To find or even acquire the Domaine Dujac Romanée-Saint-Vivant does take quite an effort - with a production of two barrels annually it is a rare bird indeed. The ownership of the plot does furthermore limit the actual number of bottles on the … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Dujac, Romanée Saint-Vivant
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Terroir Insight: Domaine Chartron, Chevalier-Montrachet
Chevalier-Montrachet is a great vineyard, perhaps only surpassed by Montrachet in the white classifications. Chevalier-Montrachet is only located in the Puligny-Montrachet appellation, but have been expanded a couple of times over the years, as … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Chartron, Chevalier-Montrachet
Château de Meursault – tasting 2015s and 2016s whites
Château de Meursault was not doing well for years and the reputation was to say the least somewhat lacklustre. In 2012 changes began when Olivier Halley took over the estate, vineyards and buildings. Olivier Halley not only took over the Château … [Read more...] about Château de Meursault – tasting 2015s and 2016s whites
Visit Domaine Y. Clerget – tasting of the 2017s from cask
My third visit at Domaine Y. Clerget ... again - on a very hot summer day in Pommard. Great to be back at Y. Clerget to taste another vintage from Thibaud Clerget who has expanded a bit with a few wines. First and foremost is however one year … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Y. Clerget – tasting of the 2017s from cask
Terroir Insight: Maison Joseph Drouhin, Bonnes Mares
One of the hidden treasures of Bonnes Mares is the elusive and elegant wine from Maison Joseph Drouhin. The Bonnes Mares is like the other top wines from Drouhin very rare, as the production is rather limited. The history of the Joseph Drouhin … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Maison Joseph Drouhin, Bonnes Mares
Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – 2017s from cask
First taste of the 2017s from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair ... a rather fresh and vivid vintage. After 2015 and 2016 - intense and dense vintages we find the 2017 a lighter and perhaps more lively and vivacious vintage. I do find many … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – 2017s from cask
Visit Domaine Robert Sirugue – tasting of the 2017 vintage
Finally a return to Domaine Robert Sirugue in Vosne-Romanee to taste a new vintage from this fine but still slightly overlooked estate. I was at Sirugue almost 4 years ago to taste the 2013s - so quite some time to say the least, and I was … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Robert Sirugue – tasting of the 2017 vintage
Visit Domaine des Croix – tasting the 2017s from cask
A lovely visit at Domaine des Croix ... an "early" and fresh 2017s vintage in the glass. David Croix is back at the home estate, after ending his work at Domaine Roulot - now focussing on the Beaune and Corton vineyards. As always in focus … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine des Croix – tasting the 2017s from cask