Only the second vintage of this white for Louis-Michel - from the recently acquired vineyard Clos des Grandes Vignes in the southern Nuits-Saint-Georges. The wines were re-grafted with Chardonnay in 2010 - so this is a fairly new vineyard for the whites. Around 40% new oak is used. The bouquet is …
Nuits Saint Georges Clos des Grandes Vignes
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Nuits Clos des Grandes Vignes 2012
First vintage of the The Nuits Saint Georges Clos des Grandes Vignes - and it's a good start. The Clos des Grandes Vignes 2012 is a very refined and harmonious effort. In the bouquet rich red berry fruit with a floral touch, a hint of gun powder and a nice earthy minerality. On the palate rich and …
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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Nuits Clos des Grandes Vignes Blanc 2012
First white from Louis-Michel - from the newly acquired vineyard Clos des Grandes Vignes in the southern Nuits-Saint-Georges. The wines were re-grafted with Chardonney in 2010 - so this is a fairly new vineyard for the whites. Around 35% new oak is used. The bouquet is quite expressive with notes of …
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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Clos des Grandes Vignes 2012
First white from Louis-Michel - from the newly acquired vineyard Clos des Grandes Vignes in the southern Nuits-Saint-Georges. The wines were re-grafted with Chardonney in 2010 - so this is a fairly new vineyard for the whites. The bouquet is quite expressive with notes of pear, melon and citrus - …
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Chateau de Puligny Montrachet, NSG Clos des Grandes Vignes 2009
The Nuits-Saint-Georges Clos des Grades Vignes from Chateau de Puligny Montrachet is a lovely effort - from this somewhat overlooked 1er cru. In the bouquet fine red fruit with cherries, raspberries and a lovely core of sweet strawberries - some slightly floral and reduced notes - but a lovely nose. …
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