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The Nuits-Saint-Georges "Les Terre Blanc" from Dublere is made from a blend of 15% Pinot Blanc and 85% Chardonney. On the palate slightly aloof, with notes of melon, pear and different citrus aromas - quite rich and round but framed by the slightly edgy minerality from the Cote de Nuits terroir. A …
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The Nuits-Saint-Georges blanc is made from pinot blanc, thus making it quite different than the other Pacalet whites. In the nose apple, pear with notes of grapefruit, citrus and gooseberries. On the palate quite a powerfull fresh and linear acidity, with a good expression of the terroir. Good fruit …
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Th Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru Les Vignes Rondes 2008 from Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg is very typical for the vintage. In the nose crystal clear pinot fruit with cherries, cherry stones and a delicate minerality. On the palate quite sharp, with pure pinot flavors, and a quite powerful acidity. Good …
[Read more...] about Domaine Mugneret Gibourg, NSG Les Vignes Rondes 2008
The NSG 1. cru is another beautiful wine. In the bouquet strawberries, raspberries and cherries, spized with a hint of pommegranate and cinnamon. On the palate fine delicate pinot flavors, with a fine depth in the fruit. Perhaps not as delicate and refined as the Chambolle 1er cru, but a lovely …
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Louis-Michel Liger-Belair have acquried the Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru monopole Clos des Grandes Vignes from Chateau de Puligny Montrachet. The vineyard was until 2004 a part of Domaine Thomas-Moillard, but was sold along with other fine vineyards to Domaine Dujac and Etienne de Montille. Etienne …
[Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair acquire new vineyard
