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Montrachet 1947

Van der Meulen, Burgundy/Bordeaux, Belgium

Van der Meulen
Burgundy/Bordeaux Belgium
  • 97
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  • Country ranking ?

    6

  • Producer ranking ?

    6

  • Decanting time

    2h

  • When to drink

    Now

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Tasting note

ending

Gentle and Lingering

taste

Balanced, Mature, Medium-bodied, Perfumed and Fragrant

Verdict

Exotic and Sophisticated

Written Notes

Montrachet 1947/ In 1947 the grapes were covered with botrytis exceptionally early, so this wine also received a beautiful, golden yellow colour and tasted almost like a dry Yquem. There was oak and caramel in the bouquet, and also tight fruitiness. This rich, balanced, full, and dark wine did not leave much to hope for. As the night grew older the wine just got better in the glass. It was one of the best Montrachets I have tasted from 1947 vintage. Perfectly balanced and elegant wine.
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  • 96p

An impressing Vandermeulen bottling of a great wine with amber colour. The first nose is reminiscent of malt candy, changing to roasted chestnuts and dried apricots and pears a moment later. With more air contact, the fruit becomes stronger. A whiff of hazelnuts in the background. On the palate fine acidity, a touch of phenolics adding depth. The wine changes a lot with oxygen, becoming milder yet keeping the freshness. Excellent depth and length with a flavour reminiscent of roasted chestnuts and fine dried yellow stone fruit, discreet spiciness with wonderful maturity. A truly great bottle.

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  • 99p
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Origin

Burgundy/Bordeaux

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