TN: Reliable Bourgogne Blanc

Oct 14, 2004 3 Replies

For casual occasions, or just mid afternoon studies I am quite fond of the Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc Les Setilles. I have had the '01 and '02 vintages several times over that last year and at $12-15 a pop feel confident that this is a wine that I will buy year after year.



Though not overly complex, there is a distinct Chardonnay fruit note leveled by the Burgundian characteristics of richness without too much oak and acidity to enjoy with food.



I am gravely intimidated of Burgundy purchases and am happy to have found a reliable source from some good clean Chardonnay fruit when needed.


I tend to like the Oliver Leflaive "Setilles" also, though 2001 was last I tried. You might also try Guy Roulot's Bourgogne in most years, and Matrot's (various names of family members, but the wine is generally the same!).

Dale

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I will keep an eye of for those two. Thanks!

I've never seen that wine, but I can recommend this one:

2002 Saint-Romain "Combe Bazin", Michel Colin-Deléger & Fils

The name "Saint_Romain" caught my eye. I spent a couple of days there in May 2002, visiting the François Freres cooperage. What a charming little town! I'll always remember the purple irises in full bloom, in front of the wall, on that downhill stretch after the lefthand bend in the road.

Tom S

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