This was a new producer for me - I hadn't even heard of them before tastings these. I quite liked these, even though I am not a huge fan of white Burgundy.
Domaine de la Galopière Bourgogne Blanc 2006 or possibly 2005 as the cork has the text "mis en bouteille au Domaine de la Galopière 2005". Whichever vintage it is, the nose is just lovely: ripe red apples, slightly citrussy, elegantly honeyed, very open and giving. The palate is full bodied and much more intense than I expected from a Bourgogne Blanc. Ripe fruit, enough acidity, quite a bit of tannins also for a white wine, refreshing despite all the fruit. I have never had such a serious and weighty Bourgogne Blanc before - this would be more what I would expect of a decent 1er Cru. I am quite impressed.
Domaine de la Galopière Meursault 2005 was a bit oaky on the nose, but beneath that it was a more elegant, less opulent style than I normally find for Meursault. This was admirably acidic and grippy for Meursault, refreshing even! I would like to taste this in a couple years to see more clearly what is underneath the oak (FWIW, I would assume that the oak isn't bothersome for most people) as I like it: the best way I can describe it is as steely, though this is not an attribute I expected from such a full-bodied and fat appellation as Meursault, especially from such a warm vintage.
If there is something lacking in these, it is minerality. And perhaps I would like to see a bit more personality in them also, but overall both were very positive experiences. How do Burgundy lovers view the property?
-Otto