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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
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 …
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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 …
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The Puligny-Montrachet Champ Canet 2004 from Jean Marc Boillot has entered a matured and delightful stage. In the nose fresh yellow fryuit .. citrus infused with a nice minerality and some lovely matured notes of almonds and acacia. On the palate fresh and harmonious fruit ... vibrant and energetic …
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The Morey-Saint-Denis Clos des Rosiers is a village monopole owned and created by Domaine Chantal Remy. The vineyard is located just below Clos des Lambray in the former rose garden of domaine Remy ... read the full story about Clos des Rosiers here. The vineyard was planted in 2000 and the vines …
[Read more...] about Domaine Chantal Remy, Morey Clos des Rosiers 2010
