The 2015 Georges Noellat Petits-Monts is open and forward, yet still very youthful and also relatively powerful to be honest. The nose is intense with red and dark fruits - hints of Vosne spices - and starting out with a relatively sweet fruit. After … [Read more...] about Domaine Georges Noëllat, Vosne-Romanée Petits-Monts 2015
Vosne Romanee Les Petit Monts
Visit Domaine Robert Sirugue – tasting of the 2017 vintage
Finally a return to Domaine Robert Sirugue in Vosne-Romanee to taste a new vintage from this fine but still slightly overlooked estate. I was at Sirugue almost 4 years ago to taste the 2013s - so quite some time to say the least, and I was … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Robert Sirugue – tasting of the 2017 vintage
Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – Re-tasting of the 2016s from cask
Re-taste of the 2016s from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair ... a delightful occupation. I first tasted the 2016s in June 2017, and while most of the wines showed well on that occasion, the extra six months of elevage have defined, detailed and … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – Re-tasting of the 2016s from cask
Visit Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet – tasting of the 2016s from cask
One of the rising stars of Burgundy is Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet. Amélie Berthaut has taken over the vineyards of Domaine Berthaut in Fixin from her fathers side, and 2/3rds of the vineyards from Domaine Gerbet in Vosne-Romanée from her mothers family, … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet – tasting of the 2016s from cask
Visit Joseph Drouhin – tasting the red 2016s from cask
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
Visit Domaine Georges Noëllat – tasting of the 2016s from Cask
Domaine Georges Noëllat is one of my favourite estates these days - and it seems like Maxime Cheurlin is improving year after year. Wines are getting more detailed and the integration of the oak has improved over the years and is now … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Georges Noëllat – tasting of the 2016s from Cask
Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – tasting of the 2016s
Back to where it all began - when Winehog was conceived in July 2011 - at a tasting of Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair. Back then it was the 2010 vintage now its the 2016 edition - how time flies! While the 2010 vintage still is my favourite vintage … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – tasting of the 2016s
Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – tasting of the 2015s update
On my November trip I had the opportunity to retaste the 2015s from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair - the wines I first tasted in June 2016. The 2015 lineup did look both impressive and delightful in June, but I had question marks regarding a few … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – tasting of the 2015s update