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2011 Arnaud Ente Meursault Clos des Ambres
3/22/2024 - godx wrote: 94 Points
Tasted Blind. Almost a Coche-like nose with citrus, nuts, touch of honey and gun flint. A bit reductive and subtle oak as well. On the palate this was big and rich but with enough acidity and energy to keep it poised. An intense wine with incredible texture. While more of a traditional Meursault profile vs the more linear and mineral Roulot, this Ente finds a way to remain refined despite the weight and intensity. This punches way above its level. I might have a slight preference to the Roulot (stylistically), but the hype of Ente certainly seems justified.
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2012 Domaine Roulot Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières
3/22/2024 - godx wrote: 94 Points
Tasted blind. This was opened several hours prior to serving. A rich yet floral nose with white flowers, lemon curd, hint of bees wax and loads of minerality. On the palate this has amazing concentration with riper yellow fruit, yet offered so much precision and focus. Great acidity and energy. An intense yet lively mouthfeel. Guesses were Puligny and maybe 2010 vintage. Once this was revealed it all made sense—Roulot always manages to retain energy and acidity even in riper vintages. Beautiful wine.
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2000 Domaine Ramonet Bâtard-Montrachet
3/22/2024 - godx wrote:
Tasted Blind. Unfortunately this appears to be a bid advanced. Slightly darker than you would expect with a rich bruised apple nose that didn’t have the fresher (and minty!) profile. After some time in the glass, however, the nose freshened up, the mint/spearmint came out to play, and there was a more lifted profile with some light spice as well. The palate is dense and concentrated, but just a few steps back of where you would like it to be. Certainly an enjoyable wine, and one that got better with air, but it never really got into top form.
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