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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
The 2015 harvest offered surprising and interesting news from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair as it was revealed that a Clos de Vougeot was added to the Liger-Belair lineup in 2015. Photo by Constance Liger-Belair So what do we know about the Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Clos de Vougeot so …
[Read more...] about A new grand cru from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair
The Clos de Vougeot is a big and quite expressive effort .. 100% whole cluster used on this cuvee. In the nose layers of deep fruit .. notes of plum and red and dark berries .. quite a floral element for a Vougeot. On the palate big and weighty with a lovely nerve for this appellation .. layers and …
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
