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The 2010 Blanchot Dessus from Domaine Jean-Claude Bachelet is most likely the very best Chassagne 1er cru I have tasted so far. In the nose pure and airy white and yellow fruit brought forward by a vibrant and filligree minerality. On the palate very intense with grand cru like effortless …
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The vineyard Blanchot Dessus is located just south of Le Montrachet - the Chassagne part of the legendary Grand Cru Montrachet. Blanchots Dessus seen from south Blanchot Dessus is a small and relatively unknown vineyard with few owners - somewhat overlooked compared to its more famours …
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The 2008 La Boudriotte is a classic and expressive Chassagne 1er cru. In the nose quite powerful and aromatic with layers of yellow frult - intense and deep - with a powerful minerality lurking below the aromatic fruit. On the palate rich and quite dense for the vintage, with a lovely intensity and …
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The 2008 Blanchot Dessus from Domaine Jean-Claude Bachelet is one of the very best Chassagne 1er crus I have tasted so far. In the nose pure and airy white fruit brought forward by a vibrant citrus infused intense but filligree minerality. On the palate intense with a almost regal effortless …
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The Chassagne-Montrachet Les Macherelles 2010 from Jean-Claude Bachelet is a delightful effort. In the bouquet lively and ripe yellow fruit - presented by a citrus infused Chassagne minerality and a decent touch of oak. On the palate quite weighty fruit - pure and crisp - focused by a powerful …
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