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The Georges Roumier Chambolle village 2007 is slightly closed but quite accessible. In he nose red coulis fruits, strawberries, raspberries and cherries with a hint of rhubarbs. The bouquet is also displaying a fine but slightly dusty minerality. On the palate sweet sour cherry aromas, quite focused …
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The Chassagne-Montrachet is a lovely balanced wine. In the bouquet pear and citrus with a slight hint of hazelnuts. On the palate lovely fresh acidity, good balance and length. The midpalate concentration is good, with lovely pure fruit aromas. Quite delightful. Very Good (87 - 89p) CASK Tasted …
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The Puligny-Montrachet les Pucelles 2000 from Domaine Leflaive is normally a true delight. This example was however quite delveloped with a darker than normal color, and a somewhat tired expression. The cork was fine, but could be a slight premox, in that case first premoxed wine from this domaine …
The Ruchotte Chambertin is very accessible and ready to taste. In the nose layers of fine red pinot aromas - raspberries, cherries - spiced with cinnamon and allspice. On the palate very long and refined, with a lovely juicy jelly pinot fruit. A lovely play between the delicate pinot flavors and the …
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The Charmes Chambertin is currently quite reduced in the nose, thus difficult to taste. In the bouquet some elements of raspberries and strawberries. On the palate layers of sweet ripe pinot fruit. A juicy wine with a good depth and length. A very fine pinot in the making. Very Fine (92 - 94p) …
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