Sunday 22 April 2012

Moncharm Louis Carillon Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru- Les Combettes 2008 Tasting


I had been given this white Burgundy very kindly as a birthday present (thanks John) and chose a perfect spring evening that more resembled a hot August evening than one in March to drink it. Perfect! Upon opening the bottle, my nose was greeted with beautiful nuances of summer flowers, butter and gooseberries. It was extremely well balanced on the palate with great length, a typical Chardonnay: buttery, sweet from ripe fruit, oak, vanilla with an acidic twinge at the end. Sweet on entry, acidic on the finish, a wine for summer if ever I have had one. Drink now with great pleasure a beautiful balance here and an extremely fat wine with an almost voluptuous feel.

90/100

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