The Chablis Les Clos from Samuel Billaud is a big and quite dense effort. The nose is quite interesting with very expressive yellow orchard fruits ... slightly exotic and spiced by a very delicate and vibrant minerality. On the palate rich and intense with a quite dense feel ... some aspargus notes …
J.-F. Mugnier, Nuits Saint Georges Clos de la Marechale 2010
The Clos de la Marechale 2010 from J.-F. Mugnier is a truly gorgeous wine...but now slightly closed. The nose is a delightful play between red and dark fruits – blueberries, red cherries and raspberries - and a slight hint of earthy minerality. On the palate quite weighty but still refined, with a …
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Georges Roumier, Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de la Bussiere 2011
The Clos de la Bussiere 2011 from Roumier is showing very well. In the nose crisp and quite delicate red and dark berry fruit, with a earthy minerality, a slight floral tone and a initial touch of oak. On the palate focused, crisp and harmanious - the tannins are finely grained and refined and offer …
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Domaine Roulot, “R” Meursault 2010
The "R" Meursault village 2010 from Jean-Marc Roulot is a truly gorgeous effort. The bouquet is very expressive with crisp orchard fruits and a beautiful citrus driven minerality. It's perhaps a bit more openly knit than the domaine Meursaults from Roulot ... but very charming and forward. On the …
Domaine du Chateau Gris, NSG “Chateau Gris” 2012
The Nuits-Saint-Georges premier cru "Chateau Gris" has a interesting minerality. It's made from a monopole vineyard located just south of the village - at the top of the slope. The Chateau Gris monopole is a part of the climate Les Crots - and the Chateau Gris estate itself is located in this …
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