Winery - Xavier Monnot
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
More in the encticing style of Pinot Noir, this wine shows attractive berry fruits around a core of tannin. There is a lively juiciness here, the fruit coming through as the wine opens out. The finish is soft, open, almost ready to drink.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Wood aromas dominate, but on the palate the toast element is showing good integration with the round, full, white and yellow stone fruit flavors. There is a crisp green apple acidity that comes through to finish, although the toast character stays as well. Imported by Robert Kacher Imports.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Ripe and round, this shows softness and succulence. The wild strawberry flavors are rich and sweet, the tannins way under the generous fruit flavors. There is a fine, open juicy character as the wine finishes with light acidity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A powerfully rich wine that brings in delicious white and yellow fruit flavors. It is unctuous, rounded, made richer with toast then given a boost by a streak of fresh citrus acidity. Good, plump white Burgundy.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A beautifully shaped wine that exudes richness balanced with lively fresh fruits. There is a tautness and minerality that adds complexity to the pineapple and spice flavors. The wine opens well in the mouth, ripeness and full fruit flavors melding easily. Delicious.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Maranges, south of the Côte de Beaune, is still finding its place and style. This wine, pleasingly firm Pinot Noir with solid tannins, may give a clue, with its slightly rustic, bitter edge and sweet black fig flavors. The acidity is sweet, coming through the bright red fruits. Imported by Robert Kacher Imports.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An impressively complex wine for one with only a village appellation. There is a definite minerality mixed with lime and other citrus flavors. A hint of wood spice, stone fruits, green plums and a fine concentration. Imported by Robert Kacher Imports. Editors’ Choice.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Monnot seems to be good at showing off appellation characters. This wine has plenty of typical Meursualt plumpness, the fruit sitting comfortably on ripe flavors of apricots and white peaches. But there is also a core of fruit-skin structure that promises some aging potential. Imported by Robert Kacher Imports.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is opulent Meursault at its best, all rounded corners, a padded texture and toast mingling easily with yellow fruits. It is delicious now, but with that toast still showing strongly, it should age over 2–3 years to be at its best.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Puligny’s tight, stony character shows well here, in a wine that has taut acidity, fresh pear and citrus flavors on a base of a strong wood and fruit skin texture. The acidity is of a piece with the rest of the wine, which is dominated by grapefruit and lime to the finish. An impressive wine that needs 3–4 years. Imported by Robert Kacher Imports.
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