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The Vosne-Romanee Clos du Chateau 2008 from Liger-Belair is showing extrovert youthful charm. The nose is rich and expressive with notes of red and dark fruits spiced with cinnamon, gun powder and a notch of oak. On the palate intensely weighty for the level and vintage ... quite openly knit but …
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La Tâche is a legendary grand cru with a quite interesting history. It has always been a monopole - but nevertheless the monopole status have been challenged and the vineyard expanded quite dramatically within the last 100 years. The history of La Tâche involves some of the most prominent …
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The 2012s from Liger-Belair looks like they will live up to the great promise they showed from cask ... and then some. La Colombiere 2012 is currently showing layers of juicy red fruit - notes of sweet cherries, raspberries and strawberries - spiced with violets, gooseberries, asian spices and a …
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I was very impressed and delighted when I tasted the 2012 reds from cask, and recent tastings of the first 2012s from bottle more than confirm the very positive first impressions. …
[Read more...] about In the glass – 2011 vs 2012 red Burgundy
The Vosne Romanee La Colombiere from Comte Liger-Belair is showing very well. The nose is displaying lovely red and dark berry fruit - spiced with cinnamon, allspice and a touch of well integrated oak. On the palate quite organic but focused fruit - lovely balance and weight for this level. Love …
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