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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Romanee-Saint-Vivant 2012 is slightly reduced but showing fine nuances of red berry fruit and Vosne spices. On the palate layers of intense and refined pinot fruit, quite transparent with a lovely expression of the fine terroir. The fruit is pure and vibrant, offering very fine length and …
[Read more...] about Domaine Poisot, Romanee-Saint-Vivant 2012
The Romanee-Saint-Vivant 1979 from Cathiard is just past it's peak, but nevertheless still showing very well. Initially the nose is slightly dated, but after a few minutes in the glass the complexity and freshness really shines through. The bouquet offer delicate fruit notes, sous-bois, truffle and …
[Read more...] about Cathiard Molinier, Romanee Saint-Vivant 1979
Domaine Poisot is a "new" domaine run by the former navy captain Remi Poisot, who is now making wine from a fine portfolio of family vineyards. Remi began making wines before the harvest in 2009, and 2010 was his first full vintage - where he also did the work in the vineyards. The Poisot …
[Read more...] about Tasting of Domaine Poisot 2012 from Cask
I have recently worked on some articles about the great terroirs - starting with …
[Read more...] about Visit at Domaine de la Romanee-Conti – March 2013
The Romanee-Saint-Vivant 2011 from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti is a refined and classic RSV. The nose is currently quite floral, and offer lovely crisp red berry fruit - elegant, energetic and very pure. The palate offer lovely purity and focus - very refined with it's transparent medium weight …
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