White Burgundy

Evening Land Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay Bridges Chablis and Pouilly-Fuissé

Evening Land Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay Bridges Chablis and Pouilly-Fuissé

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version This Oregon gem defies its price point by bridging the gap between Chablis freshness and Pouilly-Fuissé richness. While impressive now, aging this versatile Chardonnay for a few years will unlock a complexity that could easily fool any Burgundy connoisseur. In This Article A study in stylistic balancePatience yields higher rewards Coffee lovers, wine enthusiasts, tea devotees—prepare your cellars for something remarkably out of place. The 2023 Evening Land Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay delivers an experience that defies its price point. On the nose, expect an immediate hit of quince, straw, and floral perfume followed…
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From Puligny to Petrus: A Masterclass in Burgundy and Beyond

From Puligny to Petrus: A Masterclass in Burgundy and Beyond

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Forget the delicate citrus of Puligny; the real drama unfolded when the 2017 Petrus traded Burgundy’s high-tension acidity for a velvet-like, opulent density. It was a masterclass in shifting from sharp mineral edges to profound, heavy-hitting Bordeaux soul. In This Article The Brilliance of White BurgundyRed Fruit and Silky Tannins A single evening can transform a collection of bottles into a profound narrative of terroir and technique. What began as an elegant exploration of white Burgundy eventually deepened into a heavy-hitting showcase of left bank power and right bank soul. It was less…
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The High Stakes of Les Ancegnieres 2022 PYCM

The High Stakes of Les Ancegnieres 2022 PYCM

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Pierre Yvonnès’s 2022 Les Ancegnieres is a masterclass in electric acidity and saline minerality, but its $300 price tag begs a difficult question. You’re paying for undeniable craftsmanship, yet the math suggests you might find similar tension elsewhere for far less. In This Article A complex profileThe value proposition Pour yourself a cup for this one: the pursuit of white Burgundy often leads to a collision between exceptional quality and questionable value. The 2022 Les Ancegnieres from Pierre Yvonnès (PYCM) delivers a profile that is undeniably striking, yet it forces a difficult conversation…
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