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1995 Domaine de la Bongran (Thevenet) Mâcon Clessé Cuvée Tradition
Chardonnay
- France
- Burgundy
- Mâconnais
- Mâcon Clessé
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Community Tasting Notes 6
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coremill wrote: 89 points
September 9, 2023 - Immaculate looking bottle and cork. Developed golden color, but no oxidation. Nose of fresh pair, hay, botrytis. Medium weight, still some concentration and grip, honeyed earth, hint of RS giving roundness. Could maybe use some more acid. The slight RS makes it remind me of Alsatian wines more than other white burgundy. Has held up wonderfully for a 28-year-old Mâcon.
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Burgundy Al wrote: 91 points
August 14, 2017 - I've often been a big Bongran fan, and this 1995 doesn't disappoint at 20+ yo. Lots of baked apple, dried apricot and dried flowers. Intense concentration and richness, then plenty of mineral and acidity middle forward. Almost nobody would think this Burgundy/ Chardonnay if served blind, so this gets by on its richness and charm, not classic styling. Drinking great now, with no fear of fading.
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chcook Likes this wine:
November 16, 2015 - this one was waay past prime. totally oxidized and not to my liking. damn.
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french16 wrote:
February 11, 2011 - Very similar to the previous bottle. Great nose, complex, some botrytis notes with a lot of honey as well. Again some RS but this is never cloying or heavy. Hard to tell this is 14% as the balance is perfect. Getting more mineral with air. Reminded me of volcanic soil, go figure why. Long, very long, precised finish on nutty notes. Showed no sign of weakness after being open 4 days. Impressive.
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french16 wrote:
August 9, 2010 - Outstanding nose. Complex. Spiced honey. Ginger. Mango and mineral. Some RS but high acidity. Lemon, Very long nutty finish. Fresh. Wow!
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 1995
- Type White
- Producer Domaine de la Bongran (Thevenet)
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation Cuvée Tradition
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- SubRegion Mâconnais
- Appellation Mâcon Clessé
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 28 (47%)
- Consumed 32 (53%)
Food Pairing
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