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I have a soft spot for the Chaumees vineyard - with it’s limestone minerality and balance. In the nose its very extrovert with a bit more sweetness in the fruit than the Chenevottes - notes of yellow fruit with hints of peach, pineapple and hazelnuts. On the palate very harmonious and delicate with …
[Read more...] about Domaine Jean-Nöel Gagnard, Chassagne Les Chaumees 2012
There are many fine vineyards in Chassagne-Montrachet - but Les Caillerets is in my view in a league of its own. The 2012 Caillerets from Jean-Nöel Gagnard confirms this status. The nose is delicately refined with airy white orchard fruit and a filigree citrus infused minerality. On the palate very …
[Read more...] about Domaine Jean-Nöel Gagnard, Chassagne Les Caillerets 2012
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 …
[Read more...] about Bouchard Pere et Fils, Volnay Caillerets 2012
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 2011 Chassagene-Montrachet from Domaine Ramonet is a beauty but not quite as extrovert sexy as the 1er cru Clos St. Jean. The nose is delightfully bursting with red berry fruit - cherries, raspberries and cherry stones - crisp and openly knit with a discrete hint of minerality. On the palate …
[Read more...] about Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne Montrachet 2011
