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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
A bit more than two years ago, at the Grands Jours de Bourgogne in Marsannay, I had the pleasure of tasting the wines of Laurent Fournier for the first time. I was impressed to find fine energy and vivacity in his wines, and a hedonistic flair that I don't normally find in the wines from the …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Jean Fournier – tasting 2018
The 2018 vintage is mysterious, and more complex than any recent vintage. It is not a vintage that will conform to foregone conclusions: The truth is, as always, in the glass, and not all 2018s are pretty. As always, the ratings here are personal - i.e. there is only Steen Öhman, aka the …
The Meursault Charmes 2007 from Roulot is still a vivid baby: intense, vivacious, and with a strong backbone of acidity. It is classic 2007 and classic Roulot, and needs five more years in the cellar. But is starting to show some mature notes; it has deep yellow fruit with hints of honey and …
The Lafon Charmes 2001 is not one of my best friends; I have tasted at least three premoxed versions of this wine. This bottle, however, is a delight, and shows the best of form - vivid and fresh. Classic Lafon intensity, although quite airy, and with a maturing, nutty note. Showing very well, and …
The Meursault Genevrieres 1989 is a rare bird, but a still-delightful glass. As a vintage, 1989 was a rich, somewhat dense year. But the Genevrieres is still fresh and lively. It has an unctuous, silky character rarely found in white Burgundies - generous and complex with distinct mature notes and …
