I do adore the 1996 vintage for white Burgundies - when they are not premoxed. This was the reason why I originally bought three bottles of Batard-Montrachet 1996 from Louis Jadot - around 15 years back or more. Sadly not the bedst investment - one heavily premoxed, one somewhat premoxed and lastly …
Burgundy white
Domaine Coche-Dury, Meursault 1999
The Coche-Dury Meursault 1999 village is still surprisingly fresh. The nose offer classic old school Coche elements seemingly reductive notes with a slight hint of oak. Fruits notes are fresh with some hazelnuts beginning to show. On the palate good intensity .. begining to age with some apple notes …
Domaine Bachelet, Chassagne Blanchot Dessus 2010
Even better than last time - the 2010 Blanchot Dessus from Domaine Jean-Claude Bachelet is showing the best sides of Chassagne 1er crus. In the nose pure and airy white and yellow fruit brought forward by a vibrant and citrus infused filligree minerality. On the palate very intense with grand cru …
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Domaine Comte de Vogüé, Musigny Blanc 2015
The white Musigny from Vogüé is now back - and bottled - a treat to have the opportunity to taste it after the elevage. As with most 2015s whites it has really gained focus and structural presence after botling. It’s clearly not a acidity driven vintage - but the 2015 whites do offer a charming …
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Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne Montrachet Les Vergers 2008
The 2008 Les Vergers is a beauty .. I adore the 2008 whites. The nose is still vibrant and fresh - but quite some maturing notes - hazelnuts, brioche and a lovely salty minerality. On the palate lovely freshness and focus - good weight and balance - tremendous energy from the vibrant acidity. From a …
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