Superb way to kick things off, this was brought by a generous friend. Top notch champagne that was right in my wheelhouse, powerful champagne with lots of tension, ripe yet restrained yellow fruit. Think I said this had a slightly natty feel and similar weight to a Collin. Was almost disappointed when it got revealed because these are getting so expensive.
Another bubbly brought by another generous friend. Similarly ripe fruit to the Brochet but a little greener curiously enough. Rounder texture, and the dosage stuck out - this felt overly sweet alongside the Brochet.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
Made in a new-school reductive style but that didn't quite gel with the warmer vintage characteristics of exotic fruit and overt alcohol notes. Still too much baby fat and a little simple for the pedigree of the plot, no one was in Perrieres for this. Needs more time.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
Despite being a good wine, this was less impressive than lower-level bottlings that I have tried from this producer which I felt outperformed their level. Others got a strong curry leaf on the nose funnily enough. Greener and more restrained compared to the Heitz alongside but still showed the same baby fat. Got better with air.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
Haven't had many Girardin whites but have heard good things, and this was a fine example. Clearly some oak use but wasn't distracting. Very good old-school Burg white, rich and buttery with hazelnuts, but not overdone in any way despite not having the enamel-stripping acidity that some of the new-school producers have.
This punched well above its weight - I guessed 2012 1er on this. Thought it showed some age with the darker colour, very forthcoming fruit and a more experienced taster was right when he said that it was a little simple compared to Girardin and Morey before they were revealed.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
My contribution. Took time to get into balance as it was a little honeyed and disjointed at first, but blossomed into a stunning wine. Rich almond notes, expressive citrus fruit and had a complexity that only a good maker and age can bring. Love Pierre Morey wines and this showed much better than a '08 Tessons that I had last year.
Opened the previous night but I kept some in a small bottle for the group to try. Perfumed, floral nose laced with rose petals. Still quite primary but showed the balance of a great vintage - elegant, pure red fruit but with a good tannic bite. Did not come across as modern at all and very enjoyable.
Don't have much experience with this producer but this was very pleasant. Cool and elegant dark red fruit, had a distinct cola note and savouriness that made me guess Gevrey.
NV Emmanuel Brochet Champagne Premier Cru Extra Brut Le Mont Benoit 94 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru
Superb way to kick things off, this was brought by a generous friend. Top notch champagne that was right in my wheelhouse, powerful champagne with lots of tension, ripe yet restrained yellow fruit. Think I said this had a slightly natty feel and similar weight to a Collin. Was almost disappointed when it got revealed because these are getting so expensive.
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2010 Deutz Champagne Hommage à William Deutz Aÿ 90 Points
France, Champagne
Another bubbly brought by another generous friend. Similarly ripe fruit to the Brochet but a little greener curiously enough. Rounder texture, and the dosage stuck out - this felt overly sweet alongside the Brochet.
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2010 Domaine Francois et Antoine Jobard Meursault 1er Cru Les Poruzots Flawed
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
Unfortunately corked. Shame because this felt like a great wine underneath the taint.
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2018 Domaine Heitz-Lochardet Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
Made in a new-school reductive style but that didn't quite gel with the warmer vintage characteristics of exotic fruit and overt alcohol notes. Still too much baby fat and a little simple for the pedigree of the plot, no one was in Perrieres for this. Needs more time.
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2018 Domaine Rougeot Meursault 1er Cru Charmes 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
Despite being a good wine, this was less impressive than lower-level bottlings that I have tried from this producer which I felt outperformed their level. Others got a strong curry leaf on the nose funnily enough. Greener and more restrained compared to the Heitz alongside but still showed the same baby fat. Got better with air.
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2015 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes-Dessus 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
Haven't had many Girardin whites but have heard good things, and this was a fine example. Clearly some oak use but wasn't distracting. Very good old-school Burg white, rich and buttery with hazelnuts, but not overdone in any way despite not having the enamel-stripping acidity that some of the new-school producers have.
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2018 Domaine Fabien Coche Meursault en l'Ormeau 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault
This punched well above its weight - I guessed 2012 1er on this. Thought it showed some age with the darker colour, very forthcoming fruit and a more experienced taster was right when he said that it was a little simple compared to Girardin and Morey before they were revealed.
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2007 Morey-Blanc Meursault 1er Cru Charmes 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
My contribution. Took time to get into balance as it was a little honeyed and disjointed at first, but blossomed into a stunning wine. Rich almond notes, expressive citrus fruit and had a complexity that only a good maker and age can bring. Love Pierre Morey wines and this showed much better than a '08 Tessons that I had last year.
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2016 Bruno Rocca Barbaresco 92 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco
Opened the previous night but I kept some in a small bottle for the group to try. Perfumed, floral nose laced with rose petals. Still quite primary but showed the balance of a great vintage - elegant, pure red fruit but with a good tannic bite. Did not come across as modern at all and very enjoyable.
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2008 Domaine Jacques Prieur Volnay 1er Cru Champans 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay 1er Cru
Don't have much experience with this producer but this was very pleasant. Cool and elegant dark red fruit, had a distinct cola note and savouriness that made me guess Gevrey.
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