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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
By Steen Öhman -
Les Suchots is not my favorit wine from Liger-Belair - but the 2011 version is quite charming. In the bouquet a quite delicate collection of red and darker berries, with the oak slightly more present. On the palate good focus, a deep fruit and a fine balance. The 15% whole clusters have shaped the …
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By Steen Öhman -
The Chambolle Musigny village comes from a plot located in La Combe d'Orveau, above the Musigny vineyard. In the bouquet very expressive, with lovely sweet fruit notes, red currant, pommegranate, strawberries - an allmost floral elegance. On the palate very elegant fruit aromas, delicate but yet …
By Steen Öhman -
The Clos du Chateau 2011 is a real beauty. In the bouquet fine fruit notes - cherries, raspberries and strawberries, finely spiced with hints of peony rose and allspice. On the palate more vibrant and fresh, with fine delicate acidity and a beautilful mineral note. It's very refined and seem more …
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By Steen Öhman -
The Bourgogne Rouge is a step up in complexity from the Hautes Cotes de Nuits. In the nose fine red pinot fruit, raspberries, cherries with a sweet note of strawberries. On the palate slightly more lush and rewarding. Quite delicate and nuanced in the fruit expression. Good (84 - 86p) CASK Tasted …
By Steen Öhman -
The Chaumes is getting better year after year, and the use of 15% whole clusters gives a more structured and balanced wine. The nose in the 2011 is at this stage quite complex, whith red berries and spicy notes - peony rose and a slight hint of violets and allspice. A little more body and weight …
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