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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
It seems like a growing number of producers in Burgundy are producing single vineyard village wines, thus changing the tradition of blending the village wines in to one cuvee. For some producers it's an old tradition, but for others it's a new approach. But is single vineyard village wines a good …
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I don't have much experience with the wines from Domaine Valette, but I must say the Pouilly-Fuisse Tradition 2006 was a great pleasure. This is the most impressive Macon wine I have tasted. Typical organic style, very focused and intense, as a minimum of SO2 have been used. Good length and medium …
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Matrot make hornest and quite traditional white Burgundy, the 2005 village wine is no exception. Very crisp and focused, with a medium body. The 2005 whites are tasting good at the moment, after they lost the initial fatness. Another good wine from Matrot. (2011 - 2018) 86p …
The 2001 Bienvenue Batard Montrachet from Ramonet et an very fine perhaps even outstanding white burgundy. Perfectly balanced, good length and with a fresh acidity structure. I really enjoyed this wine, and it just confirm the high quality level at Domaine Ramonet. (2012 - 2022) - 94p …
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The 2006 Puligny village wine is not a got effort from Domaine Leflaive. It's alcoholic in both bouquet and on the palate - a direct result of the 14,5% alcohol level. Only average - and not a pleasure. It's hard to say if it will improve with cellaring! (now - 2020) - 79p …
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