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 …
Chambolle Musigny
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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First impressions of Comte de Vogue 2011
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 …
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Tasting of Philippe Pacalet 2011 from Cask – part 1
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 …
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Robert Groffier, Chambolle Musigny Amoureuses 2010
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 …
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