New Burgundy wines in the Flickinger Fine Wines inventory http://www.flickingerwines.com/wineregions/burgundy.asp WA 95 (10/2010): North Carolina-born, Cote de Beaune-based Blair Pethel (for more about whom consult previous Burgundy reports) has once again turned in a sensational performance from arguably the single sweetest spot in the Auxerre with a 2008 Chablis Preuses that exhibits much the same exotic, animalistic, and mysteriously mineral multi-dimensionality as well as the richness of the corresponding 2007, but from healthier fruit and allied to greater energy and brightness. Musky perfume of narcissus and peony; Jurancon-like animal scents; and ripe peach as well as diverse citrus in the nose lead to a lushly-textured, supremely elegant, buoyant, mouth-watering palate showered with crystalline minerality, electrically charged with efficacious citrus and suffused with the sweet, saline scallop-like savor that wine from this site can so uncannily reproduce. A kaleidoscopic display of floral, mineral, animal and fruit nuances is assured for at least most of the coming decade, and I suspect that this beauty will considerably outdistance the slightly richer and (unusually for its vintage) more decadent 2007.BH 93 (10/2010): A classic Chablis nose of green fruit, citrus and oyster shell is in keeping with the mineral-driven, intense and beautifully detailed flavors that possess real volume and simply stunning length on the clean, dry and palate staining finish. This is seriously good. Drink 2014+.JR 17 (1/2010): Dusty, very mineral and slightly herbal on the nose. Tight, very fresh but plenty of ripe fruit to balance. Concentrated and pure.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/DomDublere.aspWS 92 (6/2010): An elegant style, rich and juicy, offering lemon, peach, and spice flavors. Balanced on the sleek side, with lively acidity unleashing a fresh finish. This is almost ready now. Best from 2012 through 2028. 40 cases imported.BH 91-94 (7/2009): Discreet oak influence sets off an expressive nose of white flower, green apple and obvious mineral notes that continue onto the gorgeously deep, broad and powerful flavors blessed with ample dry extract on the driving and palate staining finish. The energy and intensity here are something and in terms of style and character, this is textbook Corton-Charlemagne with the stuffing and structure to age well. In a word, terrific. Drink 2015+.WA 91 (12/2009): Gambal-s 2007 Corton Charlemagne is bright and chalky in cast, almost a bit severe in a way one comes to expect from youthful wines of this great cru, but that does not represent the norm for them this vintage. Lime and chalk dust in the nose; a lean but polished palate, and long, salty citric, invigorating finish make for a wine promising 6-8 years of interest - if not more - but needing another couple in bottle to fairly evaluate.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/MaisonAlexGambal.aspWS 89 (6/2010): An enticing white, delicate and showing both floral and herbal accents to its peach, apple and lemon flavors. A touch of mineral lends complexity. Nice length, too. Drink now through 2014. 75 cases imported. _x000D__x000D__x000D_BH 88 (7/2009): A completely different aromatic expression takes the form of a fresh white flower, straw and earth tones that are also reflected by the rich, round and full flavors that possess good volume and a seductive mouth feel on the very dry and tangy finish that lingers and lingers. While no model of elegance, there is real character here and an undercurrent of minerality adds interest. Also worth a look. Drink 2011+._x000D__x000D__x000D_WA 88 (12/2009): As has been the case with previous renditions of these grapes, Gambal's white 2007 Fixin Blanc is highly distinctive. But unlike the 2006, which simply went over-the-top in alcohol and weight, this is well-delineated in flavor; ripe-tasting at 12.5%, unadjusted alcohol; and likely to justify at least 3-4 years of monitoring. A smoky, char-like note mingles with ripe apricot and yellow plum in the nose, all of which spills onto a richly-, almost doughy-textured palate with a firmly chalky, stony underlying sense. There is just enough refreshment in the finish, persistent richness of fruit, and the promise of further interest of a mineral sort in another year or two.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/MaisonAlexGambal.aspBH 87 (6/2010): A moderately rustic nose offers up notes of earth, crushed herb, lemon and chardonnay fruit aromas. The delicious though equally rustic medium-bodied flavors are relatively forward and possess good mid-palate, all wrapped in a delicious finish. Fixin whites, like those from Morey, are particular and this one is no exception yet if you like the distinctly earthy character, there is literally nothing like them. Drink 2012+.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/MaisonAlexGambal.aspWS 88 (12/2010): Lemon cake, green apple and pastry spice flavors mark this white, which is balanced on the acidic side, with moderate length. Drink now through 2016. 600 cases imported.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/DomPierreMatrot.asphttp://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/DomPierreMatrot.aspBH 90 (4/2008): A naturally spicy, fresh and elegant nose of dark pinot fruit and violets merges into exceptionally pure medium-bodied flavors that possess first rate detail on the clean and harmonious finish. This is a wine of seamless harmony, indeed this is Zen-like in its delivery. Drink: 2012+.WA 89 (12/2009): Landanger's 2006 Volnay Caillerets smells of fresh cherry, wood smoke, brown spices, lemon zest, and high-toned maraschino; comes to the palate invigoratingly tart, spicy, and chalky; and finishes with emphatic fruit and spice though also a certain severity of tannin. It should remain fresh for the better part of a decade, but whether its tannins will permit it to unbutton and seduce I am less sure. And if it's intriguing complexity one craves, far better this vintage to buy the version of Caillerets from Pousse d'Or's monopole Clos des 60 Ouvrees.IWC 88 (4/2009): Good medium red. Dark cherry and flowers on the nose, plus a loamy note. Offers more volume than the Santenay but with a weightless impression to the slightly medicinal flavors of black cherry, licorice and menthol. A round, firmly structured 2006 that finishes classically dry.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/DomdelaPoussedOr.aspWA 88 (12/2009): The 2007 Bourgogne displays some mineral intrigue with stony and savory crustacean-like notes, fruit pit bitterness, and hints of toasted nuts, allied to lemon and Persian melon. There is an invigorating sense of interplay between mineral and fruit elements here, carrying in to a finish of considerable. As there are 20,000 bottles of this, it can serve as a very fine calling card for Roulot‘s and the vintage’s style. I would plan to enjoy it over the next 2-3 years. BH 86 (7/2009): A fruity and very fresh nose of straw, citrus and a hint of hazelnut leads to rich, full and nicely voluminous with good concentration and reasonably fine depth, all wrapped in a delicious and lingering finish. Lovely. Drink 2010+. Outstanding Top Value.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/DomRoulot.aspBH 89-92 (7/2007): A bit more wood is in evident though it remains mostly a background nuance that serves to highlight the even fresher and bright green fruit and citrus aromas where the latter element continues onto the detailed, pure and admirably elegant flavors that offer outstanding intensity at this level with real finishing drive. This is a lovely combination of energy and finesse and is recommended. Drink 2011+. Outstanding!IWC 88-90 (8/2006): Lemon, oak and stony minerality on the nose, with a trace of appley malic acidity. Fatter than the Meix Chavaux but a bit less sharply delineated, with flavors of peach and orange showing lovely sucrosite Finishes with lovely length. This is more typical Meursault than the Meix Chavaux, but I prefer the last wine for its purity and energy.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/DomRoulot.aspBH 91 (7/2008): While Roulot's Perrières is indisputably his flagship wine, the Tessons is the one in which he seems to take the most pride. Discreet though not invisible wood influence serves as a backdrop for the notably ripe peach, pear, hazelnut and spice notes that can also be found on the powerful and concentrated flavors blessed with ample amounts of dry extract and serious finishing drive. This is still a bit youthfully awkward and there are slight reductive notes on the nose but the material, and track record, are here to suggest that this will be something special when it arrives at its majority. I would strongly suggest decanting this if you choose to drink one young. Drink 2012+.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/DomRoulot.aspBH 91 (7/2008): While Roulot's Perrières is indisputably his flagship wine, the Tessons is the one in which he seems to take the most pride. Discreet though not invisible wood influence serves as a backdrop for the notably ripe peach, pear, hazelnut and spice notes that can also be found on the powerful and concentrated flavors blessed with ample amounts of dry extract and serious finishing drive. This is still a bit youthfully awkward and there are slight reductive notes on the nose but the material, and track record, are here to suggest that this will be something special when it arrives at its majority. I would strongly suggest decanting this if you choose to drink one young. Drink 2012+.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/DomRoulot.aspBH 92 (6/2010): An expressive nose of lemon, lime, white peach, spice hints and ripe pear gives way to rich and fuller-bodied flavors that possess excellent intensity and detail on the powerful, focused, chiseled and moderately austere finish that displays a beguiling mouth feel. As good as the Tillets is, there is another dimension present here. Either way, you can't lose. Drink 2014+. Outstanding!WA 91 (12/2009): Roulot’s 2007 Meursault Tesson Clos de Mon Plaisir represents his monopole in an impressive light, combining luscious lime and grapefruit with roasted pumpkin and brown spices; exhibiting satiny texture and glycerin richness along with brightness; and finishing with impressive persistence incorporating an underlying stoniness. A musky floral and citrus oil aura hangs over the entire, elegant performance here. This should be well worth following for at least 6-8 years. IWC 91 (10/2009): Bright yellow. Reduced aromas of minerals and smoke. Then large-scaled and rich in the mouth, with a softer impression to its peach and orange flavors than the Tillets. A bit less shape and cut here, but this big boy is solid and serious Meursault with premier cru weight and texture. Finishes with sneaky persistence.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/DomRoulot.asp