The Richebourg 2012 from Thibault Liger-Belair is a big and intense wine. In the bouquet - slightly closed - but with layers of red and dark berry fruit with a lovely floral element underneath the oak impression. On the palate intense fruit and minerality ... a powerful Les Richebourg with more …
Anne Gros, Richebourg 2012
Anne Gros makes a lovely Richebourg and the 2012 edtion is certainly no exception. The bouquet is intensely crammed with red and darkberry fruit - notes of raspberries, red and black currant spized with violets, a earthy minerality and a moderate impression of oak. The nose is quite intense yet it …
Bouchard Pere et Fils, Bourgogne Pinot Noir Reserve 2012
I rarely bring notes on the generic pinot from the big houses. But the Pinot Noir reserve 2012 from Bouchard deserves a mention. Firstly its important to understand ... this is a wine made in very large quantities i.e. several 100.000 bottles ... and the price is very low. The 2012 is nevertheless …
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Initial impressions of the Burgundy 2013 vintage
Its very early and a lot of wines are still in the midst of the malolactic fermentation. So bear in mind that the impressions below are very early initial impressions - based on approx 35 wines tasted in March 2014. I will not try to asses the quality of the vintage - merely give some impressions …
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Ruchottes-Chambertin – The Thomas-Bassot treasure
Ruchottes-Chambertin is in my view one of the most interesting terroirs in Gevrey-Chambertin. The vineyard is small yet it includes two climates and one Clos and monopole - nothing is ever simple in Burgundy. …
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