Reviewing and rating wines is very controversial, and even more so than the wines reviewed. A lot of these discussions are, in my view, a result of inflated and inconsistent ratings for a lot of big non terroir driven wines. …
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Henri Jayer interviewed by Jancis Robinson
Here is an old interview with the great master Henri Jayer - made by Jancis Robinson. I have never seen Henri Jayer on video before - and it's somehow a fine moment to see him talking about his view on winemaking. Take a look! …
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Tasting of Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair 2010 from cask
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair is one of the rising stars of Burgundy, and after only 10 years one of the top domaines in the region. We tasted all the 2010 wines from cask at the domaine in July 2011. The tasting showed that Liger-Belair have made excellent wines in 2010, and will no doubt …
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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair La Romanee 2010
La Romanee 2010 is a huge wine. Balanced with a super structure. Quite dark and dense at the moment, but shows a lot of finesse and a wonderful minerality. Not quite on the same level as the fantastic 2005 La Romanee from Liger-Belair. Exceptional length a truly extraordinary wine. …
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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux 2010
Liger-Belairs Echezeaux is getting better and better as Louis-Michel get the vineyards in shape. Made from old vines in the very good parcels Cruots and Champs Traversin. Truly a grand cru effort with finesse and length. Precise and quite powerful with a wonderful minerality. Outstanding! 94 - …
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