The Vosne-Romanée Les Beauxmonts 2017 from Verdet is a rather concentrated and quite intense wine for the vintage. Quite some tannins indicating a style that will require some time to resolve and unfold. Fine cherry notes - amaretto cherries - quite … [Read more...] about Domaine Aurelien Verdet, Vosne-Romanée Les Beauxmonts 2017
Very Good+ (89 - 91p)
Visit Michel Gaunoux – back
Visiting Anne and Alexandre Gaunoux at Domaine Michel Gaunoux in the very center of Pommard is always a treat. Tasting a 2017 Bourgogne, a 2016 Rugiens and a 2007 Pommard Epenots is showing wines to enjoy in the years to follow. Notes will … [Read more...] about Visit Michel Gaunoux – back
Domaine J.-F. Mugnier, Nuits Clos de la Marechale 2013
The Clos de la Marechale 2013 is a lovely wine - surprisingly forward and drinkable - although still quite young. In the nose pure red and darker fruits and quite earthy minerality - openly knit and cool. On the palate quite intense fruit, with a … [Read more...] about Domaine J.-F. Mugnier, Nuits Clos de la Marechale 2013
Domaine Nicolas Faure Bourgogne Aligote La Corvees de Bully 2017
The Bourgogne Aligote La Corvees de Bully 2017 from Nicolas Faure is a delightful Aligote. The nose is very pure and vivid with delicate white orchard fruits, notes of grass and anise. On the palate intense and saline - lovely depth and power. Not as … [Read more...] about Domaine Nicolas Faure Bourgogne Aligote La Corvees de Bully 2017
Domaine Nicolas Faure, Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues 2016
The Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues 2016 is showing very well - starting out with a bit of CO2 but soon unfolds. The nose offer semi deep fruit - transparent and organic with a vivid energy. On the palate forward and with a deep fruit - classic Les … [Read more...] about Domaine Nicolas Faure, Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues 2016
Domaine Dujac, Chambolle Musigny 2015
The Chambolle-Musigny 2015 is a big village with plenty of stuffing and oomph - yet it's balanced and remarkably fresh. The nose is brimming with red and dark berries - relatively cool but with considerable intensity and generosity. On the palate a … [Read more...] about Domaine Dujac, Chambolle Musigny 2015
Domaine Dujac, Chambolle Musigny 2014
The Chambolle village 2014 is showing beautifully - and is still suprisingly open and floral with a lovely vibrant Chambolle minerality. The nose is offering plenty of cool fruit - starting out with blueberries but expanding with red and dark forest … [Read more...] about Domaine Dujac, Chambolle Musigny 2014
Domaine des Croix, Beaune Les Cents Vignes 2015
David Croix made some tremendous 2015s .. and they have now arrived in bottle. The Beaune Les Cents Vignes is a lovely lighter and forward Beaune 1er cru - nose brimming with juicy red and dark fruit - openly knit and with a nice earthy note. On the … [Read more...] about Domaine des Croix, Beaune Les Cents Vignes 2015