The Meursault Perrieres 2004 was sadly somewhat premoxed. In the nose clear signs of oxidation, but also quite rich fruit - showing a bit of what could have been a very fine wine. On the palate quite rich and mellow - but with signs of oxidation - and a sharp acidity kick in the finish. Lacking both …
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Domaine Antoine Jobard, Meursault Charmes 2010
The Meursault Charmes 2010 from Antoine Jobard is a truly delightful effort. The nose is classic with quite expressive notes of melon, white peach, acacia, spiced with a discrete citrus infused minerality. On the palate rich and generous - with amble fruit focused by a fine acidity and a fine …
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Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Saint-Aubin Les Combes 2012
The Saint-Aubin Les Combes 2012 from Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey is really showing well. The nose is crammed with rich orchard fruits spiced with a citrus infused minerality. On the palate rich and weighty fruit ... lovely nerve and energy. The finish is long with a delightful minieralic focus. A …
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Comte Lafon, Meursault Clos de la Barre 2007
The Meursault Clos de la Barre 2007 from Lafon is showing well. Attractive fresh bouquet ... white fruit, pear, apple ... spiced with seashells and a citrus infused minerality. On the palate focused crisp with a lovely fresh acidity and a nice mineralic kick in the finish. Really like the defined …
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How long should I keep a village Meursault?
After a week with some discussions about premox and some rather interesting views on drinking windows for white Burgundies I really began to wonder ... what is the expected lifespan for a village Meursault these days ... should it age for 10 years in the cellar or should it be consumed within …
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