A couple of Carillons tonight. Very Carillon… which sadly means disappointing to me - at least from François.
14 Chevy - Lots of oak. Very rich, round and large scaled wine. Unexpected for 14 which one would expect chiseled and crystalline texture and zippy acidity. Never came around with air. A big miss in my book.
14 Referts - Good and significantly better than the Chevy on first pour. More 14-like but still missing the zip. Lost steam with air and became a watered down version of the Chevy.
Too bad…2011 is an absolute stud! Would have guessed a 14 would be as well?
Magnificent Corton-Vergennes blanc- very stony and steely wine. I have not had the others in the range, but based on the Corton-Vergennes I would give just about anything they make a try.
US distribution is limited- always has been for whatever reason. I think lack of familiarity is a more likely reason for the pricing than quality.
I never had a disappointing Jacques Carillon however! I do think Jacques is one of the most consistent winemakers in white Burgundy but maybe a bit under the radar as they don’t join events like la Paulée.
Jacques Carillon fan as well. Consistently feel others are a level or two below. Admittedly less GC labels/vineyards so there is that.
