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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Blanchots-Dessus is among the most powerful of the Chassagne vineyards. The 2012 edition of the Blanchots-Dessus is nevertheless a quite refined effort from this intense vineyard. In the bouquet rich and slightly dense yellow orchard fruit - balanced by a citrus infused minerality. On the palate …
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The Bourgogne Blanc 2002 from Domaine Comte de Vogüé is showing very well now. The nose is bursting with layers of tightly knit yellow fruit - hints of apple, hazelnuts and refreshed by a citrus infused filigree minerality. On the palate surprisingly weighty and intense with a lovely nerve and …
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The Chassagne-Montrachet Les Masures (village) is a step up from Les Chaumes - although its slightly closed at the moment. The nose is showing signs of reduction - but one can still appreciate the lovely white orchard fruits and the quite delicate minerality. On the palate more refined and focused …
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The Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chaumes (village) is a classic wine from the appellation. In the nose rich orchard fruits ... forward and charming ... focused by a citrus driven minerality. On the palate good weight for this level - focused by a quite crisp acidity and a nice minerality for this level. …
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The Amoureuses 2011 from Vogue is a gorgeously juicy and transparent wine for the vintage. In the bouquet sweet and crisp jellied fruit - notes of pomegranate and red forest berries - supported by a intense filligree minerality. On the palate layers of vibrant red fruit - very transparent and …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte de Vogüé, Chambolle Les Amoureuses 2011
