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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Vosne-Romanée “Genaivrières” from Domaine Leroy is a village from a vineyard located just below the Domaine Leroy estate in Vosne. A 1.2331 ha plot covering the area between the estate and the N974. The 2002 is mature or should I say matured - with a lovely complex nose. Red and yellow berries, …
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Bouchard Pere et Fils has a 0.75 ha plot located in the southern end of Meausault Perrieres. The 2016 Meursault Perrieres is showing well - and not touched by the frost. The nose is offering cool and vibrant fruit - nice minerality - citrus infused and vivid. On the palate fine balance and length .. …
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The Malconsorts 2011 from Cathiard is showing very well indeed - confirming the fine form of the 2011 vintage at Cathiard. The nose is open and expressive - notes of dark cherries, plum and red currant - lovely Vosne spices - hints of violets, poeny rose, cinnamon and still a touch of oak. On the …
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The 2013 Vosne-Romanée Malconsort Cuvée Christiane from Montille is a lovely effort .. standing it's ground even tasted together with La Tâche 2011. The bouquet is currently slightly backward, but still plenty of Vosne spices - interesting to taste the Christiane together with it's more famous …
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One of my favourite wines from Bouchard Pere et Fils is the white Beaune from Clos St. Landry - and this is also the case in the 2016 vintage. The nose is classic - citrus infused minerality, hint of honey and yellow fruit - intense but still fresh. On the palate intense and very balanced, lovely …
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