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 Tasting Notes - Red Wine

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Bourgogne
 
  Magnien Pinot Noir, 2002 (Frédéric Magnien)

Good
Not terribly expressive nose, aromas if red berries, fresh, angular tannins on the finish, relatively short. € (Feb 07)

100% Pinot Noir, aged 12-16 months in oak barrels
 


Auxey-Duressses
 
  Les Ecusseaux, 2004
(1er Cru, Domaine Henri & Gilles Buisson)

 Good
Aromas of cherry and raspberry, elegant yet lacking a little body and length. €€ (Mar 07)

100% Pinot Noir, aged 12 months in oak barrels
 


Corton
 
  Le Rognet-et-Corton, 2001
 (Grand Cru, Domaine Henri & Gilles Buisson)

 Very good
Expressive nose of cherry and raspberry, elegant, supple tannins, long finish, fresh and well-balanced acidity on the finish. €€€ (Mar 07)

100% Pinot Noir, aged 12 months in oak barrels
 


Nuits-Saint-Georges
 
  Coeur de Roches, 2002
 (1er Cru, Frédéric Magnien)

 Very good
Aromas of black berries, smoke, game (pheasant), crisp and well-balanced acidity although a little short on the finish. €€€ (Feb 07)

100% Pinot Noir, aged 10-14 months in oak barrels
 


Pommard
 
  La Combotte, 2004
(Domaine Cyrot-Buthiau)

 Good
Aromas of red berries, black cherry and spices, earthy, fresh and slightly mineral taste, slightly disagreeable length on the finish. €€€ (Feb 07)

100% Pinot Noir
 


Saint-Romain
 
  Sous Roches, 2004
(Domaine Henri & Gilles Buisson)

 Good
Slightly fruity nose, aromas of cherry and blaccurrant, lacked some body. €€ (Mar 07)

100% Pinot Noir, aged 12 months in oak barrels
 


Santenay
 
  Beaurepaire, 2002
 (1er Cru, Domaine de la Buissière)		 Very good
Very expressive and powerful nose, elegant and well-balanced tannins. €€ (Mar 07)

100% Pinot Noir
 
  Clos des Mouches, 2004
(1er Cru, Domaine de la Buissière)		 Very good
Expressive nose, elegant and well-balanced, fresh and supple tannins on the finish. €€ (Mar 07)

100% Pinot Noir
 
  Santenay, 2002
 (Domaine de la Buissière)		 Very good
Aromas of red berries, fresh, pleasant everyday wine. €€ (Mar 07)

100% Pinot Noir


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