The 2004 white burgundies can be very good, but a lot of them are currently in a rather closed stage. The 2004 Meursault from Coche Dury is no exception. On the nose the oak is still quite dominant, and only few mature notes - but is beginning to show. On the palate quite tight with a fine acidity …
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Maison Leroy, Meursault Charmes 1997
Leroy Meursault Charmes 1997 is an old school white Burgundy. The bouquet is initially somewhat closed, but showing more and more complexity with time in the glas. Starting out with butter notes, later waldnuts and mature chardonney aromas. It's quite a dense wine with fine length - but lacking a …
Comte de Vogue, Bourgogne Blanc 2001
The 2001 Bourgogne Blanc from Vogue is beginning to show it's potential. Very fine mature nuances in the bouquet, fine fresh minerality. On the palate it's showing good balance, fine acidity and richness. Fine minerality and rather good complexity. Very impressed by the balance and pleasure this …
Chateau de Puligny Montrachet, Puligny Montrachet Les Folatieres 2004
The Folatieres 2004 from Chateau de Puligny Montrachet was a pleasent surprise. Wonderful fresh bouquet with beginning mature chardonnay notes combined with a fine minerality and acidity - 2004 at it's best. Very fine balance with good mature flavors and a excellent freshness. Still not fully …
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Agrapart et fils, L Avizoise 2004 Extra Brut
L Avizoise 2004 Extra Brut is a fine effort from Agrapart. Really like the champagnes from this house, and this is no exeption. Lovely and quite vinous, with good weight and length. Very good balance and harmony in this champagne, a pure pleasure. (from 2016) Fine - 91p …
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