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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Philippe Pacalet whites need time to unfold and blossom - especially the Corton-Charlemagne. The 2011 tasted recently is now beginng to show, and I must say this is one of the better 2011 whites I have tasted recently - a wine with a fine future ahead of it. The nose is now beyond the exotic …
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The 2015 Chassagne Les Caillerets from Domaine Lamy Caillat is a mixed bag ... but showing fine elements when served chilled. The nose offer fine minerality - hint of fennel - oak, citrus and some exotic orchard fruits. On the palate rich but balanced - with the oak working well to support the ample …
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The Chassagne-Montrachet La Maltroie 2014 is a delightful wine - confirming the greatness and refinement of the 2014 vintage. The bouquet is crisp and focused - lovely citrusdriven fruit and a detailed minerality - slightly reductive. On the palate finely balanced - focused with a fine and refined …
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The tasting Grandes Maisons Grands Cru during Grands Jours de Bourgogne included the opportunity to taste some of the big wines from the 2015 vintage – wines I rarely have the chance to taste and evaluate from bottle. The Bourchard Pere et Fils Montrachet 2015 - is a rather mighty wine - …
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The 2016 Chassagne Les Caillerets is a gorgeous wine - classic Caillerets in the best sense of the word. The nose offer cool and vibrant fruit - very airy and detailed with a fine hint of anise. On the palate vivid fruit, a detailed mineal backbone - effortless and refined. Love the vivacious spirit …
[Read more...] about Domaine Morey-Coffinet, Chassagne-Montrachet En Caillerets 2016
