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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Aux Reignots is in my view one of the most interesting 1er crus of Cote de Nuits - its perhaps not quite in the same popularity league as Vosne-Romanee Cros Parantoux, Aux Malconsorts or Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses, but the focus on this terroir has increased dramatically during the last 10 …
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On my November trip to Burgundy I had the pleasure to visit Domaine Dublère and taste the 2013s. A little background - Domaine Dublère was founded in 2003 by the American journalist Blair Pethel. The first vintage was 2004, and the domaine has since then gradually expanded the production and …
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The Meursault Meix Chaveaux 2010 is a mighty Meursault village. In the nose crisp citrus infused fruit and minerality - slightly floral and quite expressive. On the palate very pure and quite rich and weighty fruit .... long, focused and very concentrated for this level. Impressive balance and …
[Read more...] about Domaine Roulot, Meursault Meix Chaveaux 2010
The Meursault Les Luchets 2012 - located on the slope above Meix Chaveaux is showing a lovely mineral character and refinement and fullfilling the promise it showed from cask. In the nose airy but deep white orchard fruit with hints of acacia and a lovely citrus infused minerality. On the palate …
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The Grands Echezeaux 1988 from Sirugue is fully mature and show the best side of 1988 fresh and lively acidity and a lovely transparancy. In the bouquet sweet red fruit, sous-bois, hints of truffle and peony rose. On the palate cool transparent red fruit, very balanced but lacking a bit of the …
[Read more...] about Domaine Robert Sirugue, Grands Echezeaux 1988
