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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Clos de Vougeot 2014 is a both focused and generous offer. The nose show ample red and dark berry fruit spiced with a earthy minerality, chocolate, violets and other spices. On the palate quite rich and generous mid-palate fruit - fresh and juicy with a good energy for the appellation. A refined …
[Read more...] about Bourchard Pere et Fils, Clos de Vougeot 2014
Clos Vougeot. The most recognized vineyard site in burgundy. The monestary/chateau building is the symbol of a religious order ,Cistercians, that embodied a humble and pious return to the positive influences of the church. It is the symbolic Cru of Burgundy. The walls encapsulate the meaning …
[Read more...] about Collins Corner #8: Clos de Vougeot – old time religion
Chateau de la Tour is the largest owner of Clos de Vougeot with large holdings in the center of this enormous Grand Cru. In normal years Francois Labet makes two cuvees of Clos de Vougeot - the Cuvée Classique and the Cuvée Vieilles Vignes, and in recent vintages a top Cuvée Hommage Jean Morin …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot V.V.
The Clos de Vougeot is showing very well offering a both juicy and vibrant representation of the appellation. In the nose red fruit .. quite floral (40 - 50% whole cluster), hints of plum and chocolate spiced with a deep earthy minerality. On the palate quite refined and lightfooted for the …
[Read more...] about Bouchard Pere et Fils, Clos de Vougeot 2014
During the Hospices de Beaune weekend I was lucky and got invited to a Masterclass tasting of Bouchard Pere et Fils 2014s. The tasting was conducted by the new Maitre de Chai (Cellar Master) Frédéric Weber, and comprised a fine selection of the 2014s - both reds and whites. In this article I will …
[Read more...] about Tasting of Bouchard Pere et Fils 2014 reds
