Maison Joseph Drouhin is in my view among the very best of the large negociants in Burgundy these days. But to be honest - to speak about Maison and the associated Negociant term - is somehow both misleading and old fashioned - as this is very … [Read more...] about Visit Joseph Drouhin – tasting the red 2016s from cask
Griotte Chambertin
Domaine Ponsot, Griotte Chambertin 2008
The 2008 Griotte Chambertin from Ponsot is still quite youthful, but is showing some development. The nose is offering cool red and dark fruit - delicate variations of cherries - presented by a nice earthy minerality. On the palate fresh and … [Read more...] about Domaine Ponsot, Griotte Chambertin 2008
Visit Domaine Duroché – tasting of the 2016s from cask
This is my second visit to Domaine Duroché one of the rising stars of Gevrey-Chambertin - the first one being the tasting of the 2015s in November last year - see the article here. Pierre Duroché made some tremendous 2015s, but it's in my view way … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Duroché – tasting of the 2016s from cask
Visit Domaine Fourrier, tasting of the 2015s
Burgundy is about all change - and since I have been collecting Bourgundian wines for almost 25 years, a lot of changes has happened since I began to buy wines from the region. When I began the "Parker wave" in Burgundy had just started (in view … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Fourrier, tasting of the 2015s
Terroir Insight: Domaine Duroché Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Etelois
I have spend a lot of time looking at different Burgundian maps during the last five years and still it never cease to amaze me how many for me rather unknown terroirs I can find when I just take a quick glance at one of the appellation. And once in … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Duroché Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Etelois
Visit Domaine Duroché – tasting of the 2015s from cask
The mysterious world of Gevrey-Chambertin - the reemerging appellation. I got off on the wrong foot with Gevrey-Chambertin back in the 1990s ... buying and tasting extracted, concentrated and or decade-macerated wines. Back in the days where many of … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Duroché – tasting of the 2015s from cask
Terroir Insight: Domaine des Chezeaux Griotte-Chambertin
Domaine des Chezeaux is the largest owner of Griotte-Chambertin. They own two sections in total 1.57 ha equivalent to 60% of this small but lovely Grand Cru. The two sections are currently leased to Domaine Ponsot and Domaine Rene Leclerc, who … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine des Chezeaux Griotte-Chambertin
Vineyard Insight: Griotte-Chambertin
Griotte-Chambertin has a special place in my Burgundy heart - as it was one of the first Grand Crus I acquired when I began to collect Burgundies around 1990. I adore a good Griotte as it often seems to offer both drinkability and delicate … [Read more...] about Vineyard Insight: Griotte-Chambertin