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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Kistler Vineyards Sonoma Valley 2007 was served just after Leflaive Puligny Montrachet 2006, and thus seemed quite balanced and well structured. I reality the Leflaive tasted more Californian than the Kistler. Not all the credit goes to Kistler, but it is a very good Californian chardonney. It's …
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The 2006 Puligny village wine is not a got effort from Domaine Leflaive. It's alcoholic in both bouquet and on the palate - a direct result of the 14,5% alcohol level. Only average - and not a pleasure. It's hard to say if it will improve with cellaring! (now - 2020) - 79p …
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Clos du Chateau 2009 a very fine wine without the usual heavy sweet notes from the 2009 vintage. A Lovely, elegant, silky and seductive wine, classic Vosne Romanee. Note, this is not a big wine, but an incredibly well-made and charming village wine. This is a lovely wine! (2011 - 2025) - 90p …
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The Meo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot 2004 will turn into a fine wine, it's focused as most 2004 wines, and starting to show a little sweetness on the palate. It still need some time, before it will show all it's potential, but is a pleasure with food now. I would think a similar wine from a cold cellar …
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The 1996 Cristial is a outstanding Champagne. The 1996 vintage is perfect for Cristal, as it can be a little on the sweet and unfocused side. The 1996 tightness and acidity transforms the wine, and adds up to a classic and focused glass of champagne. Compared to other vintages of Cristal this is on …
