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The Vosne-Romanee Aux Malconsort 2013 from Sebastien Cathiard is not showing at the moment. It's quite forward and floral with a vinous character ... but is a bit unfocused currently. In the nose red and dark fruits, fine Vosne spices and a deep rather earthy minerality. On the palate quite openly …
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The Lafon Genevrieres 2012 is a magnificent effort for the vintage. In the bouquet lovely fresh white and yellow orchard fruits brought forward by a crisp slightly citrus infused minerality. On the palate it's vibrant with a lovely acidity for the vintage ... very fine and long mineral driven …
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The 2001 Chevalier-Montrachet La Cabotte is still a bit backward and need some time in the glass to unfold. In the nose some initial reduction but this blows off after 20 min - revealing a lovely yellow fruits with quite some secondary notes brought forward by the intense minerality. On the palate a …
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The Volnay Cailleret Ancienne Cuvée Carnot 1959 from Bouchard Pere et Fils is a perfectly matured and classic 1959. Showing beautifully and is a more weighty and vinous wine that the more delicate and precise 1971 served at the same dinner at Bouchard Pere et Fils. The bouquet offer classic mature …
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The 1998 vintage is just one of these years ... almost forgotten due to the hyped 1999s. The Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche 1998 is however a wine that both demands and deserves your attention. The nose is offering red and dark fruits, hint of sous-bois - all brought forward by a deep earthy …
