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 …
Cecile Tremblay, Echezeaux 2011
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 …
Bouchard Pere et Fils, Volnay Caillerets 2012
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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Domaine Cathiard, Vosne Aux Malconsorts 2012
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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Gevrey-Chambertin Le Clos Saint-Jacques … almost grand cru
One of the most famous 1er crus in Burgundy is Gevrey-Chambertin Le Clos Saint-Jacques. This fine reputation is primarily build by Domaine Armand Rousseau, who makes a magnificent wine from this vineyard. There are however also other fine wines from this terroir - so lets explore the history and …
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