The Meursault Charmes 2007 from Roulot is still a vivid baby: intense, vivacious, and with a strong backbone of acidity. It is classic 2007 and classic Roulot, and needs five more years in the cellar. But is starting to show some mature notes; it has deep yellow fruit with hints of honey and …
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Comte Lafon Meursault Genevrieres 1989
The Meursault Genevrieres 1989 is a rare bird, but a still-delightful glass. As a vintage, 1989 was a rich, somewhat dense year. But the Genevrieres is still fresh and lively. It has an unctuous, silky character rarely found in white Burgundies - generous and complex with distinct mature notes and …
Comte Lafon Meursault Goutte d’Or 1988
The '88 Meursault Goutte d'Or is perfectly mature and in balance. I have tasted quite a few 1988s from Lafon, and while some have been bigger, this Goutte d'Or has perfect hedonistic balance and depth. A gorgeous, mature wine with intense notes of hazelnuts, acacia honey, and a hint of hay. …
Domaine Fabien Coche Meursault Goutte d’Or 2017
The Goutte d'Or is quite a step up from Fabien Coche's otherwise excellent villages. It offers a tighter, more precise framework with intense mid-palate fruit - pure and vivid, and offering immense hedonistic treats. Very lively and forward with plenty of aging potential. This is a delightful …
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Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé Bourgogne Blanc 2010
The last aftermath of the Credit Crunch? No; just thoroughly enjoying this Bourgogne blanc! This is of course the Musigny Blanc, which is just beginning to regain its former glory after the vineyard was replanted. Note - the first vintage of Musigny Blanc Grand Cru post-replanting was 2015. The 2010 …
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