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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Ageability of Burgundies is often discussed .. and in my view this could be relevant but in most contexts its not - and here is why. I recently published some notes on Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé 2014 bottled wines - and a guy asked me if they are for long term ageing. This is not the first …
[Read more...] about Ageing potential of Burgundies – relevant or not?
The Clos du Tart 1996 is open and expressive - approaching maturity. The nose is forward with lovely varitions of sweet and sour red berries, hints of truffle and sous-bois and a deep earthy minerality. On the palate fresh and acidity driven red fruit - quite lightfooted and without the rustic notes …
The Romanee-Saint-Vivant 1998 from Domaine de l'Arlot is a very fine and beautiful wine for the vintage. The nose is quite expressive offering fine and delicate red fruits + a lovely floral spicyness. On the palate very forward and crystal clear offering tremendous acidity and clarity for the …
[Read more...] about Domaine de l’Arlot, Romanee Saint-Vivant 1998
There are a lot of interesting terroirs in the Vosne-Romanee appellation itself and in the twillight zone between Nuits-Saint-Georges and Vosne-Romanee. This area is somewhat overlooked, but as the new generations of vignerons take on these terroirs, there are very fine wines to find from these …
[Read more...] about Vineyard Insight: Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Laviéres
The 1986 Bonnes Mares from Vogüé is still fresh and vibrant - this was the first vintage made by Francois Millet. The nose offer a fine a pure range of red berries - red currant, boysen berries and pomegranate spiced with hints of truffle and sous-bois. On the palate fresh and quite energetic with a …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Bonnes Mares 1986
