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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I shouldn't. I really shouldn't. We all do it - and perhaps should do it more! Two 2018s and a magnum of '07; oh yes, also a 2017 - naughty me! And this is purely for leisure... Summer wines are casual, and for drinking with no remorse: Taste and drink with pleasure and joy rather than …
[Read more...] about Domaine Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Chateau 2018
I recall being somewhat skeptical in late 2007 when I tasted the 2005 vintage from de Vogüé in Copenhagen. They were big, intense wines with plenty of everything - and then some - except for the filigreed delicacy Burgundy can display in exceptional cases. Now, almost 15 years later, I feel an …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte de Vogüé Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru 2005
The Domaine de Montille Clos Vougeot 2008 is showing fine intensity and concentration for the vintage. It's starting to reveal some maturing notes - sous-bois and some earthy minerality accompanying red and dark fruit. Very finely balanced with refined notes of youthful yet maturing fruit. Not yet …
Served blind; surprisingly fresh and vivid, and still with a slightly reductive citrus note. Very mineral with a strong impression of limestone; quite refined and with delightful energy on the mid-palate. On the palate, some richer fruit notes of quince and peach add to the complexity after the …
[Read more...] about Domaine Dublère Corton-Charlemagne 2011
The focus on points and ratings often stands in the way of appreciating and understanding mature Burgundies from "lesser" years. We tend to collect the big, bold, "great" vintages, and that stream of velvet pinot almost washes away the delicate enjoyment of mature wines from lesser …
[Read more...] about The delicacy and maturity of undervalued vintages
