Normally I really like the wines from Philippe Pacalet. But not the Meursault 2003, a typical white 2003 for bad and worse. Sweet and without structure and freshness, frankly, not a pleasure. Only confirms - stay away from the white 2003 Burgundies - at best a average wine. (Drink now) - 79p …
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Arnaud Ente Meursault 2001
Arnaud Ente Meursault 2001, a really delightful Meursault. Beautiful fresh acidity structure with a certain oak note, a very good Meusault for the vintage. No hint of premox. A very good effort from Ente. (2012 - 2018) - 89p …
Champagne Henriot Brüt Millisime 1996
The Henriot Brut Millisime 1996 is a delicious glass of champagne, more or less ready to enjoy now. Medium body, fine length, good compleksity. Would not keep it for 10 years more - fine. (now - 2017) - 92p …
Domaine Chapelle Santenay 1976
This is a real surprise - Domaine Chapelle, Santenay 1976. Not a great terroir, but this is a really good to very good mature wine. On the very positive side, it's drinking very well, on the downside, the wine does not have complexity, as it's from a fairly simple terroir. But for what it is, a …
Maison Leroy, Beaune Teurons 1976
The 35 year old Beaune Teurons 1976 from Leroy was a really fine wine, and most likely just over it's peak. Slightly age dominated nose, but still a vibrant fruit and complexity on the palate. Have tasted this wine approx. 10 years ago, at that time it was a little fresher, but is still af very good …