Bourgogne Blanc

2000 Comte Georges de Vogüé Bourgogne Blanc

By on February 28, 2005 #asides

Pale gold. A waxy nose with subtle, cream covered, pineapple. The nose slowly evolves a faint butterscotch edge. The density and balance when coupled with the acidity is rather good, it’s not entirely subtle but there is more than a hint of refinement, there’s even a lingering creamy edge to the nut infused finish. Very interesting and worth keeping in the cellar for 5+ years – as demonstrated by…

2002 Pataille Sylvain Bourgogne Blanc

By on October 31, 2004 #asides

There’s plenty of fresh pear on the friendly and forward nose. Soft palate with good fruit. This is a tasty and very honest bourgogne. Good.

2001 Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc

By on October 31, 2004 #asides

A surprising amount of oak on the nose – not noticed this with my other bottles – but this is following a wood-free Chablis. The nose also reveals a broad palate of fruit. As always, super depth for a Bourgogne – though at it’s price-point it should really be compared with villages wines. My home stacks are shrinking, but I’ve enjoyed every bottle.

2001 Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc

By on June 30, 2004 #asides

A honeyed yellow colour. The nose is quite intense with a deep, initially oak base that turns ever more honey and cream, just a little citrus topping too. As always, this wine shows the intensity and definition of a good village wine – but then it should, it’s always the price of some producers village wines! Hard to criticise at this AOC level, but I’d have liked just a touch more acidity. If you find some in a sale I wouldn’t (indeed I didn’t!) hesitate to buy a few.

1998 Roulot Guy Bourgogne Blanc

By on February 29, 2004 #asides

Pale yellow, perhaps a hint of green at the rim. The nose is a little tight, but gives up a nice persistent and high toned nose. The palate is actually a little harsh, but an hours aeration starts to smooth the edges. Nice acidity and reasonable length. Almost good.

2000 Roulot Guy Bourgogne Blanc

By on February 29, 2004 #asides

Pale yellow. The nice nose is a little appley. On the palate the fruit’s not as intense as the 1999, but has some fat – comes across almost in a Chablis style. Medium length, but still quite young. Should improve for 2 or 3 years.

1999 Roulot Guy Bourgogne Blanc

By on February 29, 2004 #asides

Pale yellow. The nose is the most forward of this trio – like a half-pint Meursault. Reasonable fat and a nice finishing intensity to the fruit. Good acidity too. How nice? – well I promptly bought a case!

1997 Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc

By on October 31, 2003 #asides

Pale-medium yellow. The nose has a lovely lemony custard note and shows good depth. Fat with very good acidity and for the appelation tremendous depth and length, just a trace of butteryness. This is seriously good bourgogne and would put most villages wines to shame. I think I shall order a case!

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