The Meursault Genevrieres 1990 should be the hit of this recent old-white-Burgundy tasting game. And it is - sort of, with its intense and powerful presence. I have not tasted a Lafon 1990 for a number of years, and while it's still vivid, lively, and fresh, it is perhaps lacking a bit of emotional …
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Comte Lafon Meursault Genevrieres 1988
The Meursault Genevrieres is, regardless of vintage, a rare bird. At this tasting it was playing in fast company, with Lafon's Goutte d'Or 1988 and Genevrieres 1990, along with a Roulot Meix Chavaux 1992. The '88 Genevrieres would any other day shine, with its fully mature yet fresh fruit and 1988 …
Domaine Roulot Meursault Les Meix Chavaux 1992
The Meursault Meix Chaveaux 1992 is to my taste the ultimate in refinement and delicacy. This is the best that 1992 can offer, and illustrates what only the top producers can bring to the table. Let's face it: Roulot has made a masterpiece here - airy, effortless, fresh, yet without interfering …
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Maison Harbour – tasting the 2018s
The 2018 vintage is mysterious, and more complex than any recent vintage. It is not a vintage that will conform to foregone conclusions: The truth is, as always, in the glass, and not all 2018s are pretty. As always, the ratings here are personal - i.e. there is only Steen Öhman, aka the …
Domaine Roulot Meursault Charmes 2007
The Meursault Charmes 2007 from Roulot is still a vivid baby: intense, vivacious, and with a strong backbone of acidity. It is classic 2007 and classic Roulot, and needs five more years in the cellar. But is starting to show some mature notes; it has deep yellow fruit with hints of honey and …