- Location
- Birmingham
For me, white burgundy still hits heights that no other white wine region can - but that's because I'm not really a fan of Riesling (huge respect; little love).
However, I have pretty much abandoned the region. I'll pick up the odd case of Meursault, and really like St Aubin from PYCM, Prudhon and Lamy, but the days of buying 4 cases of Leflaive are long gone. There are three reasons for this.
1. Price. The wines are getting silly.
2. Reliability. If the producers lack the ability to make a wine that ages gracefully and consistently (that is, no pox or fundamental faults), then as a consumer, I am not willing to suffer for their failings. I really miss the pre-95 wines; I came to the party too late.
3. Competition. Kumeu River, Ataraxia and the top Mullineux wines (plus gorgeous wines like Rhys) are where I am now. They are simply better in flavour, price and consistency.
I wish it were not so. I would love to try once again old white burgs with their clarified butter flavours and wonderful shimmering structure. I will not shell out £100 for a white wine with manzanilla aspirations.
However, I have pretty much abandoned the region. I'll pick up the odd case of Meursault, and really like St Aubin from PYCM, Prudhon and Lamy, but the days of buying 4 cases of Leflaive are long gone. There are three reasons for this.
1. Price. The wines are getting silly.
2. Reliability. If the producers lack the ability to make a wine that ages gracefully and consistently (that is, no pox or fundamental faults), then as a consumer, I am not willing to suffer for their failings. I really miss the pre-95 wines; I came to the party too late.
3. Competition. Kumeu River, Ataraxia and the top Mullineux wines (plus gorgeous wines like Rhys) are where I am now. They are simply better in flavour, price and consistency.
I wish it were not so. I would love to try once again old white burgs with their clarified butter flavours and wonderful shimmering structure. I will not shell out £100 for a white wine with manzanilla aspirations.