Gae Saccoccio - NdC

9.5

Domaine Jean Chartron established in 1859 owns 13 hectares of vineyards - 16 appellations - 9 of which being in Puligny-Montrachet. The soil is a mixture of clay siliceous sand and lime components. 40 years the average age of the vines. Hand harvesting, neither herbicides, nor chemical pesticides are used in the vineyards. Behind the alchemical balance of the wine aging (élevage) in the woods, at the source of the new oak barrels there's always Allier and Vosges.
Even though 2011 in Burgundy's one of the most premature vintage in 300 years, I must admit that this bottle of the monopole Clos de la Pucelle was astonishingly crisp, persisten texture, a solid core of broom in bloom blowing up in your mouth, a shiny flow of mineral essence. Sourness and honey they were so well blended to spread the unity of opposites all over the go-between glass among you the others around and the wine.. though one bottle was a too much little thing! http://www.bourgogne-chartron.com/ — 10 years ago

Claus Von Jaffa

9.1

First nose brings fresh a dark fruit introduction which after first taste is tightly rounded with a beautiful balance of graphite, bullwhip leather and a bit of cocoa. We always love our 2005 Medoc crop and this sample us an extremely pleasant drinking bottle. The balance is what strikes me most here, spice box Jerry is in the house as well, but every flavor has a role all brought together in a smooth unity. I will rate a 91 at a great $20 pricepoint. — 11 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.7

LOVE. Thank you Greg St. Clair @ K@L. Amazing dried floral perfume grades into lovely re fruit. Resolved. Unity. — 13 years ago

Cody Milch

10

Laser focused vibration, lucky to grab a bottle — 10 years ago

Bill Bender

9.5

2 years ago this was a hot disjointed mess. Now it is a borderline masterpiece. The tannins have resolved and unity reigns. Red fruit, vanilla, spice box. Lovely. I'm not sure if Nic Allen or Luc Morlet is the winemaker but kudos to whomever crafted this. — 11 years ago

Philip Carpenter

Founder/Educator santabarbarawinetalk.com

9.8

Chalky strawberry. Sorry, couldn't resist opening. Great acid. — 12 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.8

Mouthwatering bright red fruit, aromatic, delicious. Unity. Thank you Kermit. — 13 years ago

Nicole EC

9.2

Yum! Summatime vino! — 11 years ago

with Dana

Justin Hansohn

9.0

2012 - Delicious with a vibration of peaking interest. Has an essence of a lightly hopped finish. Having tasted all of Bordelet's different Apple and pear cuvees I must say this is the least profound to me, or rather on the conventional side. Nonetheless this is delicious and I would suggest that if one is going on the journey to get all the cuvees and drink them all at once so you know what it is you are doing. This one is so casual is doesn't matter where you are or what you are doing it will fit nicely, guaranteed. — 11 years ago

with Arturo

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.8

LOVE. Rose petals, unity. Great value. — 13 years ago