Tag : Burgundy Chardonnay

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Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru: history, terroir and great wines

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Corton Charlemagne is one of the great white Grand Crus of Burgundy, located on the hill of Corton between the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune. Here Chardonnay finds one of its noblest expressions thanks to limestone and...
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Meursault and the “demigods” of Burgundy

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There is an unwritten hierarchy in Burgundy: that of producers who transcend official classifications. In Meursault-and not only in Meursault-some names have achieved an almost mythological status for rarity, technical precision and expressive depth. Coche-Dury and Domaine Leroy represent the...
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Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières: the missed grand cru

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Les Perrières is the Premier Cru of Meursault that has always lived a misunderstanding: classified 1er Cru, but considered by market and critics a true Grand Cru. Limestone and pebbly soils, limited extension and legendary longevity make it a cru...
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Meursault Premier Cru: the places of balance and the wines of “demigods”

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by Vinogodi0
Meursault’s Premier Crus tell the most refined side of an appellation celebrated for opulence and structure. Complex soils, tiny parcels of land and a new stylistic sensibility have transformed the profile of the wines in recent decades, which are now...