93
points
Domaine Patrick Javillier 2004 Cuvée Tête de Murger Chardonnay (Meursault)
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$78
Blending grapes from two vineyards—Les Case-Têtes (broken heads, so called from the steepness of the slope) and Les Murgers de Monthelie—Patrick Javillier has created a big, bold, ripe wine that keeps a mineral, crisp center. The toast from 11 months in wood is beginning to calm down, and this will age magnificently.
— R.V.
(12/1/2006)
89
points
Domaine Patrick Javillier 2004 Les Clous Chardonnay (Meursault)
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$52
A firm, quite mineral style of wine, perhaps austere at this stage. With the lurking wood flavors, this promises to open out in 2 years, giving a concentrated, compact wine.
— R.V.
(12/1/2006)
88
points
Domaine Patrick Javillier 2004 Cuvée Oliogocène Chardonnay (Bourgogne)
A wine from vineyard on the edge of Meursault. The soil is loam over chalk, hence the name of the wine. The fruit is fresh, relatively light, with crisp green acidity. The wood element is just a hint.
— R.V.
(2/1/2007)