Domaine Patrick Javillier
Cuvée Oligocène Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay
Burgundy, France
Fans of Meursault will enjoy this muscular Bourgogne Blanc from Patrick Javillier, from vines mostly within the appellation. A confident, stylish expression of the category, with abundant aromas of ripe tropical fruit, lemon and burnt butter, and a killer palate that could pass for something far pricier. Happy that I have another couple of bottles of this in the cellar, though this is in near-perfect drinking condition now.
Fans of Meursault will enjoy this muscular Bourgogne Blanc from Patrick Javillier, from vines mostly within the appellation. A confident, stylish expression of the category, with abundant aromas of ripe tropical fruit, lemon and burnt butter, and a killer palate that could pass for something far pricier. Happy that I have another couple of bottles of this in the cellar, though this is in near-perfect drinking condition now.
May 24th, 2024
Overachiever for an entry level white. Almond, hazelnut, Creme Fraiche, acacia, white peach, melon, yellow apple, savory herbs, and some minerality. Elevated acidity. Creamy mouthfeel. 13% abv.
Overachiever for an entry level white. Almond, hazelnut, Creme Fraiche, acacia, white peach, melon, yellow apple, savory herbs, and some minerality. Elevated acidity. Creamy mouthfeel. 13% abv.
Nov 22nd, 2019
Affordable Meursault if such a thing exists. Round and bright. Drinking beautifully in my NYC home.
Affordable Meursault if such a thing exists. Round and bright. Drinking beautifully in my NYC home.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 17th, 2015
Blind tasting I defy you to guess less than a 1er Cru Meursault. I was reaching for the Roulot but my sommelier suggested this instead.
Blind tasting I defy you to guess less than a 1er Cru Meursault. I was reaching for the Roulot but my sommelier suggested this instead.
Feb 23rd, 2016
2024 spring. I believe this is from the regional appellation portion of Les Pellans, which sits just below Les Charmes (though perhaps its infamously over-classified section). Starting to develop many interesting dimensions, this started citrus-based but then showed more mineral, butter and even cheese over 3 days
2024 spring. I believe this is from the regional appellation portion of Les Pellans, which sits just below Les Charmes (though perhaps its infamously over-classified section). Starting to develop many interesting dimensions, this started citrus-based but then showed more mineral, butter and even cheese over 3 days
May 3rd, 2024
Always have this in cellar. Never fails to impress. Like another reviewer I believe this is easily 1er Cru quality. Lovely balance of fruit and minerality. Low in oak ie not buttery for a Meursault.
Always have this in cellar. Never fails to impress. Like another reviewer I believe this is easily 1er Cru quality. Lovely balance of fruit and minerality. Low in oak ie not buttery for a Meursault.
Jan 7th, 2021
Sunday roast chicken isolating for COVID. BAM. Delicious full bodied Bourgogne for a favourite producer. Super seductive soft fruits with mineral structure. Great soft perfume peachy, flowering, stoney brilliance. The bottle disappeared.
Sunday roast chicken isolating for COVID. BAM. Delicious full bodied Bourgogne for a favourite producer. Super seductive soft fruits with mineral structure. Great soft perfume peachy, flowering, stoney brilliance. The bottle disappeared.
Nov 1st, 2020
Scents of peach, cantaloupe and honeysuckle and yellow hues in color. Almost impeccable amount of acidity indicates aging potential
Scents of peach, cantaloupe and honeysuckle and yellow hues in color. Almost impeccable amount of acidity indicates aging potential
Jul 27th, 2018This is about the most straight-forward white wine I have ever tasted. No frills, no gimmicks, just straight wine. Not too sweet, not too dry, and perfectly fruity. If you like tasting the grape in your wine, this is the white for you. Simply savorable.
This is about the most straight-forward white wine I have ever tasted. No frills, no gimmicks, just straight wine. Not too sweet, not too dry, and perfectly fruity. If you like tasting the grape in your wine, this is the white for you. Simply savorable.
May 8th, 2015