Tag Archives: Burgundy

Dom Vincent Girardin Savigny-les-Beaune ‘Les Peuillets’ 1999

Posted on 26 August 2011 by Gary Bowering

Mid depth robe, just amber on the edge. Lots of meat on the nose – roast beef, and earthy fruit comes through in the glass, dark red fruits but not much cherry. Palate balanced and elegant, with the fruit there: … Continue reading →

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Domaine Vincent Girardin 1999 Maranges 1er Cru Clos des Loyeres

Posted on 2 July 2011 by Gary Bowering

Quite amber on the edge, clear mid depth red centre. Old nose, dusty red fruits in the background. Lovely gentle mellow palate. All in balance and fine berry and cherry fruits. Good length with ripe pinot there. Opens nicely in … Continue reading →

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Domaine Vincent Girardin 1999 Maranges 1er Cru Clos des Loyeres

Posted on 10 June 2011 by Gary Bowering

Bright, mid-depth robe, slight amber edge. Nose initially fungal but blows off and fruit emerges – lovely florals. Age showing but elegant, delicate florals and red fruits. Palate reflects nose: fruit, florals with forest flavours. Mid length finish. Nice wine. … Continue reading →

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Bouchard Pere & Fils Monthelie Clos les Champs Fulliot 1999

Posted on 14 November 2010 by Gary Bowering

Medium deep red robe with browning edge. Touch hot on the nose; cedar, dark cherry, slightly meaty. Drying tannins up front, but full and round with warm mushroom, cherry and wood notes. Tannins dominate on finish. Past its best – … Continue reading →

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