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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
In 1855 when Lavalle made his classification of the Burgundy vineyards only a few vineyards outside the "main" appellations were classified as Téte de Cuvée. One of these vineyards is located in Fixin and is unknown to most Burgundy connaisseurs today ... Fixin La Perriére better known as Fixin …
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The Clos de Tart 2004 is approaching maturity. The nose is quite forward with notes of tar, matured red fruit, prune, asparagus and a eathy mineral hint. On the palate quite powerful with layers of matured fruit - a bit rustic and quite developed. A quite lovely and rather complex wine .. slight …
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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