As time moves on, I am tasting more and more wines made and aged in ceramic vessels ... i.e. with no contact to wooden barrels and with limited oxidation as the ceramic vessels allow only limited oxidation. It is in my view very, very important to remember the oxidation part ... as this is a …
Visit to Domaine Cathiard – Tasting the 2024s from Cask
November tradition - tasting with Sebastien Cathiard at Domaine Cathiard in Vosne-Romanée... this year, vintage 2024. Sebastien is showing a limited lineup as the low yields prevent the production of two cuveés (Thorey and Murgers) and the serving of others - there is so little wine in …
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Visit to Domaine Georges Noëllat – Tasting the 2024s from Cask
I always enjoy tasting at Domaine Georges Noëllat, where Maxime Cheurlin has, for more than a decade now, produced some memorable wines. The 2024 vintage was one of the more difficult challenges as the mildew pressure was very severe. Maxime have done well ... it is, however, a lesser vintage …
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Vins d’Emotion from Chassagne-Montrachet and St. Aubin (revised)
To simplify your search for emotional wines, I have decided to compile a list of the top emotional producers in each appellation. Comments and thoughts The list contains producers that regularly score an emotional rating, and they are ranked in three levels. I hope this proves useful; …
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