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The Meix Chavaux from Roulot is a very impressive village wine. The bouquet is somewhat closed with quite a lot of SO2 present in the nose. After decanting and some time in the glass it gradually reveal more crisp minerality, a lovely yellow fruit spized with citrus notes and gunpowder. On the …
[Read more...] about Domaine Guy Roulot, Le Meix Chavaux 2010
The Chambolle 1er cru 2011 is a lovely wine. In the bouquet red forrest berries, strawberries and raspberries, with hints of pommegranate, cinnamon and allspice. On the palate layers of fine ripe and delicate red pinot fruit. This wine is juicy and refined - with very fine transparancy and balance. …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Chambolle Musigny 1er cru 2011
Louis-Michel Liger-Belair have acquried the Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru monopole Clos des Grandes Vignes from Chateau de Puligny Montrachet. The vineyard was until 2004 a part of Domaine Thomas-Moillard, but was sold along with other fine vineyards to Domaine Dujac and Etienne de Montille. Etienne …
[Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair acquire new vineyard
The Beaune Perriere 1. cru offer more depth and concenation than the village wines. In the bouquet strawberries, gooseberries and cherries with a perfumed hints of cinnamon and oriental spices. On the palate good depth in the fruit, a fine balance and length. More spicy than the other wines, but …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Beaune Les Perrieres 2011
The Chambolle village is a step up in delicacy and refinement. In the bouquet is quite expressive with forrest strawberries, cherries, notes of pommegranate, allspice and cinnamon. On the palate delicate, refined and juicy red pinot fruit, a fine minerality and acidity. Very transparant with a fine …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Chambolle Musigny 2011
