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The Saint-Aubin Le Banc 2012 from Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey is a rich and ripe Saint-Aubin. In the nose rich yellow fruit .. notes of pineapple, almonds and apple ... hints of gunpowder .. quite expressively spiced with minerality, oak and citrus. On the palate deep and quite dense yellow fruit for a …
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The Coche-Dury Meursault 2011 is a lovely energetic and vibrant wine. In the bouquet hay, pear, melon with beautiful citrus infused minerality, gunpowder and a sizeable impression of oak - classic Coche!. On the palate fine and harmonious fruit with a vibrant minerality and a crisp acidity. Very …
The Puligny village 2012 from Ramonet is Open and expressive. In the bouquet white orchard fruits and a citrus infused chalky minerality spiced with a hint of gunpowder. On the palate quite rich but still focused and vibrant with a backbone of fresh acidity and minerality. Drinking very well ... a …
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The 2006 Les Perrieres from Lafon is an excellent effort in a rather difficult vintage for the whites. In the bouquet quite rich and ripe fruit without being problematically overripe - notes of pineapple, acacia blossom and citrus supported by a fine minerality. On the palate rich, somewhat dense …
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The 2011 Chassagnes from Ramonet are delightfully harmonious wines ... and at the top of the range we find Les Cailleret. In the nose lovely pure white orchard fruits ... a bit understated but very refined. On the palate quite rich and medium weight fruit with a very nice purity and texture. It's …
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