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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Gevrey-Chambertin 2006 from Serafin is showing gorgeously. The nose is offering complex and maturing notes - fine fruit with notes of cherries, raspberries and some tertiary sous-bois hints. On the palate fine and delicate fruit - pure and transparent for the vintage .. no signs of the slightly …
[Read more...] about Domaine Serafin, Gevrey-Chambertin Les Corbeaux 2006
The Chames Chambertin 1996 was sadly not showing as well as the 1995 tasted at the same occation. It's a fine wine .. still alive and kicking - but the 1996 never had the charming exuberant fruit of the 1995. This bottle was not perfect - presumably slightly tainted with a hint of brett - offering a …
[Read more...] about Domaine Serafin, Charmes Chambertin 1996
The Chames Chambertin 1995 has always been a beauty and one of my favorites from this slightly edgy vintage. The primary fruit has faded somewhat and the tertiary notes has taken over. It's a both refined and elegant Charmes - as the oak now has integrated perfectly - with the bouquet offering juicy …
[Read more...] about Domaine Serafin, Charmes Chambertin 1995
The Chames Chambertin 2007 from Serafin is not showing well. The oak is still quite dominant in the nose but also notes of candied red fruit with hints of elderberries and raspberries. On the palate pure red fruit - quite light for a grand cru and lacking some depth in the fruit. The oak is still …
[Read more...] about Domaine Serafin, Charmes Chambertin 2007
Domaine Serafin made some very fine Gevreys in 1999 - and the Cazetiers is one of the very best in the lineup - most likely only surpassed by the great Charmes Chambertin. The Cazetiers 1999 is still quite youthful but starting to show some matured notes. In the bouquet rich red berry fruit with a …
[Read more...] about Domaine Serafin, Gevrey Chambertin Les Cazetiers 1999
