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WINE SPECTATOR Jan. 31 – Feb. 28 2007
Burgundy: 2004 Côte de Beaune/Meursault Meursault Genevières: “Rich, honeyed and very concentrated. The flavors border on apricot, with citronella, hazelnut, mineral and spice from new oak adding grace notes. Very creamy and long, with energy and a vibrant structure. Best from 2008 through 2005.” 94 Points Meursault Perrières: ”Racy, lean and rippling, with new oak…
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WINE SPECTATOR Jan. 24, 2007
The husband-and-wife team of Mounir Saouma and Rotem Brakin are the driving force behind this boutique négociant based in Beaune. They are relative newcomers to Burgundy, releasing their first wines from the 1999 vintage. However, the two have not lost any time in creating red and white Burgundies with rich flavors that showcase a range…
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THICK OR THIN? The 2003 and 2004 vintages present a stark choice for lovers of white Burgundy
By Bruce Sanderson Fans of white Burgundy face an intereseting dilemma, if my recent tastings accurately reflect what’s now offer in retail shops and restaurants. Roughly half the wines in current release are from the hot 2003 vintage; the rest come from the cooler growing season of 2004. There couldn’t be more contrast between these…
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BURGHOUND.COM
Issue 23 Mounir Saouma and his partner Rotem Brakin established their two-person micro-négoce in 1999. They describe the 2004 vintage as having created wines that are for “fans of finesse and those who love classically styled vintages with superb transparency of terroir. In some senses, the ‘04s were very tricky as the growing season was…
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ALLEN MEADOWSISSUE – ISSUE 22 – APRIL 2006
Mounir Saouma and his partner Rotem Brakin established their two-person micro-négoce in 1999. They describe the 2004 vintage as having created wines that are for “fans of finesse and those who love classically styled vintages with superb transparency of terroir. In some senses, the ‘04s were very tricky as the growing season was difficult as…
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Mar-Apr 2006
« Two thousand four was a year not to have a calendar, » said Mounir Saouma. « It was necessary to treat the vines when the vines needed it.
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Sep-Oct 2005
As long-time readers know, Mounir Saouma’s red wines have been outstanding in the past few vintages, but I have not expressed the same confidence level about his whites. This has largely been due to the fact that the wines have been so difficult to taste in late spring, for a number of reasons: his previous…
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EN ATTENDANT LA REVOLUTION – Le Point Special Vin, No. 1721, Sep. 8, 2005
Les producteurs de vin français se posent bien des questions sur leur activité. Mais se préoccupent-ils des problèmes des consommateurs, perdus face à l’offre? Il est temps de se remettre en question. Voici, pour commencer, trois histoires optimistes. La première est celle de Mounir Saouma et Rotem Brakin. Mounir et Rotem sont d’heureux négociants éleveurs…
