The 2017 vintage is a lovely vintage giving good yields and fine quality - and it was therefore a great pleasure to visit Mugneret-Gibourg to taste this new vintage.. Mugneret-Gibourg was one of the estates that really suffered during the frost … [Read more...] about Visit at Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, tasting of the 2017s from cask
Chambolle Musigny
Terroir Insight: Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses
The Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses is one of the most prominent wines from this refined and sensual vineyard. I have therefore taken a closer look at the Vogüé Les Amoureuses ... as most by now know that Les … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé – 2017s from cask
Time to taste the Vogüé wines from cask - after completed malo - all ready to taste .. and what a delightful surprise. So are they that good ... indeed - the 2017 are showing just beautifully. The 2017s at Domaine Comte Georges de … [Read more...] about Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé – 2017s from cask
Visit Domaine Robert Groffier, tasting the 2017s from cask
One of the gems of Burgundy is Domaine Robert Groffier in Morey-Saint-Denis. Nicolas Groffier took over the vinification around 10 years back - and has improved quality significantly over the years. These are cheerful wines .. both of … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Robert Groffier, tasting the 2017s from cask
Terroir Insight: Domaine de la Vougeraie, 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. The Domaine de la Vougeraie is one of the … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine de la Vougeraie, Musigny
Domaine Georges Roumier, Bonnes Mares 1999
The 1999 Bonnes Mares from Roumier is beginning to unfold .. tar is just receding and the tertiary aromas are starting to show. Still 10 or even 20 years to full maturity, but already showing well. A big wine with intense power and length - really a … [Read more...] about Domaine Georges Roumier, Bonnes Mares 1999
Visit Domaine Felettig – a tasting of the 2017s
June 2018 - First time at Domaine Felettig in Chambolle-Musigny just at the entrance to the village, an exciting tasting. The Felettig estate is owned by Gilbert and Christine Felettig - brother and sister - the estate is 12.5 ha and include … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Felettig – a tasting of the 2017s
Domaine Bertheau, Bonnes Mares 2008
The Bertheau Bonnes Mares 2008 is certainly a lovely surprise. It's fresh, vivacious and quite intense. The nose offer layers of fine fruit, red and dark berries with sous-bois infused saline minerality. On the palate quite weighty and with a lovely … [Read more...] about Domaine Bertheau, Bonnes Mares 2008