July 17, 2021 - Last notes on 12/11/19. Nose: Still the same big lemon oil aromas like previous bottles along with the subtle fusile minerality. Palate: Still amazing acidic tension for a 7 year old Bourgogne Blanc with the candied lemon occuring after the wine has left the palate. The subtle fusile quality on the nose is evidenced here as well. Just a fabulous wine that has legs. Glad to have one more left. Now 92 points. Shout out to my friend Craig (Chablis28) for his excellent notes on this wine.
January 8, 2021 - My last of several bottles of this absolute steal of a deal at $27. Incredible for the price, six years on and this is still very nice on the second night, indicating it could go on for several more years in a good cellar, no problem.
What CHABLIS28 said.
In some ways better on the second night, though it lost most of the fine spice, nutmeg on the finish, but the perfectly tuned caramelized fruits were still there and stepped up just a notch, beautifully. Threaded with minerality with dried fruits, apricot, and melon along with lemon zest and hints of toasted nuts. Floral notes are subtle but persistent.
A '93' for me really is towards the top of my CT range, but the wine is truly excellent, bordering on outstanding, so there you have it.
(My scores do not consider price, they are absolute; QPR is noted in text. I'm trying to broaden my scoring range to not be so stingy while avoiding aping the inflation we all read in the "professional" scores - if it's a very good wine but not truly "excellent", it's still going to top out at '89'.)
April 1, 2020 - The vines for this cuvée are said to be located in the villages of Puligny-Montrachet (Les Champs Perriers is the name of the lieu-dit) and Meursault (Les Magny and Sous la Velle). But the wine is labeled simply "Bourgogne Chardonnay." The oldest vines in these parcels are 60 years of age; the average is about 40. PnP and slow ox 30 minutes prior to dinner. Ready to go. Light green gold color. Enveloping citrus and minerally aromas. Lip smacking concentration with a range of balanced and intense citrus flavors, hint of tropical fruit and compelling minerality. Harmonious and lip smacking delicious! 12.5% Alc. A mini Meursault steal for just $25!
December 19, 2019 - Consumed over two nights and it was very well liked, though I wasn't as impressed with this bottles as I was with previous. This represents very nice value in white Burgundy these days under $30 from a great vintage. This punches above its Bourgogne label.
December 11, 2019 - Still drinking very solid. Mini PM under disguise of a Bourgogne. Only 2 bottles left in the cellar.
November 10, 2019 - My first try of the 2014 - yes this is amazing quality for the price - very Chablis-like to me - with good ripeness.
April 28, 2019 - Impressive value. Citrus, green fruit, minerals. Balanced, with a long finish that's just a little astringent. Definitely would drink this again.
March 24, 2019 - At sub-$30 in the U.S., this is a QPR star! CHABLIS28's two recent notes: Yes and yes! This wine has the sturdy frame to carry the concentration and sneaky ripeness layered into it. Stealth Meursault? I think so. Really compelling, keeps you coming back for another sip. Does it hold that richness-balanced-on-a-string / how-do-they-do-that profile completely? No, though it has a wonderful, lingering finish, it is not noticeably rich in the middle, showing more minerality and some flintiness briefly that reminds more of Chablis to me. But that's no complaint. The whole package is very nice. Most good Bourgogne Blancs are two steps down from this.
[Had 2/3 of a bottle on the weekend, pouring 1/3 into a bottle that is perfectly sized to it, with little air. Decided to have some Thursday night wine and opened that up, gave it some time to first lose its refrigerator chill and... it was still beautiful.]
February 21, 2019 - Pizza Night: Dodging Snow Storms (Craig & Nita's Place): Light gold color. Drank a glass over 30 minutes. Lemon, lemon zest, good minerality, cmedium weight, clean finish. Excellent value from a super vintage. 90+pts.
February 21, 2019 - Another terrific btl tonight.