The producer Jean Dupont is unknown to me, and this is also my first white Burgundy from the vintage 1973. The Meursault 1973 is however a pretty special wine - still fresh and crisp after nearly 30 years. The bouquet is still quite youthful, and only a slight cheasy notes is indicating the true …
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Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 2010
The Chassagne Les Caillerets 2010 from Ramonet is a truly beautiful effort. In the bouquet lovely ripe yellow fruit with notes of pear, melon - hints of acacia and anis. A lovely playful minerality and acidity is adding to the the complexity of the nose - very refined and a bit understated. On the …
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Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, Vosne-Romanee 2010
The Vosne Romanee 2010 from Mugneret-Gibourg is a real beauty. In the bouquet lovely pure cool pinot fruit with notes of cherries, cherry stones and forest berries. On the palate finely balanced cool pinot fruit with jelly styled impression of berries, and a slight candied touch. It's transparent …
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Philippe Pacalet, Bourgogne Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2011
The Pacalet Bourgogne Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2011 is a small step up in concentration from the standard Pinot Noir. In the bouquet cherries and cherry stones, with hints of strawberries and vanilla. On the palate good fruit concentration - need a bit of air to unfold. Has a good crisp acidity, juicy …
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Chateau La Lagune 2009
The La Lagune 2009 is oozing with ripe fruit. In the bouquet sweet fruit - cassis with hints of raspberries and liquorice - very young and fresh. On the palate same story - rich juicy fruit with layers of very ripe soft tannins. Very fruity with a good acidity. The alcohol level is at 14% but not a …