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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
On my October visit to Burgundy I had the opportunity to visit Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé for a retaste of the 2011 vintage from cask. The first tasting in May 2012 was done before the malolactic fermentation, and this late October tasting was done after thet completion of the malo. …
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The Clos Goilotte 2006 from Prieure-Roch is a very accessible wine. Made from a small vineyard inside the village of Vosne Romanee this top end village wine exibits lovely Vosne spicyness and minerality. In the bouquet red fruit with sweet notes of strawberries, and gooseberries spiced with hints of …
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The La Romanee 2002 is a very special wine, as it's the first vintage of this great vineyard made under the management of Louis-Michel Liger-Belair. And what a debut on the big scene of the Grand Cru's. In the bouquet lovely red and darker fruits, strawberries and forest berries perfumed with …
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On my recent visit to Burgundy I had the opportunity to visit one of the new and rising stars of Burgundy - Domaine Dublere. Domaine Dublere was founded in 2003 by the American political journalist Blair Pethel. The first vintage was 2004, and the domaine has since then gradually expanded the …
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This Coche-Dury Meursault 2008 is a lovely energetic wine. In the bouquet hay, pear and melon with notes of hazelnuts, oak and some vanilla from the oak. On the palate fine fruit and a very vibrant minerality and acidity. Really a powerhouse with a impressive structure for this level. The finish is …
