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1957 is not one of the greatest years - but fine wines were made - although many are now starting to fade. This Chassagne is however quite fresh and still a wine for drinking. The nose offer fully matured pinot notes .. dark cherries, amaretto cherries, boysenberries, roasted coffee and sous-bois. …
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Maison Moillard-Grivot is a well known negociant firm in Nuits-Saint-Georges - established in 1850 and while it's an old reknown firm - the reputation is not so prominent these days. The 1992 vintage is however a very fine vintage for the whites - although some wines now are starting to fade …
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The Domaine Dujac Clos Saint-Denis is a brilliant wine for the vintage ... and according to Jeremy Seysses one of the best wines they made in this vintage. This example was in perfect condition - aside from the label - beautifully preserved cork and only 2.5 cm ullage. The bouquet offer beautiful …
It's always a treat to taste old Burgundies, and this week I had the opportunity to taste three aged Burgundies at a light lunch with some good friends. On the table was a Chassagne-Montrachet 1992 from Moillard-Grivot, a Dujac Clos Saint-Denis 1976, and lastly a Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge from …
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The Bourgogne Blanc 2015 is showing fine balance and a good freshness for the vintage. In the nose white and yellow orchard fruits .. quite exotic with a citrus/grape note to freshen things up. On the palate rich fruit for this level - lovely balancing acidity. A both fresh and juicy Bourgogne blanc …
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