Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Mazoyeres Chambertin 1978 from Domaine Camus is holding up pretty well! In the nose expressive sweet mature red pinot fruit spiced with orange/orange zest and a heavy dose of earthy sous bois - fully mature, complex and a bit fragile. On the palate light/medium body with a certain rich feel on …
[Read more...] about Domaine Camus, Mazoyeres Chambertin 1978
The 2011 Savigny Les vergelesses from Dublere is a nice effort. Lovely expressive bouquet with notes of ripe yellow orchard fruits, citrus and a crunchy minerality. On the palate quite rich with a lovely midpalate weight for this level. It's very harmonious and expressive for what it is ... with a …
[Read more...] about Domaine Dublere, Savigny-Les-Beaune Aux Vergelesses 2011
The 2006 de Vogue wines are lovely and quite accessible. The Chambolle 1er cru is no exception with it's fruit and mineral driven bouquet. The nose is brimming with red and dark berry fruit ... a note darker than the village with a quite substantial mineral element ... and a pitch of gun powder. On …
[Read more...] about Comte de Vogue, Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru 2006
The Aligote 2012 from Pacalet is a lovely vibrant effort. Crisp and zappy nose with lovely citrus and a nice spicy note from the aligote grape and the minerality. On the palate fresh and vibrant with a lively focused fruit ... love the energy and focusing acidity. A crisp and fresh aligote ... very …
The Les Reignots from Dominique Laurent is surprisingly forward and quite charming. The nose is quite floral with a crisp raspberry fruit, lovely Vosne spices and a moderate touch of slightly toasted oak. On the palate crisp and pure red berry fruit, good energy and balance. Medium weight with a …
[Read more...] about Dominique Laurent, Vosne-Romanee Les Reignots 2011
