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The Chambolle Les Amoureuses 2002 from Roumier is a truly delightful wine ... and is starting to unfold all it's beauty. The nose offer a lovely mixture of red and dark berry fruit - pure, vibrant and supported by the filigree and delicate minerality of the magnificent Les Amoureuses terroir. On the …
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The Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint Jacques 2007 from Rousseau is a gorgeous wine - youthful and drinking well. The nose is very refined offering delicate and fine berry notes - red currant, cherries and raspberries. On the palate harmonious and medium weight fruit - the finish is long and quite …
[Read more...] about Domaine Armand Rousseau, Clos St. Jacques 2007
The Chambolle village 2004 from Roumier is starting to show matured note even from magnum. The nose offer red fruit ... slightly green but is showing better and better in the glas. On the palate also a bit green and is starting out slightly austere. After some time in the glas the red transparent …
[Read more...] about Domaine Georges Roumier, Chambolle Musigny 2004
The 1962 Cuvée Nicolas Rollin bottled by Ropiteau is still alive and kicking ... although somewhat past its peak. This example was light in color, and with a fill level around 6 cm below the cork - so the expectations were not high prior to pulling the cork. Beaune wines does however keep very well …
[Read more...] about Ropiteau Frerés, Beaune Cuvée Nicolas Rollin 1962
The Chambolle village 2012 from Roumier is a beauty ... fresh, vibrant and juicy. The nose is surprisingly open ... fine Chambolle minerality .. delicate and detailed berry fruit. On the palate very focused and fresh, with a lovely acidity ... love the detailed display of berry variations. Very …
[Read more...] about Domaine Roumier, Chambolle Musigny 2012
