As you might know I'm a big admirer of wines with a strong expression of the terroir. It was therefore a great pleasure to visit Jean-Noël Gagnard in Chassagne on my May 2012 trip to Burgundy. Jean-Noël Gagnard is one of the most exiting domaines in Chassagne Montrachet, as they are producing …
Burgundy white
Jean-Noël Gagnard, Chassagne Les Chaumes 2010
The Chassagne Montrachet Les Chaumes is a village wine produced from a village lieut dit located just south of the village. In the bouquet fine fruit notes - melon, peach, grapefruit and other citrus notes. On the palate good concentration and minerality, a quite rich aromatic profile. While rich …
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Domaine Roulot, Les Tessons – Clos de Mon Plaisir 2008
The 2008 Meursault Les Tessons - Clos de Mon Plaisir from Roulot is slightly closed. The bouquet is showing some yellow fruit - melon and notes of pear - with hints of lemon zest and grapefruit. On the palate quite lush fruit and a good focus from the underlying acidity and minerality. This medium …
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Francois Mikulski, Meursault Charmes 2008
The 2008 Meursault Charmes from Mikulski is slightly closed. The bouquet is showing some yellow fruit - melon and notes of pear. The oak is slightly forward in the nose, together with citrus notes ... lemon zest and grapefruit. On the palate quite subble for a 08, with a good underlying acidity and …
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Francois Mikulski, Meursault Poruzots 2010
The 2010 Meursault Poruzots is quite a step up from the village wine. The bouquet offer melon and pear, with citrus notes - lemon and grapefruit. The fresh and vibrant minerality is present in the nose, and the crisp acidity is beautifully interlinged with the citrus notes. On the palate quite a …
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