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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Fake wines have existed even before I was introduced to fine wines more than 25 years ago, but the Kurniawan case has more than indicated that the amount of fake bottles on the market is perhaps much higher than expected. I will not speculate in the Kurniawan case, and mention other names, but it …
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Old wines should be treated with respect and given the appropriate time to resolve in the glas. This is true for most wines, but especially old white Burgundies can be misunderstood and wasted if they are not given sufficient time in the glas. This bottle of 1986 Meursault Charmes from Bouchard Pere …
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The 2002 Meursault Goutte D'Or from Comte Lafon is really showing well. In the bouquet delicate yellow fruit with a fine citrus infused filigree stony minerality. On the palate fresh and vibrant fruit with fine weight and length - very well balanced with a lovely acidity. Love the freshness and the …
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The Amoureuses 2010 from Francois Bertheau gorgeous and enjoyable wine in the making. I tasted this from cask in the summer of 2011 where it showed a very fine promise ... and I'm certainly not disappointed. In the nose layers of lovely sweet red fruit - strawberries, red currant and pomegranate - …
[Read more...] about Domaine Bertheau, Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 2010
The Bonnes Mares 2004 from Roumier is a somewhat mysterious wine. The last bottle I tasted earlier this year was austere and backward, this bottle more forward but sadly also with some slightly disturbing green notes. The bouquet is quite expressive with dark berry fruit - cassis, dark cherries - a …
