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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Clos de Vougeot is a step up in weight from the Malconsort - but can in my view not quite match the complexity. In the nose rich and quite dense - red and dark cherries - spiced with a touch of oak and a earthy minerality. On the palate rich and balanced with a lovely quite vibrant fruit. It's …
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The Vosne Romanee Malconsort 2012 is a gorgeous wine in the making. The nose is quite reduced but still very expressive and floral (50% whole cluster) with a lovely vibrant red and dark fruit - hints violets and peony rose. On the palate very refined and quite silky cool fruit - long, focused and …
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The Echezeaux is from a 0.99 ha plot located in the climate Champs Traversin in the top part of the vineyard. The nose show some reduction but also a beautiful floral and spicy fruit - backed up by a finely grained stony minerality. On the palate quite intense fruit interlinked with a gorgeous …
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The 2002 Meursault Clos de la Barre from Comte Lafon is normally a very good wine. This bottle was however somewhat disappointing. The bouquet was quite develoed for a 02 with buttery notes and hints of almonds, hazelnuts and citrus. On the palate a bit dense with good fruit and weight - but sadly …
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The Grands Echezeaux 2012 is a step up in concentration from the Echezeaux. In the nose layers of deep red and dark fruit, notes of cherries, plum and discrete Vosne spices. On the palate rich, silky and airy fruit - very balanced, pure, very long and intense. In many ways a classic Grands Echezeaux …
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