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
Chambolle Musigny
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
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
Terroir Insight: Domaine J.-F. Mugnier Musigny (update)
Frédéric Mugnier is in my view producing some of the most enchanting wines of Burgundy - delicate, complex and sensual. Top of the Mugnier line is the mighty Musigny, so lets take a closer look at the terroir behind this magnificent … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine J.-F. Mugnier Musigny (update)
Terroir Insight: Joseph Drouhin Musigny
Musigny is a relatively large vineyard yet the Musigny wines are becoming a very rare treat these days, as the demand for this illusive and mineral driven wine is increasing by the hour it seems. Until recently the Joseph Drouhin Musigny was … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Joseph Drouhin Musigny