The October trip is a shorter stop before the main round of tastings in start November 2017. I do have some exiting new names on the program here in October alongside some of my favorites I have visited before. First out - Domaine de la Cras - an estate located just outside Dijon - on the Côte …
Burgundy Impressions October 2017
The first two days of tasting have confirmed the very fine quality of the 2016 vintage. It is prefered to the 2015s by quite many producers due to the cool and more classic style of the 2016 vintage - and I certainly can understand why - to some degree at least. Sylvain Pataille The …
Domaine Dujac, Bonnes Mares 1976
The Bonnes-Mares 1976 from Domaine Dujac is still showing nicely - fully mature and at a drinking stage. The bouquet unfolded beautifully after some time in the glass - initially a bit of tar and figue - a clear indication of the hot 1976 vintage. After some minutes more red fruit and sous-bois is …
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Chambolle Les Amoureuses 2015
While the Bonnes Mares perhaps is the bigger wine the Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses is always a special treat and event - and the 2015 is one of the best I have tasted. The bouquet is brimming with vivacious and sensual red sorbet like fruit - cool floral and intensely mineral driven. Delicate …
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Domaine Robert Groffier, Chambolle Les Amoureuses 2004
The Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses 2004 from Groffier is a treat. It’s quite mature offering sous-bois, hints of truffle and other tertiary aromas. It’s a fine wine for the vintage - floral and expressive and relatively ligherfooted and very elegant. The bouquet is a delight and the palate offer a …
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