Wines from Viré-Clessé

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Domaine Denis Jeandeau 2008 Chardonnay (Viré-Clessé)

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Spicy, toasty wine that balances the wood with rich fruit. Rounded, smooth texture, lifted by wood spice and apricot juice. — R.V. (11/1/2010)

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Domaine Olivier Merlin 2003 Terroir de Clessé Chardonnay (Viré-Clessé)

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Price $27

Starts with honey and spice aromas that give way to ultraripe pears and smoky minerals on the palate. This is a Mâcon of uncommon finesse and harmony, ending with an extra flourish of spice. Drink now–2010. Imported by Daniel Johnnes Wines. — J.C. (11/15/2005)

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Manuel Seguin 2008 Chardonnay (Viré-Clessé)

Price $18

Rich wine, full in the mouth, bringing wood and ripe apple flavors well together. Delicious. — R.V. (11/1/2010)

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Jean Rijckaert 2008 Epinet Chardonnay (Viré-Clessé)

Price $30

Rich, smooth, ripe flavors of wood with some pear and peach juice. Soft, but with good depth of flavor. — R.V. (11/1/2010)

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Domaine Sainte Barbe 2003 L'Epinet Chardonnay (Viré-Clessé)

Price $19

Proprietor Jean-Marie Chaland crafts this cuvée from 50-year-old vines that are being transitioned to biodynamie. Smells like honey and spice, then delivers incredible ripe pear flavors and great richness balanced by minerality. Long on the finish. — J.C. (11/15/2005)

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Verget 2008 Chardonnay (Viré-Clessé)

Price $25

Very fresh, pushed through with acidity, green fruits, with good depth of flavor, the crispness sustained by creamy wood. — R.V. (11/1/2010)

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Domaine Sainte Barbe 2008 En Thurissey Chardonnay (Viré-Clessé)

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The wood shows well here, ripe toast to go with the white fruits and richness. Good balance. — R.V. (11/1/2010)

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Prosper Maufoux 2005 Chardonnay (Viré-Clessé)

Price $16

This early release gives a sense of the improvements made at Prosper Maufoux, as well as a taste of the potential quality of the 2005 vintage. Spiced pears and minerals add enough honeyed notes on the palate to seem rich, then finish long. This is all from a single grower, according to Fairchild. — W.E. (11/15/2006)

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