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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
One of the iconic wines from the extraordinary vineyard Chevalier-Montrachet vineyard is La Cabotte made by Maison Bouchard Pere et Fils. Bouchard makes two wines on Chevalier-Montrachet a "regular" cuvee and then the special cuvee called La Cabotte .. from a plot just above the Montrachet …
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Bouchard Pere et Fils is one of the larger owners of Montrachet, and also one of the oldest owners, as they have maintained the ownership on Montrachet since 1838. The Montrachet from Bouchard is in my view one of the best and most refined efforts from this legendary vineyard – so lets take a …
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The Chevalier-Montrachet 2008 from Bouchard is a gorgeous effort. In the bouquet layers of lovely yellow fruit spiced with a very fine citrus infused minerality. On the palate rich and vibrant yellow fruit .. airy but intense .. focused by a powerful minerality and the energetic 08 acidity. A …
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The Beaune Greves Vigne l'Enfant Jesus 2012 is a lovely effort. On the nose red and dark and darkberry fruit .. forward and quite charming with a lovely earthy minerality. On the palate fine weight and fruit ... openly knit and quite forward ... with a nice nerve and focus. Recent vintages indicates …
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The Monthelie Duresses 1er cru 2012 from Bouchard is a charming effort. In the nose lovely red fruits .. very forward with a beautiful sweetness. On the palate rich and forward fruit ... bursting with sweet red berries. Its charming and quite loosely knit ... however with a slight dryness in the …
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