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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Meursault Les Perrieres 2007 from Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet is quite forward and developed .. but showing well. The nose is crammed with yellow fruit - notes of apples and hazelnuts spiced with a discrete citrus infused minerality. On the palate rich, quite intense and weighty with a nice …
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The Chassagne-Montrachet Les Masures (village) is a step up from Les Chaumes - although its slightly closed at the moment. The nose is showing signs of reduction - but one can still appreciate the lovely white orchard fruits and the quite delicate minerality. On the palate more refined and focused …
[Read more...] about Domaine Jean-Nöel Gagnard, Chassagne Les Masures 2012
The 1995 edition of the Chambolle Musigny 1er cru has entered a quite lovely mature stage. The bouquet is expressive and forward offering fine red fruit, with notes of sous-bois, hints of truffle and a nice classic Chambolle minerality. On the palate mature red fruit - medium weight - with a nice …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte de Vogüé, Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru 1995
The Vosne Romanee La Colombiere from Comte Liger-Belair is showing very well. The nose is displaying lovely red and dark berry fruit - spiced with cinnamon, allspice and a touch of well integrated oak. On the palate quite organic but focused fruit - lovely balance and weight for this level. Love …
[Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Vosne La Colombiere 2011
The Chenevottes is quite a step up from the village level - very expressive and quite rich. In the nose rich and intense orchard fruits - with hints of some more tropical fruits - all brought forward by a citrusy and flinty minerality. On the palate rich, quite openly knit with a lovely fresh …
[Read more...] about Domaine Jean-Nöel Gagnard, Chassagne Les Chenevottes 2012
