This is a very good premier cru chardonnay from Mercurey in the C么te Chalonnaise. In its drinking prime, it has aromas of smoke and minerals. The palate is medium to full bodied, its acidity medium-high and its impression tight, linear and mineral. There is some good complexity here and this wine rewards current drinking. Rating:Continue reading “Les H茅ritiers Saint-Genys Mercurey Premier Cru Clos Marcilly 2015”
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A few Burgundy new releases from Domaine Lup茅-Cholet
Here are three good pinot noirs from Domaine Lup茅-Cholet. 聽The wines are from the appellations of Mercurey, Bourgogne and Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru Les Fourni猫res respectively, and all are from the 2014 vintage. Domaine Lup茅-Cholet Mercurey 2014Mercurey is one of the best known villages in the C么tes Chalonnaise and is 100% pinot noir, unlike further southContinue reading “A few Burgundy new releases from Domaine Lup茅-Cholet”
Beane to Buxy, with some practice blending along the way
The next instalment of my Burgundy trip is from Beaune to Buxy, with a little blending along the way. Last stop in Beaune Last but not least of our visits in Beaune was Domaine Maillard P猫re & Fils situated at Chorey-Les-Beaunes. This was a short tasting with our knowledgeable guide dressed by French winemaker central casting.Continue reading “Beane to Buxy, with some practice blending along the way”