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Paul Pernot Les Folatieres 2006

Posted in February 5th, 2009
by Ray in Burgundy, Chardonnay, Cote de Beaune, France, Puligny Montrachet

Paul Pernot, Puligny-Montrachet, Les Folatieres 1er Cru 2006
The nose features minerals and a bit of fruit. The mouth is rich, buttery and oaky yet the acidity and green sense of green apples balances the picture – very nice. Mis in Puligny by Paul Pernot et ses fils Michel and Paul 14% $62.99 at Bottle Barn [...]

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Deux Montille Puligny La Garenne 2005

Posted in January 20th, 2009
by Ray in Burgundy, Chardonnay, France, Puligny Montrachet

Deux Montille, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, “La Garenne” 2005 As in the Montagny tasted previously, Burgundy’s minerality comes through and this time with a shower of oak. This wine is rich with nuttiness and doughiness but has a razor of acidity behind it. Winemaker Alix of the famous De Montille family. 13% $59.99 at Bottle Barn

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3 Looks at Burgundian Chardonnay

Posted in November 15th, 2007
by Ray in Burgundy, Chablis, Chardonnay, Macon, Puligny Montrachet

This flight features Chardonnay from 3 respected producers. There is an inexpensive Macon, a more formidable Puligny and lastly a Chablis with some age on it.
Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon Macon 2006
This wine embodies the citrus side of Chardonnay with a light body and plenty of acidity. Produced from biodynamically grown grapes in the Macon [...]

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