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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I have been quite worried about the true Burgundian nature of the 2005s .... are they too intense and powerful or will they resolve into true Burgundy refinement and delicacy. I recall I spoke with Jean-Luc Pepin about this at the release of the 05 vintage back in 2007 ... and I'm pleased to see …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Chambolle Musigny 2005
Musigny is in my view one of the greatest Grand Crus in Burgundy rivalling at least some of the Grand Crus of Vosne-Romanee. While Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is the dominant owner on Musigny with almost 70% of the vineyard, the rest of the vineyard is divided between 10 owners. The Musigny …
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Tasting Bonnes Mares 1996 at this stage should be close to impossible ... way to early most would say. This bottle had been violently decanted and shaken on a magnum decanter several hours before the tasting. The host was very confident .. and served the Bonne Mares 96 against La Tâche 1990 another …
[Read more...] about Domaine Georges Roumier, Bonnes Mares 1996
The Chambolle village 2007 is showing beautifully on the January fruit evening. The boquet offer fine delicate red fruit ... a slight hint of sous-bois and a discrete Chambolle minerality. On the palate lovely red fruit - pure and quite juicy. It's charming, pure and harmonious offering a lovely …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Chambolle Musigny 2007
This bottle of Louis Jadot Bonnes Mares 1962 is a bit past it's peak, but still alive and kicking. It's starting out with a quite aged impression - maderized fruit in the nose and a sweet, dense and rich midpalate. After 20 min in the glass the red mature fruit starts to come through both in the …
