The Vosne Romanee 2011 from Emmanuel Rouget is a lovely village effort - but needs time to resolve. In the nose crisp red and dark berry fruit with a quite strong impression of new oak. On the palate quite openly knit with a nice fresh fruit - nicely balanced and quite harmonious. The weight and …
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Vosne-Romanee Clos d’Eugenie the unknown La Tache neighbour
One of the new vineyard names in Burgundy is Vosne-Romanee Clos d'Eugenie - a small village monopole clos located just below La Tache and squeezed in between La Tache and Le Clos Goillotte. The vineyard has an interesting history ... and was for many years known as Clos Frantin. We have to go back …
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Gros Frere et Soeur, Richebourg 2012
The Richebourg 2012 from Gros Frere et Soeur is very fine effort but lacking a bit of weight and intensity compared to the big boys and girls on the Richebourg vineyard. The nose is currently slightly reduced with ample oak and underlaying layers of red and dark berry fruit. On the palate finely …
Le Clos Goillotte – a unique Vosne-Romanee village
Vosne-Romanee Clos de la Goillotte is a hidden gem... and in my view one of the very best village terroirs in Burgundy. The Goillotte vineyard is located inside Vosne-Romanee just south of the La Goillotte estate, and below La Tache ... with the Clos d'Eugenie separating Goillotte and La Tache. …
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Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee 2012
The 2012 Vosne village from Cathiard is a delightful pinot ... built for pleasure. The nose is crammed with red and dark berry fruit, Vosne spices and a suitable touch of oak. On the palate lovely subtle fruit ... juicy with a very nice energy. It's pure and vibrant with a lovely understated balance …