This is a very good premier cru chardonnay from Mercurey in the Côte 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 readingLes Héritiers Saint-Genys Mercurey Premier Cru Clos Marcilly 2015
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Here are three good pinot noirs from Domaine Lupé-Cholet. The wines are from the appellations of Mercurey, Bourgogne and Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru Les Fournières respectively, and all are from the 2014 vintage. Domaine Lupé-Cholet Mercurey 2014Mercurey is one of the best known villages in the Côtes Chalonnaise and is 100% pinot noir, unlike further south…Continue readingA few Burgundy new releases from Domaine Lupé-Cholet
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 Père & Fils situated at Chorey-Les-Beaunes. This was a short tasting with our knowledgeable guide dressed by French winemaker central casting.…Continue readingBeane to Buxy, with some practice blending along the way