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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Finally a return to Domaine Robert Sirugue in Vosne-Romanee to taste a new vintage from this fine but still slightly overlooked estate. I was at Sirugue almost 4 years ago to taste the 2013s - so quite some time to say the least, and I was therefore really looking forward to taste the Sirugue …
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The La Romanee 2006 has gone into a more tertiary phase and is showing beautifully. The bouquet is brimming with sous-bois - hints of truffles - and a lovely maturing fruit. On the palate - maturing - lovely depth yet still quite fresh with a lovely liveliness. Has taken quite a step into a more …
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A lovely visit at Domaine des Croix ... an "early" and fresh 2017s vintage in the glass. David Croix is back at the home estate, after ending his work at Domaine Roulot - now focussing on the Beaune and Corton vineyards. As always in focus ,, and ready to make the best and most of it - he …
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What can I say - really happy to be back at Morey-Coffinet visiting the great wines of Thibault Morey - this time the 2017s. A lovely vintage - with good production - relatively classic with some sunny sides to the wines - as many vintages these years. The wines are charming, enjoyable, …
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The Côte de Nuits village area is in my view very exciting as numerous producers is located in these small villages. Etienne Julien is one - and he is definitely one of the very top producers - always a great pleasure to visit. The 2017s from Domaine Etienne Julien As I really enjoy …
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