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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Chambolle-Musigny Clos de l'Orme is somehow the odd one out in the Cathiard collection .. but its nevertheless a lovely Chambolle. The bouquet is offering a charming mixture of Chambolle terroir and Vosne vinification .. its clearly a Chambolle but still the Cathiard impression gives a lovely …
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The Vosne-Romanee village from Cathiard have become a benchmark wine for me over the last years, as it offers a lot of the qualities I value in a good village - terroir typicity, balance, good complexity, high drinkability and first and foremost pleasure. The nose offer elegant red and dark berry …
The 2013 Bourgogne Rouge is a lovely vibrant effort. In the nose fine vibrant red and dark fruits, hints of earthy minerality. On the palate quite substantial weight for this level, powered by a lovely crisp acidity. Lovely energy and balance here ... a lovely Bourgogne Rouge. (Drink from 2016) - …
One of the most acclaimed 1er crus made in Vosne-Romanee is the Aux Malconsorts from Domaine Sylvain Cathiard. The quality of the Cathiard wines has improved rapidly over the last dacade, and with Sebastien Cathiard in charge since the 2011 vintage, Cathiard is now among the very very best …
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Sebastien Cathiard have made some magnificent 2011s and the Nuits-Saint-Georges village is no exception. The bouquet is bursting with fresh red berry fruit ... variations of red cherries ... supported by a hint of eathy minerality. On the palate lovely concentration - silky and refined for this …
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