TNs: '15 Boillot Poruzots, '14 Drouhin Chambolle

Christmas meant back-to-basics with two very enjoyable Burgs. Merry Christmas everyone!

  • 2015 Henri Boillot Meursault 1er Cru Les Poruzots - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru (24/12/2021)
    Pale colour and reductive notes to begin with, the fruit didn’t show until a couple of hours later when it began to flesh out. Lots of vibrant yellow fruit with butterscotch notes. On the second day, the colour became darker, and the oak on the nose and alcohol became more apparent. Nonetheless, this was still quite restrained and enjoyable for a warm vintage. Good to go now.
  • 2014 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny (24/12/2021)
    Textbook Chambolle. Elegant, red-fruited nose with damp earth. Palate was tight at first and didn’t match up to the nose but after a few hours it became more giving, with ripe but not overtly sweet raspberry and cherry fruit, very finely grained tannins. Love classic vintages like 2014.