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.
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'.)
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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!
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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.
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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.]
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I love this wine! Especially, for the $25 I paid for it. All the concentration, intensity and depth of a $60+ Meursault at less than 1/2 the price. Delivers a sensational range of perfectly balanced citrus flavors, hint of tropical fruit and compelling minerality. Whatever oak this sees, is perfectly integrated. Harmonious and lip smacking delicious! Need to open one of these along side the 2014 Roulot version some time. 12.5% Alc.
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Nose: Big lemon oil aromas, mineral and some subtle fusile funk right after opening which was cool. Palate: Big acids with the bright lemon oil flavors. Very fresh with lots of tension. There is a mild hollow quality in the mid palate but we're talking about a Bourgogne Blanc so given that level set its a minor contention at best as this punches above its weight class. Overall a really solid wine and at $25/bottle a very solid QPR.
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All the class, concentration, intensity and depth of a $60+ Meursault at less than 1/2 the price. Delivers a sensational range of perfectly balanced citrus flavors, hint of tropical fruit and compelling minerality. Whatever exceedingly minimal oak this sees, its perfectly integrated here. 12.5% Alc. Love this and should have bought more than 4 of them at $25. Only beef, this has minimal distribution in the US and Meursault Crus jump up, significantly, in cost.
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Light green colour. Open nose of citrus and minerals. Fresh with great balance. Citrus and minerals also on the palate. Great concentration. Fabulous Bb.
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This producers Bourgogne always over achieves. Guessing it may have some declassified Meursault fruit. Love the tension between vivid citrus fruit and its acidity and a hint of toast. Very happy to own a couple more! Paid $25 and worth it!
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7/17/2021 - Mattshank wrote: 92 Points
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.
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1/8/2021 - tward Likes this wine: 93 Points
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'.)
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4/1/2020 - chablis28 wrote: 91 Points
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!
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12/19/2019 - tward Likes this wine: 90 Points
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.
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12/11/2019 - Mattshank wrote: 91 Points
Still drinking very solid. Mini PM under disguise of a Bourgogne. Only 2 bottles left in the cellar.
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11/10/2019 - Lord Rodney wrote: 90 Points
My first try of the 2014 - yes this is amazing quality for the price - very Chablis-like to me - with good ripeness.
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4/28/2019 - Broch6833 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Impressive value. Citrus, green fruit, minerals. Balanced, with a long finish that's just a little astringent. Definitely would drink this again.
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3/24/2019 - tward Likes this wine: 92 Points
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.]
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2/21/2019 - rocknroller wrote: 90 Points
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.
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2/21/2019 - chablis28 wrote: 92 Points
Another terrific btl tonight.
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1/23/2019 - chablis28 wrote: 92 Points
I love this wine! Especially, for the $25 I paid for it. All the concentration, intensity and depth of a $60+ Meursault at less than 1/2 the price. Delivers a sensational range of perfectly balanced citrus flavors, hint of tropical fruit and compelling minerality. Whatever oak this sees, is perfectly integrated. Harmonious and lip smacking delicious! Need to open one of these along side the 2014 Roulot version some time. 12.5% Alc.
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4/22/2018 - Mattshank wrote: 91 Points
Nose: Big lemon oil aromas, mineral and some subtle fusile funk right after opening which was cool. Palate: Big acids with the bright lemon oil flavors. Very fresh with lots of tension. There is a mild hollow quality in the mid palate but we're talking about a Bourgogne Blanc so given that level set its a minor contention at best as this punches above its weight class. Overall a really solid wine and at $25/bottle a very solid QPR.
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6/19/2017 - chablis28 wrote: 92 Points
All the class, concentration, intensity and depth of a $60+ Meursault at less than 1/2 the price. Delivers a sensational range of perfectly balanced citrus flavors, hint of tropical fruit and compelling minerality. Whatever exceedingly minimal oak this sees, its perfectly integrated here. 12.5% Alc. Love this and should have bought more than 4 of them at $25. Only beef, this has minimal distribution in the US and Meursault Crus jump up, significantly, in cost.
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5/7/2017 - vassnesen wrote: 89 Points
Light green colour. Open nose of citrus and minerals.
Fresh with great balance. Citrus and minerals also on the palate. Great concentration. Fabulous Bb.
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2/18/2017 - Wuhan Joe Likes this wine: 88 Points
Fresh with minerality and nice acid balance. Hints of lychees and lemon. Perfect with fish and good its own.
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12/21/2016 - chablis28 wrote: 91 Points
This producers Bourgogne always over achieves. Guessing it may have some declassified Meursault fruit. Love the tension between vivid citrus fruit and its acidity and a hint of toast. Very happy to own a couple more! Paid $25 and worth it!
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