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The 2008 Meursault Charmes from Mikulski is slightly closed. The bouquet is showing some yellow fruit - melon and notes of pear. The oak is slightly forward in the nose, together with citrus notes ... lemon zest and grapefruit. On the palate quite subble for a 08, with a good underlying acidity and …
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The 2010 Meursault Poruzots is quite a step up from the village wine. The bouquet offer melon and pear, with citrus notes - lemon and grapefruit. The fresh and vibrant minerality is present in the nose, and the crisp acidity is beautifully interlinged with the citrus notes. On the palate quite a …
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The Chambolle Musigny 2010 from Domaine Arlaud is a pure pleasure. In the nose red fruits - raspberries, with strawberry and gooseberry notes. On the palate fresh refined coulis style fruit. It has a fine balance and the wonderful freshness and structure of the 2010 vintage. Perhaps not the …
The Clos de la Barre 2006 from Comte Lafon looks surprisingly mature - with a quite dark yellow color. The bouquet is however a mixture of fresh elements and matured notes - apricot, hazelnuts, almonds, tropical fruit elements and a slight citrus notes. On the palate rich and ripe, but lacking focus …
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Domaine Matrot offer good traditional white Burgundies - no exotic fruit drinks here. The 2007 Meursault village is a typical Matrot wine. The bouquet offer apples, citrus zest, melon, nuts and a fine minerality. On the palate good fruit balanced with a precise acidity and minerality. The fruit is …
