The 2006 Chambolle village from Dujac is a very good wine - but slightly more backward than a lot of other 06 village wines. In the bouquet raspberries, cherries, black cherries and Gooseberries - slightly closed. On the palate quite tight, focused, with a very good zappy acidity for a 2006. Lovely …
Chambolle Musigny
Philippe Pacalet, Chambolle Musigny 2010
The Chambolle village 2010 from Pacalet is a delightful wine .... just couldn't resist a retaste. Slightly more closed and tight in the nose than at the previous tasting. In the bouquet cherries, hints of strawberries and gooseberries - pure pinot aromas with notes of allspice and cinnamon. On the …
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Comte de Vogue, Chambolle Musigny 1er cru 2003
The Chambolle 1er cru 2003 from Vogue is quite open but still quite young. In the nose prunes, liquorice, cassis with hints of oriental spices. The fruit notes are sweet and dense. On the palate dense and quite sweet - typical 2003 Burgundy. It's lush but also quite well structured with good grip …
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Georges Roumier, Les Cras 2006
The 2006 Les Cras is quite open and ready to rock .... it's not matured, but still very accessible. In the bouquet fine raspberry notes, with hints of redcurrant and black cherries. The nose is intense, fresh and rich. On the palate loads of ripe fresh fruit, again fine medium sweet raspberry aromas …
Nuits-Saint-Georges and the missing Grand Cru
The classifications of the vineyards is a hot topic in most wine producing regions. Currently there are discussions about promoting the Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru Les Saint Georges to Grand cru status. But is this a good idea? ... and why Les Saint Georges? ... there are other vineyards with equal …
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