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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Amoureuses 2007 from Groffier is somewhat closed at the moment. In the bouquet quite dark fruit, raspberries and some asian spices. On the palate very fruity with a fine minerality - but is lacking a bit of depth and juicyness in the fruit like many other 07s. The finish is currently a bit on …
[Read more...] about Robert Groffier, Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 2007
The Amoureuses 2002 from Francois Bertheau is a beautiful accessible and fruity Chambolle. In the nose loads of lovely red fruit - strawberries, slight raspberries and pomegranate. On the palate silky red fruit finely balanced and graced with the lovely minerality from the fantastic Amoureuse …
[Read more...] about Domaine Bertheau, Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 2002
The classifications of the vineyards is a hot topic in most wine producing regions. Currently there are discussions about promoting the Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru Les Saint Georges to Grand cru status. But is this a good idea? ... and why Les Saint Georges? ... there are other vineyards with equal …
[Read more...] about Nuits-Saint-Georges and the missing Grand Cru
On my recent visit to Burgundy we had the opportunity to visit Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé. to taste the 2011 vintage from cask. It's always very nice and interesting to visit Jean-Luc Pepin and Francois Millet at Domaine Vogue, and this visit was no different. The tasting however was …
[Read more...] about First impressions of Comte de Vogue 2011
The Chambolle Amoureuses 2010 is a brilliant effort Domaine Robert Groffier. The bouquet is very forward, with beautiful red berries - strawberries, raspberries with hints of blueberries and cherries. Fine spicy notes, very transparent with the minerality oozing from the glass. On the palate very …
[Read more...] about Robert Groffier, Chambolle Musigny Amoureuses 2010
