Olivier Leflaive Meursault
Olivier Leflaive was co-manager of Domaine Leflaive until 1994 before withdrawing to concentrate on his own venture which he started in 1985. Today the domaine produces wine from some 65 appellations with 85% of the production being white wine. One of Burgundys most respected producers the estate produces a number of domaine wines from its own vineyards alongside its range of negocé bottlings. This Chardonnay is a wine with a fine aromatic intensity of almond, hazelnut, apple and a nice balance between smoothness and freshness on the palate.
Caroline Morey 1er cru Greves Blanc, Beaune
Domaine Moreau-Naudet Pargues Vieille Vignes
DOMAINE MOREAU-NAUDET Pargues Vieille Vignes, Chablis
Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Cuvee Cuis 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs Non-Vintage
Domaine Lucien Le Moine 1er Cru Montmains
DOMAINE LUCIEN LE MOINE 1er Cru Montmains, Chablis Lucien Le Moine is a unique négocianthaute couture is often how they are described. Husband and wife, Mounir and Rotem Saouma source small parcels of wine from many producers. Their contribution to the wine is in the elevage, esoteric regime which changes each vintage relying on Mounirs sensory talents forged in a Trappist monastery in Lebanon and honed in their vaulted cellars in the Cote dOr. Working with the best (Jupilles, FRA), fine-grained new oak, the Saoumas produce a staggering number of Grands and 1er Crus cuvees.
EDOUARD DELAUNEY Meursault Les Charmes 1er Cru
Domaine Michelot Meursault
Joseph Faiveley Meursault 1er Cru "Blagny"
Joseph Faiveley Meursault 1er Cru "Blagny" Domaine Faiveley A brilliant light yellow colour. The very pleasant expressive and complex nose opens up with floral and slightly woody notes. The attack is bold and frank, then this wine is full and harmonious on the palate. It has a certain vivaciousness, which gives it good length on the palate and very long-lasting aromas.
Penfolds Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay, Tumbarumba, Adelaide Hills, Tasmania
Joseph Faiveley Meursault 1er Cru 'Charmes'
The nose is complex, showing delicate floral aromas mixed with a few woody notes. It has long-lasting tastes on the palate and distinguishes itself with a very good balance between richness and acidity.