The 1998 Echezeaux from Emmanuel Rouget is a lovely and very charming effort for the vintage. In the nose semimatured red fruit - complex - with hints of allspice, cinnamon and violets. On the palate quite intense and juicy red fruit with a fine midpalate density. It's perfectly balanced and …
Philippe Pacalet, Pinot Noir 2012
The Philippe Pacalet Pinot Noir 2012 is a gorgeous Bourgogne Rouge. In the bouquet rich, pure and ripe red and dark berry fruit ... notes of pomegranate, strawberries and blueberries. On the palate very and quite intense fruit for this level - still it's transparent, refined and finely focused. A …
Domaine Armand Rousseau, Chambertin 2002
The 2002 Chambertin from Domaine Armand Rousseau is a delightful and refined effort. In the bouquet layers of airy red berry fruit with hints of sous-bois - still quite youthful but very refined and subtle. On the palate rich, crisp and cool fruit - refined and elegant with a very fine midpalate …
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Domaine Dublere, Morey-Saint-Denis Les Blanchards 2011
The Morey Les Blanchards 2011 from Domaine Dublere is a very juicy glass of pinot. In the nose red and dark berry fruit - notes of red and dark cherries, pomegranate with a slight hint of blueberries and supported by a nice earthy minerality. On the palate ample fruit - cool and pure - structured by …
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Domaine de l’Arlot, Romanee-Saint-Vivant 1996
The Romanee-Saint-Vivant 1996 from Domaine de l'Arlot is a lovely but quite contrastful wine. In the nose sweet red fruit - strawberries and raspberries - spiced with cinnamon, allspice and tar. On the palate a lovely sweet and delicate fruit - firmly structured by a powerful acidity and some …
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