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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 2002 Chambolle Les Cras is starting to unfold some secondary notes, and is showing beautifully. In the nose rich and juicy red fruits, delicate sous-bois and a nice expression of minerality. On the palate rich and expressive fruit ... sweet red notes .. fine length and focus, still with some …
[Read more...] about Georges Roumier, Chambolle Les Cras 2002
Les Cras 2007 from Roumier is still quite closed .. offering mainly primary fruit at this stage. The bouquet is not giving away much fruit, but the minerality is showing off in a fine way .. saying wait there is more to come. On the palate quite tight compared to Les Combettes, offering a more …
[Read more...] about Georges Roumier, Chambolle Les Cras 2007
The Combottes 2007 is quite a step up from the village Chambolle, and it's showing very well currently. In the nose sweet red fruits, more layers than the village, offering more depth than the village. On the palate lovely juicy fruit .. with a core of finely pitched sweet red fruit ... more …
[Read more...] about Georges Roumier, Chambolle Les Combottes 2007
