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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Echezeaux 2010 is among the best or perhaps the best wine I have tasted from this large grand cru. The 2010 continue to surprise me, as they remain quite open and forward despite the greatness and intensity. The bouquet is currently bursting with Vosne spices and organic red fruit. On the …
[Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Echezeaux 2010
The Echezeaux 2012 from Frantin is showing very well now. This Echezeaux is from a 0.99 ha plot located in the climate Champs Traversin in the top part of the Echezeaux vineyard. The nose offer a floral and spicy expression of the Echezeaux terroir .. love the finely grained stony minerality. On the …
[Read more...] about Domaine du Clos Frantin, Echezeaux 2012
The Echezeaux 2008 is a organic and quite feisty wine. The nose is bursting with red organic fruit and Vosne spices .. violets, peony rose and a hint of cinnamon. On the palate vibrant and juicy red fruit .. lovely balance and length in this remarkably acidity driven wine. Love the nerve and tension …
[Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Echezeaux 2008
The Echezeaux 2009 is quite different from both the 2008 and 2010 with it's darker and more dense expression. In the nose red and darkberry fruit, oak still a bit forward ... rather closed and relatively dark compared to other vintages. On the palate more expressive with layers of red and dark berry …
[Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Echezeaux 2009
The Echezeaux 02 from Jayer Gilles is showing very well although still quite youthful. In the nose rich layered red fruit .. notes of red currant, boyseberries and pomegranate .. gorgeous spicyness and discrete minerality. On the palate silky and juicy fruit .. weighty for the vintage .. offering a …
