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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Nuits-Saint-Georges blanc is made from pinot blanc, thus making it quite different than the other Pacalet whites. In the nose apple, pear with notes of grapefruit, citrus and gooseberries. On the palate quite a powerfull fresh and linear acidity, with a good expression of the terroir. Good fruit …
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The Beaune Tuvilains 1er cru 2009 from Domaine Bertrand Ambroise is showing both the good and the slightly problematic side of the 2009 vintage. The bouquet shows very ripe .. slightly overripe .. notes with plum, cassis, cherries and a quite substantial oak impression. On the palate quite focused …
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The Meursault Perrieres is like the village Meursault a quite heavy and "hot" wine. In the bouquet citrus, melon, pear with notes of chestnuts. On the palate excellent minerality and a good acidity. The fruit is quite dense and rich, but balanced with the fine minerality. The alcohol is however a …
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The Poruzot Dessus 2008 from Domaine Tessier is beautiful and very fine Meursault. In the bouquet fine yellow fruits - melon and citrus, with hints of exotic fruits and a fine tone of oak. On the palate fine quite lush fruit focused by a lovely minerality and the crisp 2008 acidity. Good …
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The Wehlener Sonnenuhr spätlese 1994 #795 from J.J. Prum is a lovely old school spätlese. In the bouquet lovely fruit and minerality - notes of coffee, almonds and dried orchard fruits. On the palate medium sweet, fine freshness lovely balance from the excellent 1994 acidity. Starting to show …
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