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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Amoureuses 09 from Bertheau is starting to unfold somewhat - like other 2009s. In the nose finely detailed red fruit - quite floral and supported by a filigree and quite powerful minerality from the lovely Amouresus terroir. On the palate .. rather lightfooted .. but still with fine length and …
[Read more...] about Domaine Bertheau, Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 2009
Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses is the delight of Burgundy ... filigree, sensual, cool and refined. The female pendant to Musigny with the same type of regal minerality - yet more delicate and lightfooted - without the sheer power and depth of the mighty Musigny. By heart it's a 1er cru - and …
[Read more...] about Vineyard Insight: Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses
I love Chambolle-Musigny perhaps the most vibrant and sensual appellation ... While the Chambolle appellation is rather large the number of top end producers located in the village of Chambolle is rather limited, and somehow it's not often a bright new star is rising from this village. There …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight – Domaine Bertheau Chambolle Les Amoureuses
The Amoureuses 07 from Bertheau is still quite tight and focused but nevertheless offer plenty of charm and drinkability. In the nose finely detailed red fruit supported by a filigree and quite powerful minerality from the lovely Amouresus terroir. On the palate .. quite lightfooted .. with a …
[Read more...] about Domaine Bertheau, Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 2007
The Bonnes Mares 2011 from Bertheau is very charming and forward - much more so than the Vogue and Roumier versions of the same wine. The nose is brimming with seductive red fruit - intense and spiced with a nice earthy minerality. On the palate quite rich and velvet fruit, less weight than both the …
