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The Chambolle La Combe d'Orveaux 2012 is a magnificent effort from Bruno Clavelier ... one of the very best wines I have tasted from this fine domaine. The bouquet is bursting with layers of juicy red berry fruit ... very forward, airy and expressive ... all intensified by the powerful minerality …
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The 2008 La Combe D'Orveaux is a gorgeous and very mineralic Chambolle 1er cru. The bouquet is bursting with acidity driven red and dark berry fruit - notes of elderberries, raspberries - boosted by a energetic crisp minerality. On the palate beautiful acidity driven fruit - medium weight - focused …
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The Chambolle La Combe d'Orveaux is from a small vineyard just above the Musigny vineyard. This may be a 1er cru but one sense the intense power and depth of the neighbouring grand cru. The bouquet offer red berry fruit - Chambolle style - with a stony but very refined minerality. On the palate rich …
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