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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Chambertin or Clos de Bèze? .. a relevant question .. however the reply is fairly simple - both please! Rousseau is one of the only producers who have large holdings of both vineyards - and these holdings are amongst the very best within the respective appellations. I have already taken a …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Rousseau, Chambertin Clos de Bèze
The Bonnes Mares 2015 is a true beauty offering plenty of layered fruit and a very vibrant and charming personality. In the nose generous red and darker fruits - blueberries, blackberries, pomegranate and red currant - spiced with a forward expression of earthy minerality - expressive and floral for …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Bonnes Mares 2015
The Musigny 2015 could well be a legend in the making. It does offer a unique balance between seductive generosity and a vibrant freshness found in very few vintages. Some have mentioned the 1929 vintage in connection with the 2015s - and while I have tasted very few 1929s - let alone 1929 Musigny - …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Musigny 2015
The white Musigny from Vogüé is now back - and bottled - a treat to have the opportunity to taste it after the elevage. As with most 2015s whites it has really gained focus and structural presence after botling. It’s clearly not a acidity driven vintage - but the 2015 whites do offer a charming …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte de Vogüé, Musigny Blanc 2015
My second visit at Domaine Pierrick Bouley - after tasting the 2015s last year. I liked what I tasted from the 2015 vintage - so thought I would check out the 2016s also. I was not dissappointed - as Pierrick Bouley have produced some fresh and quite energetic wines in the 2016 vintage. They are …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Pierrick Bouley – tasting of the 2016 vintage
