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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
dateOne rarely see plots, sections or vineyards promoted to Grand Cru in Burgundy - the classification is very stable although some changes have been seen over the years. La Grande Rue was promoted to Grand Cru in 1992 and Clos des Lambrays was promoted to Grand Cru in 1981. In 1929 a part of …
[Read more...] about Chevalier-Montrachet Les Demoiselles and the 1861 classification
The Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques 1996 from Jadot has entered a lovely semi-matured stage. The bouquet is expressive offering a nice selection of red and dark berries spiced with tar, truffles and sous-bois. The sweeter red fruit is tanking over - but still some unresolved dark fruit. On the …
[Read more...] about Louis Jadot, Gevrey Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques 1996
One of the most famous 1er crus in Burgundy is Gevrey-Chambertin Le Clos Saint-Jacques. This fine reputation is primarily build by Domaine Armand Rousseau, who makes a magnificent wine from this vineyard. There are however also other fine wines from this terroir - so lets explore the history and …
[Read more...] about Gevrey-Chambertin Le Clos Saint-Jacques … almost grand cru
The Gevrey Clos Saint Jacques 1990 from Jadot is showing gorgeously. The bouquet is brimming with mature red berry fruit, sous-bois, truffle, orange zest and a lovely earthy mineral note. On the palate layers of mature fruit - rich, seductive and with a long intense mineral driven finish. A very …
[Read more...] about Louis Jadot, Gevrey Chambertin Clos Saint Jacques 1990
The vineyards in Burgundy are numerous, and some are not even included in detailed maps over Burgundy. One of these vineyards is Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Les Demoiselles. I tried to find the location on my trusted standard map - the Atlas Vins app for iPad - made by the Sylvain Pitiot and …
[Read more...] about Les Demoiselles – Puligny 1er cru and part of Chevalier-Montrachet
