The Meursault Tesson 2013 is a step up in concentration and intensity even from the Les Luchets. In the bouquet deeper and more intense fruit .. balanced more toward the intense yellow fruit ... with a deep more powerful minerality underneath the ample fruit. On the palate ... same story … layers of …
Fine+ (92 - 93)
Domaine Roulot, Meursault Poruzot 2013
The Porusot is a step up in mineralic intensity from the village wines ... in it's own slightly edgy way … although the 2013 seems remarkably refined. The nose is bursting with minerality and a offers a nice balance between white and yellow fruit. On the palate fresh and vibrant fruit supported by …
Domaine Coffinet-Duvernay, Chassagne Blanchots-Dessous 2013
The Blanchots Dessous from Coffinet 2013 is a vibrant and energetic effort. In the nose fine and quite delicate minerality interlinked with a white and yellow fruit ... oak a bit forward currently. On the palate powerful and long with a vibrant acidity ... a magnificent wine for this terroir located …
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Louis Jadot, Volnay Santenots 1980
The 1980 vintage is before my Burgundy time, and while I have tasted quite many 1985s ... the lovely 1980s always seem to elute me .. but not this time. I found the 1980 Louis Jadot Volnay Santenots at a restaurant in northern France at a very reasonable price ... 108€ to be precise .. and since I …
Georges Roumier, Chambolle Les Cras 2002
The 2002 Chambolle Les Cras is starting to unfold some secondary notes, and is showing beautifully. In the nose rich and juicy red fruits, delicate sous-bois and a nice expression of minerality. On the palate rich and expressive fruit ... sweet red notes .. fine length and focus, still with some …
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