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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Derriere Chez Edouard HD 2008 is a magnificent effort. In the nose fine quite floral fruit, intense minerality infused with a selection of citrus notes - still very fresh and youthful. On the palate very crisp and focused with a electrifying minerality and acidity. Intense yet lightfooted and …
[Read more...] about Domaine Hubert Lamy, Saint-Aubin Chez Edouard HD 2008
The 2011 whites should not be overlooked - especially not if they come from Darviot-Perrin. His Meursault Clos de la Velle, is a delightfully pure and fresh wine. In the bouquet fresh and vibrant white and yellow fruits .. pure, quite refined and racy - offering a lovely minerality. On the palate …
[Read more...] about Domaine Darviot-Perrin, Meursault Clos de la Velle 2011
Thierry Matrot seem to have hit a home run in 2013. The Meursault village is a gorgeous glass ... vibrant with a lovely ripeness. In the nose lovely ripe and slightly exotic orchard fruits .. delicate and pure with a nice transparent view to the terroir. On the palate fine pure fruit, perfectly …
The Darviot-Perrin Bourgogne Chardonney 2012 is a tremendous effort for the vintage and this level. It's made from the vineyard Les Magnys (both village and generic) from very old vines planted in 1953. It offers true Meursault character at a very reasonable price level. In the bouquet fresh and …
[Read more...] about Domaine Darviot-Perrin, Bourgogne Chardonney 2012
The 2010 Chevalier-Montrachet is a truly magnificent wine and one of the very best wines I have tasted from this legendary estate. The bouquet offer airy and cool white and yellow fruits infused with a filigree and deep stony minerality - notes of acacia and acacia blossom spiced with some fresh …
[Read more...] about Domaine Leflaive, Chevalier-Montrachet 2010
