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The Vosne Romanee Les Gaudichot is the relatively unknown neighbourg of the great La Tache vineyard. Collectors are however beginning to appreciate the Gaudichot terroir - and the demand for the few bottles made is rising year after year. The history of Les Gaudichots is very interesting and …
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Vosne Romanee Malconsorts is the fast rising star of the 1er crus in the appellation. The regained fame and glory is due to a large change of ownership and a impressive rise in quality among the other existing owners. Malconsorts is now back to form and has taken its rightful place among the top …
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The 2004 Aux Reignots from Grivot is a very impressive effort for the vintage. The nose is currentlybslightly closed showing lovely cool red berry fruit supported by hints of oak and a spicy minerality .. some matured notes. on the palate lovely cool and weighty fruit ... not fully resolved yet .. …
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For the third year in a row powerful and devastating hailstorms have hit Burgundy. Most of the appellations were hit this time ... but so far reports indicate some damage in parts of Cote de Nuits - while the losses seem to be very serious in parts of Cote de Beaune - worst in Volnay and Pommard. …
The Amoureuses 2004 from Vogüé has entered a lovely matured stage with expressive red fruit, with a lovely balance and delicacy. The bouquet starts out discretely but the red fruits quite rapidly takes over in the glass - with notes of cherries, forest strawberries and raspberries ... spiced with a …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte de Vogüé, Chambolle Les Amoureuses 2004
