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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Amoureuses 2002 from Vogüé is still quite youthfull - but is beginning to unfold more complexity. In the nose cool red and dark berries, pomegranate, raspberries, boysenberries supported by a intense Chambolle minerality. On the palate still plenty of grip .. tremendous length and power for a …
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I have my regular stops in Burgundy - Domaines I visit almost every year, but I always try to find time to visit new and upcoming producers .. as this often is a great inspiration for me as a blogger. It also gives me the opportunity to explore wines that often are more accessible for Burgundy …
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The Bonnes Mares is a step up from the Clos de la Roche - offering additional depth and focus - seems to be a fine vintage for Bonnes Mares. The nose is offering layers of red and dark fruit - refined and well defined with lovely depth. On the palate weighty fruit and more firmly structured than the …
The Coche-Dury Meursault 2011 is a lovely energetic and vibrant wine for the vintage. In the bouquet white flowers, hay, pear, melon with beautiful citrus infused minerality and a solid impression of oak. The oak is slowly but surely integrating in the nose - and the more exotic fruit notes are …
Ponsot make some gorgeous wines, but it's often difficult to approach the wines during the first 10 - 20 years, as they tend to close down from time to time. I had the 2001 Cuvee l'Abeille in November, and it was delightfully mature .. so why not try the 2007 eventhough it's in the difficult stage …
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