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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
One rarely taste four evenly matched grand crus from the top end on a saturday afternoon. This was nevertheles the case today when Clos de Tart, Bonnes Mares from Vogüé and Roumier were opened with the Chambertin from Trapet. All wines were from the 2013 vintage .. young - surprisingly open and …
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The Clos du Tart 1996 is open and expressive - approaching maturity. The nose is forward with lovely varitions of sweet and sour red berries, hints of truffle and sous-bois and a deep earthy minerality. On the palate fresh and acidity driven red fruit - quite lightfooted and without the rustic notes …
The 2013s from Roumier are lovely - and even the Clos de la Bussiére is quite forward currently. The nose is perhaps a bit introvert but offering a vinous range of dark berries - quite rich but not very complex currently. On the palate red and dark berry fruit - juicy and vibrant with notes of dark …
[Read more...] about Domaine Georges Roumier, Morey Clos de la Bussiére 2013
Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini is a relatively new name in Gevrey-Chambertin, but the origin of the estate is the old Heresztyn domaine. Florence Heresztyn and her husband Simon Mazzini - who originates from Champagne - have made great improvements since they took over in 2012 - and a now making some …
[Read more...] about Visit Heresztyn-Mazzini – tasting of the 2015 vintage
The Domaine Dujac Clos Saint-Denis is a brilliant wine for the vintage ... and according to Jeremy Seysses one of the best wines they made in this vintage. This example was in perfect condition - aside from the label - beautifully preserved cork and only 2.5 cm ullage. The bouquet offer beautiful …
