DaleW wrote:

> I had brought a blind starter. Initial guesses were Chablis and white
> Rhone, I said it wasn't Chablis and they went more generally white
> Burgundy. I confused them when I said not Chardonnay, with folks
> guessing Aligote and other minor grapes. Turns out no one was familiar
> with the Pinot Gouges (white sport of PN). 2006 Henri Gouges “la
> Perrieres” Nuits St. Georges Blanc 1er. Floral, slight honey note on
> nose. Rich, good acids, good length, soil notes. I quite enjoy, and
> saved some for my oysters. B+/A-

Dale,
I have no experience with Pinot Gouges, but does it have a typical
Pinot Blanc flavor profile? FWIW, I find PB pretty easy to identify,
with its aromatic, white floral and mineral nose.

Mark Lipton
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