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The 1964 Drouhin Meursault is fully mature and still alive - somewhat past it's peak though. In the bouquet mature and ripe yellow fruit - notes of acacia, hazelnuts, almonds and caramel. On the palate intensely flavored .. initially some oxidation .. but after some time in the glass the oxidative …
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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 …
This bottle of Meursault Clos de la Barre 05 from Lafon was sadly quite badly premoxed. Dark yellow color. In the bouquet apples, some acacia ... oxidized and slightly maderized. On the palate .. still quite rich ... but fading fruit ... acidity quite forward in the finish. Fading in the glass ... …
[Read more...] about Comte Lafon, Meursault Clos de La Barre 2005
Sadly quite premoxed ... however not totally undrinkable. Need to mention that Etienne de Montille is one of the few producers who has been quite open and forward about the premox problems. He really deserves some credit for his open approach ... others could learn a great deal from this ... no …
[Read more...] about Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault Perrieres 2004
Very badly premoxed - undrinkable. Not rated - Tasted 31/12/2013 …
