The 78 Corton Bressandes from Antonin Guyon is showing remarkably well. The bouquet offer a lovely mixture of red forrest berries fresh and quite charming ... hints of orange peel and coffee after some time in the glass. On the palate light-weight lacking a bit of midpalate weight and concentration …
Burgundy
Maurice Chevillon, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru 1964
Odds and ends ... the 1964 Maurice Chevillion Nuits-Saint-Georges is old now ... and somewhat tired. This bottle had been recorked at some point ... just for the record - most likely within the last 10 years. The nose show clear signs of age .. dusty and earthy with a bit of dark fruit underneath …
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Terroir Insight: Domaine Leroy Musigny
While the Musigny from Domaine Leroy is very rare and elusive it's somehow a bit under the collectors radar - as the Musignys from de Vogüé and Mugnier are much more visible in the marketplace. Make no mistake however ... the Musigny from Mme Bize-Leroy is just as exclusive as the other offerings …
Domaine Dujac, Chambolle Musigny 2006
The Chambolle village 2006 from Dujac is not showing at the moment. In the nose rich and forward fruit - red and dark berries, prune and soy - currently not very precise and transparent. On the palate openly knit, quite weighty and a bit alcoholic - not very focused at the currently. Have tasted …
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Chambolle Musigny 2005
I have been quite worried about the true Burgundian nature of the 2005s .... are they too intense and powerful or will they resolve into true Burgundy refinement and delicacy. I recall I spoke with Jean-Luc Pepin about this at the release of the 05 vintage back in 2007 ... and I'm pleased to see …
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