[Blind] Smells Coche-like with terrific flint and reduction. Expansive and also creamy palate, explosive lemon citrus. Sulphur and flint. Sharp. Can definitely appreciate the hype around these, this is quite brilliant.
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Arnaud Ente Meursault Clos des Ambres in magnum is as rare as hens teeth. Incredible purity and precision in this 2014 Clos de Ambres. Lots of extract, smooth and nuanced. Refined creamy note on the finish. True to its village weight, but just as pleasurable as many Grand Crus. (93-94/100)
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En magnum. Incredibly energetic and focused nose displaying pure white and yellow fruit, fresh lemon, lemon curd, pear, apple, honeysuckle, a hint of flint, saline, spicy spices and crushed rock. Excellent concentration, beautifully layered pure white fruit, very precise and pure, bright acidity and wet stone mineral, and a seamless long pure white fruit driven finish with strong mineral at the end. It gains weight get richer with air while still maintaining the incredible purity, energy and precision.
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Another excellent Meursault from Ente; the nose is explosive with yellow apple, lemon, mineral, almond paste, floral notes, and a hint of spice. The palate is concentrated, but super fresh with razor sharp acidity, the intensity of flavor on the palate is killer; great depth and lingers impressively. Easily 1er cru level stuff.
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Balanced, precise, elegant, perfectly restrained and interesting to taste. A well integrated wine. Nose of lemon, sea breeze and oak. Light, lively and un-heavy on the palate yet rich tasting -- lemon, oak, apple, minerals and a touch of cream. A long finish of precisely defined features of white burgundy. Clean. Excellent.
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So apparently this is a new cult white Burgundy, so I had to try it despite the painful price for a lieu-dit Meursault. Despite that, I wanted to like it and maybe even become one of the worshippers. I adore the razor sharp delineation and purity. Somehow delicate with perfectly judged acidity yet not austere, a real balancing act. Lightly spiced pear and green apple. And yet, and yet - no one can make a grand cru white Burgundy or premier cru Meursault out of a lesser terroir. Minimum concentration. It resembles a good Chablis or modest Roulot. Maybe it will fill out in time but I’m not a gambler when the odds are against me.
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A bird of another feather tonight. Some matchstick to start that blew off with some air. An intoxicating, beautiful nose. Purity and grace, themes that seemed to recur in my comments while drinking this wine. A little nutty, lemon curd, some subtle wood and subtle florals on the nose. Graceful and beautiful pure nose. On the palate, clean and fresh, like drinking mineral water. More lemon curd, some nuttiness, and beautiful inner mouth perfume. This is cohesive, beautifully balanced wine that seems to carry itself with a sense of effortlessness. Grace and purity, depth without heaviness. It's really mid weight at most, but has hidden power while lithe and graceful. Precise and with a jewel like transparency/precision. Mouthwatering. A wonderful wine that I wish I could drink more often. Terrific. 95
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1989 Piedmont Retrospective (Cinghiale, Baltimore): Off the restaurant’s list. Very precise and energetic nose displaying subtle pure white fruit, lemon, a hint of white peach, strong Coche like flint, beeswax, subtle perfume, cool mountain stream, saline and wet stone. Medium concentration, displaying exquisite balance, very finely layered subtle pure white fruit, cool and precise, bright acidity, strong mineral and a long pure white fruit and matchstick driven finish. Very pure and precise, as well as incredibly delicious. Interesting contrast to more dense and steely Valentini Trebbiano d'Abruzzo.
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Klar, mild strågul. Mildt parfymert nese med eik, eukalyptus, voks, lime og sitronzest. Klokkeren, elegant, frisk, tett og intens frukt med mineralsk anslag. Frisk, spisset og presis syre. Tørr utgang med flott lengde og mildt aromatisk anslag og mineralsk preg. Nydelig village.
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Kjølig og sexy, hypnotiserende nese av grønn og hvit frukt, eucalyptus, intens flintete/steinete og røykaktig mineralitet. Vanvittig ren og presis. Helt rå vin også i munn med intens fruktkonsentrasjon som balanseres av en heftig syre. Salt mineralitet, nydelig balansert, moden (men ikke gul) frukt, heftig sitrus. Lang og detaljert finish. Sjelden bra village. Killer vin!
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Have had this a few times recently and each time its been incredibly consistent and very very good. Matchstick, struck match, minerality, stones, lessy, lemon and citrus. All easily identifiable. Big yet restrained. Great balance. Tangy. Rich and voluptuous with good complexity. Approachable now and believe this will get better.
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Par timer på karaffelen gjør vinen godt. Fantastisk nese med nydelig intensitet. Blomster, knust stein, fyrstikk, sitrus, svakt krydder og hint av popcorn. Starter litt slank i anslaget før den fyldige teksturen viser seg. Imponerende konsentrasjon med skyhøy fruktkvalitet. Høyt presisjonsnivå her med en vibrerende syrestruktur. Alle elementer er skrudd sammen på rett plass. Dette er virkelig vakkert og elegant. Drikker bra med luft selv om den er i yngste laget. Lineær kurve. Meget lang finish hvor mineraliteten kjører munnhulen hardt. Elektrisk! En rå Village. 94-95p
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Same nose as Ente's Village wine, but more intense here. Much richer in the mouth too. Air increases the difference between the wines and this becomes super-citrus. This is more intense albeit not much more complex. 93-94pts
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Incredibly fresh. Intoxicating nose. Lees and more lees. Nutty, baking spices, crisp. Good acidity. Tons of perfume leaping from the glass. Really lovely fruit - white flowers, yellow flowers, a little citrus. Just really fantastic right now.
1/5/2024 - The Vines That Bind wrote: 94 Points
[Blind] Smells Coche-like with terrific flint and reduction. Expansive and also creamy palate, explosive lemon citrus. Sulphur and flint. Sharp. Can definitely appreciate the hype around these, this is quite brilliant.
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1/16/2022 - Jammy Wine wrote: 94 Points
Arnaud Ente Meursault Clos des Ambres in magnum is as rare as hens teeth. Incredible purity and precision in this 2014 Clos de Ambres. Lots of extract, smooth and nuanced. Refined creamy note on the finish. True to its village weight, but just as pleasurable as many Grand Crus. (93-94/100)
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11/6/2021 - dcwino wrote: 97 Points
En magnum. Incredibly energetic and focused nose displaying pure white and yellow fruit, fresh lemon, lemon curd, pear, apple, honeysuckle, a hint of flint, saline, spicy spices and crushed rock. Excellent concentration, beautifully layered pure white fruit, very precise and pure, bright acidity and wet stone mineral, and a seamless long pure white fruit driven finish with strong mineral at the end. It gains weight get richer with air while still maintaining the incredible purity, energy and precision.
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10/30/2021 - vinkeger wrote: flawed
Kork😢
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1/23/2021 - jnewman77 Likes this wine:
Another excellent Meursault from Ente; the nose is explosive with yellow apple, lemon, mineral, almond paste, floral notes, and a hint of spice. The palate is concentrated, but super fresh with razor sharp acidity, the intensity of flavor on the palate is killer; great depth and lingers impressively. Easily 1er cru level stuff.
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4/3/2020 - davidb18 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Balanced, precise, elegant, perfectly restrained and interesting to taste. A well integrated wine. Nose of lemon, sea breeze and oak. Light, lively and un-heavy on the palate yet rich tasting -- lemon, oak, apple, minerals and a touch of cream. A long finish of precisely defined features of white burgundy. Clean. Excellent.
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12/21/2019 - sdr Likes this wine: 91 Points
So apparently this is a new cult white Burgundy, so I had to try it despite the painful price for a lieu-dit Meursault. Despite that, I wanted to like it and maybe even become one of the worshippers. I adore the razor sharp delineation and purity. Somehow delicate with perfectly judged acidity yet not austere, a real balancing act. Lightly spiced pear and green apple. And yet, and yet - no one can make a grand cru white Burgundy or premier cru Meursault out of a lesser terroir. Minimum concentration. It resembles a good Chablis or modest Roulot. Maybe it will fill out in time but I’m not a gambler when the odds are against me.
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9/14/2018 - cct wrote: 95 Points
1989 Nebbiolo at Cinghiale (Cinghiale, Baltimore): '89 Nebbiolo at Cinghiale
A bird of another feather tonight. Some matchstick to start that blew off with some air. An intoxicating, beautiful nose. Purity and grace, themes that seemed to recur in my comments while drinking this wine. A little nutty, lemon curd, some subtle wood and subtle florals on the nose. Graceful and beautiful pure nose. On the palate, clean and fresh, like drinking mineral water. More lemon curd, some nuttiness, and beautiful inner mouth perfume. This is cohesive, beautifully balanced wine that seems to carry itself with a sense of effortlessness. Grace and purity, depth without heaviness. It's really mid weight at most, but has hidden power while lithe and graceful. Precise and with a jewel like transparency/precision. Mouthwatering. A wonderful wine that I wish I could drink more often. Terrific. 95
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9/14/2018 - dcwino wrote: 95 Points
1989 Piedmont Retrospective (Cinghiale, Baltimore): Off the restaurant’s list. Very precise and energetic nose displaying subtle pure white fruit, lemon, a hint of white peach, strong Coche like flint, beeswax, subtle perfume, cool mountain stream, saline and wet stone. Medium concentration, displaying exquisite balance, very finely layered subtle pure white fruit, cool and precise, bright acidity, strong mineral and a long pure white fruit and matchstick driven finish. Very pure and precise, as well as incredibly delicious. Interesting contrast to more dense and steely Valentini Trebbiano d'Abruzzo.
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7/4/2018 - -E- wrote: 94 Points
Klar, mild strågul. Mildt parfymert nese med eik, eukalyptus, voks, lime og sitronzest.
Klokkeren, elegant, frisk, tett og intens frukt med mineralsk anslag. Frisk, spisset og presis syre. Tørr utgang med flott lengde og mildt aromatisk anslag og mineralsk preg. Nydelig village.
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5/25/2018 - vinkeger wrote:
Kjølig og sexy, hypnotiserende nese av grønn og hvit frukt, eucalyptus, intens flintete/steinete og røykaktig mineralitet. Vanvittig ren og presis. Helt rå vin også i munn med intens fruktkonsentrasjon som balanseres av en heftig syre. Salt mineralitet, nydelig balansert, moden (men ikke gul) frukt, heftig sitrus. Lang og detaljert finish. Sjelden bra village. Killer vin!
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3/25/2018 - Kemo Sabe Likes this wine: 94 Points
Have had this a few times recently and each time its been incredibly consistent and very very good. Matchstick, struck match, minerality, stones, lessy, lemon and citrus. All easily identifiable. Big yet restrained. Great balance. Tangy. Rich and voluptuous with good complexity. Approachable now and believe this will get better.
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3/11/2018 - hajoha wrote: 95 Points
Par timer på karaffelen gjør vinen godt.
Fantastisk nese med nydelig intensitet.
Blomster, knust stein, fyrstikk, sitrus, svakt krydder og hint av popcorn.
Starter litt slank i anslaget før den fyldige teksturen viser seg.
Imponerende konsentrasjon med skyhøy fruktkvalitet.
Høyt presisjonsnivå her med en vibrerende syrestruktur.
Alle elementer er skrudd sammen på rett plass.
Dette er virkelig vakkert og elegant.
Drikker bra med luft selv om den er i yngste laget.
Lineær kurve.
Meget lang finish hvor mineraliteten kjører munnhulen hardt.
Elektrisk!
En rå Village. 94-95p
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1/17/2018 - JulianSkeels wrote: 93 Points
Same nose as Ente's Village wine, but more intense here. Much richer in the mouth too. Air increases the difference between the wines and this becomes super-citrus. This is more intense albeit not much more complex. 93-94pts
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5/16/2017 - Kemo Sabe Likes this wine: 94 Points
Incredibly fresh. Intoxicating nose. Lees and more lees. Nutty, baking spices, crisp. Good acidity. Tons of perfume leaping from the glass. Really lovely fruit - white flowers, yellow flowers, a little citrus. Just really fantastic right now.
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