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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Chambolle-Musigny Les Hauts Doix 2010 from Lucien Lemoine is a treat. Like many other 2010s its balanced, cool and vibrant - and does not seem to close down. It's semi-open offering lovely juicy fruit - still youthful with a lovely red and darkberry fruit. Very fine concentration for the level - …
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I was doing a education session about Pommard with a private client, and he opened the the Pommard Epenots 2010 from Lucien Le Moine to accompany our talk about the Pommard and Volnay appellations - see more about the Winehog Education Sessions here. This wine is a perfect illustration of how …
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The Lucien Le Moine Meurault Perrieres 2014 is a slightly odd tasting bloke. The nose is quite expressive with plenty of lees notes present and the citrus infused fruit is quite subdued and the oak at the same time quite forward. This is quite a special style - and sadly too dominant currently - …
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The Volnay Caillerets 2005 from Lucien Le Moine is a surprisingly accessible and forward wine. In the nose red and blue berry fruit - notes of raspberries, blueberries and hints of cherries. The bouquet is wonderfully spiced with violets, a nice stony minerality and a touch of oak. On the palate …
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My aim with the Winehog is unchanged, but I have for some time wanted a stronger focus on the hedonistic pleasure and simple enjoyment of drinking Burgundies. I have therefore adjusted my mission statement: "My mission is to help readers find more joy and hedonistic pleasure in Burgundy wines; to …
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