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The Volnay Caillerets from Bouchard is one of my favorite reds from this big house. The 2012 edition is no exception .... a lovely Volnay in the making. The nose is crammed with red and dark berry fruit ... fine depth and mineralic energy. On the palate rich and deep fruit ... lovely concentration …
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Domaine Jean-Nöel Gagnard holds a special place in the Winehog history, as this was the first Domaine I visited as a official blogger - about two years ago. And what can I say ?... good to be back!. …
[Read more...] about Visit at Jean-Nöel Gagnard – tasting of the 2012 vintage
The Volnay Caillerets 2005 from Lucien Le Moine is a surprisingly accessible and forward wine. In the nose red and blue berry fruit - notes of raspberries, blueberries and hints of cherries. The bouquet is wonderfully spiced with violets, a nice stony minerality and a touch of oak. On the palate …
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The Chassagne Les Caillerets 2010 from Ramonet is a truly gorgeous wine. In the bouquet lovely ripe yellow fruit with notes of pear, melon and a hint of anis. The finely grained stony minerality is adding to the complexity of the nose - very refined and a bit understated. On the palate very fine …
[Read more...] about Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 2010
The Chassagne Les Caillerets 2010 from Ramonet is a truly beautiful effort. In the bouquet lovely ripe yellow fruit with notes of pear, melon - hints of acacia and anis. A lovely playful minerality and acidity is adding to the the complexity of the nose - very refined and a bit understated. On the …
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