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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Meursault Vieilles Vignes 2010 from Domaine Bernard-Bonin is a somewhat disappointing wine. The bouquet seems strangely restrained for a 2010 - with notes of apple and a few hints of orchard fruits. The quite fine minerality is the most promising element in the nose. On the palate - same story - …
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First 2011 Burgundy tasted from bottle - Pacalet Pinot Noir 2011. This is normally one of my favorite generic Burgundies, and the 2011 edition is not changing this - a lovely glass of pinot. In the bouquet red cherries, cherry stones with hints of strawberries - the fruit is slighly candied and …
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) …
The Hautes Cotes de Nuits Blanc is a quite charming and unprecientous white. In the nose apple, citrus, pear and peach. On the palate fine fresh acidity and minerality, quite elegant. Above Average (83 - 85p) CASK Tasted 04/05/2012 …
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The Clos de Vougeot 2004 from Meo is showing quite mature notes. In the nose spicy sweet pinot aromas with cherries and raspberries. On the palate quite lush og rich with a quite good length. The fruit seems slighly stewed and dense. Lacking some vibrant freshness in the fruit - But still a nice …
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