The Porusot is a step up in mineralic intensity from the village wines ... in its own slightly edgy way. The nose offers an equal balance between white and yellow orchard fruits infused by a citrusy deep minerality. On the palate quite ample deep fruit supported by a quite powerful slightly rustic …
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Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee 2012
The 2012 Vosne village from Cathiard is a delightful pinot ... built for pleasure. The nose is crammed with red and dark berry fruit, Vosne spices and a suitable touch of oak. On the palate lovely subtle fruit ... juicy with a very nice energy. It's pure and vibrant with a lovely understated balance …
Bouchard Pere et Fils, Beaune Clos St. Landry 2012
The Beaune Clos St. Landry is a very harmanious and quite understated effort. The nose is very delicate and discrete with just a touch of oak, fine notes of exotic white and yellow orchard fruits ... apricot, apple and a refreshing citrus note along with a mineralic hint. On the palate fine volume, …
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Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee Aux Reignots 2012
The 2012 Aux Reignots from Cathiard is in my view one of his very best efforts from this fine 1er cru so far. The nose is crammed with red and darkberry fruit - notes of blackberries, dark cherries and red forrest berries - spiced with violets and a touch of oak. On the palate rich and silky fruit …
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Cecile Tremblay, Echezeaux 2012
The Echezeaux 2012 from Cecile Tremblay is a gorgeous effort ... her wines seems to get more focused and refined each year. The nose is crammed with asian spices, raspberries, red currant and elderberries ... supported by a deep earthy minerality. On the palate rich and forward fruit ... juicy with …