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First wine for me from this producer ... and certainly not the last. The Chassagne Blanchots-Dessus 2011 is a lovely forward effort. In the bouquet expressive yellow orchard fruit .. hints of oak and gun powder supported by a nice minerality. On the palate fine weight .. focused yet somewhat openly …
[Read more...] about Domaine Coffinet-Duvernay, Chassagne Blanchots-Dessus 2011
The 2012 En Remilly from Olivier Lamy is a delightful effort. The bouquet is bursting with citrus infused minerality and delicate white fruit- notes of pear and hints of some more exotic orchard fruits. On the palate crisp and crunchy minerality and extraordinary purity of the fruit. It's balanced …
[Read more...] about Domaine Hubert Lamy, Saint-Aubin En Remilly 2012
The 1964 Drouhin Meursault is fully mature and still alive - somewhat past it's peak though. In the bouquet mature and ripe yellow fruit - notes of acacia, hazelnuts, almonds and caramel. On the palate intensely flavored .. initially some oxidation .. but after some time in the glass the oxidative …
[Read more...] about Joseph Drouhin, Meursault Goutte d’Or 1964
The Meursault Meix Chaveaux 2010 is a mighty Meursault village. In the nose crisp citrus infused fruit and minerality - slightly floral and quite expressive. On the palate very pure and quite rich and weighty fruit .... long, focused and very concentrated for this level. Impressive balance and …
[Read more...] about Domaine Roulot, Meursault Meix Chaveaux 2010
The Meursault Les Luchets 2012 - located on the slope above Meix Chaveaux is showing a lovely mineral character and refinement and fullfilling the promise it showed from cask. In the nose airy but deep white orchard fruit with hints of acacia and a lovely citrus infused minerality. On the palate …
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