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The Beaune Tuvilains 1er cru 2009 from Domaine Bertrand Ambroise is showing both the good and the slightly problematic side of the 2009 vintage. The bouquet shows very ripe .. slightly overripe .. notes with plum, cassis, cherries and a quite substantial oak impression. On the palate quite focused …
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The Beaune Perriere 1. cru offer more depth and concenation than the village wines. In the bouquet strawberries, gooseberries and cherries with a perfumed hints of cinnamon and oriental spices. On the palate good depth in the fruit, a fine balance and length. More spicy than the other wines, but …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Beaune Les Perrieres 2011
Domaine des Croix is a quite new domaine, based on the old Domaine Duchet. The wines are made by regisseur David Croix, who is also a competent winemaker at Camille Giroud. The Beaune Les Greves 2009 is a typical Cote de Beaune 2009 - it's quite rich and dense, and slightly on the hot side. The nose …
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The 1996 Beaune Clos des Ursules from Jadot is now entering a quite mature stage. The nose is very beautiful with sweet pinot notes, truffel, forrest floor and hints of the citrus note found in many red 1996 wines. On the palate still quite some grip from the tannins and the powerfull 1996 acidity …
[Read more...] about Louis Jadot, Beaune Clos de Ursules 1996
The 2008 vintage is providing a lot of pleasure, but they are slowly closing down. The Cossard Beaune 1er cru is however still quite open in the bouquet, with red fruits and a quite fine minerality. On the palate slightly closed with a core of red fruits around the strong structure of fresh acidity. …
