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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The 2012s from Roumier are quite forward and accessible at this stage - and Les Cras is certainly no exception. In the nose red and dark berry fruit .. lovely expression of charming forest berries ... surprisingly transparent at this stage offering a nice dose of Chambolle minerality. On the palate …
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One might think that the current Burgundian classification and the number of vineyards is complex enough, but in fact the old classifications were even more complex, as some of the vineyards were split in a low and a high part in the older classifications - reflecting differences in quality within …
[Read more...] about Meursault Dessous and Dessus … the old classifications
Our knowledge about the different terroirs and climates of Burgundy is to a large degree determined by the producers. If fine terroir is owned by relatively unknown producers, then the qualities of the terroir will often be forgotten by the market, just as a hyped producer can put the spotlight on …
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One of the most legendary wines in the world is the mighty Richebourg from Henri Jayer - extremely rare and very expensive ... and sadly with a lot of fake bottles dominating the market these days. The Jayer Richebourg was made from the Richebourg holdings of the current Domaine Meo-Camuzet …
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There are few wines in Burgundy as prestigious as the Grand Crus from Domaine Leroy - they are rare, expensive and often magnificently good. As always the Grand Crus of Vosne are getting much of the attention .. and many speak very enthusiastically about the Romanee Saint-Vivant from Leroy as …
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