The 2009 Chambolle village from J.-F. Mugnier is a very delicate and charming wine. Made from vines in the two vineyards - Les Plantes (1er cru) and La Combe d'Orveau (the village part). In the bouquet sweet ripe pinot fruit with notes of pomegranete, liquorice, cherries and asian spices. On the …
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Domaine Leflaive, Bourgogne Blanc 2010
The Bourgogne Blanc from Domaine Leflaive is normally among the best generic white Burgundies - and he 2010 edition is no exception. It offeres the new discrete Leflaive style, fine pure Chardonnay fruit and even some minerality. In the nose orchard fruits - mango and melon - a fresh and nuanced …
Chateau Leoville Poyferre 1996
The Leoville Poyferre 1996 is not really showing at the moment. In the bouquet matured fruit with notes of cassis, liquorice, pine needles and eucalyptus. On the palate fine balance and length, very good fruityness held together by a very fine backbone of acidity. Notes of pine needles and …
Champagne de Sousa, Zoemie Rose Brut Distinguee
The Zoemie De Sousa Rose Brut Distinguee is a quite unusual rose made from 92% chardonnay and only 8% pinot noir. In the bouquet red fruit with a slight sweet note - hints of wild strawberries and raspberries + yeast, toast and citrus. On the palate good freshness, fine balance with a good body of …
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Domaine Leflaive, Puligny Montrachet 2010
The Puligny Montrachet village 2010 from Domaine Leflaive is a fine effort in a equally fine vintage. In the bouquet classic Puligny minerality with a lovely fruit expression - melon with hints of more exotic orchard fruits. Very fresh, ripe and crystal clear and quite discrete - new school …
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