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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Old wines should be treated with respect and given the appropriate time to resolve in the glas. This is true for most wines, but especially old white Burgundies can be misunderstood and wasted if they are not given sufficient time in the glas. This bottle of 1986 Meursault Charmes from Bouchard Pere …
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The 2002 Meursault Goutte D'Or from Comte Lafon is really showing well. In the bouquet delicate yellow fruit with a fine citrus infused filigree stony minerality. On the palate fresh and vibrant fruit with fine weight and length - very well balanced with a lovely acidity. Love the freshness and the …
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The Coche-Dury Meursault 2011 is a lovely energetic and vibrant wine. In the bouquet hay, pear, melon with beautiful citrus infused minerality and a suitable impression of oak - classic Coche!. On the palate fine and harmonious fruit with a vibrant minerality for this level and a crisp acidity. Very …
The 2002 Meursault Clos de la Barre from Comte Lafon is normally a very good wine. This bottle was however somewhat disappointing. The bouquet was quite develoed for a 02 with buttery notes and hints of almonds, hazelnuts and citrus. On the palate a bit dense with good fruit and weight - but sadly …
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The Meursault Poruzots 2008 from Mikulski is a focused and bone dry effort with all the extrovert charm of the 2008 vintage. In the nose citrus infused yellow fruits .. notes of apple, pear, grape ... spiced with a tremendous mineral note from the lovely terroir. On the palate very focused with a …
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