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Dujac Chambolle 2006

Posted in July 30th, 2009
by Ray in Burgundy, Chambolle-Musigny, Chardonnay, Cote de Nuits, France, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc

Dujac Fils & Pere, Chambolle-Musigny 2006 Give the wine some air to blow off a musty character and the fruit begins to emerge with notes of smoke and brambles. Give the wine another 40 minutes and the sweetness of the fruit emerges. In the mouth there is great concentration, lots of cherry fruit and strawberries [...]

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Montille Corton 2005

Posted in May 13th, 2009
by Ray in Burgundy, Corton, Cote de Nuits, Pinot Noir

Domaine de Montille, Corton, Clos du Roi, Grand Cru 2005 The nose is a bit closed yet but you can see the concentration in the mouth. There’s plenty of structure and a core of red fruit and an underlying note of oak to add complexity. This is from the famous family of Volnay. 13% $114.99 [...]

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Deux Montille Babilleres 2006

Posted in May 13th, 2009
by Ray in Burgundy, Chambolle-Musigny, Cote de Nuits, France, Pinot Noir

Deux Montille, Chambolle-Musigny, “Les Babilleres” 2006 This is a very refined Burgundy, showing the charm associated with the appellation and the skillful winemaking of Alix. The acidity is a hallmark, encasing the cherry fruit along with an elegant mouthfeel. The grapes for this wine were sourced from Les Babilleres, situated between Les Charmes and the [...]

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Chambolle 2006

Posted in February 12th, 2009
by Ray in Burgundy, Chambolle-Musigny, Cote de Nuits

Domaine Anne Gros, Chambolle-Musigny, La Combe d’Orveau 2006
The nose is sweet and toasty. The mouth features concentrated cherry fruit with a bit of earthiness, a supple texture and lots of acidity to carry this wine a long, long way. This domaine is a personal favorite of mine. Mis a Vosne-Romanee par Anne Gros, Proprietaire-viticulteur 13% [...]

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Burgundy 2005

Posted in February 12th, 2009
by Ray in Burgundy, Cote de Beaune, Cote de Nuits, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Pinot Noir

Domaine de Montille, Bourgogne 2005 Mint combines with vibrant red fruits in the nose. The mouth is quite concentrated, full of acidity and a tannic veneer. Lay this down for a few years. This is from the famous De Montille family. Mis en bouteille a Volnay. 13% $34.99 at the Wine Club
Domaine Robert Arnoux, Nuits-Saint-Georges, [...]

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