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The Charmes-Chambertin 2011 from Dupont-Tisserandot is quite a step up in concentration and focus from the fine Laveaux. In the bouquet lovely confiture styled fruit with sweet berry aromas - quite rich and ripe. On the palate open and quite rich, with a fine mid-palate concentration - lovely …
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The Charmes Chambertin 2011 from Rousseau is a step up in concentration and focus, but somewhat more aloof than the Laveaux. In the bouquet more spicy and mineral notes with elements of dark cherries, raspberries, violets and peppar. On the palate good concentration, sharper and more focused with …
[Read more...] about Domaine Armand Rousseau, Charmes Chambertin 2011
The Charmes Chambertin is currently quite reduced in the nose, thus difficult to taste. In the bouquet some elements of raspberries and strawberries. On the palate layers of sweet ripe pinot fruit. A juicy wine with a good depth and length. A very fine pinot in the making. Very Fine (92 - 94p) …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Charmes Chambertin 2011
This is part two of my tasting notes from my visit at Philippe Pacalet. This article cover 2011 grand cru reds, and 2011 white Burgundies - all tasted from cask. Notes for village and 1er cru red 2011 can be found in Tasting of Philippe Pacalet 2011 from Cask - part 1. The red 2011 wines are all …
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The Charmes Chambertin 2010 from Domaine Arlaud is a fine wine. The bouquet offer perfumed sweet fruit notes, with elements of strawberries, cherries and raspberries. On the palate good length and grip, quite transparant with a good mid-palate concentration. Perhaps slightly too much oak for my …
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