The aromas are very pretty and show some violet flowers. Again the acidity seems slightly forward though there’s generally more structure here. The fruit flavours are very fine.
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Rateau Jean-Claude
2008 Rateau Jean-Claude Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune Blanc
2008 Rateau Jean-Claude Beaune Clos des Mariages
2007 Rateau Jean-Claude Beaune Coucherias Blanc
0.60 hectare parcel of lighter coloured soil suited more to white wine. Once more the nose has that nutty, oxidised Meursault-style personality. Talking of personality, there’s plenty of that on the palate, but with a light touch and plenty of acidity that helps push the finishing flavours long. Jean-Claude prefers his whites with about 4 years of bottle age.
2007 Rateau Jean-Claude Beaune Les Reversées
2007 Rateau Jean-Claude Beaune Les Reversées
2007 Rateau Jean-Claude Beaune Bressandes
The nose starts much deeper but with a little funk and reduction – it’s slow to open but gradually gains higher tones, some herbs and minerality – mainly savoury notes. The palate is very intense and it’s the first wine where I see absolute balance to the acidity. Powerful, some minerality and very long – this is a very good 2007 indeed.