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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Roumier's Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras 2010 is showing magnificently. It's chock full of red fruit, fine, very delicate rose petals, and a slight, distant note of tar. The generous, perfumed nose of raspberries and hints of strawberries is staggeringly beautiful, as it's supported by the beginning of …
[Read more...] about Domaine Georges Roumier Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras 2010
The 2005 Burgundy vintage received much acclaim when it was released onto the market. Then a debate followed regarding the character of the vintage, and some criticism arose - not always in the most civilized fashion. But what is the current state of the 2005s, now almost 15 years down the …
[Read more...] about The case of the 2005 red Burgundies – Orderrrrrrrrr!
The Chambolle Les Cras 1996 is showing beautifully. The bouquet is complex with sous-bois, dried berries and a bit of tar. On the palate very harmonious with a lovely balance and a vivid acidity. A very refined and elegant Chambolle .. will no doubt keep but for me it's already beautiful now - …
[Read more...] about Domaine Georges Roumier, Chambolle Les Cras 1996
One of the hidden gems of Chambolle-Musigny is the Chambolle Les Cras from Domaine Ghislaine Barhod. The Les Cras vineyard is mainly known for the fine Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras from Domaine Georges Roumier, and that is indeed a lovely wine, but the Les Cras from Domaine Ghislaine Barthod is …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Ghislaine Barthod Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras
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 …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Ghislaine Barthod – tasting of the 2015s
