The producer Jean Dupont is unknown to me, and this is also my first white Burgundy from the vintage 1973. The Meursault 1973 is however a pretty special wine - still fresh and crisp after nearly 30 years. The bouquet is still quite youthful, and only a slight cheasy notes is indicating the true …
Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 2010
The Chassagne Les Caillerets 2010 from Ramonet is a truly beautiful effort. In the bouquet lovely ripe yellow fruit with notes of pear, melon - hints of acacia and anis. A lovely playful minerality and acidity is adding to the the complexity of the nose - very refined and a bit understated. On the …
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Tasting of Domaine Armand Rousseau 2011 from Cask
Domaine Armand Rousseau is one of the iconic producers in Burgundy, and have maintained this position for decades. Under the leadership of Eric Rousseau they have furthermore improved the quality of the entry level wines, and the whole lineup is now among the very best in the Cote de Nuits. I …
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Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, Vosne-Romanee 2010
The Vosne Romanee 2010 from Mugneret-Gibourg is a real beauty. In the bouquet lovely pure cool pinot fruit with notes of cherries, cherry stones and forest berries. On the palate finely balanced cool pinot fruit with jelly styled impression of berries, and a slight candied touch. It's transparent …
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Philippe Pacalet, Bourgogne Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2011
The Pacalet Bourgogne Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2011 is a small step up in concentration from the standard Pinot Noir. In the bouquet cherries and cherry stones, with hints of strawberries and vanilla. On the palate good fruit concentration - need a bit of air to unfold. Has a good crisp acidity, juicy …
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