The 2010 Bourgogne Blanc from Domaine Roulot is a exceptional generic white Burgundy. In the nose a slight reduction, gun powder, apple with hints of white flowers and exotic fruits. On the palate lovely vibrant acidity, good midpalate concentration and a very nice transparancy. Good minerality for …
Mommesin, Clos de Tart 2005
The Clos de Tart 2005 is a big almost massive Burgundy. In the nose loads of ripe dark and red fruits - spices, coffee, a earthy note and a quite strong impression of oak. Somewhat closed but still with a powerfull expression. On the palate layers of dense juicy ripe fruit, loads of silky but firm …
Georges Roumier, Chambolle Musigny Combottes 2007
The 2007 Chambolle Combottes from Roumier is a very good wine for the vintage. Sligthly closed in the bouquet - but after some time in the glass it's starts to show more charm. In the nose red berry fruit - beginning to show sweet slightly matured notes and a nice Chambolle minerality. On the palate …
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Jacques Cacheux, Vosne Romanee 2006
The Vosne Romanee 2006 from Jacques Cacheux is a rather strange wine. In the bouquet some rustic oxidative notes with hints of tar and stems. The nose also shows elements of ripe juicy pinot fruit - with elements of strawberries and raspberries. On the palate same rather split personality, quite …
Domaine Armand Rousseau, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze 2008
The Chambertin-Clos de Bèze 2008 from Rousseau is an extremely elegant and refined wine. In the bouquet very delicate and complex red berry fruit - strawberries, red cherries and a fine minerality. On the palate quite tight but still very refined and charming - layers of ripe classic pinot fruit a …
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