The Echezeaux 02 from Jayer Gilles is showing very well although still quite youthful. In the nose rich layered red fruit .. notes of red currant, boyseberries and pomegranate .. gorgeous spicyness and discrete minerality. On the palate silky and juicy fruit .. weighty for the vintage .. offering a …
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Georges Roumier, Chambolle Les Cras 2002
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 …
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Georges Roumier, Chambolle Les Cras 2007
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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Georges Roumier, Chambolle Les Combottes 2007
The Combottes 2007 is quite a step up from the village Chambolle, and it's showing very well currently. In the nose sweet red fruits, more layers than the village, offering more depth than the village. On the palate lovely juicy fruit .. with a core of finely pitched sweet red fruit ... more …
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Visit Domaine Marc Roy – tasting of the 2014 vintage
One of the highly acclaimed “new” domaines in the Gevrey-Chambertin appelation is Domaine Marc Roy. I had until recently only tasted one bottle from this exiting estate, and that left me with a desire to explore these fine village wines further. I was therefore delighted when I had the …
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