Bought en primeur almost a decade ago. Nothing remarkable really - just a finely chiselled, citrusy, lean white Burgundy with excellent definition and subtle creaminess. But it's a virtue that after 10 years it still has such charms. Lovely, if modest.
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Served a bit too cold. But with air more dimension emerges. Preserved lemon and apple skin on the nose with a touch of lemon curd and crushed herbs. The palate reflects the coolness of the vintage with lemon verbena notes and apple taking the fore, while richer notes lurk in the background. There’s good mineral cut, but this is showing a tad leaner than a bottle enjoyed this summer. I’d venture this is a transitional bottle, as previous bottles from the case have seemed to put on weight, but for some the herbal elements and relative—and I mean relative—tautness may call for drinking sooner rather than later. That said, with roasted Snowdance chicken and Tuscan salsa verde this is quite satisfying. I’ve enjoyed a couple bottles of the Bourgogne VV and Tessons this past year and this seems to be an outlier, but the next bottles should determine that, I would think.
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Better than the 2016 that I tried previously but still a little light and dilute for my liking. Slightly green notes, bright fruits of melon and pear but a little soft on the palate. Almost more like a Muscadet in profile. Fingers crossed that there will be better luck with the higher bottlings.
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This was very reductive a few years ago, but seems to have settled down. Needs time to open so a quick decant is advised. Bright, lemon, light melon and pear, anise. Short finish. Good drinking now.
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This is a pretty intense Bourgogne. There is tidal pool element to the nose- marine, seaweed, salt with iodine. Very good structure in the mouth. VG for its level. I really like Fichet's wines. Always fun to open.
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Gylden sitrongul. Nesen er totalt dominert av svovel/fyrstikk/reduksjon-eller-hva-man-enn-kaller-det. Frukten er ikke å finne. Dog god i munn. Fyldig med ren sitrusdrevet frukt og pen syre. På dag to har mye av svovelduften blåst bort, men de andre komponentene uteblir fortsatt. Lukter litt gul frukt, sitrus og stein. Ellers noen begynnende sekundæraromaer. Men null nyanser eller dybde å spore. God nok i munn, men ikke verdt prisen. Skuffende vin, ikke i nærheten av 15-utgaven.
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PnP. Alt man kan ønske seg i en vellaget BB. Noe rik, tydelig Meursault-karakter i denne. Bra konsentrasjon og mineralitet i denne. Ypperlig til piggvar med smørsaus.
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Pale gold with delicate fresh aromas. No denying the Meursault pedigree here. A blend from two lesser known old vines village plots. Balanced, bright , intense - but short of bracing, concentrated with waves of citrus and mineralty. Lots of material and "dry extract", crushed rock. Certainly worth the $39 I paid but no longer an "under the radar" steal. Great with Crab cakes and salad tonight. 12.5% Alc.
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Marzipan and red grapefruit on the nose. Crisp and bright on the palate with citrus fruits dominating touches of hazel nuts and orchard fruits. Nice finish.
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Pale yellow. Nice bouquet of stones and lemon/orange. Bright taste with a great combination of mineral, citrus(more lemon), tannin. We like NZ Sauvignon Blanc a lot and this is more balanced, crisper, and minerally without loss of citrus. Great with food.
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Medium yellow. Bright orange fruit on the nose. Excellent concentration and texture for a Bourgogne, with very good fruit sugar/acid balance and a dollop of soil at the end.
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2/24/2024 - JohnMcIlwain Likes this wine:
Lithe and chalky. Lovely white fruit and lemon skin on the nose. Good length and energy. Fabulous with shrimp and grits.
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2/7/2023 - ricard wrote: 89 Points
Bought en primeur almost a decade ago. Nothing remarkable really - just a finely chiselled, citrusy, lean white Burgundy with excellent definition and subtle creaminess. But it's a virtue that after 10 years it still has such charms. Lovely, if modest.
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10/27/2021 - JohnMcIlwain Likes this wine:
Served a bit too cold. But with air more dimension emerges. Preserved lemon and apple skin on the nose with a touch of lemon curd and crushed herbs. The palate reflects the coolness of the vintage with lemon verbena notes and apple taking the fore, while richer notes lurk in the background. There’s good mineral cut, but this is showing a tad leaner than a bottle enjoyed this summer. I’d venture this is a transitional bottle, as previous bottles from the case have seemed to put on weight, but for some the herbal elements and relative—and I mean relative—tautness may call for drinking sooner rather than later. That said, with roasted Snowdance chicken and Tuscan salsa verde this is quite satisfying. I’ve enjoyed a couple bottles of the Bourgogne VV and Tessons this past year and this seems to be an outlier, but the next bottles should determine that, I would think.
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12/21/2020 - melvinyeowq wrote:
Better than the 2016 that I tried previously but still a little light and dilute for my liking. Slightly green notes, bright fruits of melon and pear but a little soft on the palate. Almost more like a Muscadet in profile. Fingers crossed that there will be better luck with the higher bottlings.
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8/9/2020 - acidqueen wrote: 89 Points
This was very reductive a few years ago, but seems to have settled down. Needs time to open so a quick decant is advised. Bright, lemon, light melon and pear, anise. Short finish. Good drinking now.
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4/30/2020 - short and confused wrote: 90 Points
This is a pretty intense Bourgogne. There is tidal pool element to the nose- marine, seaweed, salt with iodine. Very good structure in the mouth. VG for its level. I really like Fichet's wines. Always fun to open.
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10/31/2019 - vinkeger wrote: 86 Points
Gylden sitrongul. Nesen er totalt dominert av svovel/fyrstikk/reduksjon-eller-hva-man-enn-kaller-det. Frukten er ikke å finne. Dog god i munn. Fyldig med ren sitrusdrevet frukt og pen syre. På dag to har mye av svovelduften blåst bort, men de andre komponentene uteblir fortsatt. Lukter litt gul frukt, sitrus og stein. Ellers noen begynnende sekundæraromaer. Men null nyanser eller dybde å spore. God nok i munn, men ikke verdt prisen. Skuffende vin, ikke i nærheten av 15-utgaven.
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8/7/2019 - kfinsrud wrote: 89 Points
PnP. Alt man kan ønske seg i en vellaget BB. Noe rik, tydelig Meursault-karakter i denne. Bra konsentrasjon og mineralitet i denne. Ypperlig til piggvar med smørsaus.
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9/17/2018 - Ebrim wrote: 90 Points
Short note - yellow fruit, red apples, lemon, caramell, rich BB, well balanced, medium+ acidity, very good quality, 90p
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1/18/2018 - soyhead wrote:
nose - flora;
mouth - pitfruit, sappy, slightly shrill
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4/1/2017 - angryphoton wrote: 91 Points
really well made, great balance, acidity and verve.
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7/15/2016 - chablis28 wrote: 90 Points
Pale gold with delicate fresh aromas. No denying the Meursault pedigree here. A blend from two lesser known old vines village plots. Balanced, bright , intense - but short of bracing, concentrated with waves of citrus and mineralty. Lots of material and "dry extract", crushed rock. Certainly worth the $39 I paid but no longer an "under the radar" steal. Great with Crab cakes and salad tonight. 12.5% Alc.
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3/25/2016 - Burgundy Al wrote:
Quatuor inédit en Côte de Beaune - Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne (Tonnellerie Damy - Meursault): Tasting, brief note. A big step up vs the straight Bourgogne, this has more apple and lemon with very good concentration with spice hints. VG for its level.
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3/6/2016 - Tudz Drkl Likes this wine: 89 Points
Marzipan and red grapefruit on the nose. Crisp and bright on the palate with citrus fruits dominating touches of hazel nuts and orchard fruits. Nice finish.
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2/3/2016 - samoss Likes this wine: 90 Points
Pale yellow.
Nice bouquet of stones and lemon/orange.
Bright taste with a great combination of mineral, citrus(more lemon), tannin.
We like NZ Sauvignon Blanc a lot and this is more balanced, crisper, and minerally without loss of citrus.
Great with food.
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8/7/2015 - drwine2001 wrote:
Medium yellow. Bright orange fruit on the nose. Excellent concentration and texture for a Bourgogne, with very good fruit sugar/acid balance and a dollop of soil at the end.
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