Back in the early 1990s Dominique Laurent became known for producing wines with 200% new oak ... a talk of town in Copenhagen, and even though the rather brutal handling of the juice seemed to be offputting ... the wines actually often turned out surprisingly good after some time after …
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Dominique Laurent, Marsannay 2013
The 2013 Marsannay Vieilles Vignes from Dominique Laurent is a quite delightful glass. A negociant bottling - just starting to show some development - but still fresh and juicy. Lovely energetic fruit with a lively acidity and a fine midpalate generosity for this level. Really enjoyable with a nice …
Dominique Laurent, Musigny 1995
The Musigny 1995 from Dominique Laurent is not a poor wine .. but by most standards a dissappointting Musigny. The bouquet offer red fruit, some matured notes of sous-bois, and lastly some oak elements with a rather strange touch of marcipan. On the palate quite fine concentration and minerality ... …
Dominique Laurent, Vosne-Romanee Les Reignots 2011
The Les Reignots from Dominique Laurent is surprisingly forward and quite charming. The nose is quite floral with a crisp raspberry fruit, lovely Vosne spices and a moderate touch of slightly toasted oak. On the palate crisp and pure red berry fruit, good energy and balance. Medium weight with a …
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Dominique Laurent, Mazis Chambertin 1995 – Cuvee B
The Mazis-Chambertin 1995 from Domenique Laurent is approaching maturity. In the bouquet sous-bois, red fruits with notes of forest berries and a hint of tar. On the palate fine red fruit with. good complexity and focus - medium body and fine length. The tannins are quite fine, but the oak is still …
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