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I really like the 2014 Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Cailles from Bouchard ... a quite refined NSG considering the location of the vineyard next to the somewhat more austere Les Saint-Georges. In the bouquet lovely expressive red fruit (40% whole cluster and 40% new oak) ... complex with a nice underlying …
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The Beaune Greves l'Enfant Jesus is a signature wine for Bouchard Pere et Fils - and the 2014 edition offers a beautiful expression of the magnificent Greves terroir. In the nose lovely red and fruits, variations of red and dark cherries and forest berries - interlinked with a deep and detailed …
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Louis-Michel really nailed Les Suchots in 2014 - it's vibrant, juicy and quite expressive. In the bouquet a delicate collection of red and darker berries - quite floral (15% whole cluster). On the palate fine focus and definition, a deep juicy fruit and a fine balance from the energetic acidity. The …
[Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Vosne Romanee Les Suchots 2014
The 1er cru is quite a step up from the village showing the pedigree of the magnificent Musigny terroir ... although in a young version - coming from the young vines on Musigny grand cru. The bouquet is forward and charming with loads of cool red fruit powered by a quite intense limestony …
[Read more...] about Comte de Vogüé, Chambolle Musigny 1er cru 2014
I always feel sorry for the Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Boudots - not easy to impress after the Les Petits Monts. That being said the 2014 edition of Boudots is actually giving the Petits Monts a run for the money. In the bouquet darker and more weighty fruit - notes of cherries, raspberries - hints of …
[Read more...] about Domaine Georges Noëllat, Nuits-Saint-Georges Boudots 2014
