The Puligny-Montrachet les Pucelles 2000 from Domaine Leflaive is normally a true delight. This example was however quite delveloped with a darker than normal color, and a somewhat tired expression. The cork was fine, but could be a slight premox, in that case first premoxed wine from this domaine …
Burgundy white
Comte Lafon, Meursault Clos de la Barre 2002
The 2002 Meursault Clos de la Barre from Comte Lafon is quite ready to enjoy. In the nose apples, citrus, whet stones, a discrete note of oak, almonds a slight hint of honey. On the palate fine fruit and acidity. A very good midpalate concentration, fine length for a village wine. Lovely balance, …
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Domaine Chassorney, Saint-Romain ‘Combe Bazin’ 2010
The Saint-Romain Blanc ‘Combe Bazin’ 2010 from Domaine Chassorney is a fine crisp effort from Frederic Cossard. In he nose crisp Chardoney fruit, pear, pear, citrus notes and a good minerality. On the palate lovely fresh and crisp, with a good midpalate fruit, spicy minerality and a zappy acidity. A …
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Domaine Leflaive, Bourgogne Blanc 2008
The Bourgogne Blanc from Domaine Leflaive is a classic wine among the generic white Burgundies. It offeres the Leflaive style, fine pure Chardonnay fruit and even some minerality. The 2008 edtion is no exception - a really charming and quite open wine. In the nose white flowers, slight melon and …
Jean-Noel Gagnard, Chassagne Morgeot 1er cru 2008
The Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot from Jean-Noel Gagnard is a classic white Burgundy. In the nose fine chardonney fruit, with notes of citrus, almonds, acacia and a hint of exotic orchard fruits. On the palate very fine and crisp acidity, a very good midpalate concentration with lovely crisp fruit. …
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