2017 white Burgundy horizontal
Tasted Saturday, November 8, 2025 by melvinyeowq with 49 views
Introduction
Organised a 2017 white Burgundy horizontal with a pair from each major village to check in on the wines as it was the first vintage that I bought meaningful quantities of (missed the boat for '14). Wines generally performed well and showed the hallmarks of a balanced vintage, would not hesitate to open them if you have any.
2017 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Similar to previous impressions, well-judged oak use and tropical fruit that were well-proportioned. One of the most open wines tonight and a crowd favourite.
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2017 Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs-Gain 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Others preferred the Girardin but I marginally preferred the Niellon because of the impressive nose with the slightest bit of reduction. Another old-school white Burgundy that was well-balanced with better depth than the Girardin alongside. Both Chassagnes showed very well tonight.
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2017 Henri Germain et Fils Meursault Les Chevalières 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault
Started off a little flabby and honeyed which was surprising to me but tightened up with air to show the minerality that I associate with this producer. Another wine that was very open today, preferred by most including myself over the Mikulski Poruzots alongside. Excellent intensity and depth for a village.
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2017 Domaine François Mikulski Meursault 1er Cru Les Poruzots 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
Attractive, floral nose. Classic Meursault with richness, not as expressive as the Germain alongside but had the weight of a 1er cru. Not sure if this would benefit from more aging as acidity was on the lower side.
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2017 Roland Lavantureux Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru
I served the Chablis pair as the third flight as I realised from CT notes that they were atypical of the usual textbook Chablis. Quite weighty Chablis because of the oak use, fruit profile was similar to the Mikulski that came before, i.e., nearing the tropical end of the spectrum. Would prefer more acidity and minerality.
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2017 Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru
Some salinity but agree with the previous note that this was a riper, exotic expression of Chablis. Similar to the Lavantureux, would have preferred more acidity.
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2017 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
Still quite tight with taut citrus fruit, but with impressive concentration. Not as open compared to the Chassagne Morgeot in the first flight, some bitterness on the finish. Opened up with air to show the layered complexity expected of the vineyard but would benefit from more time.
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2017 Francois Carillon Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Perrières 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
Previous experiences with this producer weren't positive but this was a pleasant surprise. Some tropical fruit but not excessively exotic, open-knit with good freshness. Drinking well now.
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