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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
On my recent trip to Burgundy I had the opportunity to re-visit one of the rising stars of Burgundy - Domaine Dublere. A little background - Domaine Dublere was founded in 2003 by the American journalist Blair Pethel. The first vintage was 2004, and the domaine has since then gradually expanded the …
[Read more...] about Tasting of Domaine Dublere 2012 reds from cask
The Chambolle village 2011 from Vogue is a bit of a walk on the wild side at the moment. In the bouquet fine Chambolle minerality - notes of blueberries, raspberries and elderberries - quite outgoing. On the palate nice candied and jellied fruit - good focus with support from the quite firm tannins …
The 2002 Meursault Les Meix-Chavaux from Lafouge is a lovely old school Meursault. In the bouquet matured yellow fruit with notes of melon, apple, hazelnuts and a nice citrus infused minerality. On the palate quite zappy acidity and a lovely fresh fruit - focused with very fine minerality for this …
[Read more...] about Jean et Gilles Lafouge, Meursault Les Meix-Chavaux
The Amoureuses 2011 from Vogue is a gorgeous wine .... delicate, crisp and expressive. In the bouquet sweet and crisp jellied fruit - notes of pomegranate and red forest berries - supported by a intense but filligree minerality. On the palate layers of vibrant red fruit - quite lightfooted - but …
[Read more...] about Comte de Vogue, Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 2011
The Bourgogne Blanc 2011 from Comte de Vogue is showing beautifully. In the bouquet lovely pure and crisp white fruit - with notes of acacia flower, pear and a quite intense citrus infused minerality. On the palate quite rich fruit supported by a crisp acidity and the slightly edgy but filigree …
