The Montrachet 2014 from Bouchard is one of the very best whites I have tasted ... this is what I wrote when I tasted it from cask in November .. and this is still the case tasted from bottle. A both mighty and refined Montrachet offering all the beautiful qualities of the 2014 vintage. It's made …
Burgundy white
Bouchard Pere et Fils, Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay Reserve 2014
The Bourgogne Blanc 2014 from Bouchard Pere et fils is a very impressive wine given the numbers produced and its price point. It's not a micro cuvee for the Burgundy geeks - although I would happily drink and enjoy it as an everyday wine. With more than 300000 bottles produced this is the perfect …
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Bouchard Pere et Fils, Beaune Clos Saint Landry 2014
The Beaune Saint Landry is a gorgeous and overlooked white Beaune. This monopole vineyard is located above and just south of Beaune - and produces in my view one of the best whites in the BEaune appellation. The bouquet offer cool variations of white and yellow fruits .. some exotic orchard fruits.. …
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Philippe Pacalet, Chablis Beauroy 2005
The 2005 Chablis Beauroy from Philippe Pacalet is has reached a rather mature stage. The nose offer matured notes - apple, hazelnuts, almonds - alongside some ripe yellow fruit. On the palate a certain opulence (from the vintage) but still quite defined and focused - although I do prefer the acidity …
Philippe Pacalet, Chablis Beauroy 2004
The 2004 Chablis Beauroy from Philippe Pacalet is keeping very well indeed. The nose is still fresh and crisp, and after some time in the glas it offers the most lovely chalky minerality - seashells - combined with a cool and pure white fruit. On the palate precise - with a razor sharp defining …