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 …
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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Vosne Chaumes 2011
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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Tollot-Beaut, Corton Bressandes 1990
The 1990 Corton Bressandes from Tollot-Beaut is a lovely wine. In the bouquet red fruits, tar, forest floor, orange peel and coffee ... lovely complexity. On the palate still quite tightly knit with layers of fine red fruits on the midpalate - raspberries + red and dark cherries. Slightly rustic but …
Anne Gros, Hautes Cotes de Nuits 2011
The Haut Cote de Nuits is the starting wine in the Anne Gros lineup. In the nose fine red fruits, raspberries and hints of black cherries. On the palate fine delicate pinot aromas, good structure and balance. Lacks a little of the refinement found in the Bourgogne rouge. Above Average (83 - 84p) …
Bouchard Pere et Fils, Le Corton 1990
The 1990 Le Corton from Bouchard is a quite impressive wine. In the bouquet red fruits, some floral notes, forest floor and a hint of truffle ... good complexity. On the palate fine red and dark fruit and good concentration. It has a good balance and length. Still some dry tannins from the oak, and …