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 …
Meursault Genevrieres
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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Visit Domaine Arnaud Tessier, tasting the 2017 vintage
February 14th 2019 - delighted to be back at Domaine Arnaud Tessier in Meursault - expectations high as the 2017s white Burgundies are gorgeous. Catherine Guillin - February 2019 The Tessier renovation of the estate has come even further - impressive work - with the new large cellar. …
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Comte Lafon, Meursault Genevrieres 2007
The Meursault Genevrieres is a rare bird ... but also a delightful glass. The 2007 is starting to unfold - beginning with some hazelnuts in the nose interlinked with the citrus infused minerality. Not fully mature, but in a beautiful place with the palate unfolding a relatively rich fruit. What can …
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