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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Below you will find all the wines tasted - aside from some wines tasted during the estate visits.
The wines taste during the recent estate visits can be found under the producer visit page.
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The Meursault Genevrieres 1999 from Louis Jadot is really singing at this stage. In the bouquet quite complex matured yellow fruits with notes of apple, hazelnuts and a buttery hint with a citrus twist. On the palate quite rich but fresh fruit, beautifully balanced by a fine acidity and the lovely …
[Read more...] about Louis Jadot, Meursault Genevrieres 1999
The Meursault Blagny 1988 from Louis Jadot is slightly past it's peak - but still very much drinkable. In the bouquet complex mature fruit notes with hints of coffee, butterscotch and honey. The oxidation is starting to show, with some notes of old belle de boskoop apples - not a big problem now, …
The Mazis-Chambertin 1995 from Domenique Laurent is approaching maturity. In the bouquet sous-bois, red fruits with notes of forest berries and a hint of tar. On the palate fine red fruit with. good complexity and focus - medium body and fine length. The tannins are quite fine, but the oak is still …
[Read more...] about Dominique Laurent, Mazis Chambertin 1995 – Cuvee B
I have always been ambivalent about Clos de la Bussiere from Roumier - as it lacks the playfull minerality of the Chambolle wines from Roumier. But when it reach full maturity it really delivers pleasure and drinkability. The 2010 edition offers quite cool red and dark fruits in the bouquet, with …
[Read more...] about Georges Roumier, Morey Clos de La Bussiere 2010
The Morey-Saint-Denis Les Blanchards 2010 from Domaine Dublere is very expressive and showing very well. In the bouquet red berry fruit - with notes of forest strawberries and raspberries - spiced with violets and a lovely playfull minerality. On the palate very juicy and vibrant fruit with very …
[Read more...] about Domaine Dublere, Morey-Saint-Denis Les Blanchards 2010
