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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Clos de Vougeot 08 from Meo is a magnificent effort. In the nose red fruit ... intense and quite tightly wound but still vibrant and energetic with a discrete dose of earthy minerality and oak. On the palate fine and quite delicate red and dark red fruit .. very juicy with a lovely nervy …
[Read more...] about Domaine Meo-Camuzet, Clos de Vougeot 2008
Philippe Pacalet is one of my favorite producers for pure enjoyment and pleasure .. his wines are in my view a safe bet, if I just want to relax with a delightful pinot after work. The Pacalet wines rarely stay long in my cellar, although they age quite well …. I just love to enjoy them so my …
[Read more...] about Visit Philippe Pacalet, Tasting of the 2014 vintage
The Clos de Vogeot 1996 from Roumier is still quite backward and tight. In the bouquet dark berry fruit with a touch of sous-bois and a nice earthy minerality. On the palate quite dark and slightly austere at the moment ... with layered fruit supported by a fine acidity. It's medium weight with fine …
[Read more...] about Domaine Georges Roumier, Clos de Vougeot 1996
The Clos de Vougeot 2010 from Domaine Prieure-Roch is a gorgeous effort and a impressive Clos de Vougeot. The bouquet offer expressive red and dark berry fruit spiced with cinnamon, violets and all spice. On the palate quite weighty midpalate fruit ... seems quite lightfooted .. but still power …
[Read more...] about Domaine Prieure-Roch, Clos de Vougeot 2010
The Clos de Vougeot 2012 from Chateau de la Tour is a fine effort. The nose is showing nice intense and quite serious red and dark fruit ... spiced with a lovely earthy minerality and quite a dose of oak. On the palate layers of juicy fruit ... fine concentration .. with a nice vibrancy and a long …
[Read more...] about Chateau de la Tour, Clos de Vougeot 2012
