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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Chambolle 2015 is surprisingly fresh and vivid, both for the vintage and the producer - who normally needs more time to unfold. With very fine acidity and fine Chambolle minerality, this is lively and a bit on the hedonistic side. Slightly warm, it's still a lovely expression of Chambolle. This …
[Read more...] about Domaine Georges Roumier Chambolle-Musigny 2015
The Chambolle Combottes is becoming one of my favourite wines from Roumier, thanks to its forward, obvious and delicate Chambolle minerality. The 2010 is still very young, although two to three hours' airing in the bottle does transform this delightful wine from an ugly duckling into a beautiful …
[Read more...] about Domaine Georges Roumier Chambolle Musigny Les Combottes 2010
The 2005 Burgundy vintage received much acclaim when it was released onto the market. Then a debate followed regarding the character of the vintage, and some criticism arose - not always in the most civilized fashion. But what is the current state of the 2005s, now almost 15 years down the …
[Read more...] about The case of the 2005 red Burgundies – Orderrrrrrrrr!
The focus on points and ratings often stands in the way of appreciating and understanding mature Burgundies from "lesser" years. We tend to collect the big, bold, "great" vintages, and that stream of velvet pinot almost washes away the delicate enjoyment of mature wines from lesser …
[Read more...] about The delicacy and maturity of undervalued vintages
The Chambolle Les Cras 1996 is showing beautifully. The bouquet is complex with sous-bois, dried berries and a bit of tar. On the palate very harmonious with a lovely balance and a vivid acidity. A very refined and elegant Chambolle .. will no doubt keep but for me it's already beautiful now - …
[Read more...] about Domaine Georges Roumier, Chambolle Les Cras 1996
