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The 2002 Grands Echezeaux from Millot was a true pleasure. The nose was quite open and developed, with raspberries, strawberries, cherries and a fine mineral note. On the palate also red fruits, quite developed with soft matured fruit. A very good balance and first and foremost a very charming wine. …
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The village Meursault from Lafon 02 was a quite nice wine. In the bouquet some apple, minerality and lemon peel. Quite matured in the nose. Perhaps a hint of oxidation just after opening the bottle, but given some time the oxidative notes were almost resolved. On the palate quite focused with good …
Vogue made wonderfull wines in 2002, and the Chambolle village is no exception. I have not tasted this wine in seven years, so about time to open a bottle. Slightly closed in the bouquet with beginning sweet notes. Still red coulis fruit as it had in 2004 when it was released - raspberries with very …
The Boudots 02 from Meo is a very nice wine. The bouquet is showing some sweet mature notes, but otherwise it's quite youthful with ripe sweet pinot aromas. On the palate - same story - fine lenght with a good structure - drinkng very well. The oak is well integrated in the wonderful ripe pinot …
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The Clos de la Roche 2002 is an excellent effort from Hubert Lignier. Old school Lignier, quite dark aromas, but also some elements of sweet red fruit in the bouquet. No quite ready to drink, but there are some sweet mature notes on the palate, still the darker tones in the fruit are dominating the …
