The Clos Saint Denis is a true beauty ... The nose is brimming with juicy red fruit .. pomegranate, red currant and some darker notes - very detailed with a fine filigree minerality. On the palate very refined and complex offering a very energetic and juicy mid-palate fruit - lovely playful tension …
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Lucien Le Moine, Pommard Les Epenots 2010
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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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Echezeaux 2010
The Echezeaux 2010 from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair is a delightful wine - and is starting to unfold on 0.375 bottles. The nose is expressive with layers of organic fruit and spices - lovely transparency with a nice display of mineral notes. On the palate rich and organic with layers of fruit - …
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Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes 2015
The Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2015 is taking it to another level of refinement. The nose offers juicy red and darker fruits, a lovely spiciness and a very fine view to the earthy minerality. On the palate, focused, pure and vibrant for the vintage. Impressive intensity yet it's paired with an effortless …
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Domaine Dujac, Clos Saint-Denis 1976
The Domaine Dujac Clos Saint-Denis is a brilliant wine for the vintage ... and according to Jeremy Seysses one of the best wines they made in this vintage. This example was in perfect condition - aside from the label - beautifully preserved cork and only 2.5 cm ullage. The bouquet offer beautiful …