The Vosne Romanee 2011 from Bizot is showing well ... driven by a tight but organic red fruit. The nose is quite floral with lovely notes of red and darker berries ... spiced by a nice earthy minerality. One the palate fine weight and intensity ... really like the organic fruit. Not the most focused …
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Domaine Jean-Nöel Gagnard, Chassagne Les Chaumees 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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Emmanuel Rouget, Vosne-Romanee 2011
The Vosne Romanee 2011 from Emmanuel Rouget is a lovely village effort - but needs time to resolve. In the nose crisp red and dark berry fruit with a quite strong impression of new oak. On the palate quite openly knit with a nice fresh fruit - nicely balanced and quite harmonious. The weight and …
Domaine Jean-Nöel Gagnard, Chassagne Les Caillerets 2012
There are many fine vineyards in Chassagne-Montrachet - but Les Caillerets is in my view in a league of its own. The 2012 Caillerets from Jean-Nöel Gagnard confirms this status. The nose is delicately refined with airy white orchard fruit and a filigree citrus infused minerality. On the palate very …
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J.-F. Mugnier, Chambolle-Musigny Les Fuees 2011
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 …
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