Wimbledon Wine Cellar: The Best Selection of Fine Wine in London
Jean-Paul Balland has handed over the running of the domaine to his two daughters, Elise and Isabelle and Isabelle’s husband Julien. Burgundy-trained oenologist Isabelle makes the wines, and Elise runs an impressively efficient office. New impressive cellars were completed just in time for the 2015 vintage and the wines are even better!
Jean-Paul Balland has handed over the running of the domaine to his two daughters, Elise and Isabelle and Isabelle’s husband Julien. Burgundy-trained oenologist Isabelle makes the wines, and Elise runs an impressively efficient office. New impressive cellars were completed just in time for the 2015 vintage and the wines are even better!
The finest of Pouilly Fumés. Some years ago, André Dezat bought 4.5 hectares of particularly well-sited vineyard near Tracy, which has been expanded a little each year to a total of 15 hectares, with parcels in other communes including St. Andelain and Nozet.
The finest of Pouilly Fumés. Some years ago, André Dezat bought 4.5 hectares of particularly well-sited vineyard near Tracy, which has been expanded a little each year to a total of 15 hectares, with parcels in other communes including St. Andelain and Nozet.
Terroirs of Bourgogne from the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits are recognized by the Bourgogne Côte d'Or appellation. Cuvée des Forgets comes from domaine Javillier's vineyards on clay soils in the Côte de Beaune.
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
*ALL PRICES IN BOND*
90 - 92 points, Jasper Morris MW Inside Burgundy: Currently in tank, on its finings. Pure lemon and lime colour. Lean white fruit up front, with good tension behind. Entirely white, no yellow plums, racy limestone feel with good length. Tense and long. Tasted: 12/1/2021
*ALL PRICES IN BOND* 92 - 95 points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy: Recently racked, not yet on finings, so a little bit unclear to the eye as the lees still in suspension. Something of everything on the nose, a touch of tangerine, a little bit of biscuit barrel.
*ALL PRICES IN BOND* 92 points Jasper Morris MW Inside Burgundy: Bottled end November. Mid yellow in colour, but fresh. There is an impressive weight of fruit for this hillside vineyard. Significant volume of fresh fruit, tinged with its usual lime blossom character, and good crisp finish with just the right acidity.
*ALL PRICES IN BOND* 89 points Jasper Morris MW Inside Burgundy: Bottled late November. Pretty lemon with a lime tint, this is a little stricter at first on the nose, after bottling, but with a wonderful wealth of apple and fresh pear fruit behind, and very good length. Extremely successful. Fine long aftertaste.
*ALL PRICES IN BOND* 88 - 89 points Jasper Morris MW Inside Burgundy: Currently in tank, on its finings. Pale colour. A light fresh bouquet with attractive fruit. Some plums, some fresh apple, a steady build up in flesh towards the back of the palate, a good balancing acidity, and fine persistence. Really very good indeed.
*ALL PRICES IN BOND* 94 - 96 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound and 97 points, Andy Howard MW, Decanter
*ALL PRICES IN BOND* 92 - 95 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound and 93 points, Andy Howard MW, Decanter
*ALL PRICES IN BOND* 91 - 93 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound and 93 points, Andy Howard MW, Decanter
*ALL PRICES IN BOND* 93 points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy and 91 - 93 points, Neal Martin, Vinous
*ALL PRICES IN BOND* 90 - 92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous and 88 points, Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy
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