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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
One of the highlights on my November 2015 tour de Bourgogne was the visit at Domaine Cathiard. Domaine Cathiard is one of my favorite producers in Burgundy ... and while wines have been good for quite some years ... the quality has accelerated after Sebastien Cathiard took over with the 2011 …
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The Vosne-Romanee Aux Malconsort 2013 from Sebastien Cathiard is not showing at the moment. It's quite forward and floral with a vinous character ... but is a bit unfocused currently. In the nose red and dark fruits, fine Vosne spices and a deep rather earthy minerality. On the palate quite openly …
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Monday offered tastings of the 2014 vintage from three of my favorite Vosne-Romanee producers - Domaine Bizot, Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair and Domaine Cathiard. The tastings confirmed the loverly drinkability of the 2014s ... the quality is high and this vintage should not be forgotten in the …
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The Vosne-Romanee En Orveaux is a delightful effort from Cathiard - 66% new oak. The nose is quite expressive with a lovely floral feel - deep fruit and crisp minerality. On the palate expressive and juicy fruit - relatively openly knit - with fine midpalate body and a lovely silky feel to the fruit …
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The Aux Malconsorts is a big step up in quality from the Suchots ... but is somewhat backward and slightly introvert at this stage. In the nose rich and layered dark fruit - black currant, red currant, dark cherries, plum - intensely spiced with violets and a deep minerality. On the palate rich and …
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