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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The next interesting 1er cru on the list is the Vosne-Romanée Beaux Mont of Domaine Jean-Grivot - one of the very best 1er crus of this fine estate. Grivot has a vast lineup of very, very good 1er crus and Grand Crus ... one of the most impressive in Vosne-Romanée and Burgundy as a whole. The …
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Vosne-Romanee Les Rouges du Dessus is one of the appellation's somewhat overlooked 1ers crus - or should I say rather Flagey-Echezéaux, as this Vosne 1er cru is in the neighbouring village. Burgundy can be quite complex, and while there are occasionally some logic and clever rules in certain …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Cécile Tremblay Vosne-Romanée Les Rouges du Dessus
The Vosne-Romanée Les Rouges 2009 from Grivot is surprisingly forward and transparent. The nose is offering a lovely selection of red and dark berry fruit - energized by a nice fresh red currant note to bring forward the minerality. On the palate rather delicate for the vintage - medium weight - …
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