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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
On my March trip to Burgundy I had the pleasure to visit Domaine Dublère and taste the 2014 vintage - both reds and whites. The notes for whites are in a separate article .. so here I focus on the delightful red 2014s. A little background on Domaine Dublère A little background - Domaine Dublère was …
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The 2005 Chablis Beauroy from Philippe Pacalet is has reached a rather mature stage. The nose offer matured notes - apple, hazelnuts, almonds - alongside some ripe yellow fruit. On the palate a certain opulence (from the vintage) but still quite defined and focused - although I do prefer the acidity …
The 2004 Chablis Beauroy from Philippe Pacalet is keeping very well indeed. The nose is still fresh and crisp, and after some time in the glas it offers the most lovely chalky minerality - seashells - combined with a cool and pure white fruit. On the palate precise - with a razor sharp defining …
One of the more unknown 1er crus of Meursault is Les Bouchères and the Clos within the vineyard called Clos des Bouchéres. But since 2011 Jean-Marc Roulot really has put this terroir on the Burgundian map - as he now makes one of the most delicate and refined Meursaults from the monopole Clos des …
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On my March 2016 trip to Burgundy I had the pleasure to visit Domaine Dublère and taste the 2014s. And delighted I was ... the reds are showing very well indeed .. and the whites are brilliant .. and most likely the best from BIair Pethel so far. A little background - Domaine Dublère was …
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