The Meursault 2010 from Pierre Boisson is made from the lieu dits of Criots and Perchots - vines are 30-50 years old. The bouquet is quite open with melon, pear - infused with citrus and quite a lot of oak. On the palate it's quite rich and ripe for this level, the fruit is pure but also quite dense …
Burgundy white
Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 2010
The Chassagne Les Caillerets 2010 from Ramonet is a truly gorgeous wine. In the bouquet lovely ripe yellow fruit with notes of pear, melon and a hint of anis. The finely grained stony minerality is adding to the complexity of the nose - very refined and a bit understated. On the palate very fine …
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Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 1996
The Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 1996 from Domaine Leflaive is a true beauty when firering on all cylinders. The bouquet is expressive and complex offering a ripe intense yellow fruit with notes of melon, hazelnuts, smoky almonds, acacia and a twist of fresh citrus - supportet by a intense …
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J.-F. Coche-Dury, Meursault Les Rougeots 2004
The Meursault Les Rougeots 2004 from Coche-Dury is one of the very best white village wines I have ever tasted. The bouquet is lovely balanced with the classic Coche notes - popcorn and gun powder - a lovely ripe and matured yellow fruit with hints of acacia and hazelnuts - and last but not least a …
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Domaine Ramonet, Montrachet 2008
The Montrachet 2008 from Ramonet is one of the best white Burgundies I have ever tasted. The bouquet is very expressive with orchard fruits - acacia, pear and melon - spiced with hints of citrus and a very intense stony minerality. The palate is impressively harmonious with layers upon layers of …