The Clos de Tart 2005 is a big almost massive Burgundy. In the nose loads of ripe dark and red fruits - spices, coffee, a earthy note and a quite strong impression of oak. Somewhat closed but still with a powerfull expression. On the palate layers of dense juicy ripe fruit, loads of silky but firm …
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Georges Roumier, Chambolle Musigny Combottes 2007
The 2007 Chambolle Combottes from Roumier is a very good wine for the vintage. Sligthly closed in the bouquet - but after some time in the glass it's starts to show more charm. In the nose red berry fruit - beginning to show sweet slightly matured notes and a nice Chambolle minerality. On the palate …
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Jacques Cacheux, Vosne Romanee 2006
The Vosne Romanee 2006 from Jacques Cacheux is a rather strange wine. In the bouquet some rustic oxidative notes with hints of tar and stems. The nose also shows elements of ripe juicy pinot fruit - with elements of strawberries and raspberries. On the palate same rather split personality, quite …
Domaine Armand Rousseau, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze 2008
The Chambertin-Clos de Bèze 2008 from Rousseau is an extremely elegant and refined wine. In the bouquet very delicate and complex red berry fruit - strawberries, red cherries and a fine minerality. On the palate quite tight but still very refined and charming - layers of ripe classic pinot fruit a …
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Comte de Vogue, Chambolle Musigny 1999
The 1999 Chambolle-Musigny Village from Comte de Vogue is now starting to show again after years of sleep. The bouquet starts out somewhat closed ... but sweeter notes emmerge after some time in the glass - strawberries, raspberries, slight orange peel and a hint of sous-bois. On the palate the …