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The Gevrey Chambertin 2011 from Rousseau is a pure and refined village wine, with all the positive caracteristics of the 2011 vintage. In the nose fresh pinot aromas - raspberries and dark cherries with a lovely earthy minerality. On the palate good energy with quite intense pure and round pinot …
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The Echezeaux 2007 is a delightful almost decadent wine. In the bouquet red and dark cherries, liquorice with the oak very well integrated. On the palate quite rich and lush pinot fruit, almost silky tannins and a good mineralic backbone - very well balanced and seductive. A sexy, delicate and …
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Chateau Pape Clement is one of the rising stars of white Graves according to some wine journalists. The Pape-Clement Blanc is made from 45% Semillion, 45% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Muscadelle, 5% Sauvignon Gris. In the bouquet elderflowers and elderberries with fine notes new oak. On the palate dense, …
Domaine de Chevalier is one off the best and most consitent white wines from Graves. The 2007 edition of Domaine de Chevalier Blanc confirms the prominent status of this fine domaine. In the bouquet apples - ripe Belle de Boskoop - with hints of more exotic fruits. On the palate rich fruit, a lovely …
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The Echezeaux 2009 from Domine du Comte Liger-Belair is a magnificent wine, and even better than first expected. In the bouquet still quite young and tight, but starting to show some red fruit notes - raspberries, red forrest berries and cassis. On the palate quite accessible with multible layers of …
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