Friuli and Burgundy

Had the opportunity to try these three wines side by side recently.  It was an illuminating experience...

1996 Jadot Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets ... very pleasant showing, still retaining a bit of stony minerality complemented by brightly aged fruit.  I always enjoy the lack of oak in older white Burgundy.

2005 Vodopivec Vitovska ... an enjoyable orange wine with that intangible essence that can beguile ... this bottling seems a bit tired compared to the brilliant Borgo del Tiglio.

2010 Borgo del Tiglio Tocai Ronco della Chiesa ... my first foray with this beauty, thanks to the recommendation of Mark Scudiery.  Wow, this is a stunning wine made from old vine Tocai Friulano...  Refined citrus fruit with hints of sweetness ... amazingly elegant minerality and striking balance .. compelling aromatics.... a new favorite white wine.  Definitely on par with grand cru white Burgundy.