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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Roty Griotte-Chambertin is a rather solid bloke - solidly build and still with a firm tannic structure. In the bouquet quite intense with weighty red and darkberry fruit, hints of soy, sous-bois. Quite mineral and still with some miles to go - a quite full wine with plenty of stuffing. A sturdy …
[Read more...] about Domaine Joseph Roty, Griotte Chambertin 1996
The 1970 Bonnes Mares from Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is a fresh yet ageing beauty. The nose is vibrant and fully mature - with sous-bois and a lovely mature red fruit. On the palate more power - quite intense - with lovely length and balance. Lovely fruit .. very elegant showing that Bonnes …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Bonnes Mares 1970
The Pommard Les Rugians Hauts from Domaine Glantenay is a further step up from the village level wines. The nose is vivid and clear - fresh fruits and a clear mineral note. On the palate both juicy and transparant fruit, with a lovely view to the terroir beneath. Really like the expression here, a …
[Read more...] about Domaine Glantenay, Pommard Les Rugiens Hauts 2016
Old Burgundies ... can be a real treat. This was the case with the Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers 1969 from Maison Leroy. Starting out a bit mouldy .. but pure and crisp after 5 to 10 minutes in the glass. In the bouquet bright red berries - mulberries, raspberries and sous-bois and hint of truffle …
[Read more...] about Maison Leroy, Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers 1969
The Echezeaux 2008 from Domaine Dujac is rather firm and backward - and really needs air to unfold. Quite a contrast to the Dujac Aux Malconsort 2008 - that showed much more expressive and open for business (tasted on the same day). The Echezeaux is quite tight and offering a darker and more weighty …
