Nuits-Saint-Georges is Les Argilliéres or Clos des Argilliéres is a favorite of mine - a 1er cru located in the center of Premeaux at the southern end of the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation. The by far largest owner of this delightful terroir … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Patrice Rion, Nuits-Saint-Georges Clos des Argilliéres
Domaine Patrice et Michéle Rion
Visit Domaine Patrice Rion: Tasting of the 2015s from cask
Domaine Patrice Rion has been on my list for future visits for quite some time. Blair Pethel of Domaine Dublère has recommended this estate warmly and since I love the style of the Domaine Dublère wines - I thought that there must be something … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Patrice Rion: Tasting of the 2015s from cask
Burgundy day one and two … the truly delightful 2015 vintage
I'm now on day two of my June Burgundy trip .. five magnificent tastings so far - Domaine Michéle et Patrice Rion, Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüè, Domaine Heitz-Lochardet. Domaine Jean Grivot and Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg. It's very humid in … [Read more...] about Burgundy day one and two … the truly delightful 2015 vintage
Domaine Michéle et Patrice Rion, NSG Clos St. Marc 2014
The Clos St. Marc 2014 from Patrice Rion is lovely wine ... and quite a contrast to the more stony and expressive Les Argillieres from the same producer. The Clos St. Marc s offering a more filigree and delicate side of Premeaux, In the nose rich red … [Read more...] about Domaine Michéle et Patrice Rion, NSG Clos St. Marc 2014
Producer Insight: Domaine Michéle et Patrice Rion
This is a new format on winehog presenting, new, unknown, forgotten or overlooked producers. It's a short presentation, reminder and recommadation of the producer. I will use these articles to inspire the discovery of the lesser known Burgundy … [Read more...] about Producer Insight: Domaine Michéle et Patrice Rion
Vineyard Insight: Clos St. Marc a small and forgotten monopole
Clos St. Marc ..... is a monopole in Nuits-Saint-Georges, or should I rather say Premeaux. The vineyard is now owned by Domaine Michéle et Patrice Rion ... a very fine but also in my view a somewhat overlooked producer. It's a very interesting … [Read more...] about Vineyard Insight: Clos St. Marc a small and forgotten monopole