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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Tasting Bonnes Mares 1996 at this stage should be close to impossible ... way to early most would say. This bottle had been violently decanted and shaken on a magnum decanter several hours before the tasting. The host was very confident .. and served the Bonne Mares 96 against La Tâche 1990 another …
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It's always a treat to taste the Bonnes Mares from Roumier ... especially if it's an older vintage. The 1998 is a magnificent effort for the vintage - just in the transitory state between secondary darker fruits and tertiary red fruit. This was decanted well before the tasting .. and is showing fine …
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The Musigny from Domaine Georges Roumier is one of the most rare mythical wines from Burgundy. With an annual production of around 350 bottles per year it often reaches stratospheric prices on the secondary market rivalling some of the most expensive bottles from DRC. So lets take a closer look at …
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The 2002 Chambolle Les Cras is starting to unfold some secondary notes, and is showing beautifully. In the nose rich and juicy red fruits, delicate sous-bois and a nice expression of minerality. On the palate rich and expressive fruit ... sweet red notes .. fine length and focus, still with some …
[Read more...] about Georges Roumier, Chambolle Les Cras 2002
Les Cras 2007 from Roumier is still quite closed .. offering mainly primary fruit at this stage. The bouquet is not giving away much fruit, but the minerality is showing off in a fine way .. saying wait there is more to come. On the palate quite tight compared to Les Combettes, offering a more …
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