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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The 2007 Puligny Les Combettes from Domaine Leflaive is quite forward and rather developed. The nose is displaying layers of yellow fruit, notes of apple, melon - rich, slightly buttery - but supported by a lovely minerality. On the palate quite rich and developed with some buttery notes - …
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The Blanchots-Dessus is among the most powerful of the Chassagne vineyards. The 2012 edition of the Blanchots-Dessus is nevertheless a quite refined effort from this intense vineyard. In the bouquet rich and slightly dense yellow orchard fruit - balanced by a citrus infused minerality. On the palate …
[Read more...] about Domaine Jean-Nöel Gagnard, Chassagne Blanchots-Dessus 2012
I have a soft spot for the Chaumees vineyard - with it’s limestone minerality and balance. In the nose its very extrovert with a bit more sweetness in the fruit than the Chenevottes - notes of yellow fruit with hints of peach, pineapple and hazelnuts. On the palate very harmonious and delicate with …
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The Chambolle Fuees from Mugnier is in my view one of the most delightful wines in Burgundy ... and the 2011 edition is certainly no exception. The bouquet is quite tight initially - but after some time in the glass it starts to unfold with red fruits - spiced with hints of gooseberries, red currant …
[Read more...] about J.-F. Mugnier, Chambolle-Musigny Les Fuees 2011
The Puligny-Montrachet Champ Canet 2004 from Jean Marc Boillot has entered a matured and delightful stage. In the nose fresh yellow fryuit .. citrus infused with a nice minerality and some lovely matured notes of almonds and acacia. On the palate fresh and harmonious fruit ... vibrant and energetic …
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