Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Gevrey-Chambertin is Rousseau and Domaine Armand Rousseau is Gevrey-Chambertin - to a large extend, as this fabulous and legendary estate have done so much to increase the fame and fortune of the appellation. But in all fairness Domaine Armand Rousseau also have a large Grand Cru outside the …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche (update)
Frédéric Mugnier is in my view producing some of the most enchanting wines of Burgundy - delicate, complex and sensual. Top of the Mugnier line is the mighty Musigny, so lets take a closer look at the terroir behind this magnificent wine. Photo: Frédéric Mugnier in 2016 at the tasting of the …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine J.-F. Mugnier Musigny (update)
The 2016 Chassagne Les Caillerets is a gorgeous wine - classic Caillerets in the best sense of the word. The nose offer cool and vibrant fruit - very airy and detailed with a fine hint of anise. On the palate vivid fruit, a detailed mineal backbone - effortless and refined. Love the vivacious spirit …
[Read more...] about Domaine Morey-Coffinet, Chassagne-Montrachet En Caillerets 2016
The tasting Grandes Maisons Grands Cru during Grands Jours de Bourgogne included the opportunity to taste some great wines from the big houses. The Latricieres-Chambertin 2010 from Albert Bichot is a real treat. The nose is brimming with red and dark berry fruit - brought forward by a vivid …
[Read more...] about Maison Albert Bichot, Latricieres-Chambertin 2010
Musigny is a relatively large vineyard yet the Musigny wines are becoming a very rare treat these days, as the demand for this illusive and mineral driven wine is increasing by the hour it seems. Until recently the Joseph Drouhin Musigny was unknown territory for me, but within the last few …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Joseph Drouhin Musigny
