A poetic name – «Viola Odorata» – from the Corgoloin area of Côte de Nuits Villages and the lieux-dits of «En Vireville» (2 different parcels) and «En Fontenelle». This is made from very old vines – 70 to 85 years old. The Naudin-Ferrand Côte de Nuits-Villages «Viola Odorata» 2012 is showing gorgeously, with organic fruit […]
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Domaine Naudin-Ferrand Côte de Nuits Villages «Viola Odorata» 2012
Domaine Truchetet – a Premeaux-Prissey surprise
Premeaux is one of my favourite areas, although it is officially part of the larger Nuits-Saint-Georges landscape. I do understand the marketing sense of using the Nuits-Saint-Georges brand, but on the other hand, I find some unique qualities in the Premeaux area, so I always seek out Premeaux wines and estates. A new estate (to […]
Dining in Hamburg: the good, the ugly, and a German treat
Earlier this week, a short trip to Hamburg included some wine and dinner experiences of good – and not-so-good – quality. Since Hamburg is an important business centre, I gather some of you readers have the opportunity to go there from time to time – for better or worse. So a few tips and warnings … […]
Terroir View: Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche – a new cuvée
Domaine Hubert Lignier was one of first estates I visited when I began my quest to understand Burgundy. This was back in the late 1990s when Romain Lignier was making truly magnificent wines at Domaine Hubert Lignier. Sadly Romain passed away in an untimely fashion in 2004 and, while the years after this were somewhat […]