The Lafon Charmes 2001 is not one of my best friends; I have tasted at least three premoxed versions of this wine. This bottle, however, is a delight, and shows the best of form - vivid and fresh. Classic Lafon intensity, although quite airy, and with a maturing, nutty note. Showing very well, and …
Burgundy white
Comte Lafon Meursault Genevrieres 1989
The Meursault Genevrieres 1989 is a rare bird, but a still-delightful glass. As a vintage, 1989 was a rich, somewhat dense year. But the Genevrieres is still fresh and lively. It has an unctuous, silky character rarely found in white Burgundies - generous and complex with distinct mature notes and …
Comte Lafon Meursault Goutte d’Or 1988
The '88 Meursault Goutte d'Or is perfectly mature and in balance. I have tasted quite a few 1988s from Lafon, and while some have been bigger, this Goutte d'Or has perfect hedonistic balance and depth. A gorgeous, mature wine with intense notes of hazelnuts, acacia honey, and a hint of hay. …
Faiveley summer wines: a Chambolle surprise
The last summer wine from Faiveley is a Chambolle-Musigny village 2018 .. quite a step up. It is a negociant wine ... but nevertheless, it is showing both Faiveley character and a nice Chambolle minerality. lets go to Chambolle. Summer Wine 5: Chambolle-Musigny 2018 The fifth summer …
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Domaine Fabien Coche Meursault Les Chevalières 2017
Domaine Fabien Coche is one of my new favourites in Meursault: a producer whose wines are still affordable and who makes vivacious and rather classic wines (the estate was formerly known as Domaine Coche-Bizouard). The Meursault Chevalières - from vines located just below Luchets and above Meix …
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