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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
On my September trip to Burgundy I had the priviledge to visit Domaine J.-F. Mugnier for the first time. I have always enjoyed and adored the Mugnier wines, as they represent what I like in Burgundy - refinement, terroir and pleasure - so I was very exited to get the opportunity to taste the wines …
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The Clos de la Marechale Blanc 2007 is a lovely crisp wine. In the nose pure and crisp fruit with notes of apple, citrus and some delicate hints of peach, pineapple and oak/vanilla. On the palate lovely focused fruit - good weight and grip - with a nice mineralic tension. The finish is long with a …
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The Clos de la Marechale 2010 from J.-F. Mugnier is a truly gorgeous wine. The nose is very open with a delightful play between red and dark fruits – strawberries, blueberries, red cherries and raspberries - slight hint of sous-bois. On the palate quite weigthy and muscular, with a beautiful …
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The 2009 Chambolle village from J.-F. Mugnier is a very delicate and charming wine. Made from vines in the two vineyards - Les Plantes (1er cru) and La Combe d'Orveau (the village part). In the bouquet sweet ripe pinot fruit with notes of pomegranete, liquorice, cherries and asian spices. On the …
The Clos de la Marechale 2008 from J.-F. Mugnier is a true pleasure. The nose is very open with fresh vibrant red fruits - strawberries, red cherries and raspberries. On the palate fine minerality, a good fresh acidity - quite refined and balanced with more body than the Chambolle village 08 from …
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