Just had two fabulous (but rather pricey) wines. The 2006 Domaine Buisson-Charles ‘Vieilles Vignes’ Meursault (Wines of the World, £23.99) had a very pure aroma (might get lynched here, but it did smell sanitised, reminiscent of a swimming pool!), butter, oak, roasted nuts. The richness and intensity of the flavour was nicely balanced, with some minerality.
The pale ruby 2006 Cristom Mount Jefferson Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley (Flint Wines, £24.95) succeeds in its Burgundian aspirations. A nose of farmyard, earth and black cherries. On the palate, sweet cherries and hints of spice, orangey acidity, a slight alcohol burn (it is 13.5% vol!) with a silky mouth feel. A nice long finish.
Both wines very nicely complemented my lunch of chicken kiev stuffed with bacon and mushrooms!
(by JK)
