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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Richebourg is a legendary vineyard - and while Romanee-Conti, La Romanee and La Tache are regarded as slightly better, most Burgundy lovers can tell you about a very special moment with a bottle of Richebourg. My Richebourg moment was Henri Jayer Richebourg 1985 - tasted back in 2002 - a …
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The Gevrey Chambertin Les Corbeaux 2009 from Bruno Clavelier is a quite surprising wine. The nose is classic Clavelier with red fruit, and a quite distingt note of elderberries spiced with hints of violets and asian spices. On the palate very focused with a cool and crisp red fruit - structured by a …
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The Meursault Genevrieres 2011 from Henri Boillot is a very charming and expressive effort. The nose is bursting with fruit - notes of apple, pear and acacia with a finely tuned impression of oak and a lovely stony minerality. On the palate beautiful minerality and midpalate fruit - quite rich and …
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Meursault Tillets is one of my favorite village terroirs in Meursault - and few makes a better Tillet than Antoine Jobard. The nose in the 2008 Meursault Tillets is expressive and crisp with notes of melon, acacia and a wonderful citrus infused minerality. On the palate vibrant and pure fruit with …
[Read more...] about Domaine Antoine Jobard, Meursault Tillets 2008
The Chambolle Muigny 2007 village from Roumier is still youthful - but also unexpectedly open and ready to please. In the bouquet fresh and playful red berry fruit with some darker notes of blue berries and cassis. On the palate juicy red berry fruit - quite vibrant, rich and airy - with a slight …
[Read more...] about Georges Roumier, Chambolle Musigny 2007
