Tasted at Cote D'Or just a few month before the tragic death of Bernard Loiseau. The 1995 Vosne Romanee village came after Meo-Camuzet 1993 Clos de Vougeot, and was amazing. The sheer intensity of the wine overpowered the bigger terroir of the Meo wine. The Jayer village wine was lush, silky and …
Philippe Pacalet, Gevrey Chambertin Bel-Air 2009
This normally one of the best wines from Pacalet. A very fine terroir expression, that suits the rather heavy 2009 style. Very nice bouquet with red fruits - nice pinot note organic style. The wine is in a very fine balance currently, where the pinot flavors blend perfectly with the nice minerality …
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The A.P. number a good guide to German wine
Some of the German wine producers make a lot of different wines, and several in each category - Kabinet, Spätlese, Auslese, Auslese GK, BA and TBA. In some cases there are not a big difference between the different wines in the category, but in other cases there are quite a jump in quality. It's an …
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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots 2008
The Aux Reignot 2008 is very crisp with a fantastic minerality. Pure pinot flavors, and a very crisp and refined bouquet. Medium+ body with a fine and vibrant length. I really enjoy tasting a good 2008 wine in between the heavy and quite sweet 2009 wines. Aux Reignot might not be grand cru, but it …
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Anne Gros Chambolle Musigny La Combe D’Orveau 2009
A very good effort from Anne Gros. Quite dark in color, but the wine is very focused and quite fresh for a 2009. Medium body, and fine length, and really tasty. Must check out some more wines from Anne Gros. (2016 - 2024) 88p …
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