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Cote de Beaune stars

Posted in February 5th, 2009
by Ray in Burgundy, Corton, Cote de Beaune, France, Pinot Noir, Volnay

Maison Ambroise, Corton, Le Rognet Grand Cru 1997
Quite youthful at this point, with nuttiness and cedar, earthiness and fruit on the ground. In the mouth this wine is still packed with flavor and the structure is still vivid. There’s great length and I expect some years of enjoyment to come. Vinified and mis en bouteille [...]

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California and Burgundy Head-to-Head

Posted in November 12th, 2007
by Ray in Burgundy, California, Chablis, Chardonnay, Gevrey-Chambertin, Napa Valley, Rully, Volnay

Vincent Girardin Rully 1er Cru Les Cloux 2005
Very nice. Vinifié, élevé et mis en bouteille a Meursault 13.5% $24.99 at K&L Vincent Girardin .com
Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay 2005
My notes from previous bottles of the 2004 and 2005 consistently note the high acidity, tastes of green apple, a sense of Burgundy with appropriate oak [...]

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