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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I have always enjoyed a good glass of red Chassagne as they often offer a very lively and vibrant expression of pinot noir. Often have I been drinking these wines for mere pleasure and without analyzing the wines and taking a closer look at why I adore these somewhat overlooked …
[Read more...] about Clos Saint-Jean … the red Grand Cru of Chassagne-Montrachet?
This weeks article from C. Robert Collins is about another of the overlooked but great reds of Cote de Beaune: "When history jumps up - the forgotten Santenay" The search for great wine vineyards can involve studying maps or researching list of owners of famous crus, or sometimes a wine just …
[Read more...] about Collins Corner #2 – the forgotten Santenay
The vineyard Blanchot Dessus is located just south of Le Montrachet - the Chassagne part of the legendary Grand Cru Montrachet. Blanchots Dessus seen from south Blanchot Dessus is a small and relatively unknown vineyard with few owners - somewhat overlooked compared to its more famours …
[Read more...] about Once Mont Rachet now Blanchot .. the unknown neighbour!
The Blanchots-Dessus is among the most powerful of the Chassagne vineyards. The 2012 edition of the Blanchots-Dessus is nevertheless a quite refined effort from this intense vineyard. In the bouquet rich and slightly dense yellow orchard fruit - balanced by a citrus infused minerality. On the palate …
[Read more...] about Domaine Jean-Nöel Gagnard, Chassagne Blanchots-Dessus 2012
The Chassagne-Montrachet Les Masures (village) is a step up from Les Chaumes - although its slightly closed at the moment. The nose is showing signs of reduction - but one can still appreciate the lovely white orchard fruits and the quite delicate minerality. On the palate more refined and focused …
[Read more...] about Domaine Jean-Nöel Gagnard, Chassagne Les Masures 2012
