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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]