Grivelet is for various reasons a quite notorius estate in Burgundian history .. but lets focus at the wine at hand - a Vosne-Romanée village 1961. It's a fully mature wine in good conditions - a slight metallic note after some time in the glass does nevertheless suggest it's a bit past it's peak. …
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Maison Moillard, NSG Clos des Grandes Vignes 1976
In connection with writing my article about Clos des Grandes Vignes I had the opportunity to taste a 1976 from this monopole terroir. The wine is released by Maison Moillard, and is presumably orginally from the Maison Moillard-Grivot negociant business. A recorked bottle (presumably in 2003) and …
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Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Bonnes Mares 1986
The 1986 Bonnes Mares from Vogüé is still fresh and vibrant - this was the first vintage made by Francois Millet. The nose offer a fine a pure range of red berries - red currant, boysen berries and pomegranate spiced with hints of truffle and sous-bois. On the palate fresh and quite energetic with a …
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Caves des Batistines, Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge 1957
1957 is not one of the greatest years - but fine wines were made - although many are now starting to fade. This Chassagne is however quite fresh and still a wine for drinking. The nose offer fully matured pinot notes .. dark cherries, amaretto cherries, boysenberries, roasted coffee and sous-bois. …
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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 …