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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
On my recent visit to Burgundy we had the opportunity to visit Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé. to taste the 2011 vintage from cask. It's always very nice and interesting to visit Jean-Luc Pepin and Francois Millet at Domaine Vogue, and this visit was no different. The tasting however was …
[Read more...] about First impressions of Comte de Vogue 2011
Philippe Pacalet is one of my favorite winemakers in Burgundy. I love the style of the wines, the drinkability, the lightness, the purity, the delicate expression of pinot fruit and the terroir.... The 2010 vintage was a big succes for Pacalet, the quality very high, and the transparancy of some of …
[Read more...] about Tasting of Philippe Pacalet 2011 from Cask – part 1
The Chambolle Amoureuses 2010 is a brilliant effort Domaine Robert Groffier. The bouquet is very forward, with beautiful red berries - strawberries, raspberries with hints of blueberries and cherries. Fine spicy notes, very transparent with the minerality oozing from the glass. On the palate very …
[Read more...] about Robert Groffier, Chambolle Musigny Amoureuses 2010
The Chambolle Les Sentieres 2010 from Groffier is rather closed. In the bouquet a slight reduction, black cherries, cassis and raspberries - quite a contrast to the open and charming Amoureuses 2010. On the palate very good minerality, good length and balance. The fruit is quite tight, but also …
[Read more...] about Robert Groffier, Chambolle Musigny Les Sentieres 2010
The Chambolle Musigny 2010 from Domaine Arlaud is a pure pleasure. In the nose red fruits - raspberries, with strawberry and gooseberry notes. On the palate fresh refined coulis style fruit. It has a fine balance and the wonderful freshness and structure of the 2010 vintage. Perhaps not the …
