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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Chassagne Les Caillerets 2010 from Ramonet is a truly beautiful effort. In the bouquet lovely ripe yellow fruit with notes of pear, melon - hints of acacia and anis. A lovely playful minerality and acidity is adding to the the complexity of the nose - very refined and a bit understated. On the …
[Read more...] about Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 2010
Domaine Armand Rousseau is one of the iconic producers in Burgundy, and have maintained this position for decades. Under the leadership of Eric Rousseau they have furthermore improved the quality of the entry level wines, and the whole lineup is now among the very best in the Cote de Nuits. I …
[Read more...] about Tasting of Domaine Armand Rousseau 2011 from Cask
The Vosne Romanee 2010 from Mugneret-Gibourg is a real beauty. In the bouquet lovely pure cool pinot fruit with notes of cherries, cherry stones and forest berries. On the palate finely balanced cool pinot fruit with jelly styled impression of berries, and a slight candied touch. It's transparent …
[Read more...] about Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, Vosne-Romanee 2010
The Pacalet Bourgogne Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2011 is a small step up in concentration from the standard Pinot Noir. In the bouquet cherries and cherry stones, with hints of strawberries and vanilla. On the palate good fruit concentration - need a bit of air to unfold. Has a good crisp acidity, juicy …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Bourgogne Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2011
The La Lagune 2009 is oozing with ripe fruit. In the bouquet sweet fruit - cassis with hints of raspberries and liquorice - very young and fresh. On the palate same story - rich juicy fruit with layers of very ripe soft tannins. Very fruity with a good acidity. The alcohol level is at 14% but not a …
