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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Vosne Romanee Malconsort 2012 is fulfilling the very fine promise it showed from cask. The nose is bursting with red and dark fruit, earthy minerality and first and foremost variations of delicate Vosne spices - . expressive and floral (50% whole cluster). On the palate very refined and quite …
[Read more...] about Domaine du Clos Frantin, Vosne-Romanee Malconsorts 2012
Les Amoureuses 2013 from Groffier is a gorgeous effort in my view. The bouquet is offering a love collection of red berries, open pure and very accessible - with a lovely energy and minerality. On the palate vibrant and juicy fruit with a gorgeous core of sweet red fruit ... pomegranate ... …
[Read more...] about Domaine Robert Groffier, Chambolle Les Amoureuses 2013
The Echezeaux 2008 is a organic and quite feisty wine. The nose is bursting with red organic fruit and Vosne spices .. violets, peony rose and a hint of cinnamon. On the palate vibrant and juicy red fruit .. lovely balance and length in this remarkably acidity driven wine. Love the nerve and tension …
[Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Echezeaux 2008
The Echezeaux 2009 is quite different from both the 2008 and 2010 with it's darker and more dense expression. In the nose red and darkberry fruit, oak still a bit forward ... rather closed and relatively dark compared to other vintages. On the palate more expressive with layers of red and dark berry …
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Benjamin Leroux is one of the most talented winemakers of his generations. He has recently resigned from his job as régisseur at Comte Armand, and is now focusing on this own negociant business in Beaune. Maison Benjamin Leroux was launched with the 2007 vintage, and has gradually been expanded …
[Read more...] about Visit Benjamin Leroux – tasting of the red 2013s
