The Chambolle village 2011 from Vogue is a bit of a walk on the wild side at the moment. In the bouquet fine Chambolle minerality - notes of blueberries, raspberries and elderberries - quite outgoing. On the palate nice candied and jellied fruit - good focus with support from the quite firm tannins …
Jean et Gilles Lafouge, Meursault Les Meix-Chavaux
The 2002 Meursault Les Meix-Chavaux from Lafouge is a lovely old school Meursault. In the bouquet matured yellow fruit with notes of melon, apple, hazelnuts and a nice citrus infused minerality. On the palate quite zappy acidity and a lovely fresh fruit - focused with very fine minerality for this …
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Comte de Vogue, Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 2011
The Amoureuses 2011 from Vogue is a gorgeous wine .... delicate, crisp and expressive. In the bouquet sweet and crisp jellied fruit - notes of pomegranate and red forest berries - supported by a intense but filligree minerality. On the palate layers of vibrant red fruit - quite lightfooted - but …
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Comte de Vogue, Bourgogne Blanc 2011
The Bourgogne Blanc 2011 from Comte de Vogue is showing beautifully. In the bouquet lovely pure and crisp white fruit - with notes of acacia flower, pear and a quite intense citrus infused minerality. On the palate quite rich fruit supported by a crisp acidity and the slightly edgy but filigree …
Comte de Vogue, Musigny Vieilles Vignes 2011
The Musigny Vieilles Vignes 2011 from Vogue is even better than the cask samples suggested in October 2012. In the bouquet lovely and refined fruit - notes of raspberries, strawberries and pomegranate - brought forward by a intense filigree minerality. It's very open and floral with a lovely terroir …
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