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The Vosne village 2006 from Meo is not quite as good as the latest vintages. In the nose red and dark fruits - cherries and a hint of strawberries. There are also notes of liquorice and white peppar, and the oak is still quite present in the bouquet. On the palate rather tight, nice pinot fruit with …
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The 2003 Clos de Vougeot from Meo is still very young. The bouquet is starting out with very ripe notes, prune, plum and dusty liquorice. The expression is somewhat overripe with some spicy elements - slightly stalky, clove and nutmeg. After some time in the glass cassis becomes the dominant element …
Domaine Bizot is one of the rising stars in Burgundy. The Vosne Romanee Village 2009 is a real beauty. The bouquet is slightly dark and closed, but with fine Vosne spices and a hint of thyme. On the palate red fruits with some impression of oak. The fruit is very charming - almost organic - very …
The 1947 Clos de Vougeot from Henri de Villamont is a wine from the Dr. Barolet collection. I have had quite a lot of Barolet wines, some outstanding, others more ordinary. This 47 is sadly one of the more ordinary bottles - but with a surprising freshness. The bouquet is showing quite a lot of …
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The Clos de la Marechale 2008 from J.-F. Mugnier is a true pleasure. The nose is very open with fresh vibrant red fruits - strawberries, red cherries and raspberries. On the palate fine minerality, a good fresh acidity - quite refined and balanced with more body than the Chambolle village 08 from …
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