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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The 2008 La Boudriotte is a classic and expressive Chassagne 1er cru. In the nose quite powerful and aromatic with layers of yellow frult - intense and deep - with a powerful minerality lurking below the aromatic fruit. On the palate rich and quite dense for the vintage, with a lovely intensity and …
[Read more...] about Domaine Bachelet, Chassagne La Boudriotte 2008
The Derriere Chez Edouard HD 2008 is a magnificent effort. In the nose fine quite floral fruit, intense minerality infused with a selection of citrus notes - still very fresh and youthful. On the palate very crisp and focused with a electrifying minerality and acidity. Intense yet lightfooted and …
[Read more...] about Domaine Hubert Lamy, Saint-Aubin Chez Edouard HD 2008
The Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 2012 from Dujac is a both delightful and charming glass. In the nose .. on a fruit day ... lovely sweet red fruit, strawberries, pomegranate and a range of red forest berries - brought foward by a fine earthy minerality. On the palate fine juicy red fruit, quite …
[Read more...] about Domaine Dujac, Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 2012
Grands Echezeaux is quite a big step up in quality and weight from the otherwise lovely Vosne-Romanee Les Petits-Monts. In the bouquet layers of pure red and dark berry fruit served with a deep filigree and earthy expression of terroir. On the palate quite large scaled with layers of relatively …
[Read more...] about Domaine Robert Sirugue, Grands Echezeaux 2013
The Meursault Les Charmes is showing fine promise. In the bouquet lovely ripe fruit spiced with hints of almonds and hazelnuts. On the palate rich and intense fruit ... focused and energized by the powerful and vibrant 2013 acidity. Really like the nerve and energy here .. a lovely …
[Read more...] about Domaine Dublère, Meursault Les Charmes 2013
