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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Bourgogne Blanc from Antoine Jobard is a very very good bargain. In reality this is a fine village Meursault, made from 4 plots of village Meursault. The bouquet has a wonderful Meursault minerality with a fine ripe yellow fruit. Notes of honey, mandarin and citrus zest. On the palate fine …
[Read more...] about Domaine Antoine Jobard, Bourgogne Blanc 2009
The 2007 Vosne Romanee from Cecile Tremblay is showing quite well. The nose is quite refined with Vosne spices, sweet red and dark fruit notes with elements of raspberries coulis. On the palate quite open, with good length and balance. Quite elegant, but lacking a little freshness and sparkle in the …
[Read more...] about Cécile Tremblay, Vosne Romanee Vieilles Vignes 2007
The 1992 Les Amoureuses from Comte Georges de Vogüé was a very charming wine when tasted in 2007 during the 80 years birthday wine celebrations of NK Yong in Singapore. The bouquet was out of this world delicious and complex. Delicate aromas of forrest, truffles and red fruits - cherries and a hint …
[Read more...] about Comte de Vogüé, Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1992
I really adore the 2008 white Burgundies - they are crisp, vibrant and bold - with a wonderfull playfull acidity. The 2008 Coche-Dury Meursault Perrieres is no exception, it's a truly great Meursault. In fact it bring forward memories of the great 1996 Perrieres ... one of my all time favorits. The …
[Read more...] about J.-F. Coche-Dury, Meursault Perrieres 2008
The 1964 Cheval Blanc has a special place in my wine memory. First tasted at Resturant La Pyramide in Vienne, second time was at a memorable dinner at Emerils in New Orleans. The bottle served at Emerils in 2002 was amazing. The bouquet was utterly seductive, with layers of aromas - cherry, …
