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The 2007 Aux Reignots from Grivot is a delightful effort - and a rare bird - only around one cask produced each year. The nose is quite open and expressive with red and darkberry fruit spiced with violets and a forward minerality. On the palate lovely cool medium weight fruit ... forward and openly …
[Read more...] about Domaine Jean Grivot, Vosne-Romanee Aux Reignots 2007
The 2012 Chambolle 1er cru is quite a step up from the village Chambolle. The bouquet is slightly closed but offer a quite generous red and dark berry fruit infused with a lovely Chambolle minerality. On the palate quite weighty and juicy fruit ... layered and transparent. It's crystal clear and …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte de Vogüé, Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru 2012
The Bonnes Mares 2011 from Bertheau is very charming and forward - much more so than the Vogue and Roumier versions of the same wine. The nose is brimming with seductive red fruit - intense and spiced with a nice earthy minerality. On the palate quite rich and velvet fruit, less weight than both the …
The Amoureuses 2000 from Vogüé is entering a lovely matured stage with quite expressive red fruit and a lovely balance and delicacy. The bouquet is showing cool red fruits and a delightful sous-bois with hints of truffle and a delicate minerality. On the palate just starting to show ... medium …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte de Vogüé, Chambolle Les Amoureuses 2000
The Laveaux St. Jacques is a further notch up in quality. The nose is quite expressive with layers of energetic red and dark fruit - notes of strawberries, pomegranate and raspberries - spiced with white pepper and allspice. The palate offer a lovely core of ripe and pure fruit - lovely nerve and …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Gevrey Chambertin, Laveaux St. Jacques 2013
