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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
During the Hospices de Beaune weekend I was lucky and got invited to a Masterclass tasting of Bouchard Pere et Fils 2014s. The tasting was conducted by the new Maitre de Chai (Cellar Master) Frédéric Weber, and comprised a fine selection of the 2014s - both reds and whites. In this article I will …
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The 2005 Meursault Genevrieres from Bouchard is showing beautifully. The bouquet is starting to get hints of matured notes .. slightly buttery notes and hazelnuts after some time in the glas. On the palate still fresh and vibrant for the vintage offering both a quite weigthy fruit and a nice …
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The 2001 Chevalier-Montrachet La Cabotte is still a bit backward and need some time in the glass to unfold. In the nose some initial reduction but this blows off after 20 min - revealing a lovely yellow fruits with quite some secondary notes brought forward by the intense minerality. On the palate a …
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On my November 2015 trip to Burgundy I had the opportunity to taste the 2014s from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair. As usual I entered the gate to Chateau Vosne-Romanee with high expectations and was greeted by a cheerful Louis-Michel Liger-Belair and his very large but lovely dog Arak. Constance …
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The La Romanee 2008 is very expressive and floral - a exiting La Romanee as it's a vintage very much structured and driven by the acidity. The bouquet is offering a juicy organic red fruit spiced with a multitude of Vosne spices .. violets, peony rose, cinnamon and allspice. On the palate very juicy …
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