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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The 2008 Savigny Les Beaune 1er cru Blanc has entered a semi-matured state. The nose is offering lovely yellow fruit - notes of belle de boscob apples, almonds, acacia - brought forward by a citrus infused minerality. On the palae - fresh with the vibrant 2008 acidity .. fine concentration with a …
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I normally don't publish notes on gamay based wines, but given the development of the prices in Burgundy and the revival of the Boujoulais appellations I have decided to take these on, as many gorgeous wines are made from the Gamay grape. The Coteaux Bourguignons Mes Gamay 2015 is forward and floral …
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The Bourgogne Blanc 2015 is showing fine balance and a good freshness for the vintage. In the nose white and yellow orchard fruits .. quite exotic with a citrus/grape note to freshen things up. On the palate rich fruit for this level - lovely balancing acidity. A both fresh and juicy Bourgogne blanc …
[Read more...] about Domaine Heitz-Lochardet, Bourgogne Blanc 2015
The 2011 Meursault Village from Lafon is slightly disappointing. The nose offer rich white and yellow fruits, note of apple and hints chalky minerality - not very expressive. On the palate rich and rather sweet - lacking both energy and freshness. Improves in the glas but still not impressive. Seems …
The 2005 Chablis Beauroy from Philippe Pacalet is has reached a rather mature stage. The nose offer matured notes - apple, hazelnuts, almonds - alongside some ripe yellow fruit. On the palate a certain opulence (from the vintage) but still quite defined and focused - although I do prefer the acidity …
