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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Vosne-Romanee Les Chaumes 2013 from Philippe Pacalet is fulfilling all the promise it made from cask. In the nose deep red and dark berry fruit ... spiced with Vosne spices and offering lovely depth in the fruit. On the palate deep juicy fruit for the vintage lovely core of red fruit... delicate …
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The 2013 Vosne-Romanee Clos de Chateau offers a delightful red organic fruit on this dark and wet November evening. In the nose red fruit - strawberries, rhubarbs ...spiced with cinnamon and allspice. On the palate vibrant and juicy ... with a energetic acidity. Really like the lightfooted, …
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Santenay is quite overlooked and often offers both good value and a lot of Burgundian pleasure. This is also the case with the Santenay Clos du Genet 2013 from Jessiaume. In the nose red and blue fruits .. notes of cherries, cherry stones and blueberries. On the palate very juicy and vibrant with a …
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The Pommard Les Combottes 2013 from Domaine Jessiaume is a juicy but quite serious wine - coming from a village terroir located just above the mighty 1er cru Rugiens. In the nose deep red and dark fruit .. nice play between sweet red fruit and the earthy minerality. On the palate juicy and …
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I have a soft spot for Les Hautes Maiziéres - in my view one of the most interesting village terroirs in Vosne-Romanee - aside from a few of the monopoles. The 2005 edition from Henri Roch is a magnificent example ... offering power, complexity and drinkability well beyond it's level. The nose is …
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