WES - Fine White Burgundy

Imperial College London
Tasted Thursday, June 16, 2011 by hadwin with 569 views

Introduction

A tasting of classic whites from the celebrated Burgundy villages of Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault.

Flight 1 (8 Notes)

  • 2006 Pierre Morey Bourgogne Blanc 86 Points

    France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc

    Clear and bright. Lemon yellow. Angelica. Fresh and perfumed. Lemon citrus, ripe nose. Dry, crisp, good acidity with a touch of bitterness on the farewell. More lemon on the palate.

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  • 2006 Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet 89 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet

    Clear and bright. Deep yellow. Developed nose. Umami with some peachy notes and honeysuckle nose. Dry smooth, clean, soft. Sweet ripe fruit - peaches. Slight vanilla undertone.

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  • 2006 Louis Carillon Puligny-Montrachet 89 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet

    Clear and bright. Slightly pale. Punchy nose with minerallity. Volcanic. Citrus lemon and sharp on the nose. Dry, crisp, good acidity. More citrus, clean again with a little vanilla underneath.

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  • 2005 Moret-Nominé Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières 90 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru

    Clean and bright. Deep gold. Honeyed and developed nose with good minerallity. Almost candid peel. Dry, smooth, balanced. Well integrated. Ripe butterscotch, long and lingering.

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  • 2005 Domaine Antoine Jobard Meursault En La Barre 89 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault

    Clear and bright. Golden. Butterscotch popcorn on the nose with some ripe peach and oaky notes. Rich ripe fruit, good acidity. Well integrated but perhaps a little short.

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  • 2004 Domaine Patrick Javillier Bourgogne Blanc Cuvée des Forgets 86 Points

    France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc

    Clear and bright. Light gold. Simple apricot and citrus nose. Dry, ripe fruit. Some subtle oak. Not as much intensity as I would expect. Simple.

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  • 2004 Jean Noel Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chaumées 90 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru

    Clear and bright. Deep gold. Sweet ripe fruit on the nose. Floral and elegant. Dry, smooth, subtle but ramps up. Long. Rich, bold, complex, candid citrus.

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  • 2002 Morey-Blanc Meursault 88 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault

    Clear and bright. Golden. Soft nose with acacia honey and a touch of almonds. Dry, soft, subtle. Good minerallity. Honeyed. Lasting with that touch of almond.

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