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The Chambolle Les Charmes 1964 from Arsene Amiot is perfectly matured and still fresh, juicy and vibrant. Arsene Amiot is related to the Amiot-Servelle family and apparantly he passed away in 1966, and was succeded by his son Bernard Amiot. The bouquet offer mature red fruit, sous-bois, coffee and a …
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The 2010 Charlie from Pacalet is without doubt the best white I have tasted from this producer. Normally I'm a bit ambivalent about this wine .. but this is quite impressive. In the bouquet rich but zappy white and yellow fruits .. notes of pear, apple and white flowers .. spiced with a intense …
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The Vosne village 2012 from Pacalet is singing beautifully. In the nose juicy red fruit spiced with violets, cinnamon .. classic Vosne. On the palate focused and rather rich fruit for this level .. lovely depth and energy. This is a gorgeous Vosne village .. lovely drinkability although its a bit …
The Meursault En La Barre 2012 is a rich and weighty village. In the nose expressive white and yellow fruits brought forward by a discrete and classic Meursault minerality. On the palate rich fruit with good weight, focus and balance. Is a bit dense currently and lack the vibrant feel of the Saint …
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There are few wines in Burgundy as prestigious as the Grand Crus from Domaine Leroy - they are rare, expensive and often magnificently good. As always the Grand Crus of Vosne are getting much of the attention .. and many speak very enthusiastically about the Romanee Saint-Vivant from Leroy as …
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