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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
This was my first visit at Domaine des Croix, the personal domaine of David Croix, the very talented winemaker from Camille Giroud. The Domaine des Croix estate was founded 10 years ago by David and a group of investors. The first vintage was 2005 and the domaine mainly focus on reds from Cote de …
[Read more...] about Visit at Domaine des Croix … initial tasting of the 2014 vintage
The Beaune Greves Vigne l'Enfant Jesus 2012 is a lovely effort. On the nose red and dark and darkberry fruit .. forward and quite charming with a lovely earthy minerality. On the palate fine weight and fruit ... openly knit and quite forward ... with a nice nerve and focus. Recent vintages indicates …
[Read more...] about Bouchard Pere et Fils, Beaune Greves Vigne l’Enfant Jesus 2012
Bouchard Pere et Fils and for that matter other of the large houses in Beaune have over the recent years really improved quality. They have moved from mass production towards quality that can rival some of the better producers in the different appelations. But how big is this improvement? To test …
[Read more...] about Bouchard Pere et Fils – improving quality
The Beaune Greves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus 1988 is now in decline. The nose is very mature with complex notes of plum, sous-bois and sadly also some quite strong maderized notes. On the palate quite intense - with some fruit left - slightly maderized and starting to dry out in the finish. The …
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The Beaune Greves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus 1999 is still slightly closed and backward. The nose is showing dark and red berry fruit - dense sweet and ripe - with a nice earthy minerality and beginning complexity .. sous-bois and a slight hint of truffle peel. On the palate rich and quite dark with a …
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