Last bottle of four purchased. This really developed nicely and showed better with food than without. Moderately aromatic, nuanced, and balanced. Based upon residual acidity, and good cellaring practices this should last well into 2019. All the corks were tight and none of the bottles showed signs of premox. 91 points.
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Drinking really well for an almost 10 year old Chardonnay. This experience was totally consistent wit my prior notes in both 2012 and 2016. Totally integrated oak, fruit and acidity, showing lots of finesse, elegance, and class. If stored properly, this has another 1-2 years left. Can't beat the $28 price for a 1st (Premier) Cru Chardonnay from this AOC.
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It's been 3-1/2 years since my last foray with this wine. Based on my prior experience, I poured it into a chilling carafe to allow it to open while maintaining temperature. Still a bright medium golden color with a medium body. At close to nine years, this is still drinking well, not showing any of the signs of oxidation that I've seen recently with a number of similar quality, mid-age White Burgundies and California Chardonnays. Initially a bit tight, but air and a slight rise in temperature brings this to life. Nice balance of spicy apple, ripe pear, juicy melon, underscored with some butter, vanilla, and salty minerality. A bit of oak which blows off with air. Starting to round out, but there's still acidity to support a nice lingering finish for a few more years of proper cellaring. Should be good for at least two more years and under good conditions beyond. Cork was perfect with signs of oxygen intrusion or wine leakage. Works with or without food.
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Tasted much better since prior tasting in late July. Had it with appetizers of salami and cheese. The temp seemed perfect to bring out the flavors and balance. Wish I had more.
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The wine looks Blonde colored. It tastes like subtle pear, green apple, and honeydew. The body is light w/calmed acids. The wine has smooth texture. The wine finishes medium. It worked alone as a light apertif and with grilled salmon. I'd buy again. Imported by Diageo.
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Beautiful rich golden color. Needs some time in the glass to open. Clear aromas of honey and flowers with hints of butter and vanilla in the background. Rounded and creamy mouthfeel with flavors of apricot, honey, mixed citrus, and spicy apple, underscored with some salty minerality that follows through in a long, slightly salty finish. Much different in style from CA Chardonnay and a nice change of pace. Very good.
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Giallo paglierino carico con riflessi oro, naso ancora molto compresso dal legno, ci impiega un pò di tempo a digerirlo in parte proponendo profumi di glicine , pesca gialla, ananas verde, una nota di bacche di ginepro nettissima, accenni di mentuccia, bocca è fresca, sapida , fruttata con richiami ancora nel finale un pò "duro" di legno e sale.
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underperfoming bottles, nose not precised and focuse on oak notes, vanilla, and fortunatly good yellow grapefruit. Acid and salty, but not well mixed. I'm sure this is an unlucky one.
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1/20/2018 - wmccone54 wrote:
Last bottle of four purchased. This really developed nicely and showed better with food than without. Moderately aromatic, nuanced, and balanced. Based upon residual acidity, and good cellaring practices this should last well into 2019. All the corks were tight and none of the bottles showed signs of premox. 91 points.
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7/11/2017 - Gian wrote: 89 Points
Consistent with my previous notes. More evolved with tropical fruits , mineral , buttery , still present a refreshing acidity. Enjoyed
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5/13/2017 - wmccone54 wrote: 91 Points
Drinking really well for an almost 10 year old Chardonnay. This experience was totally consistent wit my prior notes in both 2012 and 2016. Totally integrated oak, fruit and acidity, showing lots of finesse, elegance, and class. If stored properly, this has another 1-2 years left. Can't beat the $28 price for a 1st (Premier) Cru Chardonnay from this AOC.
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6/3/2016 - wmccone54 wrote: 91 Points
It's been 3-1/2 years since my last foray with this wine. Based on my prior experience, I poured it into a chilling carafe to allow it to open while maintaining temperature. Still a bright medium golden color with a medium body. At close to nine years, this is still drinking well, not showing any of the signs of oxidation that I've seen recently with a number of similar quality, mid-age White Burgundies and California Chardonnays. Initially a bit tight, but air and a slight rise in temperature brings this to life. Nice balance of spicy apple, ripe pear, juicy melon, underscored with some butter, vanilla, and salty minerality. A bit of oak which blows off with air. Starting to round out, but there's still acidity to support a nice lingering finish for a few more years of proper cellaring. Should be good for at least two more years and under good conditions beyond. Cork was perfect with signs of oxygen intrusion or wine leakage. Works with or without food.
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10/19/2014 - Gian wrote: 89 Points
Gold yellow colour , honey , tropical fruits , mineral, white flowers , on the palate full bodied , round and savoury. Quite long finish
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6/27/2014 - John O' Likes this wine: 91 Points
drinking quite nicely
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8/3/2013 - wine247365 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Tasted much better since prior tasting in late July. Had it with appetizers of salami and cheese. The temp seemed perfect to bring out the flavors and balance. Wish I had more.
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7/24/2013 - wine247365 wrote: 87 Points
The wine looks Blonde colored. It tastes like subtle pear, green apple, and honeydew. The body is light w/calmed acids. The wine has smooth texture. The wine finishes medium. It worked alone as a light apertif and with grilled salmon. I'd buy again. Imported by Diageo.
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12/8/2012 - wmccone54 wrote: 91 Points
Beautiful rich golden color. Needs some time in the glass to open. Clear aromas of honey and flowers with hints of butter and vanilla in the background. Rounded and creamy mouthfeel with flavors of apricot, honey, mixed citrus, and spicy apple, underscored with some salty minerality that follows through in a long, slightly salty finish. Much different in style from CA Chardonnay and a nice change of pace. Very good.
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12/6/2012 - vespa110 wrote: 87 Points
Giallo paglierino carico con riflessi oro, naso ancora molto compresso dal legno, ci impiega un pò di tempo a digerirlo in parte proponendo profumi di glicine , pesca gialla, ananas verde, una nota di bacche di ginepro nettissima, accenni di mentuccia, bocca è fresca, sapida , fruttata con richiami ancora nel finale un pò "duro" di legno e sale.
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9/23/2011 - Bogho wrote:
underperfoming bottles, nose not precised and focuse on oak notes, vanilla, and fortunatly good yellow grapefruit. Acid and salty, but not well mixed. I'm sure this is an unlucky one.
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1/1/2009 - HandPickedBurgundy wrote:
From cask: Very similar to the Chenevottes, but rather better delineated. Really very good. Great finish. 4-
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