A nice medium golden coloring when poured with an initial aroma of peach and apricot. A nice structured, integrated and smooth wine with a hint of oxidation that blew off after about 15 minutes. Very smooth but just seemed a bit off somehow, hence the lower score. Possibly on the precipice off "over the hill".
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For those concerned about Girardin's use of oak, this wine has nicely integrated. No premox problems either. Color was a clear and bright golden yellow. The nose was fruity and floral, if a touch restrained. Good balance of fruits (peach and lemon) and acidity. A nuanced wine with enough of an edge to support dinner.
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This gets better and better. Mouthwatering chardonnay fruit to start with, but then layer upon layer of richness and minerality, powerful and long - very striking and impressive
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11/18/2011 - vinolovers wrote: 89 Points
A nice medium golden coloring when poured with an initial aroma of peach and apricot. A nice structured, integrated and smooth wine with a hint of oxidation that blew off after about 15 minutes. Very smooth but just seemed a bit off somehow, hence the lower score. Possibly on the precipice off "over the hill".
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9/6/2009 - Rangstrom wrote: 92 Points
For those concerned about Girardin's use of oak, this wine has nicely integrated. No premox problems either. Color was a clear and bright golden yellow. The nose was fruity and floral, if a touch restrained. Good balance of fruits (peach and lemon) and acidity. A nuanced wine with enough of an edge to support dinner.
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10/19/2008 - Rupert wrote:
Not poxed, but the acidity has gone, leaving this thick, and unappetisingly sickly sweet
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8/9/2008 - Rupert wrote: 89 Points
Somewhat soft, but ripe, rich and tangy
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9/13/2007 - Rupert wrote: 90 Points
Lovely, deep, oaky white burgundy, lusciously fruity, tangy - loved this
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9/10/2005 - Rupert wrote: 92 Points
This gets better and better. Mouthwatering chardonnay fruit to start with, but then layer upon layer of richness and minerality, powerful and long - very striking and impressive
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4/8/2005 - Rupert wrote: 91 Points
Another superb Girardin 2002 white. Minerals and fruit, refreshing acidity, just the right amount of oak. Delicious
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