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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot 2007 from Benjamin Leroux is starting to show. In the bouquet slightly closed at first with notes of gunpowder, but soon expanding in the glass with notes of white flowers, and orchard fruits supported with a lovely classic Chassagne minerality. On the palate lovely …
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One of my favorite domaines to visit in Burgundy is Domaine Hubert Lamy ... one of leading domaines in Saint-Aubin ... and a epicenter for innovative wine making. Olivier Lamy is the dynamic and very energetic head of the family estate ... and have been so since 1995. He is deeply rooted in the …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Hubert Lamy – tasting of the 2013 vintage
On my November trip to Burgundy I had the pleasure to visit Domaine Dublère and taste the 2013s. A little background - Domaine Dublère was founded in 2003 by the American journalist Blair Pethel. The first vintage was 2004, and the domaine has since then gradually expanded the production and the …
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First wine for me from this producer ... and certainly not the last. The Chassagne Blanchots-Dessus 2011 is a lovely forward effort. In the bouquet expressive yellow orchard fruit .. hints of oak and gun powder supported by a nice minerality. On the palate fine weight .. focused yet somewhat openly …
[Read more...] about Domaine Coffinet-Duvernay, Chassagne Blanchots-Dessus 2011
The 2011 Chassagnes from Ramonet are delightfully harmonious wines ... and at the top of the range we find Les Cailleret. In the nose lovely pure white orchard fruits ... a bit understated but very refined. On the palate quite rich and medium weight fruit with a very nice purity and texture. It's …
[Read more...] about Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 2011
