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The 2012 Aux Reignots from Cathiard is in my view one of his very best efforts from this fine 1er cru so far. The nose is crammed with red and darkberry fruit - notes of blackberries, dark cherries and red forrest berries - spiced with violets and a touch of oak. On the palate rich and silky fruit …
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The Echezeaux 2012 from Cecile Tremblay is a gorgeous effort ... her wines seems to get more focused and refined each year. The nose is crammed with asian spices, raspberries, red currant and elderberries ... supported by a deep earthy minerality. On the palate rich and forward fruit ... juicy with …
The Echezeaux 2011 from Cecile Tremblay is a gorgeously vibrant wine. The nose is quite expressive with lovely forward fruit - notes of cherries, raspberries .. hints of plum, earthy minerality and a hint of toasted oak. On the palate silky quite openly knit fruit ... forward and juicy with a nice …
The Volnay Caillerets from Bouchard is one of my favorite reds from this big house. The 2012 edition is no exception .... a lovely Volnay in the making. The nose is crammed with red and dark berry fruit ... fine depth and mineralic energy. On the palate rich and deep fruit ... lovely concentration …
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The 2012s from Cathiard are gorgeous ... and the Malconsort 2012 is a magnificent effort from this fine domaine. The nose is crammed with red and darkberry fruit - notes of dark cherries, plum and red forrest berries - spiced with violets and peony rose. On the palate rich and silky fruit ... very …
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