Leiblich

Lieblich, meaning ‘fleshy’ in German, is not commonly seen on German labels but it often used informally to describe German wines sweeter than those labelled trocken, halbtrocken, or feinherb.

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Lieblich, meaning ‘fleshy’ in German, is not commonly seen on German labels but it often used informally to describe German wines sweeter than those labelled trocken, halbtrocken, or feinherb. It is part of an older, more traditional set of terms used to describe the sweetness.

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Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Pommard 2019

Pinot Noir | Pommard, Burgundy

Resistance was futile, I had to crack one of these (May 2023). Kelley's note is bang on. Though it has certainly resolved a little since his tasting. I concur that waiting a decade will offer up something special. The missing piece of the tasting note jigsaw, texture. Important for Pommard given the significant evolution from structured wine produced by the village to the seamless, refined elegant tannins of this and many other examples. Think Thierry Violot-Guillemard, Leroux et al. The
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Domaine Faiveley Latricières Chambertin Grand Cru 2020

Pinot Noir | Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy

Latricières Chambertin is an incredible site! I had Faiveley's 2015 Latricières Chambertin recently, delicious, perfumed elegant and refined. Along with the 2015, I devoured a brace of 2016's from across the appellations. They are really stepping up their game, the investments in the vineyard and winery are a testament to this. Continuing this site's hot streak, the 2020 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru wafts from the glass with notions of wild berries, peonies, exotic spices, sweet soil ton
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Ar.Pe.Pe Rosso di Valtellina 2021

Nebbiolo | Valtellina, Grumello

Ripping Rosso: full, vital and juicy. Super fine plush texture with refreshing balanced acid. Mid weight with fresh red fruits playing with a perfume of roses, woody herbs and that alpine note. Just so incredibly drinkable and together. Wonderful harmony. .
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