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The Charmes Chambertin 2014 from Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot is showing very well indeed. The oak is well integrated and the red and dark berry fruits in the bouquet are fresh and vibrant - cherries and boysenberries. On the palate quite rich and energetic fruit - elegant and vibrant, a very well …
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The 2005 whites have so far been a quite bumpy ride .. some big and unfocused, some developing rather rapidly and then the ... problem ,, premox. The Domaine Leflaive 2005s are no exception ... but this was to be honest showing quite well, but not singing. The nose is rather classic Leflaive - …
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The Clos de la Roche 1997 from Domaine Humbert Lignier became the last wine of 2017 and the first of 2018. Made by the late Romain Lignier - he is still missed and remembered - it's a beautiful matured Burgundy. I would not say it's fully mature - but it's beautifully balanced with a lovely …
The Latricieres-Chambertin 2014 from Domaine Duroché is a quite forward and fruity wine - even for the vintage. The bouquet is quiet lively with plenty of fresh youthful fruit and a nice mineral touch. On the palate fine fruit, balanced and quite elegant with plenty of fruit. Not a big Latricieres - …
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The 2015 Pommard Rugiens from Heitz-Lochardet is forward and very fruity for the appellation. The nose offer ripe, generous and floral fruit - nice mineral impact. On the palate juicy, rich and quite intense - without being dense. A elegant Rugiens - the 2015s continue to display a surprisingly …
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