The Montrachet 2012 from Bouchard Pere et Fils is a very expressive and powerful Montrachet. In the bouquet rich yellow orchard fruits - infused with citrus and a powerful but filigree minerality. On the palate quite weighty ripe yellow fruit - rather openly knit and supported by a quite delicate …
Bouchard Pere et Fils, Le Corton 2012
The "Le Corton" 2012 from Bouchard is one of the most impressive reds I have tasted from this producer. In the nose lovely red berry fruit - raspberries -red currant - supported by a earthy minerality and a healthy dose of new oak. The crisp acidity infuses freshness in the nose and creates a lovely …
Domaine Roulot, Bourgogne Blanc 2012
The Bourgogne Blanc 2012 from Roulot is a lovely expressive wine for its level. In the nose white and yellow fruits with a nice citrus infused minerality. On the palate lovely weighty fruit ... well-structured by a crisp acidity .. quite powerful for a generic Burgundy. The aromatic profile is …
Tasting of Philippe Pacalet 2013 from cask – village wines
The first impressions I get from the new vintage is often a extensive tasting at Philippe Pacalet. The wines from Pacalet is perfect for this purpose as the finish malolactic fermentation very early and even more important they have a very pure and clear expression of the vintage and the …
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Domaine Comte de Vogüé, Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru 2002
I really adore the 2002s from de Vogüé ... they are vibrant and expressive with a delightful expression of Chambolle terroir. The 1er cru 2002 is showing beautifully. In the bouquet framboise, red cherries and hints of strawberries and sous-bois. Quite open and charming with delicate fruit notes, a …
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