The 1998 Remoissenet Montrachet is now fully mature in my view. In the nose dark yellow fruit .. pineapple, white peach, hazelnuts - with a foundation of stony minerality. The warmer and sweeter notes like acacia and fique with hints of quince becomes more intense with air and as the temperature …
Burgundy white
Philippe Pacalet, Corton Charlemagne 2011
The Philippe Pacalet whites need time to unfold and blossom - especially the Corton-Charlemagne. The 2011 tasted recently is now beginng to show, and I must say this is one of the better 2011 whites I have tasted recently - a wine with a fine future ahead of it. The nose is now beyond the exotic …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Corton Charlemagne 2011
Domaine Lamy-Caillat, Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 2015
The 2015 Chassagne Les Caillerets from Domaine Lamy Caillat is a mixed bag ... but showing fine elements when served chilled. The nose offer fine minerality - hint of fennel - oak, citrus and some exotic orchard fruits. On the palate rich but balanced - with the oak working well to support the ample …
[Read more...] about Domaine Lamy-Caillat, Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 2015
Domaine Heitz-Lochardet, Chassagne La Maltroie 2014
The Chassagne-Montrachet La Maltroie 2014 is a delightful wine - confirming the greatness and refinement of the 2014 vintage. The bouquet is crisp and focused - lovely citrusdriven fruit and a detailed minerality - slightly reductive. On the palate finely balanced - focused with a fine and refined …
[Read more...] about Domaine Heitz-Lochardet, Chassagne La Maltroie 2014
Bourchard Pere et Fils, Montrachet 2015
The tasting Grandes Maisons Grands Cru during Grands Jours de Bourgogne included the opportunity to taste some of the big wines from the 2015 vintage – wines I rarely have the chance to taste and evaluate from bottle. The Bourchard Pere et Fils Montrachet 2015 - is a rather mighty wine - …
[Read more...] about Bourchard Pere et Fils, Montrachet 2015