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The Meursault Les Luchets 2012 - located on the slope above Meix Chaveaux is showing a lovely mineral character and refinement and fullfilling the promise it showed from cask. In the nose airy but deep white orchard fruit with hints of acacia and a lovely citrus infused minerality. On the palate …
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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 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 …
[Read more...] about Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 2011
The Gevrey Chambertin Bel Air is a step up in intensity from the NSG 1er cru and the Chambolle 1er cru. In the bouquet layers of sweet red and dark berry fruit - notes of raspberries, cherries and white peppar. On the palete intense and juicy fruit - quite tightly structured by the impressive …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Gevrey Chambertin, Bel Air 2013
