Thursday, 29 January 2009

Meursault "Les Corbins" 2004




Name: Meursault “Les Corbins”
Colour: White
Country: France
Region: Burgundy, Cote de Beaune
Year: 2004
Producer: Michel Picard
Grape Varieties: Chardonnay
Alcohol: 13%

Purchase Price: EUR 29.00 (wine merchants, France)

Notes:

Maker's tasting notes – Colour: Pale yellow with gold tints.
Nose: Strong toasted notes at the beginning then aromas of yellow fruits and almond.
Palate: Powerful and fat mouthfeel with harmonious boisé and fruity flavours.

Somnambulist's verdict: I’m not sure about “yellow fruits” and “mouthfeel” but this is a quite splendid white Burgundy. It seems only this region can get such a dry steeliness and complexity from the Chardonnay grape, and this is a wonderful example. I loved it.

2 comments:

  1. I like the look of this one :-)

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  2. @70s - How did I manage to miss this comment?! So sorry... if you come across this one, even though it's a bit pricey, give it a try - you won't be disappointed, I promise! ;-)

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