Expected .. but failed .. the Philippe Pacalet, Chambolle Musigny 1er cru is to be honest slightly tired already. The fruit is still drinking quite well, but the fundmental question is however .. did this wine show better two five years ago? And yes … [Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Chambolle Musigny 1er cru 2009
Chambolle Musigny
The Robert Drouhin Treasure – auction news
The Jayer Auction earlier this summer showed that only the sky is the limit for the prices of rare Burgundies - if the provenance is impeccable and the wines are of unique quality and reputation. Records are however set to be broken, and the … [Read more...] about The Robert Drouhin Treasure – auction news
Bouchard Pere et Fils, Bonnes Mares 2016
The Bonnes Mares is in in my view the top wine of the red 2016s from Bouchard Pere et Fils. The nose is expressive, and floral - apparently with quite it's fair share of whole cluster - lovely depth with a complex and mineral note. On the palate … [Read more...] about Bouchard Pere et Fils, Bonnes Mares 2016
Terroir Insight: Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Bonnes Mares – update
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is one of the most prominent estates in Burgundy, and the Musigny Vieilles Vignes is one of the most legendary wines produced in the region. While de Vogüé also is the largest owner of Bonnes Mares this wine seems … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Bonnes Mares – update
Terroir Insight: Domaine Georges Roumier, Bonnes Mares
The Georges Roumier Bonnes Mares is perhaps the most famous and acclaimed wine from this large Grand Cru. In a sense the Roumier is the Bonnes Mares benchmark wine - a wine that sort of defines the terroir in more than one sense, and also the … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Georges Roumier, Bonnes Mares
Terroir Insight: Domaine d’Auvenay, Bonnes Mares
The Domaine d'Auvenay Bonnes Mares is are rare but very costly bird - elusive and a bit overlooked due to the limited production and high price. Domaine d'Auvenay a bit of background Mme Lalou Bize-Leroy is the leading lady of Burgundy - … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine d’Auvenay, Bonnes Mares
Terroir Insight: Domaine Bertheau, Bonnes Mares
The Domaine Bertheau Bonnes Mares is somewhat overlooked and misunderstood. Firstly the focus on Domaine Bertheau have always been somewhat limited, secondly the Les Amoureuses seem to take most of the fame and glory. Although I do love … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Bertheau, Bonnes Mares
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