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The 2002 Clos du Chateau is still quite youthful but is slowly but surely getting some matured notes. The bouquet is offering lovely red berry fruit, lovely minerality and a wide selection of Vosne spices ... quite expessive. On the palate more weight and fruit than both the 2000 and the 2001 ... …
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The 2001 Clos du Chateau is a step up from the delicate and slightly fragile 2000. It's approaching full maturity .. expressive but still with that slightly edgy style of the 01 vintage. In the nose red berry fruit - expressive with sous-bois and loads of Vosne spices. On the palate more weight and …
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The 2000 Clos du Chateau is from the first vintage made by Louis-Michel Liger-Belair. It's now fully mature, delicate but still surprisingly fresh and vibrant. In the nose delicate Vosne spices, hints of violets and peony rose interlinked with a lovely but slightly fragile red fruit and sous-bois. …
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The Echezeaux 2010 is among the best or perhaps the best wine I have tasted from this large grand cru. The 2010 continue to surprise me, as they remain quite open and forward despite the greatness and intensity. The bouquet is currently bursting with Vosne spices and organic red fruit. On the …
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The Echezeaux 2008 is a organic and quite feisty wine. The nose is bursting with red organic fruit and Vosne spices .. violets, peony rose and a hint of cinnamon. On the palate vibrant and juicy red fruit .. lovely balance and length in this remarkably acidity driven wine. Love the nerve and tension …
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