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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Meursault Perrieres is like the village Meursault a quite heavy and "hot" wine. In the bouquet citrus, melon, pear with notes of chestnuts. On the palate excellent minerality and a good acidity. The fruit is quite dense and rich, but balanced with the fine minerality. The alcohol is however a …
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The Poruzot Dessus 2008 from Domaine Tessier is beautiful and very fine Meursault. In the bouquet fine yellow fruits - melon and citrus, with hints of exotic fruits and a fine tone of oak. On the palate fine quite lush fruit focused by a lovely minerality and the crisp 2008 acidity. Good …
[Read more...] about Domaine Arnaud Tessier, Le Poruzot Dessus 2008
The Puligny Champ Gain is a step up from the village wine, but with the same fine qualities. In the bouquet some reduction - quite toasted - with apple, pear and citrus notes as the primary aromas. On the palate very good concentration and minerality - a fresh and juicy wine. A fine wine. Fine …
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The Chassagne Montrachet Chenevottes 2010 from Jean-Noel Gagnard is starting to show more and more complexity. In the nose fine fruit and minerality, with notes of citrus, acacia, wet rocks and a hint of exotic orchard fruits. On the palate very fine and crisp acidity, a good midpalate concentration …
[Read more...] about Jean-Noel Gagnard, Chassagne Les Chenevottes 2010
The Corton Charlemagne 2011 is a classical white Corton. In the nose fine ripe fruit, with notes of melon, pear, citrus and chalk. On the palate a quite lush fruit, but also a strong mineralic backbone and a fresh and zappy acidity. A lovely classic and balanced wine in the making. Very Fine (92 - …
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