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The Meursault Charmes-Dessus 2008 from Arnaud Tessier is really starting to show. In the bouquet fine yellow fruit - melon, pear and some citrus notes. It has a fine deep minerality, the oak is well integrated in the fruit and it's starting to get a slight buttery note in the nose. On the palate …
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The Poruzot Dessus 2008 from Domaine Tessier is beautiful and very fine Meursault. In the bouquet fine yellow fruits - melon and citrus, with hints of exotic fruits and a fine tone of oak. On the palate fine quite lush fruit focused by a lovely minerality and the crisp 2008 acidity. Good …
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The Meursault Genevrieres 2009 from Arnaud Tessier is a very good effort for the vintage. In the nose fine minerality and ripe slightly exotic yellow fruit - with notes of melon, acasia and grape fruit. On the palate quite lush fruit, quite fresh with good acidity and minerality. The oak is quite …
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My aim with the Winehog is unchanged, but I have for some time wanted a stronger focus on the hedonistic pleasure and simple enjoyment of drinking Burgundies. I have therefore adjusted my mission statement: "My mission is to help readers find more joy and hedonistic pleasure in Burgundy wines; to …
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