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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I rarely bring notes on the generic pinot from the big houses. But the Pinot Noir reserve 2012 from Bouchard deserves a mention. Firstly its important to understand ... this is a wine made in very large quantities i.e. several 100.000 bottles ... and the price is very low. The 2012 is nevertheless …
[Read more...] about Bouchard Pere et Fils, Bourgogne Pinot Noir Reserve 2012
The Bourgogne Rouge "Clos Prieur" from Lecheneaut is a quite lovely budget Burgundy ... if you like this somewhat frisky style. The nose is very expressive with red berry fruit ... quite openly knit ... with a quite heavy impression of toasted oak. On the palate good weight for this level ... …
[Read more...] about Domaine Lecheneaut, Bourgogne Clos Prieur 2011
The Hubert Lignier Morey-Saint-Denis Tres Girard is an old school and somewhat rustic Morey. In the nose red and dark berry fruit .. a bit on the austere side. On the palate quite rustic with plenty of structure and tannins - it's pure but not very focused. A genuine old fashioned Morey that will …
[Read more...] about Hubert Lignier, Morey-Saint-Denis Tres Girard 2011
The Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champeaux 1996 from Dennis Mortet is still very undeveloped and tightly knit. The bouquet is bursting with gun powder and raspberries ... with only a few signs of age. On the palate tight and edgy with a powerful midpalate of extracted fruit. Not showing much development …
[Read more...] about Dennis Mortet, Gevery-Chambertin Les Champeaux 1996
I really enjoy a good Aligote ... and the 2012 vintage seem to be a fine year for these slightly overlooked wines. The transparent and slightly rich fruit of the vintage seem to be a perfect match for the spicy acidity in the Aligote. The Pacalet Aligote 2012 has a crisp and zappy nose with lovely …
