The Echezeaux 2012 from Cecile Tremblay is a gorgeous effort ... her wines seems to get more focused and refined each year. The nose is crammed with asian spices, raspberries, red currant and elderberries ... supported by a deep earthy minerality. On the palate rich and forward fruit ... juicy with …
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Bouchard Pere et Fils, Volnay Caillerets 2012
The Volnay Caillerets from Bouchard is one of my favorite reds from this big house. The 2012 edition is no exception .... a lovely Volnay in the making. The nose is crammed with red and dark berry fruit ... fine depth and mineralic energy. On the palate rich and deep fruit ... lovely concentration …
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Domaine Cathiard, Vosne Aux Malconsorts 2012
The 2012s from Cathiard are gorgeous ... and the Malconsort 2012 is a magnificent effort from this fine domaine. The nose is crammed with red and darkberry fruit - notes of dark cherries, plum and red forrest berries - spiced with violets and peony rose. On the palate rich and silky fruit ... very …
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Domaine Roulot, Meursault Tesson 2012
The Meursault Tesson 2012 is a step up in concentration and intensity from the Les Luchets. In the bouquet deeper and more intense fruit .. balanced more toward the intense yellow fruit ... with a deep more powerful minerality underneath the ample fruit. On the palate ... same story layers of deep …
Thibault Liger-Belair, Richebourg 2012
The Richebourg 2012 from Thibault Liger-Belair is a big and intense wine. In the bouquet - slightly closed - but with layers of red and dark berry fruit with a lovely floral element underneath the oak impression. On the palate intense fruit and minerality ... a powerful Les Richebourg with more …