Style |
White |
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Country |
France |
Region |
Burgundy |
Grape |
Chardonnay |
Organic |
Yes |
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Meursault ‘Cuvee Jean’, Jean Javillier
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Very good Meursault from this organic producer. Typical oatmeal notes and some richness but ageing in older oak gives less aggressive toastiness than with some growers.
Elegant and classy; the perfect foil for grilled sole or turbot (or other nice fish!)
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Chris and Suzaan Alheit started their winery in 2011 and due to their focus on old vineyards and attention to detail at every step, they immediately caused quite a stir; they showed what was capable with Cape varieties from old, dry-farmed vineyards.
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parcel called Clos de Briords from an elderly neighbour. Marc’s first vintage was 1985 and his primary goal as a winemaker at the
time was to simply complete fermentation. As such, he began fermentation using cultured yeasts and finished the wine off with a
dose of SO2. As Marc matured as a winemaker, he experimented with ambient yeasts and began bottling with minimal amounts of
SO2. The results were extraordinary; the wines showed greater depth, richness and complexity. Encouraged by his success, Marc
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potential in the area. Marc’s success is combination of good fortune (his vineyards were never touched by wine consultants
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