well, my first case of en primeur 2005 white burgundy arrived and we thought lets have a try.
Rully 1ere Cru Olivier Leflaive. Tasted with simple Evesham asparagus, butter and black pepper.
Pale gold, huge legs, very viscous and bright. Disjointed young nose with butter and bisquits, restrained, soft fruit and acidity, raw edges, but very drinkable. Long.
had the rest of the bottle last night with more asparagus, ( Evesham asparagus is the finest in the world, and its only down the road. IMHO, of course.
Nose had softened and the raw edges blended well, palate the same but more length.
Now if this an example of a basic 2005 white burg, open your wallets and buy as much as you can afford, I am certainly going to add, just on this splendid showing of a very young wine which will soften and blend over the next few years.
JT