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The 2001 Chevalier-Montrachet La Cabotte is still a bit backward and need some time in the glass to unfold. In the nose some initial reduction but this blows off after 20 min - revealing a lovely yellow fruits with quite some secondary notes brought forward by the intense minerality. On the palate a …
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The Meursault Les Crotots 2013 is surpisingly rich and weighty for this level and the vintage. In the nose rich yellow fruit .. ripe with notes of pineapple, white peach and hints of apple .. supported by a nice discrete minerality. On the palate weighty and ripe with a fine acidity and a nice …
[Read more...] about Domaine Dublere, Meursault Les Crotots 2013
The Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chaumees 2013 is a delightful glass. In the nose very fine and delicate citrus infused yellow fruit - with notes of pear, and melon - slightly perfumed supported by a crunchy minerality that is lurking underneath. On the palate very harmonius with a lovely underlaying …
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I really love the dramatic style and energy of the 2008 whites ... and this feisty Chevalier Montrachet from Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey is most certainly no exception. In the nose fresh and expressive youthful white and yellow fruits - and loads of citrus infused minerality. On the palate quite …
[Read more...] about Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Chevalier Montrachet 2008
The 1997 Remoissenet Montrachet is showing very well for the vintage. In the nose dark yellow fruit .. pineapple, white peach brought forward by a fine and powerful minerality. After some time in the glass notes of hazelnuts, gunpowder and syrup .On the palate rich and weighty fruit with fine …
