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Even better than last time - the 2010 Blanchot Dessus from Domaine Jean-Claude Bachelet is showing the best sides of Chassagne 1er crus. In the nose pure and airy white and yellow fruit brought forward by a vibrant and citrus infused filligree minerality. On the palate very intense with grand cru …
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Saint-Aubin Murgers Des Dents de Chien 2013 from Jean-Claude Bachelet is not quite matching the brilliant 2014 version of this wine. It is nevertheless a lovely Saint-Aubin and amongst the best 2013s I have tasted from this exiting appellation. Compared to the 2014 this has a slightly more rustic …
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Saint-Aubin Murgers Des Dents de Chien from Jean-Claude Bachelet is a brilliant Saint-Aubin in the making - the 2014 vintage is a perfect match for this wine. It's youthful, pure and delicate with the effortless intensity of the 2014 vintage. The nose offer delightfully intense and filigree …
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I really adore the Saint-Aubin Murgers Des Dents de Chien terroir, and also the producer Jean-Claude Bachelet. I am however not very impressed by many or even most white 2009 Burgundies. It's a vintage lacking the basic freshness and energy, in some cases this is provided by the terroir - the big …
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The 2008 Saint-Aubin Murgers Des Dents de Chien 2008 is maturing and is showing very well. Nose offer lovely complexity with and fine yellow fruit - marturing notes of Belle de Boskoop and hazelnuts, slight hint of a citrus infused buttery note that integrates with the intense minerality. On the …
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