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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Puligny village 2012 from Ramonet is Open and expressive. In the bouquet white orchard fruits and a citrus infused chalky minerality spiced with a hint of gunpowder. On the palate quite rich but still focused and vibrant with a backbone of fresh acidity and minerality. Drinking very well ... a …
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The 2006 Les Perrieres from Lafon is an excellent effort in a rather difficult vintage for the whites. In the bouquet quite rich and ripe fruit without being problematically overripe - notes of pineapple, acacia blossom and citrus supported by a fine minerality. On the palate rich, somewhat dense …
[Read more...] about Comte Lafon, Meursault Les Perrieres 2006
Domaine George Noëllat is in my view possibly the brightest rising star in Burgundy currently ... and Maxime Cheurlin has in three vintages managed more than many vignerons do in a lifetime quality wise. Photo: Maxime Cheurlin - Domaine Georges Noëllat I have followed the domaine in the last two …
[Read more...] about Visit – Domaine Georges Noëllat tasting of the 2013s from Cask
The 2011 Chassagnes from Ramonet are delightfully harmonious wines ... and at the top of the range we find Les Cailleret. In the nose lovely pure white orchard fruits ... a bit understated but very refined. On the palate quite rich and medium weight fruit with a very nice purity and texture. It's …
[Read more...] about Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 2011
The Chambolle village from Domaine Dujac is just delightful. In the bouquet very juicy red fruits - notes of pomegranate, strawberries - spiced with a lovely Chambolle minerality. On the palate fine delicate red fruit - silky and sweet but still fresh and vibrant with a nice balancing acidity. …
