Softly perfumed nose reminiscent of a Puligny. The palate meanwhile, was clearly Chablis and surprisingly ripe for the vintage. Good intensity coupled with high acidity and ending with a saline finish. Despite the ripeness this still had precision though the minerality was at the background. Quite enjoyable.
Oaky nose and rather fruit-forward. Juicy intense lemons on the palate laced liberally with oak. Good freshness but short finish. Made in a crowd-pleasing style.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
Rather restrained at the moment. Vigorous swirling brought out the Puligny aromas coupled with notes of honey. Very mouth-filling on the palate. Medium-bodied with staining intensity. Quite oaky but no doubt will be absorbed by the extract in time. Very good but not particularly distinguished.
France, Burgundy, Côte Chalonnaise, Mercurey 1er Cru
Definitely made in an Old World classic style. Smoky, red cherries and some pretty flowers on the nose. Rather simple on the palate but nicely balanced. Quite delicious!
Deep earthy nose. Dark fruit dominated. Ripe on the palate but not particularly seductive. Quite flabby giving the impression of little depth. Rather anonymous at the moment.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru
Alluring red-fruited nose leads to a pure and balanced palate with fresh acidity and lovely fruits. Not as austere as I expected from an Aloxe. An elegant and perhaps gentle, feminine wine with a decent finish. Lovely and definitely an impressive little wine. A wine of grace. The 2008 vintage at its best.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru
Deep nose and barest hint of spices. Austere, acidic and very lean. Tastes a bit diluted. Not sure whether this will flesh out with age. Relatively long finish though. Rather disappointing for a Les Suchots.
2007 La Chablisienne Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent 86 Points
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru
Softly perfumed nose reminiscent of a Puligny. The palate meanwhile, was clearly Chablis and surprisingly ripe for the vintage. Good intensity coupled with high acidity and ending with a saline finish. Despite the ripeness this still had precision though the minerality was at the background. Quite enjoyable.
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2008 Eric Forest Pouilly-Fuissé Les Crays 83 Points
France, Burgundy, Mâconnais, Pouilly-Fuissé
Oaky nose and rather fruit-forward. Juicy intense lemons on the palate laced liberally with oak. Good freshness but short finish. Made in a crowd-pleasing style.
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2008 Domaine Tupinier-Bautista Mercurey 1er Cru En Sazenay Blanc 83 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte Chalonnaise, Mercurey 1er Cru
Lemony, peach and vegetal on the nose. Decent intensity on the palate but short finish. A rather simple juice.
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2008 Bouchard Père et Fils Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs-Gain 86 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
Rather restrained at the moment. Vigorous swirling brought out the Puligny aromas coupled with notes of honey. Very mouth-filling on the palate. Medium-bodied with staining intensity. Quite oaky but no doubt will be absorbed by the extract in time. Very good but not particularly distinguished.
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