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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Amoureuses 2013 is a mineralic powerhouse fulfilling the promise it made from cask. In the nose a delightful mix of red and dark berry fruit - pomegranate, boysenberries, dark cherries - with a lovely crisp minerality. On the palate very energetic and vibrant fruit delivered by the fresh acidity …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Les Amoureuses 2013
Les Amoureuses .. what can I say .. I love this terroir. And the 2013 from Benjamin Leroux is no exception, although slightly closed at the tasting in March. The bouquet offer cool and delicate red and dark berry fruit .. pure with a lovely arrey of spices interlinked with the feisty minerality. On …
[Read more...] about Benjamin Leroux, Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 2013
Les Amoureuses 2013 from Groffier is a gorgeous effort in my view. The bouquet is offering a love collection of red berries, open pure and very accessible - with a lovely energy and minerality. On the palate vibrant and juicy fruit with a gorgeous core of sweet red fruit ... pomegranate ... …
[Read more...] about Domaine Robert Groffier, Chambolle Les Amoureuses 2013
Benjamin Leroux is one of the most talented winemakers of his generations. He has recently resigned from his job as régisseur at Comte Armand, and is now focusing on this own negociant business in Beaune. Maison Benjamin Leroux was launched with the 2007 vintage, and has gradually been expanded …
[Read more...] about Visit Benjamin Leroux – tasting of the red 2013s
The Amoureuses 2002 from Vogüé is still quite youthfull - but is beginning to unfold more complexity. In the nose cool red and dark berries, pomegranate, raspberries, boysenberries supported by a intense Chambolle minerality. On the palate still plenty of grip .. tremendous length and power for a …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte de Vogüé, Chambolle Les Amoureuses 2002
