Bourgogne Chardonnay

Actually 'just' a Maison (négociant) wine from Leroy but this was in spectacular shape. Drunk blind on Friday arvo options, had me fooled as I thought it half the age village at least. Deep, rich lemon in colour, looked viscous and clingy as it rolled around the glass. On the nose: smoky, honey, creamy, nutty and with fresh stone fruit and lemon, that fruit more obvious with 15 minutes plus open. On the palate, no more than medium bodied, rich but nothing sluggish or flabby here; alert acidity, a touch of honeydew melon and nut up front but firmer fruits through the middle, that creamy/nutty taste and texture wrapping the fruit tight. Touch of oak caressing the gums as the fruit rolls through to a long finish. Delicious drinking - such an impression of effortless intensity and freshness.

'99 was my kind of vintage.

Very good! Quite surprising quality for Bourgogne... but it is Leroy. Neil says it reminds him of sheep, love (Vaseline), and farming.

Two bottles, both with severe cork taint. Dumped mysterious brown liquid down drain.

1999. I bought a case a year ago and every bottle has delivered.

Drink up,.. Came around slowly...but the wine is losing its muscle....almonds....

So alive and so tasty! Fantastic fruit and aged so gracefully. Drink as much as you can of this now.

Sappy, funky, cherry filled burgundy. Better than the JP Mugneret 1er Vosne Romanee next to it. Impressed.

really hanging in there. cheese rind, lemon curd, hazelnut, mineral. #whiteburgundy

Lalu is one my favorite winemakers. This was okay, but not special or memorable.