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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Chambolle Fuees from Mugnier is in my view one of the most delightful wines in Burgundy ... and the 2011 edition is certainly no exception. The bouquet is quite tight initially - but after some time in the glass it starts to unfold with red fruits - spiced with hints of gooseberries, red currant …
[Read more...] about J.-F. Mugnier, Chambolle-Musigny Les Fuees 2011
The Chambolle-Musigny 2012 from Philippe Pacalet is showing the goods. The nose is forward with decadent red fruit - spiced with cinnamon, all spice and gooseberries ... very expressive and organic. On the palate rich and lush for this level ... still vibrant .. with a lovely Chambolle minerality …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Chambolle Musigny 2012
The Chambolle 1er cru 2003 from Vogue is quite open with some maturing notes. In the nose red fruit, prunes, liquorice with hints of oriental spices. The fruit notes are somewhat sweet and dense. On the palate somewhat dense and sweet - but quite fresh for a 2003 Burgundy. It's lush and openly knit …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte de Vogüé, Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru 2003
The 2009 edition of the Chambolle Musigny 1er cru has entered a closed stage. The nose is currently offering warm fruit - notes of dried fruits, plum, cassis, liquorice and spiced with cinnamon, all spice and different Christmas scents. On the palate quite dense and intense fruit .. fine weight but …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte de Vogüé, Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru 2009
The 2006 Chambolle 1er cru quite forward with its fruit and mineral driven bouquet. The nose is brimming with red and dark berry fruit ... a note darker than the 2007 and the 2008. On the palate quite big and powerful with layers of lovely fruit ... forward and focused for the vintage. The finish is …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte de Vogüé, Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru 2006
