The Meursault Genevrieres 1990 should be the hit of this recent old-white-Burgundy tasting game. And it is - sort of, with its intense and powerful presence. I have not tasted a Lafon 1990 for a number of years, and while it's still vivid, lively, and fresh, it is perhaps lacking a bit of emotional …
Meursault Genevrieres
Comte Lafon Meursault Genevrieres 1988
The Meursault Genevrieres is, regardless of vintage, a rare bird. At this tasting it was playing in fast company, with Lafon's Goutte d'Or 1988 and Genevrieres 1990, along with a Roulot Meix Chavaux 1992. The '88 Genevrieres would any other day shine, with its fully mature yet fresh fruit and 1988 …
Comte Lafon Meursault Genevrieres 1989
The Meursault Genevrieres 1989 is a rare bird, but a still-delightful glass. As a vintage, 1989 was a rich, somewhat dense year. But the Genevrieres is still fresh and lively. It has an unctuous, silky character rarely found in white Burgundies - generous and complex with distinct mature notes and …
Comte Lafon Meursault Goutte d’Or 1988
The '88 Meursault Goutte d'Or is perfectly mature and in balance. I have tasted quite a few 1988s from Lafon, and while some have been bigger, this Goutte d'Or has perfect hedonistic balance and depth. A gorgeous, mature wine with intense notes of hazelnuts, acacia honey, and a hint of hay. …
Visit Domaine Michelot – tasting the 2017s from bottle
Domaine Michelot is a well-known estate in Meursault, producing high-quality wines from a range of fine vineyards. It is a relatively large estate - 19 ha - yet strangely I never visited Michelot before. The estate is managed by the Mestre family, Jean-François Mestre taking over from his …
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