The Vosne Romanee Village 2011 from Cathiard is a charming effort. The nose is showing lovely pure red and dark berry fruit, discrete oak and a lovely Vosne spicyness with violets and a hint of liqourice. The palate is offering fine charming and pure pinot fruit with a good expression of Vosne …
Jean Grivot, Clos de Vougeot 2011
The Clos de Vougeot 2011 is a very fine effort for the vintage. The bouquet is darker than the Echezeaux with intense red berry fruit, liquorice, a fair bit of oak and a hint of chocolate. On the palate quite impressive concentration and depth. The minerality is earthy and not as vibrant and highly …
Comparing Burgundy vintages 2008, 2009 and 2010
It's always very interesting and rewarding to compare vintages in Burgundy, as it really reveal the true character of both the wines and the vintages - if it's done correctly. The recipe for succes is quite simple - find a producer who makes fine tranparent wines, that reflects both the terroir …
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Domaine Cathiard, Vosne Romanee Aux Malconsorts 2011
The Vosne Romanee Aux Malconsort 2011 from Cathiard is a really seductive wine. The nose is showing lovely red and dark berry fruit, discrete oak and delicate Vosne spices - violets and hints of rose petals. The palate is offering rich and quite lush fruit, with a very powerful underlying minerality …
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Tasting of Domaine Poisot 2012 from Cask
Domaine Poisot is a "new" domaine run by the former navy captain Remi Poisot, who is now making wine from a fine portfolio of family vineyards. Remi began making wines before the harvest in 2009, and 2010 was his first full vintage - where he also did the work in the vineyards. The Poisot …
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