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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
An interesting tasting: A Lafon vintage battle, with red 1999 vs red 2009 at R-vinbar in Copenhagen. While Dominique Lafon is known more for his excellent white Burgundies, experience shows me that some lovely wines can be found exploring his reds - especially his Volnays, although the Monthelie …
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The Meursault Genevrieres is a rare bird ... but also a delightful glass. The 2007 is starting to unfold - beginning with some hazelnuts in the nose interlinked with the citrus infused minerality. Not fully mature, but in a beautiful place with the palate unfolding a relatively rich fruit. What can …
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A treat to taste a Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault Perrieres in top condition - and the 2004 Perrieres tasted with the SO2 group was in perfect shape. The bouquet offered forward matured notes - white and yellow fruits - white peach, pineapple, apple - quite floral with some delicate notes of …
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The 2014 Meursault Clos de la Barre is a truly impressive effort from Lafon, and most likely the best young vilage Meursault I have tasted from this esatte. The bouquet is crammed with white and yellow fruits - packed with a quite intense citrus infused minerality. On the palate it's intense , long …
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The 2004 Meursault Goutte D'Or from Comte Lafon is really showing well. In the bouquet delicate white and yellow fruit with a fine citrus infused filigree minerality - it's ariy and refined. On the palate fresh and vibrant fruit balanced with a very fine and delicate acidity. A very refined …
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