My third visit at Domaine Y. Clerget ... again - on a very hot summer day in Pommard. Great to be back at Y. Clerget to taste another vintage from Thibaud Clerget who has expanded a bit with a few wines. First and foremost is however one year … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Y. Clerget – tasting of the 2017s from cask
Visit Domaine Heitz-Lochardet – tasting of the red 2017s
On my May + June 2018 trip to Burgundy I had the chance to visit Armand Heitz at Domaine Heitz-Lochardet to taste the 2017s from cask. Armand Heitz, June 2018 For further info about the estate see the article from the tasting of the tasting … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Heitz-Lochardet – tasting of the red 2017s
Domaine de la Cras, Bourgogne L’Equilibriste 2017
First 2017 from bottle tasted in Denmark - the Bourgogne L'Equilibriste from Marc Soyad. Made from the young vines of Domaine de la Cras. A generous and vivid wine - slightly reductive initially. Starting with dark and vinous fruit ... but after some … [Read more...] about Domaine de la Cras, Bourgogne L’Equilibriste 2017
Terroir Insight: Maison Joseph Drouhin, Bonnes Mares
One of the hidden treasures of Bonnes Mares is the elusive and elegant wine from Maison Joseph Drouhin. The Bonnes Mares is like the other top wines from Drouhin very rare, as the production is rather limited. The history of the Joseph Drouhin … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Maison Joseph Drouhin, Bonnes Mares
Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – 2017s from cask
First taste of the 2017s from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair ... a rather fresh and vivid vintage. After 2015 and 2016 - intense and dense vintages we find the 2017 a lighter and perhaps more lively and vivacious vintage. I do find many … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – 2017s from cask
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
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, La Romanee 2006
The La Romanee 2006 has gone into a more tertiary phase and is showing beautifully. The bouquet is brimming with sous-bois - hints of truffles - and a lovely maturing fruit. On the palate - maturing - lovely depth yet still quite fresh with a lovely … [Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, La Romanee 2006
Visit Domaine des Croix – tasting the 2017s from cask
A lovely visit at Domaine des Croix ... an "early" and fresh 2017s vintage in the glass. David Croix is back at the home estate, after ending his work at Domaine Roulot - now focussing on the Beaune and Corton vineyards. As always in focus … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine des Croix – tasting the 2017s from cask