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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Amoureuses 2002 from Vogüé is still quite youthfull - but is beginning to unfold more complexity. In the nose cool red and dark berries, pomegranate, raspberries, boysenberries supported by a intense Chambolle minerality. On the palate still plenty of grip .. tremendous length and power for a …
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The Montrachet 2009 from Lafon is a very impressive and refined wine for the vintage. The bouquet is complex and filigree with layers of exotic yellow orchard fruits, delicate floral notes and a hint of oak integrated with the quite intense mineralic notes. On the palate excellent concentration ... …
I have my regular stops in Burgundy - Domaines I visit almost every year, but I always try to find time to visit new and upcoming producers .. as this often is a great inspiration for me as a blogger. It also gives me the opportunity to explore wines that often are more accessible for Burgundy …
[Read more...] about Visit: Chantereves … purist negociant extraordinaire
The Meursault Crotots 2011 from Chantereves is a delightful glass. In the bouquet pure and quite delicate white and yellow orchard fruits with hints of hazelnuts and white flowers .. all infused with a filligree chalky minerality. On the palate gorgeously pure and silky ... perfectly ripe in my …
[Read more...] about Chantereves, Meursault Les Crotots 2011
Grands Echezeaux is quite a big step up in quality and weight from the otherwise lovely Vosne-Romanee Les Petits-Monts. In the bouquet layers of pure red and dark berry fruit served with a deep filigree and earthy expression of terroir. On the palate quite large scaled with layers of relatively …
[Read more...] about Domaine Robert Sirugue, Grands Echezeaux 2013
