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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
One of the best wines produced from Charmes-Chambertin is in my view is the tremendous Charmes-Chambertin Tres Vieilles Vignes from Domaine Joseph Roty. While Domaine Joseph Roty is very discrete presumably avoiding publicity, they do however make strong statements with their wines. They have …
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The portfolio of Domaine Armand Rousseau is large and prominent, including some of the best wines made in the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation. One wine is however somewhat overlooked and perhaps even a bit misunderstood and that is the Charmes-Chambertin. The Charmes-Chambertin is the entry …
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Domaine Georges Roumier, Charmes-Chambertin ... nothing is ever simple in Burgundy - and writing about this wine does involve a bit of good Bourgundian name complexity. This wine is sold under two labels - Christophe Roumier, Charmes-Chambertin "Aux Mazoyères" and Jean-Pierre Mathieu …
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Charmes-Chambertin is a both large and diverse Grand Cru, and while some wines from Charmes-Chambertin are tremendous, some are sadly also amongst the lesser Grand Crus produced - to be very polite. Expressions like "Charmes du Gare" .. indicating that the plot is close to the railroad tracks ... …
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The Charmes Chambertin 2014 from Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot is showing very well indeed. The oak is well integrated and the red and dark berry fruits in the bouquet are fresh and vibrant - cherries and boysenberries. On the palate quite rich and energetic fruit - elegant and vibrant, a very well …
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