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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
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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The Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2004 is a delightful and refined champagne. In the bouquet white fruits, hint of almonds, some floral notes and a nice stony mineralty. On the plete very nice fruit, quite vibrant, very harmonious, creamy and elegant. medium bodied - still very young with a quite …
The Selosse Substance is a very special wine made partly according to the solera principles - rather unusual for a Champagne to say the least. The bouquet offer hazelnuts, almonds, honey, citrus, white bread, peaches, caramel, a fine minerality and last but least a slightly oxidative note. The …
The Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas-François 1998 is a really beautiful and refined champagne. In the bouquet refined aromas of white flowers, oysters, pear with notes of brioche and yeast. The palate is offering lovely freshness with rich and delicate fruit. Very juicy and forward. The finish is …
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The Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 1998 is slightly disappointing. In the bouquet white fruits, toast, almonds and some floral hints. A quite nice fruit on the palate, round and very harmonious, creamy and elegant. Belle Epoque is normally quite light compared to other top cuvées, but the 1998 edition …
