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Jacques Selosse Review – Initial, Substance, Sous Le Monts, Contraste, Ratafia
A pleasure to partake in an extensive Selosse tasting, including the elusive Contrast (old Cote Faron) and Ratafia. The highlight for me was the 2005 disgorgement Substance (superlative complexity) and the 2010 disgorgement Initial, it is impressive how well Initial ages. Tasting Notes Initial One of the highlights of the Selosse tasting was this 2010 disgorgement Initial, it has gained a lot more complexity since release and it hasn’t lost any of its vibrancy. Rich array of ripe tree fruits, seashell, smoked wood and a touch of orange peel. Some resemblance to Les Carelles, both with lovely elegance and a hint of cream soda. Great to drink now and likely…
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Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé 2001
2001 is such a lovely vintage to drink now, all the de Vogue are drinking now beautifully except the Musigny, which is still too young! The declassified Musigny Blanc is opulent and somewhat lactic and a touch cheesy. Lots of retained freshness for a 20 year old white! All of the de Vogue 01s have a delineated red cherry and airy spice backbone, and it’s especially transparent in the Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru (young vines in Musigny). Needless to say I have a soft spot for their Amoureuses! Tasting Notes De Vogue Bourgogne Blanc 2001 The 2001 de Vogue declassified Musigny Blanc is opulent and somewhat lactic and a touch…
