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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
One might think that the current Burgundian classification and the number of vineyards is complex enough, but in fact the old classifications were even more complex, as some of the vineyards were split in a low and a high part in the older classifications - reflecting differences in quality within …
[Read more...] about Meursault Dessous and Dessus … the old classifications
The Meursault 2012 from Benjamin Leroux is a delightful glass - made from several different plots in this vintage. In the nose lovely white and yellow orchard fruits, pure and focused with a lovely chalky minerality. On the palate quite rich and weighty for this level with fine focusing acidity and …
The Meursault En La Barre 2012 is a rich and weighty village. In the nose expressive white and yellow fruits brought forward by a discrete and classic Meursault minerality. On the palate rich fruit with good weight, focus and balance. Is a bit dense currently and lack the vibrant feel of the Saint …
[Read more...] about Antoine Jobard, Meursault En La Barre 2012
The Meursault Perrieres 2011 from Antoine Jobard is slightly introvert currently but offer a lovely potential. In the nose refined whithe fruit - notes of melon, white peach, acacia, spiced with a filigree citrus infused minerality. On the palate focused with a lovely midpalate concentration - its …
[Read more...] about Domaine Antoine Jobard, Meursault Perrieres 2011
The Meursault Les Gouttes d'Or 2012 from Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey is a delightfully balanced and defined effort. In the nose crisp yellow and white fruit .. notes of pear, pineapple, almonds and apple - quite expressively spiced with a filigree minerality, oak and citrus. On the palate fine, crisp …
[Read more...] about Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Meursault Les Gouttes d’Or 2012
