The very low temperatures on the night between April 26 and April 27 have devestated many vineyards and many vignerons hopes for a good harvest in 2016. Make no mistake ... this is a disaster for many vignerons, and while others have been lucky and only have lesser damages on some vineyards, most …
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Collins Corner #8: Clos de Vougeot – old time religion
Clos Vougeot. The most recognized vineyard site in burgundy. The monestary/chateau building is the symbol of a religious order ,Cistercians, that embodied a humble and pious return to the positive influences of the church. It is the symbolic Cru of Burgundy. The walls encapsulate the meaning …
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Domaine Dublère – the 2014 vintage – the best whites so far?
On my March 2016 trip to Burgundy I had the pleasure to visit Domaine Dublère and taste the 2014s. And delighted I was ... the reds are showing very well indeed .. and the whites are brilliant .. and most likely the best from BIair Pethel so far. A little background - Domaine Dublère was …
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Visit Domaine Roulot – tasting of the 2014s …
Jean-Marc Roulot have made some truly delightful 2014s, they are pure, delicate and vibrant with a rarely seen refinement and filigree detail. It's always a treat to taste the Meursaults from Domaine Roulot, and this year I also had the pleasure of tasting two wines from the new negociant …
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Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Richebourg 2002
The 2002 Richebourg is showing very well offering fine matured notes. The nose offer complex notes of red berries - raspberries, dark cherries, plum ... spiced with rose petals and a fine stony minerality. On the palate forward and openly knit - less weight than La Tâche - lovely cool mid-palate …
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