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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Chambolle La Combe d'Orveaux 2014 is one of the most minerally charged wines I have tasted this year. The nose is quite closed compared to the other Clavelier 1er crus from 2014 and the dominant element is currently the strong limestone minerality from the fine plots just south of and above Les …
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Spring, Sun ... and a one weeek Burgundy trip ahead - and quite a few interesting articles in the pipeline - what is not to like! This is an article about a small vertical with four Bruno Clavelier Vosne-Romanée Les Hautes Maizieres - including the vintages 2011 to 2014. As a side story: I …
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Sitting in the office on a sunny day catching up on some articles before the trip goes to Burgundy next week. The spring is here ... and the Rhino is barking in the garden - either to greet the new warmer season - or to warn the neighbour - don't disturb my view! It's very rare to have the …
[Read more...] about Vosne Village Gallore – Domaine Bruno Clavelier 2014
Is the map of famous vineyards in Burgundy deceptive? My curiosity has always been aroused by the 'unknown' vines right next door. When you are standing in a hallowed plot, and a very short distance away is a big, old, symbolic vine that looks like it was born in another century....you can't help …
[Read more...] about Collins Corner #6 – Vosne-Romanee Haut Maizieres …
There are many fine village terroirs in Vosne-Romanee producing some of the very best village wines from Burgundy. If we go 20 or 30 years back most village wines were blends made from several vineyards but in recent years more and more single vineyard village wines have gained a stronger …
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