USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley
A world away from Burgundy, but very enjoyable in its own right. The nose was attractive in a really ripe and sunny way, with sweet cherries and strawberries seasoned with woody herbs and baking spice, and then just hints of earth and a little whiff of something like burnt rubber at the sides. The palate was enjoyable too. It had ripe, sunny notes of red cherries and strawberries aplenty, but these succulent notes were undercut by more of the woody, brambly notes and more baking spices leading into a decent finish. Simple, but quite yummy and very drinkable indeed.
A rather ripe Chablis, especially for a classic year like 2017, but very pleasant. This had a classic nose of chalk and oyster shell wafting out of the glass alongside sweeter lemons and some more neutral white fruited tones. The palate had a nice feel to it too - fresh, lively, yet with a lovely spine of mineral and dry extract running through its ripe white fruit and cream midpalate, and then on into a slightly spicy, peppery finish. A nicely balanced and surprisingly full and complete Chablis 1er Cru. Good with food too.
2017 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Knox Alexander 91 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley
A world away from Burgundy, but very enjoyable in its own right. The nose was attractive in a really ripe and sunny way, with sweet cherries and strawberries seasoned with woody herbs and baking spice, and then just hints of earth and a little whiff of something like burnt rubber at the sides. The palate was enjoyable too. It had ripe, sunny notes of red cherries and strawberries aplenty, but these succulent notes were undercut by more of the woody, brambly notes and more baking spices leading into a decent finish. Simple, but quite yummy and very drinkable indeed.
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2017 Joseph Drouhin / Drouhin-Vaudon Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru
A rather ripe Chablis, especially for a classic year like 2017, but very pleasant. This had a classic nose of chalk and oyster shell wafting out of the glass alongside sweeter lemons and some more neutral white fruited tones. The palate had a nice feel to it too - fresh, lively, yet with a lovely spine of mineral and dry extract running through its ripe white fruit and cream midpalate, and then on into a slightly spicy, peppery finish. A nicely balanced and surprisingly full and complete Chablis 1er Cru. Good with food too.
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