The Grand Jours de Bourgogne is the perfect chance to get an overview of a vintage. This year the fine 2010 vintage was on display. My tastings at Chateau Clos de Vougeot, in Gilly and in Nuit-Saint-Georges gave a somewhat blurred picture of the 2010 vintage. Quite a lot of wines are still on …
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Domaine Ponsot, Clos de la Roche 1993
The Clos de la Roche 1993 from Ponsot is a big tannic wine. It's beginning to soften a little, and is now showing a little more red fruit. It's a little more approachable than in 2008, where it was very youthfull, but the development is very slow. The bouquet is now showing some sweet red fruits - …
Henri de Villamont, Clos de Vougeot 1947
The 1947 Clos de Vougeot from Henri de Villamont is a wine from the Dr. Barolet collection. I have had quite a lot of Barolet wines, some outstanding, others more ordinary. This 47 is sadly one of the more ordinary bottles - but with a surprising freshness. The bouquet is showing quite a lot of …
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J.-F. Mugnier, Nuit Saint Georges Clos de la Marechale 2008
The Clos de la Marechale 2008 from J.-F. Mugnier is a true pleasure. The nose is very open with fresh vibrant red fruits - strawberries, red cherries and raspberries. On the palate fine minerality, a good fresh acidity - quite refined and balanced with more body than the Chambolle village 08 from …
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J.-F. Mugnier, Nuit Saint Georges Clos de la Marechale 2007
The Clos de la Marechale 2007 from Mugnier is not quite at the same level as 08 and 06. The bouquet is quite open with dark fruits - cherries, raspberries and a slight hint of liquorice. On the palate quite dark fruits, good structure and balance. Lacking some depth and richness in the fruit …
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