1970 Chanson Beaune Clos des Feves

15 July 2012: I've been rather curious about this bottle and finally found the moment to try it. 1970 Beaune Clos des Feves, Chanson.  Level is around upper-shoulder. Medium garnet core, with bricking rim. A very developed nose of coffee, sous-bois, dried rose petals and five spice.  Delicate on the palate, with a silky texture and smooth mouthfeel.  The age of this wine is showing itself by the slightly edgy acidity, which is no longer harmonious with the rest of the wine.  Nevertheless, it promises a lingering finish, with just a slightly drying sensation.  Elegant and rather classy.  Loving it!  16.5/20

We are also enjoying a bottle of 2006 Meursault Les Tessons, Fichet. It has a lovely lemony nose, with hints of exotic fruit, nutty and creamy notes.  Fichet's signature minerality very evident on the palate, complete with vibrant acidity, giving this well-balanced medium/full-bodied wine a racy freshness against the weight and richness of Meursault, and a nice length.  A marvellous demonstration of the craft of a great Meursault maker.  17/20