Echézeaux is one of the largest grands crus of the whole Côte d'Or. It’s divided into a number of plots or climats the vineyard, located around the smaller Grands-Echézeaux. I have tasted some very good bottles of Echezeaux, but also some very poor bottles where only the label was an indication …
Burgundy
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Clos du Chateau 2009
Second time in two weeks .. Clos du Chateau 2009 from Ligier Belair. This time even better and more in balance. Fine, Lovely, elegant, silky and seductive wine, classic Vosne Romanee. Very fresh and focused 2009, without the very hot notes of the vintage. This is a lovely wine. (Drink from 2018) …
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Domaine Meo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot 1996
Domaine Meo-Camuzet, Clos de Vougeot 1996 is just beginning to show the potential. Very nice sweet notes in the bouquet, and the 1996 tannins are beginning to soften a little. Will need a litlle more time, but will eventually be a fine or even a very fine Clos de Vougeot - and perhaps even a …
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Domaine Ponsot Morey Saint Denis Cuvee des Alouettes 1999
Morey Saint Denis Cuvee des Alouettes 1999 is a fine wine from Ponsot. Beginning to show well, with some sweet notes. Will need some additional years to show the full potential. (2015 - 2025) - 90p …
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Camille Giroud Bourgogne Cuvee L 2009
This is a very special wine from Giroud. After bottling the other reds from the domaine, they assemble the racked lees from all the wines, give it time to settle as best as possible, and then bottle the blend. The wine is sold as a Bourgogne rouge, but in reality the wine is a blend of village, 1er …