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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I had the pleasure of tasting some of the 2016s from Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat already in March 2017, but the October tasting was my first full tasting at this prominent estate. Charles Van Canneyt have raised the quality over the years, and in 2015 and 2016 I really feel that he has taken another …
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Chambolle Charmes; Chambolle charm .... I always loved the wines from this quiet small village wedged into the valley north of the legendary Musigny vineyard. Musigny Grand Cru defines this appellation - but it has so much more to offer - and I'm not thinking only about Bonnes Mares - I'm also …
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Domaine Patrice Rion has been on my list for future visits for quite some time. Blair Pethel of Domaine Dublère has recommended this estate warmly and since I love the style of the Domaine Dublère wines - I thought that there must be something special going on at Domaine Patrice Rion in Premeaux - …
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The Chambolle Les Charmes 1964 from Arsene Amiot is perfectly matured and still fresh, juicy and vibrant. Arsene Amiot is related to the Amiot-Servelle family and apparantly he passed away in 1966, and was succeded by his son Bernard Amiot. The bouquet offer mature red fruit, sous-bois, coffee and a …
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The Chambolle Les Charmes 1999 from Domine Ponsot is really starting to show. In the nose red berry fruit - raspberries and red currant - with hints of sous-bois, truffle peelings, liquorice, iron and tar. On the palate rich and intense fruit - still slightly rustic with quite firm tannins and notes …
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