The 2004 Musigny from Vogëé is starting to unfold and shedding the slight austerity. It's a bit rustic and still some tannnins left. Strong minerality - classic Musigny - with a good mid-palate fruit. I sort of prefer the Dujac Bonnes Mares 2004 for … [Read more...] about Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Musigny 2004
Chambolle Musigny
Domaine Dujac, Bonnes Mares 2004
The Bonnes Mares 2004 form Domaine Dujac is a delightful wine showing very well indeed currently. The nose is open and expressive - sous-bois and mature fruit notes - no green notes at all. On the palate medium weight - elegant and light footed - … [Read more...] about Domaine Dujac, Bonnes Mares 2004
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Musigny 2001
The 2001 Musigny from Vogëé is slowly but surely unfolding - shedding the tar notes and unfolding the mature fruit. It's still somewhat rustic, yet the mid-palate fruit and minerality is starting to show. Lovely minerality and depth .. quite … [Read more...] about Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Musigny 2001
Domaine Georges Roumier, Chambolle Les Cras 1996
The Chambolle Les Cras 1996 is showing beautifully. The bouquet is complex with sous-bois, dried berries and a bit of tar. On the palate very harmonious with a lovely balance and a vivid acidity. A very refined and elegant Chambolle .. will no doubt … [Read more...] about Domaine Georges Roumier, Chambolle Les Cras 1996
Visit Domaine Faiveley – tasting of the 2017 vintage
On my November 2018 trip I had the opportunity to visit Domaine Faiveley to taste the 2017 vintage. We were received at the now finished new Chai in Nuits-Saint-Georges by Erwan Faiveley who was ready with the best of the 2017s. Photo: Erwan … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Faiveley – tasting of the 2017 vintage
Visit Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, tasting of the 2017s from cask
Visiting Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat is a treat and the 2017s are showing fine form here, as expected I could add. Hudelot-Noëllat seem to improve each year, and is certainly moving into the major league, with lovely quality supplementing the lovely … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, tasting of the 2017s from cask
Visit at Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, tasting of the 2017s from cask
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
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