, exotic, spices, layered, intense nose, flirting. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, rich, some coffee notes, sexy and long. Young plants after phylloxera attack in the mid nineties. Impressive. 93

2001 Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne
Served blind. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, sea front, detailed, elegant nose, almost flinty, citrus, sea weed, lovely and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, lovely balance, cool fruits, minerals, almost stoney, very elegant. Little bit short. 91

2008 Château Figeac
Served blind. Ruby. Scented, cassis, light scented note, some floral notes, elegant and nothing jumps out nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, spicy, somewhat exotic, elegant and lovely balance, long. 94

1989 Château Léoville Barton
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, some violets, light thyme note, dark fruits, leather and cedar nose, flirting nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant, detailed, still somewhat firm, slightly rustic, leaner palate, faint iodine note. Long. 92