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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
La Grande Rue is located north of La Tache and just south of La Romanee, Romanee-Conti and Romanee-Saint-Vivant - indeed a sweetspot just next to the very best vineyards in Burgundy - or if you like in the world. Whereas the four other vineyards are famous and most wines from them achieve high …
[Read more...] about La Grande Rue – in a Vosne-Romanee sweet spot
The Vosne Romanee 2011 from Emmanuel Rouget is a lovely village effort - but needs time to resolve. In the nose crisp red and dark berry fruit with a quite strong impression of new oak. On the palate quite openly knit with a nice fresh fruit - nicely balanced and quite harmonious. The weight and …
There are many fine vineyards in Chassagne-Montrachet - but Les Caillerets is in my view in a league of its own. The 2012 Caillerets from Jean-Nöel Gagnard confirms this status. The nose is delicately refined with airy white orchard fruit and a filigree citrus infused minerality. On the palate very …
[Read more...] about Domaine Jean-Nöel Gagnard, Chassagne Les Caillerets 2012
The Chambolle Fuees from Mugnier is in my view one of the most delightful wines in Burgundy ... and the 2011 edition is certainly no exception. The bouquet is quite tight initially - but after some time in the glass it starts to unfold with red fruits - spiced with hints of gooseberries, red currant …
[Read more...] about J.-F. Mugnier, Chambolle-Musigny Les Fuees 2011
The Chambolle-Musigny 2012 from Philippe Pacalet is showing the goods. The nose is forward with decadent red fruit - spiced with cinnamon, all spice and gooseberries ... very expressive and organic. On the palate rich and lush for this level ... still vibrant .. with a lovely Chambolle minerality …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Chambolle Musigny 2012
