An introduction to Domaine Laurent Boussey

Dinner organized around acquisition of four different white wines from recommended Monthelie producer. A quick stop on Arthur Avenue for provisions and we were set. We were five with Bambi and James.

Started early along with San Danielle prosciutto and mozzarella from Casa della Mozzarella and cranberry walnut bread from Madonia's. A very good Bourgogne from 50 year old Meursault vines.

• 2014 Domaine Laurent Boussey Bourgogne Blanc

  France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc

  Impressive Bourgogne. Good body and nice citrus notes detracted only by a slight bitterness. Real creamy nose (if that's possible).

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• NV L. Tramier & Fils Roncíer

  France, Burgundy, Bourgogne

  I was advised that this bottle had been subjected to some harsh conditions. Still this very pale red was a pleasant, simple quaff.

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With shrimp cocktail and Bigelow's chowder. A nice juxtaposition of the more complex and evolved Mikulski and the livelier, fruitier Boussey.

• 2014 Domaine Laurent Boussey Meursault Vieilles Vignes

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault

  Well balanced and lively with pure fruit. Showing less creaminess than the Bourgogne but more refined and seamless. The old vine depth is palpable. Nice wine.

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• 2007 Domaine François Mikulski Meursault

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault

  Took a while to get its legs but developed into a really nice wine. Don't recall details.

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With crab cakes.

• 2014 Domaine Laurent Boussey Monthélie 1er Cru Sur la Velle

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Monthélie 1er Cru

  Boussey's latest addition with vines planted only in 2012. The 1er Cru terroir offers glimpses but this is dominated by the youth of the vines - disjointed but I rather liked it and am impressed by the skill given the circumstances.

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With scrambled eggs and Sevruga caviar. This would have been nice if the Mikulski VV behaved.

• 2014 Domaine Laurent Boussey Meursault 1er Cru Charmes Flawed

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru

  Corked.

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• 2014 Domaine Laurent Boussey Meursault 1er Cru Charmes

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru

  In lieu of corked bottle. A lovely Meursault. Clearly a close relation to the village VV but this offers more of everything - depth, body, flavors and finish. Excellent.

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• 2008 Domaine François Mikulski Meursault 1er Cru Charmes Vigne Plantée en 1913 Flawed

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru

  Oxidized - a great shame.

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Two extraordinary wines with roast rack of veal from Vincent's and deeply flavorful grilled ribeye from Florence Meat Market and broccoli and cauliflower.

• 2009 Domaine Robert Sirugue Vosne-Romanée Vieilles Vignes

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée

  Emerged from a very cold spot in the cellar. Once warmed, we had a beautiful and delectable wine. Mild spice, gorgeous red fruit and a hefty dose of intrigue. Can only imagine how good this relatively modest wine would have seemed if my palate was fresher. Bravo.

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• 2005 Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Cornas

  A late decision to open this so the decant revealed that the sediment was largely integrated. Deep purple - almost black. Despite palate and general fatigue, this wine's gorgeous fruit and remarkable concentration were undeniable. Whoa! I will let mine sleep as long as I can.

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We concluded with a marvelous Vacherin d'Or, assorted Bigelows pies and cinnamon babka, fruit & nut rugelach and flodan from Andre's.