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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Clos de la Marechale 2007 from Mugnier is not quite at the same level as 08 and 06. The bouquet is quite open with dark fruits - cherries, raspberries and a slight hint of liquorice. On the palate quite dark fruits, good structure and balance. Lacking some depth and richness in the fruit …
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The 1990 Corton Charlemagne from Bonneau du Martray is now entering a semi mature state. In the bouquet still quite youthful with citrus and grapefruit notes, but also some quite mature notes - bread crust, slight almond and a hint of caramel. On the palate very good length and weight from the …
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The Vosne Romanee 2004 from Leroy is not your everyday Vosne Village. This village wine comes from the Vosne vineyards Romanee Saint Vivant, Richebourg, Les Beaux Monts, Aux Brulees and Genevrieres. The result is a very good wine for the vintage. In the nose it's oozing with Vosne spicyness, red …
The Vosne Romanee Clos Goillotte 2000 is a special wine. I really adore the Clos Goillotte vineyard - it may not have the depth and power of a Grand Cru, but it certainly produce wines with a lot of caracter and charm. The 2000 version of the Prieure Roch monopole is no exception. The bouquet is …
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The 2010 lineup from Pacalet is very impressive, and the Chassagne is no exception. The bouquet is very expressive with layers of fruit - apple, a slight note of peach and pineapple, citrus and a hint of hazelnuts. The Chassagne minerality is oozing from the glass - very charming. On the palate rich …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Chassagne-Montrachet 2010
