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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

2010 Domaine Jean-Marc and Hugues Pavelot Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er Cru Les Narbantons


13% abv

Beautiful floral nose with an explosive palate of lingonberry and blood orange on a powerfully tart finish. Decanted to let it open up. Still a youngster, but currently in early window of approachability. This is an incredibly delicious wine that will surely benefit from another five-plus years of cellaring.

Always wondered why Leroy makes a wine from Les Narbantons, and now I understand why.

Paired scrumptiously with crabmeat and lobster stuffed ravioli.

A memorable red Burgundy... one of the best I've had in a while...







Sunday, December 1, 2024

2016 Marie Courtin Eloquence Extra Brut

 

100% Chardonnay. Zero dosage,  I think.
The 100% Chardonnay bottling from Dominique Moreau is probably my least favorite of her portfolio. Zero dosage in this vintage results in an extremely dry palate that could be described as too severe.... lacks fruit expression... perhaps further aging will help (?)...
Paired with exquisite seared rare tuna belly.