Chablis and Burgundy
Garratt Sullivan, Corbally Wines

1. Petit Chablis, Agnès and Didier Dauvissat, 2010 
Grapefruit nose. And more grapefruit in the mouth with loads of fresh acidity and a lovely warmth in the mouth.Nice mineral finish. .Left on its lees in stainless steel for 6-12 months. Great with a bit of fish.
€12.45 

2. Chablis, Agnès and Didier Dauvissat, 2010Half star
Beautiful, pale, sparkling-clear. Pears, limes, citrus. Beautifully balanced, clean, minerally. Great finish. 4 ha. No oak, 6-12 months on its lees in stainless steel. This is outstanding at the price.
€13.95

3. Chablis, 1er Cru, "Beauroy", Agnès and Didier Dauvissat, 2010
Pale yellow. Jellied fruit and marzipan.Toasty (but no oak); dense fruit. Luscious, complex - only starting on its journey. I'd love to try this in 5-6 years.  2 ha only.
€18.00

4. St. Véran, Maison Lou Dumont, 2011  starstar
Rich, citrus fruit and minerality. Fresh and well-balanced. Needs some more time - maybe 3-5 years? Lovely
€15.25

5. Pouilly Fuissé, Maison Lou Dumont,  2010 starHalf star
Much more buttery than the St. Véran but lower acidity - perhaps the extra year? A very fine wine with a lovely, long finish. However, the St. Véran is better value.
€21.00

6. Bourgogne, Maison Lou Dumont, 2008 
A clear, pale red. Some fruit gums, decent acidity, hint of something medicinal. Though it will undoubtedly improve with age I think you can do better at the price.
€15.95

7. Nuits St Georges, Old Vines, Maison Lou Dumont,  2008. Half star
Wonderfuly fresh with loads of berry fruit and a touch of spice, tannins and a hint of that maçeration carbonique effect of which I am not fond. Way too young; wait 15 years or so
€27.45

8. Chambolle Musigny, Maison Lou Dumont, Gevrey Chambertin, 2008. starHalf star
Garnet colour. Violets on the nose. Strawberries and farmyard; silky, meaty, complex and balanced. Lovely.
€32.50

9. Gevrey Chambertin, 1er Cru, "Les Champeaux", Maison Lou Dumont, 2005.  starstar
Deep red; much darker than I'd expect from a Pinot noir. nose of berry fruit, cedarwood and vanilla.  Huge extract; full; spice, farmyard, loads of fruit. Quite alcoholic (13.5%) and showing but that will probably dissipate with age. Again, needs another 15 years or so. Wonderful.
€46.50 

10. Corton Grand Cru, Maison Lou Dumont, 2001 
Rich ruby. Aroma of prunes. Very complex wine with fresh mouth feel and a long finish. However, I found it a bit sour. Not my favourite.
€62

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