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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
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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I have followed the wines of Philippe Pacalet since his first vintages, more than 15 years ago. I have furthermore followed the wines he made at Domaine Prieure-Roch before he began on his own. Let me be prefectly clear - Philippe Pacalet is a tremendously gifted winemaker, with a quite unique …
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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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I was ready and looking forward - my second visit of Domaine Trapet - and my last visit of the November 2017 tour of Burgundy. A great pleasure to visit Jean-Louis Trapet, as he is one of visionary frontrunners of biodynamic viticulture in Burgundy. For further background see my article …
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Maison Joseph Drouhin is in my view among the very best of the large negociants in Burgundy these days. But to be honest - to speak about Maison and the associated Negociant term - is somehow both misleading and old fashioned - as this is very much a family and estate operation. Drouhin is …
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